ESL Advisor/ Teacher
Resume:
ELENI KATSIMANTAKOU
ESL EDUCATOR LARISA, GREECE +03-693*******
DETAILS
Larisa, Greece
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Date / Place of birth
Melbourne
Nationality
Australian
SKILLS
Corporate Communications
English Language
Information and Resource
Management
Translations Greek to English
HOBBIES
I enjoy reading and photography.
LANGUAGES
English
Greek
PROFILE
I have been actively engaged in helping young people and professionals acquire the skills they need to use the English language as a tool to further their education or business communications.
I encourage learners to use the English language as a method to bridge communication gaps and as a mechanism for personal and professional growth. I have experience researching and applying appropriate business English language in teaching contexts, to assist clients wanting to keep up with a fast, shifting business environment, encouraging them to go beyond their professional and geographic borders. A thorough understanding of online tools such as Zoom, Skype, Canvas Classroom and PDF Pro enables me to facilitate communication under any circumstances. I also enjoy working with very young learners often as a private tutor both in a classroom setting and online. My dedication, patience and enthusiastic approach keeps my young learners engaged and motivated.
IELTS preparation with a focus on speaking and writing has been one of the keystones of my ESL career. I enjoy the process of watching students develop the skills they will need, not only to achieve high band scores but to apply their English language knowledge to any academic situation.
My focus, flexibility and friendly professional manner have allowed me to work effectively both in a group/team and an isolated office/ home office environment with students of all ages and varying needs.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
English Language Consultant at Freelance, Larisa
March 2009 — Present
Assisting professionals, in their sector, who are in need of international communications, research in the English language or an update of their English language skills. Often involves translations, information scanning and on-sight English language lessons to staff. TEFL online contractor. at SayABC, online
March 2019 — January 2020
Was contracted as an online educator for young children in China. Using the SayABC platform to conduct lessons for children at the pre beginners stage of their English language education, my role often involved adapting set material to the needs of the class (1/4) and keeping the young learners motivated and interested in the lesson. Through the use of appropriate props and TPR methods, I encouraged the students to immerse themselves in the learning process. I maintained an open line of communication with the company and parents through the online platform to ensure a positive and productive online classroom experience for the student. I was responsible for providing clients with accurate and encouraging student feedback.
• Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.
• Brought forth excellent creative thinking abilities and skills.
• Consistently worked with client satisfaction in mind.
• Brought forth an exceptional work ethic and commitment to company values. Events Operations Manager at Liberty Beach Bar, Larisa May 2008 — September 2018
Summer seasonal work requiring extensive communications with international clients in regards to event planning, beach-side weddings, corporate functions etc. Communicating between multiple teams of professionals, in the English language, in order to create an event according to the client's needs.
• Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.
• Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
• Brought forth excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Brought forth excellent creative thinking abilities and skills.
• Remained proactive and constantly took initiative to achieve desired outcomes. Private English Language Tutor at Anagnostopoulos, Gregory, Larisa September 2013 — July 2018
Private English language lessons to high school student through to university stage of education.
My role was to prepare the student to obtain the Cambridge English Proficiency Certificate, immersing him in the language to prepare him for university studies abroad. During my teaching time with Gregory, I was able to establish rapport and a high degree of trust. I assisted the client, not only to achieve a high score on his Cambridge English Proficiency Examination but to establish methods and techniques which he could use to further excel at the English language, away from a classroom or exam setting. At a later stage, I guided the student through the process of the IELTS examinations, which he received an average band score of 8.
• Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
• Exhibited excellent self-discipline and self-management skills.
• Remained proactive and constantly took the initiative to achieve desired outcomes. ESL educator at Ms Han Nguyen, Hanoi
October 2019 — Present
Working as an online educator for an English language school in Hanoi, Vietnam, conducting online one-on-one tutorials and assisting with lesson preparation. My students include young people preparing for IELTS examinations and studies abroad, children at the pre-intermediate stage of English language learning as well as adult clients who are aiming to improve their English language skills and adapt their language competency to their professional field. My role as an educator at the school involves researching language terms and phrases appropriate for each adult client's professional field. I have also introduced a business English language program appropriate for online adult students. I have also assisted in forming the pre-intermediate online program where I presented initial trial lessons and successfully signed on new groups of students.
• Worked well independently and on a team to solve problems.
• Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.
• Remained punctual and professional at all times.
• Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
• Brought forth excellent creative thinking abilities and skills.
• Consistently worked with client satisfaction in mind. EDUCATION
TEFL Certification, ITTT, Online
January 2019 — February 2019
ITTT International TEFL Certification
My online certification was a 120-hour course with further module of 20 hours in business English, totalling 140 hours of ESL instruction.
Bachelor of Humanities (incomplete), La Trobe Univerity, Melbourne October 1989 — October 1991
Although due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to complete my studies at Latrobe University, I enclose copies of transcripts of the classes that I was able to complete and inform that I am currently in the process of having other studies credited toward its completion. English Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge University, Larisa July 1999 — July 1999
St. Michaels Grammar Shool, Melbourne, Australia
December 1988
Translation English/Greek language, Kapodistria University of Athens, Athens July 2020 — July 2021
I am currently enrolled at the Kapodistria University of Athens in order to obtain my translation certification English/Greek language pair. I am studying part-time, online in order to further expand my language skills and understand the mechanisms of language. COURSES
May 2019 — May 2019
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer English Language Teacher. at Pyrgetos Womens Association, Larisa February 2018 — Present
Providing English language lessons to Pyrgetos Womens Association. Lessons are conducted on a volunteer basis in an effort to contribute to a program which helps women reenter the workforce after long periods of unemployment.
REFERENCES
References available upon request
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