Efterpi Daskalou
Edessa
Summary
Experienced English Language Teacher with 11+ years of experience working with learners across a range of ages and levels. Specialised in student-centred, experiential and play-based learning, with a strong focus on communication, engagement and practical language development. Creative and adaptable, with a commitment to creating supportive, inclusive and motivating learning environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teacher
Myrsini Educational Centre
Paros
09.2022 - 05.2026
- Designed and delivered engaging English lessons for learners across a range of ages and language levels.
- Used experiential, play-based and hands-on approaches to promote active participation and meaningful language learning.
- Created immersive learning environments that encouraged natural language production and communication in English.
- Integrated life-skills education into language learning through real-life tasks, role-play, creative projects and collaborative activities.
- Adapted teaching strategies, activities and lesson plans to students' individual needs, interests and learning styles.
- Developed creative classroom resources and activities to maintain motivation and encourage active engagement.
- Assessed students' needs and progress and adapted teaching accordingly.
- Built positive relationships with students and contributed to a safe, supportive and motivating classroom environment.
English Language Teacher - Summer Edutainment Programme
Myrsini Educational Centre
Paros
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed to the success of Myrsini's award-winning Summer Edutainment programme for children aged 3-12.
- Designed and implemented playful, hands-on activities promoting natural English language acquisition.
- Integrated English learning with creative activities, real-life experiences and life-skills development.
- Created an informal and enjoyable English-speaking environment that encouraged children to communicate naturally.
- Developed activities aligned with children's interests to make language learning meaningful and enjoyable.
English Language Teacher
My Way
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Planned and delivered English language lessons for learners of different ages and abilities.
- Improved students' performance through positive reinforcement and supportive teaching techniques.
- Designed lessons around students' interests and curiosities to increase motivation and engagement.
- Assessed student needs and monitored progress.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and encouraged them throughout their learning journey.
- Used a range of up-to-date materials and resources to support effective language learning.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and school management.
Education
Special Education and Learning Difficulties
University of the Aegean
Rhodes01-2021
Bachelor's Degree - English Language & Literature
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Thessaloniki, GreeceSkills
- Young learner education
- Cambridge English exam preparation
- Experiential and play-based learning
- Student-centered learning
- Communicative language teaching
- Lesson planning and activity design
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement strategies
- Assessment and progress monitoring
- Creative resource development
- Life skills education
- Parent and colleague communication
Certification
- Teaching Young Learners
Hands-on Online Workshop, Glossomatheia Language School - Nov 2020
- Storytelling and Drama in the Language Classroom
Webinar, Glossomatheia Language School - Nov 2020
- Games and Creative Tasks for the Language Classroom
Webinar, Glossomatheia Language School - Oct 2020
- Teaching Foreign Languages to Students with Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities - Seminar,
Seminar by EMPLOY EDU Oct 2018
- The Study of Literature in the Digital Age
Aristotle University May 2015
- Language Knowledge and Development in Native and Non-Native Speakers
Aristotle University May 2014
- "Is Language Different from Music?" - Workshop on Samuel Beckett's Plays Through Rhythm
Aristotle University May 2013
Languages
Greek
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
English Language Teacher - Summer Edutainment Programme
Myrsini Educational Centre
06.2025 - 08.2025
English Language Teacher
Myrsini Educational Centre
09.2022 - 05.2026
English Language Teacher
My Way
09.2015 - 05.2022
Special Education and Learning Difficulties
University of the Aegean
Bachelor's Degree - English Language & Literature
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)