Zeynep Akın
Conference Agenda | 7th of November
Location: Kutaisi, Best Western Kutaisi City Center | 11 Grishashvili Street
10:30 - 10:40
Welcome
10:40 - 11:40
Session 1: Beyond the Test: Understanding TOEFL iBT Through a Teacher’s Lens
11:40 - 11:50
Coffee Break
11:50 - 12:50
Session 2: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Assessment to Nurture a Growth Mindset in English Language Teaching
12:50
Closing
TOEFL Conference | 7th of November 2026 | Kutaisi
Zeynep Oğul, MEd, received her BA degree in English Language Teaching and MA degree in Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning and Economics. She has 28 years of experience as an ELT professional, 19 of which also includes administrative expertise in 1 state, 2 foundation universities in Turkey. She has gained strong experience in curriculum design, curriculum-based assessment and leadership and management in these 28 years.
TOEFL Conference | 8th of November 2026 | Tbilisi
Zeynep also led and successfully completed the international accreditation scheme of the Preparatory English Program she was heading. As a certified teacher trainer, she has given presentations on different topics on ELT and educational administration areas. Before joining ETS Global, she was the director of Foreign Languages Department and Preparatory English Program at Acıbadem University, Istanbul. Currently, she is the Academic Programs and ELT Manager in ETS Global B.V..
Zeynep Akın
Conference Agenda | 8th of November
Location: Tbilisi, English Book Education Headquarters
10:30 - 10:40
Welcome
10:40 - 11:40
Session 1: Beyond the Test: Understanding TOEFL iBT Through a Teacher’s Lens
11:40 - 11:50
Coffee Break
11:50 - 12:50
Session 2: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Assessment to Nurture a Growth Mindset in English Language Teaching
12:50
Closing