Anna Probonas
IB DP Head Of English / IB DP English Teacher
Athens
Summary
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION & EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
Educational Leadership / Student Performance / IB Diploma Curriculum
Offering 25+ years of progressive experience in development and oversight of academic programs and initiatives to promote student growth and achievement. Leadership experience with expertise in the continuous improvement of challenging and inspiring curricula. Successful in differentiated teaching to meet student needs and implement nurturing environments catering to the academic success of each student.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
IB DP Head of English / IB DP English Teacher/Examiner
Costeas Geitonas Schools
Athens
11.2011 - Current
- Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and achievement
- Promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential.
- Teach textual analysis of linguistic, stylistic, and aesthetic features in literary and non-literary text
- Standardize assessments, support teaching staff, and ensure curriculum alignment with IB DP programme and organizational goals.
- Establish Foster strong rapport with students, parents, families, and school partners to optimize instruction.
- Design and organize the pre-IB DP introductory course
- Design and deliver the CGS SAT course.
- Cultivate student learning capabilities, metacognitive and affective skills.
ORAL EXAMINER/EXAM SUPERVISOR
BRITISH COUNCIL- UNIVERSITY of Cambridge ESOL examinations
ATHENS
05.2002 - 09.2010
- Administer ESOL speaking examinations for all levels: Young Learners, FCE, CAE, and CPE.
English Tutor
Freelance
Athens
09.2002 - 08.2010
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of the English language.
- Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Specialization in English As A Second Language
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Montreal Canada 09.1989 - 05.2022
Received BA in English Literature Equivalency - American And English Literature
NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY oF ATHENS
Athens, Greece 04.2015 - 08.2016
Diploma of Collegiate Studies in Languages & Liter - Hellenic Award And Honour Award Certificates
Dawson College
Montreal. Canada 09.1989 - 05.1991
Skills
Provide students with a range of learning opportunities while instilling the values of diversity, inclusivity, and intercultural understanding
Develop intercultural understanding and international mindedness through the study of literary and non-literary texts
Foster strong rapport with students, parents, families, and school partners to optimize instruction
Engage students in the higher-level thinking skills of analysis and interpretation
Assisting students with their writing skills by providing feedback on draft works or providing individualized instruction on writing techniques and styles
Timeline
Received BA in English Literature Equivalency - American And English Literature
NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY oF ATHENS
04.2015 - 08.2016
IB DP Head of English / IB DP English Teacher/Examiner
Costeas Geitonas Schools
11.2011 - Current
English Tutor
Freelance
09.2002 - 08.2010
ORAL EXAMINER/EXAM SUPERVISOR
BRITISH COUNCIL- UNIVERSITY of Cambridge ESOL examinations
05.2002 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Education - Specialization in English As A Second Language
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
09.1989 - 05.2022
Diploma of Collegiate Studies in Languages & Liter - Hellenic Award And Honour Award Certificates
Dawson College
09.1989 - 05.1991
Professional Development
Workshops: English A: Language and Literature workshop, MYP Workshop, Differentiated Instruction
MOOC open online courses
Editor - Past in the Present, A Living Heritage Approach, Ioannis Poulios, Meterora, Greece
Professional Development
- Workshops: English A: Language and Literature workshop, MYP Workshop, Differentiated Instruction
- MOOC open online courses
- Editor - Past in the Present, A Living Heritage Approach, Ioannis Poulios, Meterora, Greece
Additional Experience
- Contract Olympic Liaison Assistant for the Canadian Embassy
- English Language Teacher for Berlitz Language School as well as Dawson College.
- Editor - Past in the Present, A Living Heritage Approach, Ioannis Poulios, Meterora, Greece