Chan - Hasan Caner Aydogan

With over 15 years of experience across diverse educational contexts, I have developed a learner-centered philosophy rooted in differentiation and inclusive practice. My professional journey began in Photography, where I designed and delivered a structured middle school curriculum in Turkey focused on conceptual mastery and technical skill. I further expanded my leadership experience at Koç University’s pre-college summer academy, where I initiated an elective photography course and mentored a team of instructors.

Drawing on my academic foundation in Physics, I transitioned into Science education, where I emphasize experimentation and real-world observation. By designing instruction that is both rigorous and accessible, I aim to cultivate critical thinking, curiosity, and active student engagement.

Currently, I teach Grade 7 English at Roong Aroon School, designing project-based and interdisciplinary units that bridge communication skills with authentic, real-life contexts. My extensive experience with secondary and high school students has deepened my commitment to fostering independent, reflective learners who are equipped for the challenges of a modern, global environment.

I am fully credentialed with a 5-year Thai teaching license.

• Motivating learners and fostering confidence and self-esteem

• Creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments

• Using assessment data to inform instruction and support learner progress

• Clear, effective, and professional communication

• Strong ICT competence and educational technology integration

• Collaborative and independent professional practice

Cambridge Lower Secondary English Teacher (05/2026 - Present) & Grade 4 Science Lab Teacher 

Tonkla School, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

• Plan and conduct English classes for grade 7 (M1) and grade 8 (M2) students, managing all aspects of curriculum planning, execution, and grading.

• Serve as Homeroom Teacher for a class of 17 students, overseeing student welfare and conducting parent meetings.

• Responsible teacher for Photography and Short Film Making Clubs.

• Design and implement hands-on, student-centered, grade-level appropriate science experiments for the grade 4 science lab class.

ELT Teacher (05/2022 - 04/2026) & Secondary ELT Coach (04/2025 - 04/2026)

Roong Aroon School, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct English classes for grade 7 (M1) students, managing all aspects of curriculum planning, execution, and grading.

• Design and implement hands-on, student-centered, and project-based activities that integrate language learning with practical skills.

• Serve as Homeroom Teacher for a class of 25 students, overseeing student welfare, conducting parent meetings, and facilitating holistic development activities (e.g., group cooking and daily chores checks).

• (2025 - Present) Lead the secondary ELT team and mentor new teachers in curriculum design, focusing on:
  - Developing project-based lesson plans.
  - Integrating learning objectives into practical activities.
  - Ensuring pedagogical consistency and innovation across the department.

• For more information, please check https://www.roong-aroon.ac.th/

ELT Teacher (07/2020 - 04/2021)

Wat Phutthabucha School, Bangkok, Thailand 

• Planned and conducted conversation classes for secondary grades.

Science & ELT Teacher (09/2018 - 03/2020)

Anuban Sawi School, Chumphon, Thailand

• Taught Science and English in the Mini English Program (Grades 1–6)

• Prepared lesson materials and conducted experiments.

Photography Teacher (01/2016 - 08/2017)

Aci Schools, Istanbul, Turkey

• Planned and coordinated elective photography lessons for grades 5-8 (ages 10-14). 

• Organized art exhibitions in which students’ artworks were presented at the end of each academic year.

• Developed a few interdisciplinary lessons with the science department (darkroom photo developing explained in science class).

  • • Chemistry: The developing process of photos in the darkroom is explained.

    • Physics: Optics to determine how the image is created.

• For further information https://www.acischools.k12.tr/en/

Photography Class (06-09/2012 - 2018)

English Language Center for Kids / Koç University, 

Istanbul, Turkey

• Developed the curriculum for photography classes.

• Planned, coordinated and conducted photography classes. 

• Taught different aspects of analog and digital photography to various age groups (4-14).

• For further information https://www.ku.edu.tr/kocelckids/

Photography Class (06-08/2015 - 2018)

High School Summer Camp / Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey

• Developed the curriculum for the elective photography course.

• Planned, coordinated and conducted photography classes. 

• Taught different aspects of analog and digital photography to various age groups (15-18).

• For further information https://www.ku.edu.tr/highschoolprograms/

Workshops (2010 - 2015)

Photography Clubs / Koç, Sabanci and Bahcesehir Universities, Istanbul, Turkey

• Basic Photography: Taught basic photography to photography club students    20 hours, 8 weeks.

• Basic Darkroom: Taught basic darkroom to photography club students             15 hours, 3 weeks.

• Basic Photoshop: Taught basic Photoshop to photography club members        15 hours, 5 weeks.

ST Teresa International University, Bangkok, 2023

Graduate Diploma in Teaching Profession

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Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, 2013

Bachelor's degree in Photography and Video major

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Koc University, Istanbul, 2009

Physics major, completed 65/125 credits.

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Nermin Mehmet Cekic Anatolian High School, Ankara, 2005
Diploma in Science major.

Teaching License
The Teachers' Council of Thailand
9 November 2025 - 8 November 2027

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Social Emotional Learning Workshop
Southern Oregon University

7 September 2023

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Authenticity and Innovation in the English Classroom
National Geographic Learning

23 November 2024

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Developing Reading Strategies and Social & Emotional Learning in the English Classroom
National Geographic Learning
11 July 2024

• Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Google Workspace

• Canva

• Mr. Piyasit Merngrew - High School Principal - Roong Aroon School
    E-mail: piyasit.smath@roong-aroon.ac.th
    Tel: ​081 600 9884​
    * Check the reference letter in the references page

• Frederik le Roux - Head of English Department - Roong Aroon High School
    E-mail: frederikleroux@roong-aroon.ac.th
                freddieleroux@gmail.com
    * Check the reference letter in the references page

• Urai Hitakowit - English Department Coordinator - Anuban Sawi School
    E-mail: uraitik.ch@gmail.com         
    Tel: +66 089 110 5053

• Selin Sayar Oliver - ELC Programme Coordinator - Koç University
    E-mail: ssoliver@ku.edu.tr

• Ekin Yanar - High School Summer Camp Coordinator - Koç University
    E-mail: ekinyanar@gmail.com