About me
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Aytek Yildiz
Learning Experience Designer
Hello! My name is Aytek Yildiz.
I’m glad you’re here and taking the time to learn more about me and my work.
Lifelong learner:
The urge to learn a new skill, information, and experience always motivates me. Whenever I find myself inspired by another person’s work, I appreciate it and learn more. I always ask questions to challenge myself to grow. Simply, I love learning!
People person:
As an interpreter, tour guide, and former teacher, I’ve had the privilege of meeting diverse, humble, and occasionally challenging individuals from around the world. Working with private schools, companies, and the Australian Embassy in Çanakkale, Turkey, I’ve gained invaluable life skills along the way.
Tech- Savvy:
Did you know that if you want to pronounce my name in English, it’s just like saying ‘I-tech‘? I’ve always been the tech-savvy person on the team throughout my years in education. Now, I’m excited to fulfill my dream by combining my background in education with my skills in e-learning and instructional design.
education
2023-2025
e-Learning Design and Training Development - Lambton College - Sarnia, Ontario
Completed a specialized certificate program focused on designing and developing eLearning courses and training materials. Gained skills in instructional design, multimedia integration, and learner-centered methodologies. Developed expertise in creating engaging online learning experiences and assessments for diverse audiences using modern eLearning tools and technologies.
2008-2012
B.Ed. in English Language Teaching - Canakkale 18 Mart unıversıty, Turkiye
Completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree focusing on teaching English as a foreign language, with specialization in adult education. Gained expertise in language acquisition, pedagogy, and classroom management. Developed skills in curriculum design, student assessment, and applied linguistics, tailored for teaching diverse adult learners.
2004-2007
Tour Guiding - Ege university, Turkiye
Completed a program specializing in tour guiding with a focus on cultural, historical, and geographical knowledge. Developed skills in communication, itinerary planning, and leading diverse groups. Trained in delivering engaging and informative tours, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction while showcasing key aspects of Turkish heritage and tourism.
My Toolbox
Articulate Storyline
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
HTML & CSS
Camtasia
Testimonials
See What People Are Saying
“Working with Aytek has been invaluable to Taiga. He played a key role in managing our Google Business Account, developing our website, and creating impactful social media posts and branding videos. His contributions didn’t stop there. Aytek also represented our company by writing a comprehensive business plan working with me and presenting it in The Pitch 2024 Business Plan Competition, organized by Community Futures Lambton and funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, where we secured first place. His expertise, dedication, and professionalism were crucial to our success. We are truly grateful for his exceptional work and highly recommend Aytek for any future projects.”
Sprat Evaluator| Irata L3 Instructor | Rope Access Business Consultant
Taiga Industrial Ltd.
Engin Kulahoglu
“Our swim club (The Sarnia Rapids Swim Club) has been working with Aytek to re-design and streamline our website. Aytek is very easy to work with and did a fantastic job in designing our site. He was able to very quickly take our content and clearly organize it on our website so that it would be easy for people to follow and navigate. He added in novel design elements to make the site more visually appealing and attractive to prospective club members. He streamlined the communication channels between himself and our club so that we could easily provide feedback and track the progress of the site build. He is very knowledgeable about website design and was able to troubleshoot any of the problems that arose along the way. Overall it was a pleasure to work with Aytek and I would not hesitate to work with him again in the future.”
Dean, Centre for Research and Innovation
Fanshawe College
Alison Ewart
“I had the pleasure of working with Aytek for 6 years, during which he played a pivotal role in designing, developing, and supervising engaging learning programs across multiple grades at the Eraslan School in Izmir, Türkiye. He created a comprehensive training strategy, including Microsoft Teams video tutorials and job aids for both educators and learners during and after COVID-19. Aytek led a diverse team in developing bilingual learning content and provided valuable feedback to educators through classroom observations. He also prepared regular progress reports for management and fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement among faculty. His leadership and dedication have significantly enhanced our educational program.”
School Principal
The Eraslan School
Pinar Tasezen Arslan
