Mehtap Alagöz

Education operations and early years leader with 20+ years of international education experience across early years, primary and language education environments. Led multi-campus school systems, including two kindergartens and one primary school, and managed teams of 30+ educators. Experienced in day-to-day school operations, staff leadership and development, parent engagement, enrolment processes, curriculum implementation, quality assurance and organisational growth.

Combines strong educational judgement with a hands-on, systems-driven approach to building consistent, high-quality school environments.

School Operations & Academic Leadership at Akçağaç Anaokulu (2023-01 – 2026-01)

Supported early years school operations and academic quality within a nursery environment. Worked with teaching teams to maintain consistent programme delivery, staff development and a positive parent experience. Contributed to day-to-day coordination, educational standards and continuous improvement across the setting.

Master Franchise Academic & Operations Leadership at Maple Bear Global Schools - Turkey (2016-01 – 2023-01)

Led academic and operational systems across three campuses - two kindergartens and one primary school - within the Master Franchise structure.

• Built and managed a high-performing team of 30+ teachers, supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance development and instructional consistency.
• Established and maintained alignment of the Maple Bear Canadian curriculum across all campuses.
• Designed and delivered teacher training and onboarding programmes and conducted classroom observations and performance-focused academic evaluations.
• Prepared campuses for academic audits and quality assurance reviews and implemented structured systems to maintain consistent standards across locations.
• Supported parent and stakeholder communication, campus development, school growth and wider organisational development initiatives.

Franchise Owner & Academic Director at Helen Doron Early English (2014-01 – 2016-01)

Managed the academic and operational functions of an early childhood language learning centre.

• Led teaching teams, supported staff development and maintained high-quality programme delivery.
• Developed strong parent communication and enrolment processes and supported the centre's day-to-day operations.

Country Education Coordinator at Speak Up Language Schools (2010-01 – 2014-01)

Coordinated academic programmes across multiple branches and supervised teaching teams.

• Designed and delivered teacher training programmes for new instructors.
• Maintained consistent academic quality and supported cross-branch programme implementation.

English Teacher at International Education Experience (2008-01 – 2010-01)

Delivered structured English programmes in a multicultural environment, supporting learner engagement and development.

English Teacher at International Education Experience (2005-01 – 2008-01)

Delivered English language programmes and worked within an international, cross-cultural education environment.

Private Tutor - Homeschool Programme at Private Education (2004-01 – 2005-01)

Delivered structured English support within a homeschool setting.

BA in International Relations & Political Science – Istanbul Bilgi University