I am an Instructional Designer and ICT/STEAM Educator with over 11 years of experience working in early childhood and primary education. I love creating interactive, technology-integrated learning experiences that encourage creativity, digital citizenship, and critical thinking. My work combines hands-on classroom practice with instructional design principles to help both students and teachers engage meaningfully with digital tools. I am bilingual in Turkish and English and currently working on developing my German skills. I am passionate about using technology to transform education and empower learners of all ages to thrive in a digital world.

Meltem ÖKSÜZ KARAGÖZ

I am an Instructional Designer and ICT/STEAM Educator with over 11 years of experience working in early childhood and primary education. I love creating interactive, technology-integrated learning experiences that encourage creativity, digital citizenship, and critical thinking. My work combines hands-on classroom practice with instructional design principles to help both students and teachers engage meaningfully with digital tools. I am bilingual in Turkish and English and currently working on developing my German skills. I am passionate about using technology to transform education and empower learners of all ages to thrive in a digital world.

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I am an Instructional Designer and ICT/STEAM Educator with over 11 years of experience working in early childhood and primary education. I love creating interactive, technology-integrated learning experiences that encourage creativity, digital citizenship, and critical thinking. My work combines hands-on classroom practice with instructional design principles to help both students and teachers engage meaningfully with digital tools.

I am bilingual in Turkish and English and currently working on developing my German skills. I am passionate about using technology to transform education and empower learners of all ages to thrive in a digital world.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Instructional Technology Specialist, IT Specialist & IT Teacher at Erkan Ulu Schools
August 1, 2024 - July 12, 2025
Designed and implemented technology-integrated learning and curriculum; provided IT support and teaching. Worked on instructional design, teacher training, and STEAM education in an early childhood and primary education setting.
Design and Technology, ICT Teacher at British International STEAM School
August 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Design and Technology as well as ICT to students, integrating STEAM approaches to foster creativity and technical skills in Istanbul.
Instructional Technology Specialist, IT Specialist & IT Teacher at Erkan Ulu Schools
August 1, 2024 - July 12, 2025
Managed instructional technology integration, taught IT, and supported teachers and students with digital tools to enhance learning experiences over nine years.
Design and Technology, ICT Teacher at British International STEAM School
August 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching design and technology as well as ICT to students, fostering interactive learning and technology integration within the STEAM school environment.
Co-Founder at Women Beyond Ideas (WBI)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded an organization focused on empowering women, likely engaging in projects to support ideas and initiatives.
Co-Founder at WBI | Women Beyond Ideas
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded and contributed to the organization focused on empowering women through innovative ideas and projects.
Advisory Board Member at Yeditepe University Faculty of Education
December 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Contributed as a board member shaping educational programs and initiatives between 2015 and 2019.
Web Designer at PAZISTANBUL
December 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Designed and developed websites to support organizational needs using HTML and CSS.
Advisory Board Member, Faculty of Education at Yeditepe University
December 31, 2019 - July 12, 2025
Supported the Faculty of Education in developing curriculum and educational strategies.
HTML & CSS Instructor at Yeditepe Üniversitesi Kariyer Gelişim Ofisi
December 31, 2018 - July 12, 2025
Taught HTML and CSS to students aiming to improve their web development skills.
Advisory Board Member at IDC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provided advisory guidance and expertise for educational initiatives and technology integration.
Advisory Board Member at IDC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provided expert guidance and strategic advice on educational and technological initiatives.
Robotics Instructor at aba innolab
December 31, 2016 - July 12, 2025
Instructed robotics courses to students, integrating STEAM methodologies.
Production Assistant at AC Film
December 31, 2016 - July 12, 2025
Assisted in film production processes and facilitated project coordination.
Instructional Technology Specialist at Yönder Schools
August 1, 2015 - July 12, 2025
Specialized in instructional technology integration to enhance teaching and learning.
Project Team Member at Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
December 31, 2013 - July 12, 2025
Participated in research and project tasks related to entrepreneurship studies.

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd) at Yeditepe University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at Yeditepe University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Master's Degree at Bilgi University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Education at Yeditepe University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Science at Yeditepe University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Master's Degree at Bilgi University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Entrepreneurship, KOSGEB, Yeditepe University
October 1, 2014 - July 12, 2025
Certificate in the Fundamentals of AI for Educators
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2025
Annual Advanced Certificate in Online Safety for Child Protection and Safeguarding Leads for International Schools (2024/2025)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Annual Certificate in Child Protection and Safeguarding for Staff for International Schools (2024-2025)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
VEX Robotics, VEX IQ 1st/2nd gen Educator Certification Course Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2025
Entrepreneurship, KOSGEB, Yeditepe University
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Certificate in the Fundamentals of AI for Educators
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2025
Annual Advanced Certificate in Online Safety for Child Protection and Safeguarding Leads for International Schools
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Annual Certificate in Child Protection and Safeguarding for Staff for International Schools
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
VEX Robotics, VEX IQ 1st/2nd gen Educator Certification Course Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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