DIMITRA SOVANTZI
ENGLISH TEACHER AND TRANSLATOR
NEA MAKRI
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
ENGLISH TEACHER
SUCCEED IN LANGUAGES , MARATHONOS AV. 137
10.2022 - Current
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
ENGLISH TEACHER , PRIVATE TUTOR
SELF EMPLOYED
05.2000 - Current
ENGLISH TEACHER
EURGNOSI LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
10.2002 - 08.2006
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
SALES OF LITERARY & EDUCATIONAL BOOKS
LEADER BOOKS
05.2001 - 08.2002
Education
Some College (No Degree) - TEACHING ENGLISH TO LEARNING DISABILITIES STUDENTS
EL KE DIM
GREECE 09.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - METHODOLOGY IN TEFL
HELLENIC AMERICAN UNION
MASSALIAS , KOLONAKI ATHENS 01.2006 - 01.2006
SEMINARS - EXAM PREPARATION
CAMBRIDGE EXAMS , CAMBRIDGE ESOL
ATHENS 01.2003 - 01.2003
Some College (No Degree) - CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, DYSLEXIA, AUDIOVISUALS
EUROGNOSI SEMINARS
GREECE 09.2003 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
DEREE , THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE
AGHIA PARASKEVI 01.1998 - 01.2000
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Technology Integration
Academic Advisement
Distance Learning
Student Support
Testing Administration
Faculty Collaboration
Parent Communication
Team Collaboration
Student Engagement
Classroom Technology
Academic Advising
Student Motivation
Test Preparation
Special Needs Support
Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Additional Information
EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
President of English Society , Deree 1998- 2000
Secretary , governing body of Politistikes Apopeires Cultural Society . 2001-2002
Editorial Committee member of literary Journal Canto, Deree , Dr. Vlavianos, 1999-2000
Orientation Leader, Office of Student Affairs, Deree 1999
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THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE
From Oct. 2000 to 2004 I participated in various theatrical performances in the theatrical company Politistikes Apopeires
HOBBIES
Among my many hobbies are nature and animals, wellness and nutrition, travelling, photography, cooking, philosophy, yoga, meditation and mindfulness techniques
Timeline
ENGLISH TEACHER
SUCCEED IN LANGUAGES , MARATHONOS AV. 137
10.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - TEACHING ENGLISH TO LEARNING DISABILITIES STUDENTS
EL KE DIM
09.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - METHODOLOGY IN TEFL
HELLENIC AMERICAN UNION
01.2006 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, DYSLEXIA, AUDIOVISUALS
EUROGNOSI SEMINARS
09.2003 - 09.2003
SEMINARS - EXAM PREPARATION
CAMBRIDGE EXAMS , CAMBRIDGE ESOL
01.2003 - 01.2003
ENGLISH TEACHER
EURGNOSI LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
10.2002 - 08.2006
SALES OF LITERARY & EDUCATIONAL BOOKS
LEADER BOOKS
05.2001 - 08.2002
ENGLISH TEACHER , PRIVATE TUTOR
SELF EMPLOYED
05.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
DEREE , THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE
01.1998 - 01.2000