Melis

Certified Translator
Female26 y/oEnglish TranslationLive in TurkeyNationality Turkey
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Work experience

Certified Translator

Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change
2022.09-2023.09(a year)
• Translate vital documents, presentations, and speeches related to environmental policies, urbanization strategies, and climate change initiatives. • Ensure translations are not only accurate but also culturally sensitive and appropriate for the target audience. • Provide live interpretation services during the symposium sessions, facilitating communication between speakers and attendees from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Employ simultaneous interpretation techniques to ensure a seamless flow of information and engagement among participants. • Compile and maintain a glossary of key terms relevant to the fields of environment, urbanization, and climate change. Use this resource to ensure consistency and accuracy across all translated documents and presentations. • Adapt translations to reflect cultural nuances and local contexts, making complex information more accessible to a diverse audience. • Ensure that all communications resonate with the values and expectations of participants, enhancing understanding and engagement. • Establish and nurture professional relationships with other translators, environmental professionals, and participants to facilitate future collaborations and enhance understanding of ongoing environmental issues and policies. • Assist in the documentation of the symposium proceedings by providing translated summaries, highlights, and key takeaways. This allows for effective follow-up and dissemination of information to stakeholders and participants who were unable to attend.

English Teacher

ABC Schools
2022.08-2023.08(a year)
• Ensure educational activities were congruent with the facility mission goals and values . • Translate academic and official documents. • Assist learners to identify both their learning needs and the effective learning activities required to meet those needs . • Lead the development and implementation of the foreign language curriculum in alignment with the IB framework, ensuring that it promotes linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding. • Collaborate with faculty to design engaging, inquiry-based units that integrate language, literature, and cultural studies. • Provide ongoing professional development for language teachers, facilitating workshops and training sessions that focus on best practices in language instruction, assessment techniques, and integration of technology in the classroom. • Act as a mentor to new teachers, offering support and resources to enhance their teaching effectiveness. • Organize regular meetings to discuss curriculum initiatives, share resources, and develop strategies for addressing challenges. • Act as a liaison between the school and parents, updating them on language programs and student progress. • Promote student engagement in foreign language learning by developing extracurricular activities, such as language clubs, cultural events, or exchange programs. • Support students in their language acquisition journey, providing resources and strategies for self-directed learning and exam preparation. • Manage and evaluate language resources, including textbooks, digital tools, and authentic materials, ensuring they are up-to-date and aligned with curricular goals. • Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies relating to foreign language education, ensuring they reflect best practices and the IB’s commitment to international-mindedness and intercultural understanding. • Prepare reports for the administration and IB coordinators that highlight program strengths, challenges, and recommendations for future development. • Ensure that language instruction aligns with the IB Learner Profile, promoting the development of students as reflective, communicative, and open-minded individuals. • Incorporate elements of the IB philosophy into language curriculum planning and teaching methods.

Certified Translator

Unicef
2022.09-2023.06(10 months)
• Translate a variety of materials, including presentations, reports, and handouts related to education for sustainable development (ESD). Ensure that all translations are clear, accurate, and convey the intended message effectively to an international audience. • Provide live interpretation services during the symposium sessions, facilitating effective communication between speakers and participants from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Use simultaneous or consecutive interpretation techniques to ensure audience members fully understand the discussions and contributions made by various stakeholders. • Engage with educators, environmentalists, and policy-makers to understand complex terminology and context related to sustainable development and education. Collaborate with subject matter experts to clarify concepts and ensure accurate translation of specialized content. • Adapt translations to be culturally relevant and sensitive, accommodating the diverse backgrounds of symposium participants. This involves recognizing and incorporating local education practices and sustainable development initiatives to ensure that the messaging resonates with the audience. • Conduct rigorous reviews and edits of all translated documents prior to distribution. Ensure that translations meet UNICEF’s high standards for quality and clarity, collaborating with other translators for feedback and cross-verification of content. • Assist in coordinating translation and interpretation logistics for the symposium, including ensuring that all relevant materials are prepared in advance and that interpretation equipment is functioning. Support event organizers in addressing any language issues that arise during sessions.

English Teacher

Sinav College
2021.08-2022.08(a year)
• Administer assessments and standardize the language tests to utilize the student progress. • Consult with teachers in other disciplines by identifying and adopting successful instructional strategies. • Cultivate relationships with parents and administrators on behavioral issues for complete support network to bear out the needs of students.

English Teacher

Sehit Mutlu Can Kilic Secondary School- MONE Imkb Suvari High School
2020.01-2020.07(7 months)
City: Ankara | Country: Turkey • Generate and execute lesson plans in English for the students. . • Exceed goals through effective prioritization and great work ethic by emphasizing critical thinking to break down the problems, evaluate solutions through small group activities. • Monitor brand consistency across marketing channels and materials. • Improve instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies. • Regularly incorporate feedback from assessments to refine lesson content and teaching techniques while promoting a growth mindset among students. • Consistently exceed educational goals by implementing effective prioritization techniques and demonstrating a strong work ethic. • Foster an environment that encourages critical thinking by designing small group activities that challenge students to analyze texts, collaborate on problem-solving, and engage in meaningful discussions. • Utilize techniques such as Socratic questioning and guided inquiry to help students articulate their thoughts and explore different viewpoints.

Student Representative

Atilim University
2019.05-2019.08(4 months)
Country: Turkey • Contribute to the efforts of the campus committee by having specific oversight in the area of student life. • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students . • Attend Campus Committee Meetings to discuss student issues and planning of events and campaigns. • Liaise with the other Diversity & Belonging Peps to encourage cross- campus collaboration.

Educational experience

Harvard University

Modern Masterpieces of World Literature
2021.10-2022.10(a year)
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Anadolu University

Certified Translation and Intrepretation
2020.09-2021.09(a year)
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Atilim University

English Language and Literature
2016.09-2020.07(4 years)
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Atilim University

Thesis on ‘ The Image of Childhood and Jung’s theory in Blake’s Poetry
2019.05-2019.06(2 months)
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Languages

Turkish
Native
English
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