Learning Sciences PhD Candidate with a 4.0 CGPA, specializing in educational research that drives social equity and STEM identity development. Proven expertise in instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and program administration, evidenced by leading complex research projects, mentoring 11 STEM Ambassadors, and co-authoring multiple academic publications and presentations. Adept at leveraging quantitative and qualitative methods, AI-driven tools, and curriculum development to create impactful learning experiences and foster community engagement.
MY STEM MY STORY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Clemson, SC, US
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Summary
Oversees the administration and coordination of the 'My STEM My Story' project, encompassing curriculum development, data collection, and stakeholder engagement across diverse educational and community partners.
Highlights
Managed and mentored 11 STEM Ambassadors, ensuring comprehensive training and professional development to foster program success.
Facilitated Youth Advisory Boards to cultivate community engagement and integrate feedback into STEM club activities.
Coordinated curriculum development, data collection, and stakeholder engagement for a university-led STEM identity project.
Administered project operations, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives across multiple educational and community partners.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Clemson, SC, US
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Summary
Conducted a research project on STEM identity development among youth, managing data collection and contributing to academic publications and presentations.
Highlights
Led a research project focused on STEM identity development among youth, effectively managing comprehensive data collection processes.
Contributed to multiple research projects by synthesizing complex data and co-authoring academic papers.
Presented research findings at academic conferences, highlighting critical social justice issues in STEM education.
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Clemson, SC, US
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Summary
Collaborated on a research project investigating the impact of race and ethnicity on youth development and social equity, assisting in research question formulation and data collection.
Highlights
Collaborated on a research project focused on the impact of race and ethnicity on youth development and social equity.
Assisted in formulating precise research questions and conducting targeted data collection for REYSE research projects.
GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Clemson, SC, US
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Summary
Collaborated with researchers on various projects within the IDEA Lab, contributing to the planning and execution of research initiatives.
Highlights
Collaborated with a team of researchers on diverse projects within the IDEA Lab, contributing to educational research advancements.
Assisted in the strategic planning and efficient execution of multiple research initiatives.
ESL INSTRUCTOR
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Oversaw elementary student activities, developed curriculum, and evaluated student development to tailor practicable lesson strategies.
Highlights
Developed and implemented comprehensive curriculum and lesson plans that advanced students' physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Evaluated student development to tailor practicable lesson strategies, leading to improved learning outcomes.
Oversaw daily activities for elementary students, providing tutoring and supervision to foster a supportive learning environment.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Led a team of instructional designers on assigned projects, utilizing established models and developing courses with standard development software.
Highlights
Led a team of instructional designers, applying models such as ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy, and Gagne's 9 Events of Instruction across diverse projects.
Developed professional courses using industry-standard software, including Articulate Storyline and Camtasia Studio, to enhance learning experiences.
Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to analyze training needs and create high-quality online course content and instructional materials.
TEACHING INTERN (STUDENT)
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Developed instructional materials for students, collaborated with a mentor teacher for lesson planning, and evaluated student performance.
Highlights
Developed engaging instructional materials for students, enhancing learning experiences and comprehension.
Conferred with a mentor teacher to establish clear instructional goals and create comprehensive lesson plans covering various topics.
Evaluated student performance, provided constructive feedback, and prepared detailed reports on progress.
PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Cankaya, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Created advertisements, informative content, and videos for social media, developing a platform to promote the academy and engage potential students.
Highlights
Created engaging advertisements, informative content, and videos for the Puza Academy social media page.
Developed a successful social media platform, effectively promoting the academy and reaching out to potential students.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Developed and designed a series of instructional materials and video tutorials for the EKOSAM project.
Highlights
Developed and designed a comprehensive series of instructional materials and video tutorials for the EKOSAM project.
HOST STUDENT
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Served as a host student for Middle East Technical University, facilitating visitor experiences and campus engagement.
Highlights
Facilitated a welcoming and informative experience for university visitors as a host student.
Provided support and guidance to guests, enhancing their engagement with the university environment.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN EVALUATOR
Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye
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Summary
Evaluated instructional designs for online courses, ensuring quality and effectiveness for the Bilgeiş platform.
Highlights
Evaluated instructional designs for online course content, ensuring adherence to pedagogical best practices and platform standards.
Provided constructive feedback to improve course effectiveness and learner engagement on the Bilgeiş Online Course Platform.
OUTREACH CO-CHAIR
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Summary
Co-chairs outreach efforts for the Graduate Student Advisory Board, College of Education, Clemson, enhancing community engagement and strategic planning.
Highlights
Co-chairs outreach initiatives for the Graduate Student Advisory Board, enhancing community engagement and visibility.
Contributes to strategic planning and execution of advisory board activities within the College of Education.
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
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Summary
Coordinates educational activities for the Learning Sciences Graduate Student Organization at Clemson, facilitating learning and professional development.
Highlights
Coordinates educational programs and events for the Learning Sciences Graduate Student Organization.
Facilitates learning opportunities and professional development for graduate students in the field.
COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER
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Summary
Volunteers for community service initiatives at Littlejohn Community Center in Clemson, supporting local programs and residents.
Highlights
Actively participates in community service initiatives, supporting local programs and residents.
Contributes to the positive impact of the Littlejohn Community Center through dedicated volunteer efforts.
GENERAL SECRETARY
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Summary
Served as General Secretary for the National Association of Nigerian Students, Turkey Chapter, managing communications and organizing events.
Highlights
Managed official communications and administrative tasks for the National Association of Nigerian Students, Turkey Chapter.
Organized and supported student events and initiatives, fostering community and advocacy for Nigerian students.
HEAD OF TREASURY AND USHERING DEPARTMENT
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Summary
Led the Treasury and Ushering Department for RCCG-CKP, a religious organization in Ankara, Turkey, managing finances and event logistics.
Highlights
Managed financial records and treasury operations for the organization, ensuring accountability and transparency.
Led and coordinated the ushering department, enhancing visitor experience and ensuring smooth event flow.
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PhD
Learning Sciences
Grade: 4.0 CGPA
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Bachelor of Science
Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Awarded By
Clemson University Graduate School
Awarded $4,000 to support the completion of a 160-hour STEM-related internship with a non-academic organization, fostering practical industry experience.
Awarded By
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Clemson University
Recognized for academic excellence as a top 10% graduate student; membership by invitation only into the nation's oldest all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Awarded By
Clemson University Graduate Student Government
Received a grant to support academic travel and conference participation, enabling dissemination of research findings and professional networking.
Awarded By
Clemson University
Secured funding to support conference attendance and travel for academic development in the 2024-2025 academic year, enhancing research exposure.
Awarded By
Clemson University Graduate Student Government
Received a grant to support academic travel and conference participation, enabling dissemination of research findings and professional networking.
Awarded By
Türkiye Scholarships
Awarded a 1-year scholarship through the Success Scholarship Program for academic excellence, supporting higher education pursuits.
Awarded By
Middle East Technical University
Consistently recognized on the Dean's Honor List for outstanding academic performance across multiple semesters (Fall 2019/2020, Spring 2019/2020, Fall 2020/2021, Spring 2020/2021, Fall 2021/2022, Spring 2021/2022), demonstrating sustained academic excellence.
Published by
Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Summary
Co-authored a forthcoming paper for the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, investigating undergraduate STEM majors' experiences and perceptions, with a focus on minority communities.
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Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
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Co-authored a forthcoming paper for the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, presenting an epistemic network analysis of middle school science teachers' perceptions of dynamic visualizations.
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Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
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Co-authored a forthcoming paper for the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, comparing neural topic modeling and human coding in qualitative research for radical healing.
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Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
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Co-authored a forthcoming paper for the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, focusing on empowering marginalized youth for social change through radical healing in STEM.
Published by
The Journal of Educational Research
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Co-authored a research paper exploring middle school students' perspectives on generative AI in K-12 education, currently pending acceptance for publication.
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Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Quantitative Ethnography: Conference Proceedings Supplement
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Co-authored and published a paper on applying neural network topic modeling for codebook creation, presented at the Sixth International Conference on Quantitative Ethnography.
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Proceedings of the Symposium on Learning, Design and Technology (LDT '24), Association for Computing Machinery
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Co-authored and published a paper on promoting critical consciousness in students through artifact co-creation with Generative AI, presented at the Symposium on Learning, Design and Technology.
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Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Educational Data Mining
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Co-authored and published a paper on supporting theory building in design-based research using large-scale data models, presented at the 17th International Conference on Educational Data Mining.
Quantitative Ethnography, Neural Network Topic Modeling, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Qualitative Research, Epistemic Network Analysis, Design-Based Research, Research Question Formulation, Academic Writing, Statistical Analysis (Inferential), Mixed-Methods Research.
ADDIE Model, SAM Model, Bloom's Taxonomy, Gagne's 9 Events of Instruction, Curriculum Development, Lesson Plan Development, Online Course Content Creation, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia Studio, Training Needs Analysis, SME Collaboration, Educational Technology Integration, Generative AI in Education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Project Administration, Stakeholder Engagement, Mentorship, Team Leadership, Program Coordination, Youth Advisory Boards, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Event Management.
Academic Presentations, Conference Presentations, Technical Writing, Social Media Content Creation, Public Speaking, Report Writing.
STEM Identity Development, Race and Ethnicity in Education, Social Equity in Education, Marginalized Youth Empowerment, Critical Consciousness.