Gulsen Leblebicioglu

St. Johns, FL • 678‑353‑5667 • gulsen@brightcoretutoring.com

Professional Summary

Experienced virtual high school Chemistry and Science teacher with a strong record of success in Florida online learning environments. Skilled in delivering asynchronous and synchronous instruction, providing individualized feedback, and supporting self‑paced learners. Certified in Chemistry 6–12 and General Science 5–9, with extensive experience using Edgenuity, Schoology, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Over 20 years of additional university‑level science education experience, specializing in curriculum design, instructional technology, and STEM pedagogy.

Florida Certifications

  • Professional Certificate – Chemistry 6–12

  • Professional Certificate – General Science 5–9

  • Gifted Education Coursework Completed

  • Innovative Educator Training

Core Strengths for Virtual Instruction

  • Online Chemistry & Science Teaching

  • Mastery of Edgenuity, Schoology & PowerSchool

  • Virtual Labs & Digital Simulations

  • Individualized Feedback & Progress Monitoring

  • Parent/Student Communication

  • Data‑Driven Instruction

  • Standards‑Aligned Curriculum Design

  • Zoom & Microsoft Teams Instruction

  • Student Motivation in Self‑Paced Environments

Teaching Experience

High School Science Teacher (Virtual)

Duval Virtual Instruction Academy | Aug 2021 – June 2025

  • Taught Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Earth/Space Science in a fully virtual model.

  • Delivered instruction through Edgenuity and Schoology, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous learners.

  • Provided timely, detailed feedback on assignments, labs, and assessments to support mastery learning.

  • Conducted virtual labs and integrated digital simulations to reinforce scientific concepts.

  • Maintained consistent communication with students and families to monitor progress and support academic success.

  • Used data dashboards to track pacing, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions.

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (Online & In‑Person)

Edward Waters University | Aug 2024 – Present

  • Teach General Chemistry using hybrid and online instructional models.

  • Develop assessments, virtual labs, and multimedia learning materials.

  • Provide individualized academic support through structured online office hours.

Environmental Science Teacher

Tocoi Creek High School | Aug 2025 – June 2026

  • Taught 9th‑grade Environmental Science with a focus on inquiry‑based learning and lab safety.

Middle School Science Teacher

Duval Charter School at Southside | Aug 2020 – June 2021

  • Taught 6th and 8th grade Comprehensive Science and a STEM course.

  • Integrated digital tools and hands‑on activities to support diverse learners.

Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional

Leon County Schools, Cornerstone Learning Community, Canopy Oaks Elementary | 2019–2020

  • Supported instruction across grade levels, including science classrooms.

Higher Education & International Experience

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey | 2000 – 2019

  • Taught science education courses, supervised teacher candidates, and conducted research in STEM pedagogy.

  • Designed curriculum and mentored pre‑service science teachers.

Visiting Research Scholar

Georgia State University | 2017 – 2018

  • Conducted research in science education and instructional technology.

Education

Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction (Science Education) Indiana University, Bloomington, 1999

M.Sc., Chemistry Middle East Technical University, 1996

B.Sc., Chemistry Education Middle East Technical University, 1992

Degree equivalency evaluations completed; U.S. equivalency confirmed.

Technical Skills

  • Edgenuity LMS

  • Schoology

  • PowerSchool

  • Zoom & Microsoft Teams

  • MS Office Suite

  • Web‑Based Instructional Tools