Simi Yagiz

Graduated from the University of Marmara, Istanbul in 1997 with a Bachelor's Degree for English Language Teaching. Gained experienced in interpreting from English to Turkish at Erler Film and Documentaries in Istanbul. Gained teaching English experience in Cyprus where I taught Middle and High school students as well as College Prep students.

Additionally taught Turkish at the World Languages Department of Howard County Community College (HCC) in Maryland, and ESL- English as a Second Language for adults also in HCC. Currently holding a TS/SCI clearance since 2011 and working for DoD as a Turkish language analyst where both English and Turkish language skills are utilized daily.

Turkish Language Analyst at CACI (2019-01 – Present)

Translate Turkish materials into English language at level 3+/3+. Make analytical connections and assessments while constantly developing the relevant project. Quality control junior linguists' translations. Work in a fast paced environment to support the required mission.

• Translate Turkish materials into English language at level 3+/3+
• Make analytical connections and assessments constantly developing the relevant project
• Translations require minimal to no editing through quality control process
• Native in Turkish and native-like in English with mastery of both languages
• 20 years of translation experience, 15 of which was with DoD and CACI
• Quality Control junior linguists' translations
• Work at a fast paced environment to support the required mission
• Use Analytical Agency Tools

Turkish Language Analyst at Department of Defense (2011-01 – 2019-12)

Translated Turkish materials into English language. Quality controlled junior linguists' translations. Wrote reports using Analytical Agency Tools. Served as Adjunct Agency Certified instructor for Turkish language programs.

• Translate Turkish materials into English language
• Quality Control junior linguists' translations
• Write reports
• Use Analytical Agency Tools
• Adjunct Agency Certified (Certified to teach Turkish at the agency level)
• Co-taught Turkish class at Language Learning Center (LLC) for DoD with Turkish instructors
• Developed and presented Cypriot Turkish language class presenting phonetic, grammatical and structural differences with mainland Turkish
• Developed and presented seminars about Cyprus History and Culture

ESL Teacher and Turkish Teacher at Howard County Community College (2007-01 – 2009-12)

Taught English to adults and Turkish language classes. Developed comprehensive lesson plans, tests, activities, and communicative activities. Provided innovative instruction using communicative approach methodology.

• Taught English to adults introducing non-native English language speaking students through innovated reading, writing, listening and speaking exercises
• Developed lesson plans, tests, activities, communicative activities, provided a fun learning environment
• Developed tailored lesson plans targeting student needs that included activities based on Communicative Approach
• Assured fun activities that engaged the students, encouraging them to use the target language-English, without concerns of making mistakes
• Grammar was taught in a fun approach with innovative and creative techniques such as role play, games, humor and songs
• Students received individual attention and their specific needs were met with extra tailored activities as needed
• Related to the students needs better with a fresh and empathic perspective which made a difference in the students' learning
• Taught Turkish for credit classes at the World Languages Department
• Developed curriculum from scratch, lesson plans, final tests, exercises and communicative activities

English Teacher at Erenkoy Highschool, N. Cyprus (2002-01 – 2003-12)

Developed lesson plans, followed Ministry's curriculum, provided a fun and nurturing learning environment for Middle School and High School students ages 11-17.

• Developed lesson plans following Ministry's curriculum
• Provided a fun and nurturing learning environment for Middle School and High School students ages 11-17

English Teacher at European University of Lefke, N. Cyprus (2000-01 – 2001-12)

Taught English as a second language (ESL) to students ages 17-25 at a college level to prepare students for career specialty entry. Expanded basic English language communication skills and aligned student interests with potential career opportunities.

• Taught English as a second language (ESL) to students ages 17-25 at a college level
• Prepared students for career specialty entry
• Expanded basic English language communication skills to prepare students for English-based higher education
• Aligned student interests with potential career opportunities to guide students in effective decision-making regarding their career and future fields of study

Substitute English Teacher at Atleks Sanverler Middle School, N. Cyprus (1999-01 – 2000-12)

Assumed all duties of regular classroom teacher. Utilized Ministry approved curriculum, taught ESL to students ages 11-14.

• Assumed all duties of regular classroom teacher
• Utilized Ministry approved curriculum
• Taught ESL to students ages 11-14

Translator at Erler Film and Documentaries (1997-01 – 1999-12)

Translated scripts from English to Turkish for publicly broadcasted television programs. Provided translations for widely popular wildlife documentary programs, sitcoms and movies.

• Translated scripts from English to Turkish for publicly broadcasted television programs
• Often very demanding work, narrators of a widely popular wildlife documentary programs that aired in Turkey and Cyprus for several years relied upon these written translations for subject accuracy and grammatical correctness
• Additionally translated scripts of sitcoms and movies for Erler Film

Bachelor's Degree in English Language Teaching – University of Marmara (1991-01 – 1997-12)