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Education
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Educational Seminars
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Eleni Tsitsanou

Eleni Tsitsanou

EFL Teacher
Chalandri

Summary


Knowledgeable EFL Teacher with strong background in English language instruction and curriculum development. Successfully designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced student learning and retention. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management and student assessment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Private English Tutor

Self-employeed
09.2011 - Current
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication between tutor and student, promoting active participation in lessons.
  • Boosted student confidence in English communication through personalized feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Collaborated with parents to monitor students'' progress, providing updates on achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for each student, addressing their specific needs and goals in language proficiency.
  • Teaching English to learners of all age groups.

Arsakeia Schools

Arsakeia Schools
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Taught English to both Middle School and High School students.
  • Enhanced classroom participation through group projects, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance, ensuring timely communication with parents regarding academic progress.
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate varied learning styles and preferences.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students on written and spoken assignments, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Improved students'' language skills by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational community.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in EFL teaching methodologies.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.

EFL Teacher

Babiniotou- Dougekou Language Schools
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
  • Enhanced classroom participation through group projects, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in EFL teaching methodologies.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Taught General English and Business English to young learners and adults respectively.

English Language Instructor

Koutsodontis Preparation Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
  • Enhanced overall student success with personalized feedback, constructive criticism, and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Prepared students for IELTS, GMAT, GRE, SAT and TOEFL.


EFL Teacher

Spiliopoulos School of Foreign Languages
09.2010 - 06.2017
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Taught English as a Foreign and Second Language to Foreign and Greek students ( A1 to C2 Level).
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate varied learning styles and preferences.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students on written and spoken assignments, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.

Administrative Secretary

Spiliopoulos School of Foreign Languages
09.2010 - 05.2014


  • Provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing correspondence, and scheduling appointments.
  • Excellent communication with colleagues, parents and students.
  • Teaching Support and paper correction ( A2 to C1 level).

TEFL Practicum at I.M Panagiotopoulos

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
03.2011 - 05.2011
  • Observation of the teaching process.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Designing lesson plans and authentic tasks for the lessons.
  • Teaching to Junior High School students.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Hellenic American University
State Of New Hampshire
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

National And Kapodistrian University
Athens, Greece
04.2001 -

Skills

    Teaching strategies

    Interactive learning

    Vocabulary building

    Parent-teacher communication

    Online teaching

    Peer collaboration

    Pronunciation coaching

    Feedback provision

    Language proficiency

    Grammar

    Resource creation

    Classroom management

    Interactive teaching

    Lesson planning

    Project-based learning

    Positive reinforcement

    Group discussions

Additional Information

· Organizational Skills: Good organizational skills gained through my experience both as a secretary and as a teacher. Very good at classroom management, responsible for very young learners. Taking initiatives when necessary.

· Digital competence: ECDL core holder –Word Processing (Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), Information and Communication (Microsoft Int. Explorer & Outlook Express), Concepts of Information and Communication Technology, Using the Computer and Managing Files (Windows), Presentations (PowerPoint), Using Databases (Access).

· Job-related skills: classroom management, creativity, ambitions, collaboration, excellent user of the English Language, getting along well with students as well as parents, able to prepare targeted class activities such as pair work, group work projects, presentations and

practice tests.

Certification

Unlocking the Power of AI in Education, European Schoolnet Academy , 13 March-19 April 2023-

Interests

Learning Foreign Languages

Playing Team Sports (eg volleyball)

Reading Books

Cinema

Theatre

Music

Travelling

Educational Seminars

  • November 2024, Certificate of attendance in the seminar " AI in Education", Arsakeia- Tositseia Schools.
  • September 2022, Certificate of attendance in the seminar " Discovering and promoting students' skills aiming at a happier and safer school community", Arsakeia Schools in Psychiko.
  • March 2016,TESOL Greece 37th Annual International Convention- Plenary Presentation by Jeremy Harmer “Can students learn on their own?”,Goethe Institut.
  • February 2016,Certificate of attendance to the TESOL GREECE- HAEF event “The Synergy of Tradition and Innovation in Education”,TESOL Greece.
  • · September 2013,“Teacher Training Seminar: New Marking System for C2-level”,Cambridge Playne University Press.
  • February 2013, Certificate of attendance for the Seminar “One Class. Multiple Exams: Designing Integrated Listening and Reading Lesson Plans for B2- level Learners”, Hellenic American Union.
  • November 2011, “Vocabulary: A skills-oriented pedagogical perspective”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
  • October 2010, “Teaching Young Learners and Teens Using Authentic Resources”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
  • April 2010 – May 2010, Certificate of attendance for the 10-hour workshop on Lesson Planning (course: ELT Methods and Practices), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Timeline

European CPR/AED Cartificate, 7 November 2023

11-2023

Unlocking the Power of AI in Education, European Schoolnet Academy , 13 March-19 April 2023-

04-2023

Arsakeia Schools

Arsakeia Schools
09.2022 - 08.2025

EFL Teacher

Babiniotou- Dougekou Language Schools
09.2021 - 06.2022

Teaching a Foreign Language to Students with Dyslexia, E-learning Platform,January 2021-May 2021

05-2021

English Language Instructor

Koutsodontis Preparation Center
09.2019 - 06.2020

ECCE and ECPE Writing for Teachers, Hellenic American Union

01-2019

Validating a set of descriptors of language proficiency, in particular for mediation activities and strategies, to complement those already available in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)

12-2015

Private English Tutor

Self-employeed
09.2011 - Current

TEFL Practicum at I.M Panagiotopoulos

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
03.2011 - 05.2011

EFL Teacher

Spiliopoulos School of Foreign Languages
09.2010 - 06.2017

Administrative Secretary

Spiliopoulos School of Foreign Languages
09.2010 - 05.2014

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Hellenic American University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

National And Kapodistrian University
04.2001 -
Eleni TsitsanouEFL Teacher