Associate Professor Pinar Ayyildiz is a translator/interpreter, sociologist, teacher trainer, language instructor and educational researcher and holds MA and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Educational Management. She worked as a head teacher, academic coordinator, dean of students and director of English preparatory schools in higher education institutions. To date she has taught several courses in various faculties. She has worked on topics like Epistemology of Educational Sciences. She holds various academic memberships and is the reviewer/editor of international journals.