I hold a Ph.D. in progress in Gifted and Creative Education at the University of Georgia (UGA), specializing in mathematical creativity, problem solving, and assessment development. My academic training also includes extensive coursework in educational psychology, creativity research, and statistical modeling. Additionally, I hold a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from Turkey and have teaching certifications in mathematics education for K–12 learners.
I have over 8 years of...
I hold a Ph.D. in progress in Gifted and Creative Education at the University of Georgia (UGA), specializing in mathematical creativity, problem solving, and assessment development. My academic training also includes extensive coursework in educational psychology, creativity research, and statistical modeling. Additionally, I hold a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from Turkey and have teaching certifications in mathematics education for K–12 learners.
I have over 8 years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics and related subjects. My approach emphasizes problem solving, creative thinking, and conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization. I frequently incorporate open-ended tasks, multiple-solution problems, and interactive questioning strategies to help students develop both critical and creative thinking skills.
My teaching experience spans one-on-one tutoring, small group workshops, and full classroom settings. I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. In Turkey, I taught in specialized programs for gifted students (e.g., Turkish Intelligence Foundation, gifted education centers), conducted mathematics workshops, and provided individualized tutoring for students preparing for national and international competitions. In the U.S., my work has focused on research-based instruction and assessment development, often involving students across diverse learning profiles.
