Osman BEDEL
English Language Teaching Instructor & Educational Consultant
FMV Işık University, School of Foreign Languages – Istanbul, Turkey
Based between Istanbul, Turkey and Toulouse, France
For a full professional profile and current roles, see my About page.
Professional Roles
- English Language Teaching Instructor
- Teacher Trainer
- Educational Consultant
- Educational Publishing Editor
- Oxford Teachers’ Academy Trainer
- Cambridge English Speaking Examiner
Education & qualifications
MA in Applied Linguistics 2009 – 2011 Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Sofia, Bulgaria
BA in English Language Teaching 1993 – 1997 Istanbul University Istanbul, Turkey
Additional Studies
BS in Management Information Systems 2023 – …. Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
Work experience
2022 – Present – FMV Işık University – Istanbul – Turkey – Online Education & ICT Coordinator – Coordinates online and blended learning systems within the School of Foreign Languages, supporting digital course design, assessment processes, and faculty integration of instructional technologies to enhance the quality of language education.
2019 – Present – FMV Işık University – Istanbul – Turkey – English Instructor – Teaches academic English in the preparatory programme, contributing to curriculum development, assessment design, and student progression within English-medium higher education contexts.
2015 – Present Global CPD Toulouse – France – Founder & President – Leads the design and delivery of professional development programmes for teachers and administrators in English-medium school and university contexts. Oversees ELT publication development, content revision, and academic consultancy, while supporting educators through structured training and implementation guidance.
2018 – 2019 Işık Schools Istanbul – Turkey – English Teacher – Delivered English language instruction across secondary levels, designing lesson plans and teaching materials aligned with institutional standards. Supported students’ development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through differentiated individual and group instruction.
2016 – 2018 Altınbaş University Istanbul – Turkey – Prep School Level Coordinator – Led the planning and implementation of preparatory programme curricula, overseeing attendance, lesson planning, and academic compliance. Monitored student progress and coordinated communication between instructors and students to ensure quality assurance and effective assessment practices.
2014 – 2015 Orizont Schools Chisinau, Moldova – English Teacher – Delivered English instruction while contributing to school improvement initiatives and staff development. Assumed leadership responsibilities when required, supporting academic coordination and maintaining institutional standards.
2006 – 2014 Drujba Schools Sofia, Bulgaria – Head of English Department – Managed the English Department across multiple campuses, overseeing curriculum development, teaching resources, and extra-curricular programmes. Led a team of local and international teachers, supporting over 400 students while coordinating with parents, administrators, and education authorities.
1999 – 2006 Litsey-internat N2 & Litsey-internat N7 Kazan, Russia – Head of English Department – Directed English language programmes across multiple institutions, supervising curriculum planning, programme evaluation, and resource management. Led a team of 35 teachers serving approximately 1,500 students, promoting collaboration and academic development across campuses.
1996 – 1999 English Language Schools Istanbul, Turkey – Teacher of English – Taught English at beginner to advanced levels, including university preparation and exam-focused courses. Designed and delivered EFL programmes and organised summer language courses for primary and secondary learners.
Publications
- Bedel, O. (2017). The Source and the Driving Force Behind the Modernization of English Language. The Clute Institute 2017 International Conference on Education Proceedings, 452–1. ISSN 2157-9660.
- Bedel, O. (2016). History of English Language and Tracing the Development of English Language. International Journal of Humanities and Applied Sciences, 5(2). ISSN 2277-4386.
- Bedel, O. (2016). Collaborative Learning through Literature Circles in EFL. European Journal of Language and Literature Studies, 6(1). ISSN 2411-9598.
Conference Presentations
- Bedel, O. (2017). The Source and the Driving Force Behind the Modernization of English Language. The Clute Institute International Conference on Education (ICE-17), New York, USA.
- Bedel, O. (2016). History of English Language and Tracing the Development of English Language. International Conference on Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH-16), Paris, France.
- Bedel, O. (2016). Collaborative Learning through Literature Circles in EFL. International Congress on Social Sciences (ICSS-10), Madrid, Spain.
- Bedel, O. (2012). Literature Circles: Collaborative Learning in the EFL Classroom. IATEFL Annual Conference, Glasgow, UK.
Additional experience Conferences and Seminars attended:
- “Learning Technologies” teacher training course at British Council by Desislava Zareva in December 2012, Sofia, Bulgaria
- “ELT Management” teacher training programme at Oxford Teachers’ Academy by Tim Herdon in July 2012, Istanbul Turkey
- “Education Management” practical workshop by Prof. Dr. Vehbi Çelik in July 2012, Ankara, Turkey
- Gave a speech on “Literature Circles: collaborative learning in the EFL classroom” at IATEFL in March 2012, Glasgow, UK
- “Learning, Teaching & Assessing Spoken English” at Gordion Akademi by Tony Gurr & Chaz Pugliese in June 2011, Istanbul, Turkey
- “SAT and TOEFL Preparation Seminar” by AUBG English Language Institute in 2010, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
- “Oxford Professional Development Seminar” by Oxford University Press by Bill Bowler in July 2010, Istanbul, Turkey
- “Managing the transition to lifelong learning” by the Department of Information and in-service Training of Teachers at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in September 2009, Sofia, Bulgaria
- “Trainer Training Programme’ by Oxford University Department for Continuing Education and OUP in May 2009, Istanbul, Turkey
- attended “41st annual IATEFL Conference” in 2007, Aberdeen, UK
- “Teacher Supervisors’ and Trainers’ Course” at International Training Institute by Tom Godfrey in July 2007, Istanbul, Turkey
- “Teacher Training for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language” by Dr. Herbert Puchta in August 2006, Samsun, Turkey
- “ELT Management Course” by Ruth Woodhall in June 2004, Istanbul, Turkey
- “New Approaches and Tendencies in ELT Methodology” at Institute for Additional Training for Education Professionals of Tatarstan by Sarah Villers in 2002, Kazan, Russia
- “Teaching English to Young Learners” by British Council in October 1998, Istanbul, Turkey
Other skills & qualifications
- Has been approved as an “Oxford Teachers’ Academy Trainer” by Oxford University Department for Continuing Education and Oxford University Press in May 2009
- Has participated in “ELT professional development” training conferences and seminars as a teacher trainer on behalf of “Global CPD” International since 2006
- Contributed as a teacher trainer in “EFL Teacher Development Program”, Istanbul, Turkey in 2007
- Contributed as a teacher trainer in “EFL Teacher Development Program”, Samsun, Turkey in 2006
- Took part in Socrates–Comenius School Project “Teaching Tolerance” in Sofia, Bulgaria 2006
- Awarded 1st place in the competition for “Designing and Developing the Best Foreign Language Class” by the “City Education Committee” in Kazan, Russia 2006
- Received a letter of commendation for his productive cooperation, professionalism and active participation in educational projects in Russia by “Longman Russia” in 2005
Personal Information
Bulgarian EU citizen, working across Turkey and France