Dilara Canata

AI-Supported Turkish Private Tutor

14+ years experienced Turkish teacher and MYP Coordinator. Turkish Language and Literature specialist offering private tutoring with modern teaching methods.

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About Me

I have 14+ years of experience in the Turkish language teaching sector. I hold Pedagogical Formation and Turkish Teaching for Foreigners certificates. I also have editorial experience.

14+ Years Experience

Extensive experience in Turkish language teaching

MYP Coordinator

International Baccalaureate (IB) — Middle Years Programme (MYP) specialist

AI-Enhanced Teaching

Combining traditional teaching with modern technology

Current Role

Currently working as Turkish Language and Literature Teacher at TED Tekirdağ College.

Future Plans

Starting from September 2025, I will offer AI-supported private tutoring services. I aim to provide the most effective learning experience by combining modern technology with traditional teaching methods.

Content Creation

I share educational content on my "Dilara Hoca" YouTube channel.

Yapay Zekâ Destekli Öğretim

Available from September 2025

Dilara Canata

AI-Supported Turkish Private Tutor

14+ years experienced Turkish teacher and MYP Coordinator. Turkish Language and Literature specialist offering private tutoring with modern teaching methods.

Get In Touch

About Me

I have 14+ years of experience in the Turkish language teaching sector. I hold Pedagogical Formation and Turkish Teaching for Foreigners certificates. I also have editorial experience.

14+ Years Experience

Extensive experience in Turkish language teaching

MYP Coordinator

International Baccalaureate (IB) — Middle Years Programme (MYP) specialist

AI-Enhanced Teaching

Combining traditional teaching with modern technology

Current Role

Currently working as Turkish Language and Literature Teacher at TED Tekirdağ College.

Future Plans

Content Creation

I share educational content on my "Dilara Hoca" YouTube channel.

Yapay Zekâ Destekli Öğretim

Available from September 2025

Work Experience

14+ Years Experience

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher

Current

TED Tekirdağ Koleji

2024-Present•Tekirdağ

Teaching Turkish Language and Literature courses.

Turkish AI Trainer - Prompt Engineer

Current

Outlier AI

2024-Present•Remote

Developing AI models by applying A/B tests on Turkish artificial intelligence models.

MYP Coordinator

AREL Koleji

2022-2023•Bahçelievler - İstanbul

Coordinated International Baccalaureate (IB) — Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Turkish/Turkish Language and Literature Teacher

AREL Koleji

2020-2024•Bahçelievler - İstanbul

Taught Turkish Language and Turkish Language and Literature courses.

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher

Sevinç Koleji

2019-2020•Beylikdüzü - İstanbul

Taught at middle and high school levels, continued teaching remotely during Covid-19, and provided academic counseling.

Editorial / Editing

Book: "Leaving Turkey"

2019-2020•İstanbul

Provided editorial and proofreading services for "Leaving Turkey & A Migration Story Extending to Italy" by cyclist and writer Gökhan Kutluer.

Content Editor (Volunteer)

Duolingo

2019-2020•Online

Voluntarily contributed to content preparation for English for Turkish Speakers and Turkish for English Speakers courses.

Turkish Language Teacher

Özel Güneş Etüt Merkezi

2016-2018•Büyükçekmece - İstanbul

Taught Turkish to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Worked on TEOG and LGS exam preparation.

Turkish Language Teacher (Volunteer)

Aziz Nesin Foundation

2016-2018•Çatalca - İstanbul

Provided Turkish language tutoring to foundation children twice a week, focusing on TEOG exam preparation.

Social Media and Communication Manager

Büyükçekmece Bicycle Club

2019-2020•İstanbul

Managed social media, media communications and spokesperson duties for the cycling club.

Turkish Language Teacher

Özel Dahiler Ortaokulu

2015-2016•Beylikdüzü - İstanbul

Taught Turkish to 5th-8th grade students and coached the entire TEOG preparation group.

Turkish Language Teacher

Büyükçekmece Aşiret Dalcı Middle School / İmam Hatip Middle School

2015-2016•Büyükçekmece - İstanbul

Taught Turkish to middle school and İmam Hatip middle school students, worked with TEOG preparation groups.

Turkish Literature Teacher - Assistant Academic Director

Uğur Dershanesi

2014-2015•Silivri - İstanbul

Taught Language & Expression and Turkish Literature to graduate students, covered entire high school curriculum.

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher

Uğur Dershanesi

2012-2014•Çatalca - İstanbul

Taught Turkish, Language & Expression and Turkish Literature to 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th grade students, worked on primary and high school curricula.

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher

Arma Akademi

2011•Ankara

Taught Language & Expression and Turkish Literature to open high school students, covered entire high school curriculum, personally prepared course programs and content.

Education

My educational background focused on continuous learning and development

Computer Programming

continuing

Anadolu Üniversitesi

2021 - continuing

Continuing to develop myself in the technology field.

Educational Information Technologies (Non-Thesis MS)

Hacettepe Üniversitesi

2023-2025

Specialized in multimedia technologies, web technologies, distance education and instructional technologies.

TURKMER Turkish Teaching for Foreigners Certificate Program

Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi

2016

Specialized in teaching Turkish to foreign students.

Pedagogical Formation Program

Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi

2015

Acquired pedagogical skills necessary for the teaching profession.

Turkish Language and Literature

Hacettepe Üniversitesi

2006-2012

Completed undergraduate education and gained academic research experience.

Certificates and Credentials

Pedagogical Formation

Eastern Mediterranean University, 2015

Pedagogical skills for teaching profession

Turkish Teaching for Foreigners

BAU TURKMER, 2016

Turkish language teaching certificate for foreign students

Skills

Languages

TurkishNative

EnglishAdvanced

SpanishBeginner

Technical Skills

HTML & Web TasarımIntermediate

PhotoshopIntermediate

Social Media ManagementAdvanced

Computer ProgrammingLearning

Ham RadioHobby

Professional Skills

Turkish Language TeachingExpert

Turkish LiteratureExpert

MYP KoordinasyonuAdvanced

Editorial & ProofreadingAdvanced

Turkish for ForeignersCertified

My Specializations

AI-Enhanced Teaching

Combining modern technology tools with traditional teaching methods to provide more effective learning experiences.

International Education

Teaching with international education standards through International Baccalaureate (IB) — Middle Years Programme (MYP) experience.

Content Development

Experience in content editing for platforms like Duolingo and book editing.

My Hobbies

CyclingAmateur RadioJapanese CultureAmateur MaritimeHistory

Publications and Research

My academic research and editorial work

Academic Research

Development of AI-Supported Turkish Language Assistant and Its Application in Education

2024Master's Thesis

Research on the application of artificial intelligence technologies in Turkish language teaching

Analysis of Ethnic and Mythological Elements in Murathan Mungan's Play "Geyikler Lanetler"

2012Unpublished Work

Analysis of ethnic and mythological elements in contemporary Turkish theater

Love and Letter Symbolism as a Traditional Main Theme in Nazan Bekiroğlu's Story "Be"

2012Unpublished Work

Analysis of traditional themes and symbol usage in modern Turkish literature

Comparative Analysis of Folk Tales "Yusuf ile Elif" and "Elmas ile Kahraman"

2012Unpublished Work

Comparative analysis in the folk storytelling tradition

Youth Literature and Its Place in Turkish Literature

2012Unpublished Work

Position and importance of youth literature in Turkish literature

Comparative Study of Love Concept in Fuzulî and Bâkî within the Framework of "Tiğ" Motif

2012Unpublished Work

Comparative analysis of love concept in classical Turkish poetry

Reiki and Its Place in Belief Systems

2010Unpublished Work

Research on belief systems and alternative medicine practices

A Study on Folk Tales and Folk Storytelling

2010Unpublished Work

Analysis of Turkish folk storytelling tradition

Male Child Theme in Stories from Emrah Serbes' Book "Erken Kaybedenler"

2010Unpublished Work

Analysis of male child theme in contemporary Turkish literature

Comparative Analysis of Ahmet Mithat Efendi and Namık Kemal's Position on Literature's Function in Society and Authors' Distance to Text through "Bahtiyarlık" and "İntibah"

2010Unpublished Work

Comparative analysis on Tanzimat period authors' understanding of literature

Conference Presentations

Creating Event Articles with SCAMPER Technique

2023Conference Presentation

Presentation on using creative thinking techniques in Turkish language teaching

Interviews & Media

TED Radio Episode

2025•Radio Program

Guest participation in TED Radio program discussing education and language teaching

Interview with Author Ahmet Ümit

2022

Interview with famous novelist Ahmet Ümit about literature and writing

Interview with Author Aytük Akal - AREL College

For AREL College•2020

Interview with renowned author Aytük Akal about literature and education

Interview with World Tourist Cyclist Gürkan Genç

2019, 2020

Interview with famous bicycle world tourist Gürkan Genç about travel and adventure

Interview with Author Bedia Ceylan Güzelce

2019

Interview with author Bedia Ceylan Güzelce about literature and the writing process

Editorial Work

Leaving Turkey & A Migration Story Extending to Italy

Author: Gökhan Kutluer

Editorial and Proofreading•2019

Complete editorial work on a book about a cyclist and writer's migration experience

Duolingo

Content Editor (Volunteer)•2019-2020

English for Turkish SpeakersTurkish for English Speakers

Volunteer content development for language learning platform

Resume

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14+ years experience, current education and certifications

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Experience

14+ years

Specialization

Turkish Teaching

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Turkish private tutoring services

: I provide Turkish lessons for primary, middle, and high school levels throughout Süleymanpaşa and Tekirdağ. I also offer Turkish language teaching for foreigners. Face-to-face lessons are available in the Bahçelievler neighborhood.
: I offer specialized preparation programs for admission to quality high schools like Tekirdağ Science High School and Tekirdağ Anatolian High School. Using AI-supported teaching methods for the Turkish section, which carries 23% weight in LGS.
: I provide specialized YKS-AYT Literature preparation for students aiming for departments like Turkish Language and Literature, Teaching, and Journalism. We target university admission from Tekirdağ to Istanbul, Ankara, and other major cities.
: I use AI technology to create personalized lesson content according to students' levels. This enables more effective and faster learning. I especially use interactive materials for grammar rules and language structure topics.
: I offer face-to-face lessons in the Bahçelievler area of Süleymanpaşa, and online lessons for the entire Tekirdağ region. I use advanced technology tools and interactive whiteboards for online lessons. You receive the same quality education in both formats.
: I communicate with parents after each lesson. I provide regular reports on student progress, areas for improvement, and homework assignments. Real-time updates are also available through WhatsApp groups.
: Lesson fees vary depending on level, lesson duration, and format. Please contact me for detailed information. Monthly package discounts are available. I offer special pricing advantages for the Tekirdağ region.

Student Testimonials

Hear from my students and their families about their learning experience

“Dilara's teaching method is incredibly effective. Her AI-enhanced approach made learning Turkish grammar so much easier. I highly recommend her for anyone serious about learning Turkish.”

Emily Johnson

Turkish Language Learner

“My daughter was struggling with Turkish literature, but after working with Dilara, she not only improved her grades but also developed a genuine love for the subject.”

David Wilson

Parent

“As someone learning Turkish as a second language, Dilara's patient and structured approach helped me build confidence. The personalized lessons are exactly what I needed.”

Sarah Martinez

Adult Learner

4.9/5 average rating - 50+ happy students

Contact

You can use the information below to get in touch with me.

Contact Information

WhatsAppPrimary

WhatsApp Öncelikli +44 7707 535467

Email

dilara@canata.com.tr

@Dilara_a_c

Location

Bahçelievler, Süleymanpaşa
Tekirdag, Turkey

Social Media & Profiles

Professional network

GitHub

Code projects

Duolingo

Language learning profile

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