
Each child is unique and needs a stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential and provide them with powerful mental tools to master tough subjects and improve their ability to learn, while always respecting the confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
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Education
University of Patras
PhD Computational Thinking (ABD)
(expected graduation date: February 2021)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
M.Sc. Technologies of Information and Communication for Education (ICT)
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Thesis title: Enhancing students' logical thinking through Gherkin (programming) language.
George Washington University
Department of Psychology
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Educational & Psychological Measurements In Special Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
B.Ed. Early Childhood Education (Cum Honore)
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Thesis title: Digital Games & Preschool Age: An Action Research
Brussels’ american school (DoDEA)
Department of Defense Education Activity
3.571/4
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Qualified Teacher Status for Educational and Pedagogical Work (Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece)
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Qualified Teacher Status (Department for Education, UK)
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Pedagogical and Didactic Competence in Information and Communication Technologies (Greek Government Gazette 2462/16-9-2014, vol.2)
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Educational and Psychological Measurements in Special Education (George Washington University)
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Certificate: Special Education Needs (British Council)
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TESOL Certificate (International Open Academy)
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Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (Microsoft)
Languages
IRL Scale:
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Greek - Functionally Native Proficiency/Bilingual
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English - Functionally Native Proficiency/Bilingual
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French - Professional working proficiency
Programming Languages
C/C++
Python
Gherkin
JavaScript
Costeas Gitonas Schools
2019-Present
-Kindergarten Teacher (PYP Bilingual Program)
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Designing and following a complete teaching plan
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Teaching alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills
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Organizing learning material and resources
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Using a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
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Maintaining an open line of communication with parents and providing appropriate information
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Assessing students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
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Monitoring children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
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Cooperating with administration staff
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Following and complying with teaching standards and safety regulations
Robotakia - Robotics Center
2019-Present
-Robotics Teacher
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Demonstrating ability and expertise in STEM
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Demonstrating ability to teach and manage groups of mixed-age elementary children
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Ability to inspire students and create a stimulating learning environment
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
St.Catherine's British School (Greece)
2018-2019
-Special Education Teacher (Key Stage 4)
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Creating Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for assigned student.
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Differentiating instruction based on IEP.
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Working close with the teachers
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Helping assigned student:
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Stay focused and participate appropriately in class
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Notify the teacher if the student does not understand the material
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Function in an environment where there are distractions
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Be positive in student's approach to new tasks and gain self control
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Prompting the student to initiate discussions with his/her peers;
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SinceWin Educational Technology (China)
2018-2019
-EFL Teacher (eLearning)
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Providing opportunities and access to updated and additional learning resources.
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Designing learning activities and developed strategies to obtain feedback on students' learning.
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Communicating with parents, students, other teachers and IT support team on a regular basis.
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Grading students and writing report cards.
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Providing students with feedback on their work and on how to improve themselves.
American Community Schools of Athens (Greece)
2015-2018
- Optimal Learning Program (grades K-8) 2015-2016
- ESL Science (Co-Teacher) (grade 7) 2015-2016
- Mad Science (grades 2-8) (ACS Athens Summer Camp)
2015
-1st Grade Teacher 2016-2017
-IB Computer Science (HL) & Media Studies Teacher 2017-2018
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Ability to clearly understand and follow directions from Optimal Learning Specialists.
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Highly active in ACS community through involvement in various activities.
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Edit and create Intividual Learning Plans (ILP) for students.
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Differentiates instruction based on ILPs.
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Uses L/CMS to help students meet educational goals.
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Helping students sustain motivation and persist through challenges and setbacks on different tasks/subjects.
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Provided one-on-one tutoring in the fields of reading, writing, math and science, to encourage students to develop effective studying habits.
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Editor of Ethos Magazine.
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Create fun science experiments for kids.
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Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
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Demonstrating good subject and curriculum knowledge
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Planning and teaching well structured lessons
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Adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
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Making accurate and productive use of assessment
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Creating a safe classroom environment for all students
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Providing learning experiences while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement
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Monitoring students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate
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Evaluating, utilizing innovative approaches, and refining instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers such as interactive boards, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn for the social, emotional, and academic well – being
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Demonstrating appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning
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Demonstrating positive and effective classroom management skills
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Maintaining and improving professional competence through attendance of professional development events
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Sharing responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of the Technology Department
Virginia Gavatha Foreign Language School (Greece)
ESL Teacher
2011 - 2013
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Provided opportunities and access to updated and additional learning resources.
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Designed learning activities and developed strategies to obtain feedback on students' learning.
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Communicating with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis.
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Grading students and writing report cards.
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Providing students with feedback on their work and on how to improve themselves.
Newspaper "The Universe of the Child", MUNICIPALITY of N.Heraclion (Greece)
Editor
2008 - 2010
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Responsible for the type of content produced by the newspapers, the look of the product, and the nature and number of stories/articles to be written.
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Responsible for checking article facts and ensuring that an article matches our in-house style guides.
Veritas Bureau (Greece)
Data Entry Operator
2005 - 2007
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Speed and accurate typing.