Leonora Child
Thessaloniki,54
Summary
Passionate about quality education for children and teenagers. Curriculum and content designer - excited about building/leading forward-thinking educational programmes rich in personalised learning experiences. Clear speaking leader with strong project management skills; highly experienced in team building, training, and performance management. Trainer, teacher and lifelong learner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Manager and Deputy DSL
Discovery Summer Ltd
09.2013 - Current
- Instrumental in all aspects of planning logistics and leading unique short courses for international children and teenagers
- Designer of innovative academic syllabuses e.g AI & tech, entrepreneurship, STEM, creative writing, debate
- Annual remodeling of exciting curriculum and lesson content for 8-17 year olds' - passionate about making learning engaging
- Experienced web and copy content developer
- Project based learning/task based learning expert; focus on collaborative problem solving, life skill development and learning-through-doing
- Creation of robust online school; personalised learning goals mapped to international CEFR bands
- Development of ‘The Alsama Project’ – a pro-bono online project, teaching 200 Syrian children online.
- Oversees complex, rolling recruitment system (approx
- 130 people annually) of senior management teams, teachers, activity, and pastoral staff
- Annual hiring, syllabus training, performance management of 50+ teachers
- Instrumental in creating industry leading retention and promotion rates
- Personalised approach to personal and team development; enjoys coaching
- Committed to lifelong learning, always looking for the next project.
Development Consultant
ELC School
01.2020 - Current
- Management solutions and school audits; driving change from within
- Evaluated market trends and recommended pedagogical change to top management.
- Developed short-term and long-term learning objectives to meet market needs
- Development of forward thinking international literacy-based junior year-round syllabus to enhance 21 century life skills, collaborative learning and learning-through-doing
- Teacher training and development; setting standards, motivating, developing individualized training paths
Trainer
Pearson - York Press Greece
01.2021 - Current
- Experienced teacher trainer - interactive workshops to American College of Greece and Athens College
- Developed bespoke training plans based on school/ department needs and objectives
- Passionate about engaging children and teens in learning
- Training teachers to activate and invigorate learners
- Content review (print and online)
Course Director and Director of Studies
Discovery Summer
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Responsible for the smooth running of quality specialist programme for teenagers
- Oversaw delivery of engaging, interactive educational experiences and curriculum for high level learners
- Fair and firm leadership, enjoys making things happen
- Promoted to join Head Office team on full term contract
- Excellent communicator - loves working with people
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
English Language Instructor
University of Nizwa, Oman
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Foundation year instructor, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT and EAP trainer
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement
- Loved working with young people to help them fulfill their potential
Head of the English Department
Mediterranean College, Thessaloniki
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Passionate about quality education - benchmarking and raising standards
- Design of placement test system, evaluation, and assessment means
- Teaching specialist courses including EAP, BE, English for Psychologists and Journalists.
Education
Cambridge DELTA -
IH London
12.2020
MA in Applied Linguistics & TESOL -
Portsmouth University
12.2009
BA (Hons) Comparative Religion -
Manchester University
12.2002
A Levels + GCSEs -
St Marys
12.1999
Skills
- Academic Management
- Operations & Logistics
- Marketing
- Syllabus & materials design
- HR & talent sourcing
- Training & professional development
- Quality assurance & audits
- Coaching & mentoring
- Teacher and learner
Certification
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Fully enhanced DBS
- Clean, EU driving license
Organizations
Founder of CCEIA (Thailand) - NGO for the Chao Ley woment
Organiser of TEN Academic forum
Member of Londosa - academic association for Directors of Studies
Professional skills
- Word press
- Microsoft + Google suite
- Typeform
Timeline
Trainer
Pearson - York Press Greece
01.2021 - Current
Development Consultant
ELC School
01.2020 - Current
Academic Manager and Deputy DSL
Discovery Summer Ltd
09.2013 - Current
English Language Instructor
University of Nizwa, Oman
04.2012 - 12.2012
Course Director and Director of Studies
Discovery Summer
07.2009 - 08.2013
Head of the English Department
Mediterranean College, Thessaloniki
10.2006 - 07.2008
Cambridge DELTA -
IH London
MA in Applied Linguistics & TESOL -
Portsmouth University
BA (Hons) Comparative Religion -
Manchester University
A Levels + GCSEs -
St Marys
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