TEFL teaching position wantedWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a job teaching English as a second language to adults perferably. What nationality are you? I'm American. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak English and Turkish, my Turkish is advanced. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I have been living in Turkey for nearly 8 years and this is my home. I am looking for work in Alanya, Antalya or Izmir. What countries have you worked in? Turkey and America. What countries do you have a visa to work in? none. What field do you currently work in? Teaching English as a second language What fields have you worked in before? I have been teaching years. Before I became a teacher, I was a buyer of gold, diamonds and precious stones. What qualifications do you hold? I have 2 years of University(business administration), TEFL certificate and years of teaching General and Business English to adults. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I believe it is a mixture of both because even though you may be talented and experienced in one particular field, you may not get the job you want simply because you were not formally educated. So one needs to be formally educated and skilled as well to get the job they are looking for. Describe the benefits of working with others There are many benefits of working as a group or team. I am a very social person and even though I don't mind working alone, I love the sharing and exchanging of ideas among colleagues. I, myself love to be part of things, whether it be one partner or a team of 50, since I love participating, listening, sharing and educating. Describe the benefits of working alone Working alone has its positive side as well. No one is looking over your shoulder, you are your own boss in a sense, feeling no pressure. You only have yourself to share with if something goes wrong(or right). What was your worst working experience? I worked for a language school in Istanbul for about a week and I had to leave because the school truly did not care about the education they were offering their students. I had asked them what my assignment was and what should I be teaching the new class I was given, and the director said ' I don't care what you do and I don't think they will either'. I went into the class, prepared to do introductions and later some grammar points and then the roof started leaking. When I spoke to the manager about this, he told me to stop teaching and clean it up! I felt that teachers had no value and neither did the students. I left there, thank God. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? That would be patience. We cannot assume that everyone learns and understands at the same speed and time.I have realized that when working with all different levels of English, even though the students may be in the same class, they still are not the 'SAME', therefore, patience was necessary to fully understand what my class needed to learn properly. What unique skills do you have? I am a great explainer, alot of fun, patient and I am truly interested in all my students. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Working in an institution where the atmopsphere among the teachers is fabulous, a place where everyone comes to really learn, no split shifts, getting paid on time. A place I look forward to going every day. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? There are so many! Where would I even begin! What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I am not a fan of split shifts, that is , working mornings then coming back in the evenings. That is very tiring. How can potential employers contact you? I can be reached by e-mail or cell: nyeslteacher123@hotmail.com Carole Lynn Yıldırım 0538-366-6997 | 
