John Cuneyt Dokmen

Native Turkish language specialist with 25+ years of Turkish–English translation, interpretation, bilingual education, and cross-cultural communication experience. STEM foundation includes a B.A. in Physics Education from Middle East Technical University and hands-on experience translating and teaching physics, science, and environmental content. Brings strong analytical review, technical terminology, localization, editing, and educational-content expertise relevant to evaluating AI-generated STEM material for accuracy, logic, clarity, and preservation of meaning across Turkish and English.

College & Career Counselor - Sugar Land, Texas - Sugar Land, Texas

(2013-01)

• Support international students and Turkish-speaking families; review and translate college applications and official documents with close attention to accuracy and intent.

Principal / Campus Leader - Multiple Schools, Louisiana & Texas - Louisiana & Texas

(2007-01 - 2013-12)

• Managed multilingual school communities and translated critical Turkish–English communications for families and staff; facilitated interpreted conferences and meetings.

Physics & Turkish Language Teacher / Assistant Principal - Tulsa Public Schools, Oklahoma - Tulsa Public Schools, Oklahoma

(2001-01 - 2007-12)

• Taught physics-related and language content in an educational setting and communicated complex concepts to students with varied backgrounds.
• Taught Turkish to native English speakers and supported bilingual students and families through interpretation and translation.
• Applied analytical review, instructional clarity, and cross-cultural communication in academic environments.

English–Turkish Translator & Interpreter - Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara - Ankara

(1996-01 - 2001-12)

• Translated and interpreted for scientific summer camps, international workshops, and government-sponsored environmental programs.
• Provided real-time Turkish–English language support for international educators and Turkish participants, preserving scientific and educational meaning across languages.
• Led bilingual communication in science-focused programs involving multiple stakeholders.

Academic Translator / Interpreter - TED Zonguldak College, Turkey - Zonguldak, Turkey

(1999-01 - 2001-12)

• Translated educational content in physics and science and supported English interpretation for school events and visiting delegations.
• Translated proposals for environmental science initiatives, applying academic and scientific terminology in bilingual contexts.

Doctorate - Educational and Global Leadership - Lamar University, Texas (2014-01 - 2017-12)

M.A. - School Counseling - University of Texas at Tyler, Texas (2012-01 - 2014-12)

B.A. - Physics Education - Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey (1994-01 - 1999-12)