Dila Durmazel

Preschool Education graduate from Boğaziçi University with hands-on experience in Montessori-based early childhood settings and play-based English language instruction. Skilled in creating full English exposure through circle time, songs, storytelling, daily routines, and child-centered activities. Experienced in adapting lessons to children's developmental needs, attention spans, and interests while supporting a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment.

Part-Time Preschool English Teacher / English Language Support Teacher at Küçük Kara Balık Anaokulu (2025-09 – 2026-07)

• Provide full English exposure in a Montessori-based preschool classroom through daily routines, songs, stories, conversations, and guided activities.
• Lead English circle time sessions, supporting children's vocabulary development, listening skills, classroom participation, and confidence in speaking.
• Support children's language acquisition through natural interaction, repetition, movement, music, and play-based learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to maintain a calm, structured, and child-centered Montessori routine.
• Adapt activities according to children's developmental levels, interests, attention spans, and classroom dynamics.
• Assist with classroom management while encouraging independence, emotional regulation, and positive peer interaction.
• Prepare age-appropriate lesson plans, materials, and classroom activities aligned with children's needs and interests.

Private English Tutor at Self-Employed (2025-02 – Present)

• Provide one-on-one English lessons for a preschool-aged learner through play-based, activity-based, and child-centered methods.
• Design age-appropriate activities using games, music, movement, storytelling, visual materials, and digital tools.
• Create an immersive English environment by using English consistently throughout routines, transitions, and play.
• Adapt lesson content according to the child's interests, attention span, emotional state, and developmental needs.
• Combine structured learning activities with free play to support natural language acquisition and engagement.
• Build a consistent and flexible learning routine that encourages participation, curiosity, and confidence in English.

Observation Intern at Küçük Kara Balık Pre-School (2024-02 – 2024-05)

• Observed and supported classroom activities under the guidance of lead teachers.
• Assisted teachers during daily routines, classroom activities, and child-centered learning experiences.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff, strengthening communication, teamwork, and professional responsibility.
• Gained experience in classroom observation, student assessment processes, and early childhood education practices.
• Delivered presentations related to student and teacher development processes.

B.A. in Preschool Education – Boğaziçi University (2019 – 2026)