I met Mr. İzzet Akın in the first quarter of my English preparatory programme at
Doğuş University. In the beginning, I did not think the preparatory education was
going to be useful that much for me but Mr. Akın clearly proved me wrong. In fact,
the four months I spent with him were the most beneficial part of my English
education. I believe that Mr.Akın has a natural talent for teaching and he is fully
qualified to do it. Apart from his great English grammar knowledge, he has a wide
range of vocabulary which contains not only the formal words that help you in
academic writings but also the words, phrases and idioms which are commonly used in
spoken language. To understand an academic essay is one thing for sure, but to be
able to name the synonyms and antonyms of the words mentioned in that essay is
quite another. Mr. Akın seems to be highly enthusiastic and also successful in
sharing this enthusiasm with his students. I've never witnessed that any of his
students got bored during his lessons, even the least interested ones tried to
learn as much as they could and did their best. Another fascinating quality which
differentiates Mr.Akın from ordinary teachers is that he makes really good use of
puns and takes advantage of his great sense of humour in order to draw the
students' attention to the lesson and make sure that all of them stay focused on
it. In addition to all the things mentioned above, as far as I observed, he is
reputable and trustworthy among his colleagues and behaves in a friendly way
towards them. On top of everything, Mr.Akın is loved by both his students and his
colleagues. I appreciate him and would strongly recommend him for anything related
to the English language.
Anıl DEMİRDoğuş University Information Systems Engineering

This letter is to state that as the Head of the Foreign Languages Department ( English Language Preparatory Program) at Doğuş University, I worked with Mr. İzzet AKIN between September 2005- February 2007.

Between the periods mentioned above, I found Mr. AKIN to be a hard-working, conscientious, flexible, co-operative and creative member of the teaching staff. He was liked and respected by both his students and colleagues. He is dependable, open to new ideas and definitely has an excellent sense of humor, which he professionally incorporates into his teaching style.

I have no hesitation in recommending him for a teaching and / or administrative position and any assistance given to him is highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Ahmet YAYMACI
Doğuş University
Former Head of the Foreign Languages Department

It is my great pleasure to provide a character reference for Mr Izzet
Akin. Izzet and I have worked closely together in the English Preparation
Department at Dogus University for the duration of the 2009 course. Izzet is
a highly enthusiastic and committed teacher who has a remarkable ability to
develop strong positive rapport with both students and colleagues alike.
His superior command of English and his enthusiasm for continued development
has elevated Izzet to a situation whereby his knowledge of the language
often surpasses that of his native speaking colleagues. During the time we
have worked together, I have had ample opportunity and great pleasure in
being able to observe Izzet in both professional and social situations in
our department. Izzets vibrantly positive attitude is a great benefit to
all who work with or near him, and his professional manner brings credit to
our department. I thoroughly enjoy working with Izzet and hope to do so for
many years into the future. I have no doubt that all who work with him will
share my high opinion of Izzet Akin.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further details.

Sincerely,

Cameron Tribe
English Preparation Department
Dogus University
Acibadem, Istanbul, Turkey.
email: camerontribe@gmail.com
tel: +905544 567 907

06.29.2009
Dear Sir/Mme/Ms,

Izzet was my colleague in the past academic year for two semesters during which i was able to teach his students from Prep School. I can safely maintain that he had created a genuine interest in his students toward vocabulary and English in general which makes them stand out from the rest of the student body.
Izzet seems to be a self-motivated, highly organised, and result oriented personality with great determination. Another oustanding quality of his that struck me as unique happens to be his extraordinary quick-witted way with words coupled with his superb grasp of both oral and written English, it is quite a faculty, indeed. All this was clear in all his endeavors through which he was able to encourage and inspire a great number of students to learn and improve, which comes to show that he is an intellectual explorer and a great achiever with English.
I believe that Izzet will not only adapt but also greatly contribute to whatever he lays his hands on in his academic and social environment. His quick witted thinking, dogged determination, unrelenting hardwork and imaginative tendencies make him quite an asset to any English teaching institution.

Ümit Tosun

June 6, 2009



To Whom It May Concern:

I have been working alongside Izzet for a year now, and when he asked me if I would write him a letter of recommendation, about twenty sentences of the letter immediately came to my mind. He is one of the most energetic and motivating teachers I have seen in my years of teaching and directing. His creativity, coupled with his knowledge of the English language, make him an ideal teacher for any institution. Izzet has a way with his students. He creates an environment highly conducive to learning, and lets the students make their way through it.

I have been a teacher for many years, in various academies and universities, and have also opened and directed four schools which are still operating in Korea as part of a consulting company that I own. I have hired, and fired, many teachers. I know what schools are looking for in teachers. Izzet has the ability to come into any new situation and be immediately comfortable. He has a personality that allows students to also feel this comfort. As one can assume, students need this “happy place” to effectively learn, which is why Izzet makes such a great teacher. I have witnessed Izzet’s teaching methods first-hand, and would feel very comfortable having him as a teacher, or academic director, in any of my institutions.

As much as being a great teacher is important, being a good co-worker is also a necessity. As he has been at Dogus University, our current company, for many years, he has developed a strong rapport with the other teachers. He is helpful and cheerful, bringing light to the stresses that often hinder the other teachers. I have never seen Izzet in a bad mood. He is a hard worker, and is willing to do extra work if need be. As his co-worker, I can say that I am happy to work with Izzet, and am sure that he would be a great addition to any workplace.

Thank you for your time, and consideration of my co-worker and friend, Izzet.
Sincerely,

Mechelle Giroux


Istanbul, Turkey
mechellegiroux@gmail.com