Alex Gulecoglu

Experience

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  Inlingua Language School

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2010

  English Instructor

  - Taught English to adult corporate students. - Helped them improve their writing and communication skills English to work abroad or pursue advanced degrees in Business Administration.

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  Positive Idiomas Language School

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2011

  English Language Instructor

  - Taught Business and Conversational English to corporate and university students through an interactive and engaging approach to learning- Increased student confidence through interactive and communicative activities- Prepared students for TOEFL exam and English proficiency exams for governmental positions

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  Speexx

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  Online English Instructor

  - Taught Business English to adult students located in Europe and Asia- Created weekly writing assignments and assessments - Provided positive, constructive, and consistent feedback on writing to 20 students per week- Assisted new employees with the use of course management system (Zendesk)- Delivered customer service to corporate students with questions related to learning resources, assessment deadlines, etc.- Coached nontraditional students to enhance their study skills, learning strategies, and time management skills Show less

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  Cal Poly Pomona

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Teaching Associate

  - Designed course syllabus and curriculum based on student needs; developed course outcomes and clearly articulated course objectives, requirements, and assessment criteria- Used Blackboard Learn to manage discussions and provide formative and summative feedback- Used Jing to provide individualized and multimodal feedback on student writing- Supported faculty use of the college's Learning Management System, Blackboard Learn- Enhanced writing projects by adding a multimodal component to increase student engagement and creativity- Superior course evaluations for high teaching presence and student engagement- Collaborated with university faculty and staff on curriculum development and enhancement projects Show less

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  Higher Colleges of Technology

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  English Faculty, Level 3 Coordinator & Learning Technology Trainer

  CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Design curriculum including web-based readings, interactive writing exercises, and student-centered projects by maintaining a collaborative relationship with faculty and administrators to promote a positive student learning experience- Periodically measure learning objectives and course assessments as part of continuous improvement- Develop job aids that enhance student/faculty computer and study skills- Evaluate learning resources through periodic data collection and analysis; collect data from students, faculty, and department chairs LEVEL 3 COURSE COORDINATOR (LEADERSHIP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, & SERVICE)- Awarded course coordinator position for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills- Supervise international group of 12 faculty members; coordinate Level 3 curriculum development projects, assessments, and instructional design enhancements- Facilitate departmental meetings; ensure timely execution of online assessments using Blackboard Learn- Support faculty with classroom administration, course revision, and new course design- Oversee end-to-end development and implementation of online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses during each academic semester- Evaluate course content to determine appropriateness for student needs- Manage curriculum development and integration of teaching and learning technology tools- Review and proof content (copyright, videos, assignment instructions, assessments, etc.) for quality assuranceTEACHING- Have taught academic writing to 600+ college students; consistently receive above average student course evaluations and class observation reports (see portfolio/link for samples)- Achieved program-wide highest student language exam passing rate at 85% Show less

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  San Diego State University

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  Instructional Design Practicum

  - Design user-friendly prototypes and mockups of online learning experiences based on specified client requirements- Meet regularly with subject matter experts and industry advisory boards to define programmatic goals and course sequences- Construct instructional approaches appropriate for targeted course outcomes and requirements- Collaborate with virtual teams to design online and blended courses across a variety of disciplines and audiences- Manage multiple projects; communicate effectively with stakeholders on a cross-functional team to deliver results under prescribed deadlines- Develop course maps or activity paths based on specific course "design theory"- Research, recommend, and implement appropriate and innovative technologies to support instructional needs in higher education and corporate settings Show less

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  California Intercontinental University

  Apr 2019 - now

  Instructional Designer

  - Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and build BA, MBA, and DBA level courses in Moodle- Revise existing courses using learning analytics such as outcomes assessment, SME feedback, participation rate, pass rate, submission percentage- Create training and orientation programs for faculty and staff using Adobe Captivate and Moodle- Manage university LMS Moodle as the System Administrator- Build interactive learning activities to increase student engagement and knowledge retention- Design and distribute surveys and one-on-one interviews to collect staff, faculty, and student feedback on training courses as well as academic courses- Manage eLearning technologies and LMS plugins, such as Turnitin, Grammarly, Bookshelf, McGraw Hill Connect and ALEKSCURRICULUM & COURSE DEVELOPMENT- Lead curriculum mapping and outcomes assessment projects in collaboration with lead faculty- Analyze student and faculty end of course feedback for curriculum and course revision projects- Develop learning outcomes and course objectives in line with learner needs and institutional goals Show less

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  Ferguson Enterprises

  Mar 2022 - now

  Instructional Designer III