About
My name is Mustafa Kaan Zengin, a 22-year-old teacher and researcher from Turkey, currently residing in Türkiye. My academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of education, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and linguistics. I am committed to lifelong learning, advancing scientific research, integrating AI into education to drive reform and reduce inequality, combating misinformation, and fostering critical philosophical inquiry.
I am a senior English Language Teaching (ELT) student at MEF University, pursuing minors in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship, alongside an associate degree in Business Administration at Anadolu University.
My professional experience includes internships at Kabataş Boys' High School and Koç Schools (Secondary School), each spanning one academic year. These experiences provided valuable insights into teacher autonomy, the impact of extracurricular activities on holistic student development, and the challenges of educational inequality. Additionally, I gained firsthand exposure to modern educational methodologies within the Turkish context.
Beyond academia, I am passionate about art, photography and maintaining a balanced lifestyle through resistance training.
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."
John Dewey
Education
2021 - Present
MEF University
B.A., English Language Teaching
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Established a strong foundation in English language pedagogy, applied linguistics, and classroom management.
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Expertise in curriculum design, assessment strategies, and instructional technology.
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Proficient in material selection, adaptation, and digital instructional design.
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Trained in specialized teaching methodologies for diverse and young learners.
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Extensive hands-on experience through internships in teaching and educational research.
2022 - Present
MEF University
Minor, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
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Proficient in data analysis, machine learning, and AI applications.
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Skilled in statistical analysis, programming, and data visualization.
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Experienced in leveraging data-driven insights for educational and interdisciplinary contexts.
"While we teach, we learn"
Seneca
Experience
2024 - Present
Kabataş Boys' High School (Internship)
Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Türkiye · On-site
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Gaining practical experience in classroom instruction, lesson planning, and student engagement.
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Developing adaptability in instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
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Observing and analyzing teacher autonomy within a high school setting.
2023 - 2024
The Koç Schools (Internship)
Tuzla, Istanbul, Türkiye · On-site
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Delivered one macro lesson and two micro lessons, gaining hands-on experience in lesson delivery and classroom engagement.
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Observed the role of extracurricular activities in holistic student development.
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Gained insight into modern educational practices within the Turkish education system.