Busra Cicek
About Me
Busra Cicek, PhD Candidate (ABD) in World History, skilled in research & teaching history, sociology, and humanities at CUNY, St. John’s, Pratt, NYU, & Fordham.
Location
New York City, NY
Istanbul, Türkiye
Education
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CUNY Brooklyn College
August 2015 - September 2017
degree
Master's
major
Sociology
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Marmara University
September 2006 - May 2012
S
St. John's University
August 2020 - May 2025
Work Experience
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YN, PLLC
Case Expert/Paralegal
New York City, NY, United States, 10075
May 2023 - September 2024
company
YN, PLLC
title
Case Expert/Paralegal
overview
I specialize in asylum cases involving the Kurdish and Turkish diaspora. I conduct legal research, prepare affidavits, and collaborate with attorneys on case strategies. I leverage my historical and sociological expertise to analyze country conditions and strengthen asylum applications.
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Pratt Institute
Research Assistant
New York City, NY, United States, 10075
February 2021 - May 2023
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CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE
History Instructor
New York City, NY, United States, 10075
September 2022 - January 2023
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St. John's University
Teaching Assistant
New York City, NY, United States, 10075
January 2021 - June 2022
S
St. Paul's School of Nursing
Sociology Instructor
New York City, NY, United States, 10075
September 2018 - May 2019
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Passion
Dedicated to fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning through studying history, sociology, and identity politics. Passionate about empowering diverse student communities, exploring socio-historical narratives, and connecting academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
Skills
Languages
EnglishKurdishTurkish
Skills
Critique Writing Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Access, PreziPresentation SkillsR Studio SPSS
Volunteer
H
HDK (Pro-Kurdish Organisation)
August 2016 - March 2020
Hobbies
Drawing
Reading
Running