Sezin Fins
I have been teaching ICT for 16 years both students and teachers. I am one of the authors of “Computer Literacy 1-8” student and teacher course books. I have participated in many national and international conferences, projects and given trainings as an “Apple Professional Learning Specialist”, “Google Education Trainer” and “Adobe Creative Educator”. As an educational technology specialist, I provide trainings on certificate programs (Google Educator, Apple Teacher etc.), current approaches in education (Design Thinking, Visible Thinking, Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs) and the integration of technology into education (Google Workspace in Education, iPad and Mac in Edu).
In addition to this, I am giving training for students in the fields of programming (Phyton, Swift etc.), Multimedia and Animation (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate). Sharing what I know is one of my greatest passions. For this reason, I share the training videos I have prepared on my Youtube channel. Besides, I work on many projects for various charitable organizations.
I believe in the healing power of continuous learning.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
* Place of Birth: Istanbul / TURKEY
* Date of Birth:09/28/1984
* Marial Status: Married
EDUCATION
2009 – 2011 : Beykent University, Communication and Design, Master Degree
2002 – 2006 : Yildiz Technical University, Computer and Instructional Technologies Education (Faculty Highest Grade)
1995 – 2002: Ulus Jewish High School
1990 – 1995: Ata College
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Educational Technology Specialist – ICT Teacher, Hisar School | 2010 – Present |
| Computer Science Teacher (MYP / PYP), Darussafaka School | 2006 – 2010 |
| Trainee Computer Science Teacher, MEF School | 2005 – 2006 |
PUBLICATIONS
Fins Eskinazi, S., Vardar, D. (2007 – 2014). “Computer Science and Software 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8”. Istanbul: Ceren Publisher
Fins Eskinazi, S., Vardar, D. (2007 – 2014). “Teacher’s Guide Book 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8”. Istanbul: Ceren Publisher Eskinazi, S. (2007 – 2014). “Computer Literacy 6-7-8”. Istanbul: Ceren Publisher.
Founder and Author of Hisar Edtech Blog / http://blogs.hisarschool.k12.tr/edtech
Youtube Channel on Technology / https://www.youtube.com/c/SezinEskinaziFins
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
| Subject | Organization – Place – Year |
| Columbia University | Best Practices for Blended Learning, 2020 |
| Coaching Training (There is a coach at school!) | Espavo, 2019 |
| Apple Professional Development Teacher Training (APL Workshop) | Apple, 2018 |
| BETT Educational Technology Conference | London, 2018 |
| Make Tomorrow Teacher Training / Arduino Training | Intel-Robotistan-TTGV , İstanbul, 2017 |
| First Robotics Competition (Teacher Mentor) | Silicon Valley, 2018
New York, 2017 (Won the Rookie All Star and Imagery Award as a team) |
| Educational Technology Summit | İstanbul, 2016 |
| Educational Technology Platform | Executive Board of Turkish Private Schools Association,2016 |
| BETT Educational Technology Conference | London, 2014 |
| Adobe Graphic Design Softwares | Kliksoft , 2014 |
| Apple Professional Development Teacher Training | Apple , London, 2014 |
| ACSTAC (Teacher Mentor)
By Anatolia College Science and Technology Annual Conference Student Project: “Students’ Perception of 1:1 Tablets” Hisar School’s Research Project |
Greece, 2013 |
| “City of Tomorrow” – Comenius Project | Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden,Turkey, 2013-2014 |
| XII. Annual Education Symposium | Executive Board of Turkish Private Schools Association,
2012-2013 |
| Teen Brain, Teen Mind | Dr. Ron Clavier, Hisar School, 2012 |
| Apple in Education / Workshops | Akfa Bilişim – Edition Hotel, İstanbul, 2012 |
| Typography Workshop | Ayazağa Işık Schools, 2011 |
| XVI.Internet Conference in Turkey | Inettr – Ege University/ 2011 |
| Understanding by Design Curriculum | Hisar School Professional Learning Community – 2010-2011 |
| Designing Curriculum Maps / PYP – MYP | Darüşşafaka Schools, 2009 |
| Styles of Learning | Darüşşafaka Schools – 2008 |
| International Future-Learning: E-learning | Türkiye Information Association & Istanbul University, 2008 |
WORKSHOPS and PRESENTATIONS – GIVEN BY ME
| Organization / Event | Subject | Dates |
| Digital Journey of Education | Inclusive App Design Based on UN Sustainable Goals | 2021 – Apple & Pozitif Teknoloji |
| Digital Journey of Education | Leadership and Innovation in Education | 2021 – Apple & Pozitif Teknoloji |
| Digital Journey of Education | Effective Lesson Design with Productivity and Creativity Practices | 2020 – Apple & Pozitif Teknoloji |
| Educational Technology Platform | Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs | 2017 |
| Hisar School as Educational Technologist – Teacher Trainings | Design Thinking
Visible Thinking Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs Apple Teacher Training Google Educator Level 1-2 Training Web 2.0 Tools for Education STEAM Training |
2010-Present |
| Hisar School as Computer Science Teacher | Graphic Design & Multimedia & Animation
Programming & Physical Computing Google Apps for Education FRC Competition (Mentor) |
2010-Present |
| Doğa School as Google Certified Trainer | GSuite for Education “Train the Trainer” | February, 2017 |
| Tevfik İleri Lisesi – Ankara as Google Certified Trainer | GSuite for Education “Train the Trainer” | February, 2017 |
| Turkey Education Fair (TEF)
by Association of Educational Technology |
Panelist: Examples and Recommendations for University-School Collaboration | November, 2016 |
| Autumn Teachers Conference by Enka School | Appetizers: Creating Opportunities in Education with Technology | October, 2016 |
| Learning and Technology Exchange Network
Doğa School |
Appetizers: Creating Opportunities in Education with Technology | October, 2016 |
| National Aid Organization | Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs | October, 2016 |
| Boğaziçi University | “Okullarda Eğitim Teknolojileri Yaklaşımları” | March, 2016 |
| Edtechist | “Turn your Language Classes into
Interactive Environment” |
2015 |
| Educational Technology Platform as an AET | “Practical Apps with Google” | 2015 |
| Learning Technology Exchange Network
by Executive Board of Turkish Private Schools Association |
“Practical Apps with Google” | 2015 |
| EdTech Team Istanbul Summit Featuring Google for Education | Guide to Going Google- Deploying Google Apps at school (Turkish) | November, 2014 |
| Apple Learning Event / Summit 2014 İstanbul, İzmir, Ankara as an
AET |
Using iPad in Education
Apple Learning Event-Trainers |
January, 2014 May, 2014 |
| Eyüboğlu Educational Institutions as an AET | “Using iPad in Education” | May, 2014 |
| Educational Technologies Platform
by Executive Board of Turkish Private Schools Association IT Commission |
“Teacher Trainings on Educational
Technologies ” |
March, 2014 October, 2013 |
| ATC Teacher Conference by Robert College | Explore Your Creativity with iMovie | October, 2013 |
| ATC Teacher Conference by Robert College | “Teacher Trainings in Educational
Technologies ” |
October, 2013 |
| 16. Autumn Teachers Conference by Uskudar American Academy | “I’m designing a simple machine and sharing in my blog” | October, 2012 |
PROJECTS
| 2011 | “An interactive website designed for visually impaired people” – Master’s Degree Thesis / http://www.bilgiozgurlugu.com |
| 2009 | “I’m Learning Summation” Educational Software– Işık Schools 1st Grade Teacher’s Course Material / Ministry of Education – “3rd Creating E-Learning Materials Contest” – First Prize |
| 2006 | Integrating “Teaching Techniques 2” Course Materials for E-learning Project – Yildiz Technical University Graduate Thesis |
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
| Ministry of Education – “Creating E-Learning Materials Contest” First Prize – 2008 |
| Yildiz Technical University – Faculty Graduation First Prize – 2006 |
| Ulus Jewish School – Graduate Scholarship – 2002 |
CERTIFICATES
Adobe Creative Educator – 2021
Best Practices for Blended Learning – Columbia University – 2020
ISTE Summer Learning Academy – ISTE – 2020
Maker Eğitmenliği – ABBA İnovasyon Merkezi – 2019-2020
Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified Educator – 2015-2020
Apple Teacher – 2019
Google Certified Educator – 2014
Apple Professional Learning Specialist (APLS) – 2013
English / First Certificate (FCE) – 2001
Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) / Key Applications, Computing Fundamentals, Living Online – 2011
MEMBERSHIPS
Educational Technology Organization
Türkiye Information Association (TBD)
National Aid Organizations
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
English: Advanced Level Hebrew: Beginner Level French: Beginner Level
REFERENCES
Okan Uzelli, Hisar School, High School Principal. Mobile: (+90) 532 7982240 Work: (+90) 212 3640000 (303 / 315)
Assistant Professor Feza Orhan, Yildiz Technical University. Mobile: (+90) 542 686 0670