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Maria  Latta

Maria Latta

ESL Teacher
Athens

Summary

Effective and lifelong learning ESL teacher with a 15+years of experience to a large and diverse student population seeking to bring expertise and enthusiasm to an ESL program.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Playgroup Teacher for English

EvoKids
09.2022 - 12.2023

Implemented the Educational EvoKids Curriculum

Employed a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, media, educational play, crafts)

Regularly communicated with parents, discussing children's background and reporting on progress



Lead Teacher

KindyRoo
10.2017 - 01.2020

Taught sensory motor stimulation classes to babies from 6 weeks old to toddlers until 5 years old.

Led classes providing various activities such as tactile massage, exercises for strength, coordination, body awareness and balance, vestibular stimulation, large motor development, fine motor skills and musical cultivation.

English Teacher

Kantas Private School
09.2011 - 06.2016

Provided a classroom presence and contributed to the positive ethos of the school. Putting students first by demonstrating energy, vision and creativity.

Incorporated technology in daily lessons.

Assessed and looked after 80+ students’ progress during the term.

Prepared pupils for external examinations, such as Cambridge Young learners and A1-A2, B1-B2 level.

Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and classes are synchronized.

Collaborated with other professionals such as educational psychologists.

English Teacher

Papanikolaou Language School
09.2014 - 06.2015

Taught, beginner-level students to advanced students in English language, including writing, reading comprehension, speaking, listening and understanding

Met parents and school governors; methodically provided resources for lessons objectives and assisted students to prepare for examinations (MICHIGAN-Lower, CAMBRIDGE-Lower, MICHIGAN- Proficiency, CAMBRIDGE-Proficiency)

English Teacher

So Easy
10.2011 - 07.2013

Taught junior and advanced levels

Documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students

Exam preparation (TOEFL, MICHIGAN, CAMBRIDGE, B1-C2, IELTS)

Education

CELTA Cambridge ESOL - English Language

TLC International House
Baden, Switzerland
01.2017 - 03.2024

Master of Science - Management And Administration of Educational Units

Harokopio University
Athens, Greece
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature

National And Kapodistrian Univeristy
Athens, Greece
09.2002 - 09.2011

Skills

Lesson Planning Curriculum Development Collaborative Learning Technology Integration Efficient Classroom and Time Management Exam Preparation

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Accomplishments

Designed the English Curriculum and Learning Objectives of the private Primary School Kantas in order to standardize quality.

Had 100% success rate on students (private tutoring and in Papanikolaou Language School) passing the ECCP certification of Michigan University

Succeeded to become Lead Teacher and Trainer of the Teachers in the KindyRoo education program.

Papers

APR 2014: Writing and presentation of the paper "The European Day of Kantas Private Primary School Athens (Greece)

Languages in Kantas Schools" at the 3rd Panhellenic Educational Conference of Imathia, Greece on "Utilizing ICT in teaching practice»

JUN 2014: Writing and Presentation of the paper "Theoretical Approaches: Studying kinds of Effectiveness compared with group dynamics in schools" at the 17th International Congress of Patras on "Education and Difference

Timeline

Playgroup Teacher for English

EvoKids
09.2022 - 12.2023

Lead Teacher

KindyRoo
10.2017 - 01.2020

CELTA Cambridge ESOL - English Language

TLC International House
01.2017 - 03.2024

English Teacher

Papanikolaou Language School
09.2014 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Management And Administration of Educational Units

Harokopio University
01.2013 - 01.2015

English Teacher

So Easy
10.2011 - 07.2013

English Teacher

Kantas Private School
09.2011 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature

National And Kapodistrian Univeristy
09.2002 - 09.2011
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