Katerina Michala
German Teacher
Thessaloniki,54
Summary
I'm a diligent, creative and self driven person. This year I have established a small business in the field of education. Thanks to my studies and my multicultural origin I consider myself
a open-minded person who is able to empathize with people in order to approach them appropriate . My goal is to optimaze the services provided to customers. As I'm multilingual in Czech, Greek, German, Spanish , and English and also eager to develop knew skills , I believe I would be a vital addition to your expanding business.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
German Teacher
Speak Language School
10.2019 - Current
- Prepared students for standardized exams by reviewing key content areas and providing targeted practice opportunities with test-taking strategies.
Rental Agent
Golden Rent
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Drafted and reviewed lease agreements to lay out terms and conditions of rental and protect owner and renter rights.
- Resolved customer disputes to maintain positive relationships and increase customer base.
- Collected rent and security deposits to provide timely payments to property owners.
German Language Teacher
Greek Estate
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Increased student interest in German culture by incorporating cultural elements into lesson plans and organizing field trips to relevant events or exhibits.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating varied teaching methods, such as group work, role-playing exercises, and multimedia presentations.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in foreign language education.
German Language Teacher
Eurognosi Language School
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Served on curriculum committee to evaluate and update instructional materials, ensuring that they met state standards for language learning.
- Increased student interest in German culture by incorporating cultural elements into lesson plans and organizing field trips to relevant events or exhibits.
- Built rapport with students through consistent communication and feedback, supporting their growth both academically and personally.
Guide , Courier
Honorary Consulate Of The Czech Republic
07.2002 - 09.2003
- Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
- Improved overall guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing appropriate solutions as needed.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Developed an extensive knowledge of local history and culture, enabling the provision of accurate information and insightful commentary during tours.
Tour Guide, Courier
Iason Tour
07.1997 - 08.1997
- Guided groups of up to [50] people on scheduled tours.
- Provided excellent customer service during pre-tour interactions such as answering questions via email or phone calls.
- Increased customer satisfaction through attentive listening and personalized tour adjustments based on group interests.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Education
No Degree - Ancient Archeology
Masaryk University
Brno , Czech Republic 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - German And Greek Language & Literatury
Masaryk University
Brno, Czech Republic 04.2001 -
Skills
Teaching experience
Language games
Speaking practice
Writing instruction
Multimedia integration
sports, knitting, literature
in my spare time I'm used to walking every day one hour and in Summer I spend a lot of time swimming
I'm obsessed with knitting. In the evening I relax reading
Timeline
Rental Agent
Golden Rent
06.2023 - 10.2023
German Teacher
Speak Language School
10.2019 - Current
German Language Teacher
Greek Estate
09.2009 - 06.2011
German Language Teacher
Eurognosi Language School
09.2003 - 06.2006
Guide , Courier
Honorary Consulate Of The Czech Republic
07.2002 - 09.2003
No Degree - Ancient Archeology
Masaryk University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - German And Greek Language & Literatury
Masaryk University
04.2001 -
Tour Guide, Courier
Iason Tour
07.1997 - 08.1997