Marie Carey
English Language Teacher
Kapandriti,Attiki
Summary
Dynamic English Language Teacher from Ekpaideftiki Anagenisi, excelling in curriculum design and classroom management. Spearheaded a literacy intervention that significantly enhanced student engagement. Expert in online instruction and individual tutoring, demonstrated by directing a large-scale student production, showcasing unparalleled commitment to fostering interdisciplinary learning and student success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teacher
Ekpaideftiki Anagenisi
07.2011 - Current
- Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Improved student literacy levels through targeted intervention and support programs.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Planned lessons for classroom of [Number] students.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Collaborated with other English Language Teachers to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering interdisciplinary learning.
- June 2024 wrote, directed and produced an adapted version of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' which was performed by 130 5th grade students (10 years old).
Business Development Manager
Burlington English
Athens, Greece
2007.08 - 2010.07
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Helped collect voice recordings from various countries so the difficulties in pronunciation could be analysed and included in speech programmes for each country. (Greece, Hungary, Turkey, Poland)
- Participated in the development of an internet English Language system which could be used by individuals & corporations.
- Signed contracts with major corporations in Greece so the Burlington English internet programme could be included in training.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Managing Director
Express Publishing
International
09.1993 - 06.2009
- Spent one year writing and editing ELT material for all levels.
- Promoted to Managing Director to start marketing & selling Express publishing materials worldwide.
- Attended Book fairs worldwide to represent company, make presentations to ELT teachers & identify possible markets & find local distributors.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in International territories.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Mentored junior team members in effective sales techniques, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.
Area Manager
Contract Caterers
Uk
09.1991 - 09.1993
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required.
- Optimized staffing levels by closely monitoring workload demands and adjusting schedules accordingly.
- Directed workforce planning, customer retention, and customer service management for multiple locations.
English Language Teacher
Academic Summer
International
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Planned lessons for classroom of 17 students.
- Successfully improved [Language]-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
- Sponsored several student activities and clubs, dedicating over several hours per week outside regular school hours.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
TESOL Course -
Birmingham University
Birmingham UkCertificate in Mental Health in Teenagers -
Academic Summer
UkHND Hotel And Catering Management -
Leeds University
Leeds06.1991
7 O Levels, 3 A Levels -
St Paul's Girls' School
Birmingham, Uk 1986
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching strategies
- Online Teaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Individual Tutoring
- Grammar Instruction
- Vocabulary building
- Pronunciation coaching
- Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Special Needs Support
- SmartClassroom Technology
- Online Instruction
- Writing coursework
- Learning Management Systems
- Teacher Training
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Academic Summer
07.2019 - Current
English Language Teacher
Ekpaideftiki Anagenisi
07.2011 - Current
Business Development Manager
Burlington English
2007.08 - 2010.07
Managing Director
Express Publishing
09.1993 - 06.2009
Area Manager
Contract Caterers
09.1991 - 09.1993
TESOL Course -
Birmingham University
Certificate in Mental Health in Teenagers -
Academic Summer
HND Hotel And Catering Management -
Leeds University
7 O Levels, 3 A Levels -
St Paul's Girls' School
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