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THEOGNOSIA-SIA SAVVIDIS

**** *********** **, ****** ****, IL 60462 (H) +1-708-***-**** (C) +1-708-***-**** ***.******@*****.** Motivated teaching professional with over 5 years experience addressing student needs and ensuring proper student development. Considering teaching more of a function, rather than a job, I am very devoted and committed to my students and to the English language.

Managing classroom for diverse populations

Diverse classroom settings

Strong collaborator

Experience with instructional design

TESOL certification

ESL- English as Second Language

Positive learning environment

Test proctoring

Critical thinking

Computer proficient

Varied lesson plans

Student-centered learning

Interpersonal skills

Outstanding social skills

Group learning mechanics

Effective time management

Creative learning strategies

Classroom discipline

Age-appropriate lesson planning

Student motivation

Highly organized

Event planning

Microsoft Office proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Articulate and well-spoken

Time management

Professional and mature

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong problem solver

Works well under pressure

Legal Secretary 02/2008 to 10/2009

Penologist- Aida Tzavella – Athens, Greece

Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries. Organized and attended meetings, including compiling all documents and reports ahead of time. Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information. Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation. Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters. Managed and reviewed filing and office systems.

Processed appeals, motions and pretrial agreements. Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records. Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations. Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings. Created expense reports and time sheets in a timely manner. Organized files for court proceedings.

Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for all clients. Translating political and business texts, CV's and Diplomas-Certificates, from English to Greek and vice-versa. Classroom Teacher 08/2011 to 12/2011

Mathisi Private Language School. – Athens, Greece

Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises. Education

Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs. Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students. Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies. Organized grade records to increase reference speed. Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest. Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students. Increased student's English test scores by 14% through private tutoring and special attention. English as a Second Language, HAU-HAI, UAE Presidential Guards 09/2012 to 02/2013 Hellenic American Union – Athens, Greece

Teaching Communicative English to Emirati students-mechanics, of the UAE Air Force Unit. TOEIC Diploma. Educated [number] students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking. Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations. Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities. Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals. Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress. Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies. Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities. Private Tutor 09/2010 to 12/2014

Self Employment – Athens, Greece

Part of the English Teachers Association in Europe. Preparing students for TOEIC, TOEFL, ECCE, ECPE, Cambridge Lower Examination, Cambridge Proficiency Examination, IELTS, with great success.

Increased student's English test scores by 60% through private tutoring and special attention. Young Learners, Teenagers, Young Adults, Adults, Individual, dual, and group lessons. Sales Management 01/2015 to Current

Christos Furs – Westchester, IL

Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth. Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints. Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices. Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries. Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability. Supported the sales team in writing proposals and closing contracts. Increased regional market share by 45% within 7 months. Diploma: Configuring the World, A Critical-Political Approach 2014 Leiden University - Copenhagen

Diploma: Terrorism and counterterrorism, Comparing Theory and Practice 2014 Leiden University - Copenhagen

Diploma: Social psychology 2013

Wesleyan University - Wesleyan, CT

Diploma: Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World 2013 University of Copenhagen - Copenhagen

Diploma: Interpretation 2012

Hellenic American Union - Athens, Greece

Advanced Diploma: Applied Linguistics and Language Studies 2012 Hellenic American University - Athens, Greece

Diploma: Language Implementation in Administration and Commerce 2010 University of Hpeiros - Igoumenitsa, Greece

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