Dimitrios Piliafas
ESL Teacher
Chania
Summary
Versatile ESL Teacher with both Bachelors and Masters degrees in TESOL and highly diverse teaching background. Excelled in classroom instruction with students of all ages and language proficiency levels as well as in private tutoring to both adults and children. Exceptional communication and adaptability skills enabled the achievement of a 100% success rate in all English Language proficiency examinations in Greece.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
ESL Teacher
Fyntrilaki - Manouseli Language Schools
09.2019 - Current
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
ESL Teacher
Private Tutoring, Both Remote And One-on-one
09.2013 - Current
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
ESL Teacher
Triantafyllopoulou Language Schools
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
ESL Teacher
Papavarsami Language Schools
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece 04.2001 -
Skills
Technology Integration
In-depth knowledge of educational practices
Communicative Approach
Empathy and patience
Interpersonal Communication
Individualized support
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Student assessment
Vocabulary Development
Lesson Plan Development
Self Motivation
Certification
Teaching License accorded by the Greek Ministry of Education
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Fyntrilaki - Manouseli Language Schools
09.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher
Triantafyllopoulou Language Schools
09.2017 - 05.2019
ESL Teacher
Private Tutoring, Both Remote And One-on-one
09.2013 - Current
ESL Teacher
Papavarsami Language Schools
09.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
04.2001 -