About
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Ilkim Sonder
DoB: 10th of March 1994
Nationality: Turkish Cypriot
E-mail: ilkim.sonder@arucad.edu.tr
Mobile: 0548 876 73 58
PROFILE
A highly organised, motivated, and responsible individual who completed her master’s degree in Education TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Listening to the needs of other parties and being able to negotiate to reach an agreement. As an English Language Teacher, on top of having strong research skills, I also have a wide variety of experience in methodical and student-focused approaches.
EDUCATION
2019-2021 Cardiff Metropolitan University – Cardiff, Wales
Successfully Completed MA Education TESOL
2016-2019 Cardiff Metropolitan University – Cardiff, Wales
Successfully Completed BA (Hons) TESOL and English
2005-2012 Near East College – Nicosia, Cyprus
Cypriot High School Diploma
EMPLOYMENT AND TEACHING INNOVATIONS
2021-Present ARUCAD – Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design – Kyrenia, Cyprus
Teaching Innovations
- Setting challenging and relevant teaching objectives for the students.
- Preparation of teaching resources in accordance to students’ interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Monitoring attendance and evaluate student performance.
Skills Gained
- An ability to build strong relationships with students
- Good literacy skills
- Punctuality and community awareness
- Presenting skills
2020-2021 Near East Junior College – Nicosia, Cyprus
Teaching Innovations
- Organising classroom lectures and preparing lesson plans for young
- Preparation of instructional materials, coursework, and
- Provide feedback based on assignments and classroom
Skills Gained
- Imaginative and critical thinking
- Patience
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
2016-2019 Cardiff Metropolitan University – Cardiff, Wales
Teaching Innovations
- Preparing lesson plans and delivering micro-teaching sessions that are suitable for adult learners to improve their level of English.
- Guiding adult students through their IELTS tests by providing teaching support, including practice activities and helpful teaching tips.
- Catching up on the key requirements of the English Language specifications and experience ofdevising classroom activities, coursework tasks and plans during the CELTA course.
- Developing strategies for friendly relationships with
Skills Gained
- Effective communication skills and rapport techniques
- Specialised knowledge in IELTS and efficient problem solving
- Implementing effective and productive teaching methods
- Responsibility and enhanced project management
2012-2016 Sonder Design & Architecture – Nicosia, Cyprus
Specifications and Responsibilities
- Established a working relationship with customers coming from the
- Established good communication and business skills with
Skills Gained
- Leadership and organisational skills
- Project and team management
- Strategic thinking
- Technological skills
SHORT-TERM COURSES
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA).
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- I have always been an enthusiast in teaching English. I have developed a broad range of interest in teaching methods including Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Total Physical Response (TPR), The Silent Way, Audio Lingual and Grammar Translation.
- In my entire life, I have always been adaptable and able to test in a highly dynamic environment with changes going in every day.
- Examining the connections between research, theory, and professional practice during postgraduate study.
- Tailoring my syllabus to interests and career goals by choosing relevant assignment topics.
- I can speak and write English fluently. I have also studied French from 2005 to 2012.