faculty development, alternative grading practices, multilingual students, community college students, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)
Dr. Bayraktar started her teaching career abroad, teaching K12 and postsecondary English in France, and has been teaching adult English language learners and working in curriculum development, assessment, and teacher preparation for over 20 years.
Dr. Bayraktar received her EdD from Manhattanville College, where she focused on how faculty professional development influences teaching practices. She received an MEd with a focus on adult education from George Mason University and a BA in French and history from the College of William & Mary.