Alper Cengiz
Boost Your IELTS Score with a Fulbright Scholar's Proven Methods
Studied at Hacettepe University
Worked at University of Oregon
My current availability is based on my schedule for the summer term and may change as of September. I generally offer 1–2 sessions per week per learner, but I can sometimes make exceptions for clients who purchase one of my structured IELTS packages (core or comprehensive). If your timeline is tight or you need extra sessions, feel free to reach out with your preferred days and times, and I’ll do my best to accommodate within my teaching and research commitments.
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Alper's Offerings
Custom hourly · $79/hr
Get help with Listening, Reading, and .
Alper’s IELTS Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Scored a 8 on the IELTS
10+ people coached for IELTS
With extensive experience as an English Language Instructor and a Fulbright Scholar, I specialize in helping students excel in the IELTS exam. My teaching approach is rooted in communicative and task-based methodologies, ensuring that my clients not only improve their language skills but also gain confidence in their abilities. Over the years, I've successfully coached 18 individuals, tailoring lesson plans and materials to meet their unique needs and helping them achieve their target scores. Whether you're looking to enhance your speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a personalized plan to reach your IELTS goals!
Alper can help with:
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Tailored Study Plan
Test Prep Strategy
Writing
Work Experience
Fulbright Scholar
University of Oregon
September 2025 - June 2026
Assigned objectives: • Teaching Turkish language courses across multiple proficiency levels using communicative, student-centered approaches • Designing and implementing proficiency-based lesson plans integrating pragmatics, discourse, and cultural meaning-making • Incorporating digital tools (Canvas, Canva, AI-supported resources, multimodal materials) to enhance engagement and learning outcomes • Developing instructional materials aligned with interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication • Organizing and facilitating cultural programming, including Tea Time Around the World and Turkish-focused events • Supporting intercultural exchange initiatives and student engagement beyond the classrooo
English Language Instructor
Ankara Üniversitesi Teknokent
April 2022 - Present
Specialized in: • Delivery of English language instruction using communicative and task-based methodologies • Designing course materials and classroom activities to support learner interaction and language development • Integrating digital tools and interactive materials into classroom practice • Assessing student performance through formative and performance-based evaluation methods
English Language Instructor
TED Üniversitesi
September 2019 - April 2022
Assigned objectives: • Providing instruction across proficiency levels with a focus on communicative competence • Developing lesson plans and classroom materials tailored to learner needs • Fostering interactive, student-centered learning environments
Project Assistant
TÜBİTAK
June 2017 - February 2018
I worked as a Project Member in the project titled "(Poly (butylene adipate-co terephthalate) scaffolds: processing, structural characteristics and cellular responses" that is based on bone tissue engineering in the Bioengineering Department of Hacettepe University. I took part in the production, optimization and testing procedures. I also contributed to the article of the same name derived from this project and took part in the publishing group.
English Teacher
Etimesgut Türk Amerikan Derneği Yabancı Dil Kursu
July 2015 - June 2016
I have attended to the lectures of the second, the third, and the fourth grades as an English teacher at the Etimesgut branch of the Turkish-American Association Foreign Language Course in Ankara. In the light of the feedback I have received from children's parents, superiors and my education coordinator, I was told that I practice my profession in a highly disciplined and effective manner.
Education
Hacettepe University
Master of Arts, English Language and Literature/Letters
2018 - 2021
Grade: 3.68/4.00
University of Tampere
Erasmus+ Exchange Program, English Philology
2016 - 2017
Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature/Letters
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.61/4.00 Winner of the “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein 200th Anniversary” competition, Faculty of Letters, Department of English Language and Literature, Hacettepe University. Chair of the Supervisory Board, Hacettepe University Community of Science Fiction and Fantastic Literature. Project Manager and Project Lead, Anatolian Contemporary Education Foundation (ANAÇEV)
Hacettepe University
Master of Science, Bioengineering
2014 - 2017
Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Science, Statistics
2009 - 2014