Олена

OLENA NIKULINA
Curriculum Developer | Instructional Designer | Educational
Methodologist
📍 Kyiv, Ukraine | 📞 [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | ✉️ [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)
🌐 Languages: English (Advanced / C1), Ukrainian (Native), Turkish (Upper-Intermediate)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Educational Methodologist and Curriculum Developer with extensive
experience designing, structuring, and executing learner-centered educational programs across
higher education, secondary schools, and language institutes. Expertise in Instructional Design,
communicative pedagogy, assessment rubric creation, and EdTech integration. Skilled in
developing interactive course content, syllabus mapping, and visual educational materials using
multimedia and design software.

CORE COMPETENCIES & METHODOLOGICAL SKILLS

Area Key Skills & Expertise

Curriculum & Course Design Program Development, Syllabus Mapping,
Module Structuring, Task-Based Learning,
Blended Learning Models

Assessment & Evaluation Formative & Summative Rubrics, Progress
Tracking, Learning Outcome Alignment, Quality
Assurance

Educational Technology (EdTech) LMS Tools, Interactive Web 2.0 Applications,
Virtual Classroom Tools (MS Teams, Zoom)

Content Creation & Graphic Design Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Gimp,
Educational Material Layout, MS Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marmara University | Istanbul, Türkiye
Curriculum Developer & English Language Instructor | September 2023 — Present
● Design, structure, and refine higher-education English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course
modules and syllabi.
● Develop customized learning assets, assessment criteria, and academic writing/speaking
frameworks tailored to university standards.
● Evaluate program effectiveness and iterate instructional materials based on learning analytics and
student performance.

MBA Okulları | Istanbul, Türkiye
Educational Content Creator & English Teacher | August 2021 — September 2023
● Adapt and implement comprehensive language curricula for kindergarten, primary, and secondary
school levels.
● Integrate Web 2.0 tools and multimedia resources into existing programs to enhance student
engagement.

SpeakZon | Istanbul, Türkiye
Instructional Content Specialist & Online Educator | August 2020 — November 2021
● Designed digital instructional modules and structured online speaking activities for virtual learning
environments.
● Managed e-learning workflows using Zoom and MS Teams.

Mektebim Koleji | Istanbul, Türkiye
Curriculum Facilitator & Teacher | August 2020 — July 2021
● Developed supplementary teaching packages and activity guides for primary and early childhood
education.

Anadolu Kariyer Kadıköy | Istanbul, Türkiye
Methodological Instructor & English Language Instructor (Callan Method Specialist) | September 2018 —
March 2020 & December 2015 — September 2017
● Delivered fast-paced, direct-method language acquisition programs (Callan Method) for adult
professional learners.
● Standardized lesson plans and created systematic evaluation protocols for accelerated learning
programs.

Anabilim Koleji | Istanbul, Türkiye
Early Childhood Curriculum Facilitator | August 2017 — August 2018
● Formulated interactive, play-based learning units and visual training kits for young learners.
Oğuzkaan Koleji | Istanbul, Türkiye
English Language Educator & Content Developer | August 2016 — July 2017
● Designed unit tests, supplementary worksheets, and communicative tasks aligned with national
curriculum goals.

Özel Orhangazi İlkokulu | Istanbul, Türkiye
Primary Education Educator | October 2015 — June 2016
● Prepared foundational language modules and interactive classroom materials for young learners.

American Life Language Institute (Bursa Branch) | Bursa, Türkiye
English Language Educator & Speaking Club Coordinator | September 2014 — September 2015
● Conceptualized, designed, and launched targeted speaking club course modules for adult
learners.
● Produced customized study guides and interactive materials for adult conversational workshops.

Centre of International Transportation and Tourism / Donetsk Airport |
Donetsk, Ukraine
Ground Operations & Workflow Coordinator | April 2012 — August 2014
● Supervised operational workflows and database systems (Sabre, Astra, Macs, Crews) for
international air carriers.

Velikaya M.A. ("06242.com.ua") | Horlivka, Ukraine
Content Specialist & Public Relations Agent | April 2011 — January 2012
● Authored media content, created graphic promotional materials, slogans, and digital layouts using
design software.

Horlivka State Lyceum No. 12 | Horlivka, Ukraine
English Language Educator & Event Coordinator | September 2009 — July 2011
● Developed course materials, organized regional language competitions, and structured
extracurricular programs.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Foreign Language Teaching (English) and World Literature
Horlivka State Teachers Training Institute of Foreign Languages, Ukraine | 2009 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language Teaching (English) and World Literature
Horlivka State Teachers Training Institute of Foreign Languages, Ukraine | 2005 — 2009

REFERENCES
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Elif Selvi — High School Principal, MBA Schools Ataşehir Campus [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section))
● Buket Can — Middle School English Language Coordinator, MBA Schools [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section))
● Buse Özevin — Head of Foreign Languages Department, Mektebim College [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section))
● Irmak Arslan — Principal, Anadolu Kariyer Kadıköy [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section))
● Eda Fidan — Head of English Language Department (Kindergarten), Anabilim Koleji (+90 533 220
09 17)
● Hülya Salihoğlu — Head of Foreign Languages Department, Anabilim Koleji [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section))