MARIA AFXENTIOU

0034602528206

CalleGirona, 20, 3o Manresa, Barcelona Spain. P.C. 08242

Summary:BilingualGraduate (MA in TESOL and BA in Primary Education-Pedagogy) with three years experience in general English, YL, Cambridge exam preparation (KET, PET, FCE). Patient ESL Instructor equipped with the knowledge that learning a language takes time and practice. Teaching experience ranges from elementary school students to adult professionals. Keen traveller with extensive experience in the UK, Spain, Greece and Cyprus.

Education and Qualifications

-2011-2012 Masters Degree TESOL, University of Leeds, United Kingdom (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

  • The main objective of this programme was to develop in depththe skills of observing and learning from experiences of teaching and learning.
  • The TESOL MA programme helped me tocritically and creatively evaluate current issues, researches and studies in the area of TESOL Studies.
  • Overall it assisted me greatly to make informed and appropriate decisions as a teacher of English in a particular educational context.

-2007-2011 BA (Hons) Degree in Primary Education from the Aristotle University of

Thessaloniki Greece (GPA 8.69 out of 10.00)

  • Primary Education was an area that interested my greatly as a career and I made every effort to excel academically.
  • Beginning my undergraduate career in September 2007, I was exposed to the full range of modules, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in education, improve my research skills and strengthen my ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  • The understanding of teaching frameworks and methodologies, gained from my first degree, has increased my hunger to learn more about the teaching profession.

-2004-2007Apolytirion, High School Certificate from AgiosGeorgios High School of Larnaca, Cyprus (GPA: 18.9/11 out of 20.00)

  • As a hardworking, committed and focused student I graduated from the Humanities-oriented stream of Agios Georgios Lyceum, my outstanding performance was rewarded by honorary certificates by the school teaching staff.

-2012 B1 Catalan, Centre of Languages (Manresa,Barcelona)

-2012 Spanish Courses at Institute Cervantes, Leeds UK.

-2011 School of Education, University of Leeds: “Intensive Workshop Programme”

  • Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.

-2010 Computer Competence Certificate from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

-2006 GCE in French, Edexcel Examinations, Cyprus.

Work Experience

-2012- Present Position: English teacher. Company: “Golden Gate English Academy”, Santpedor, Barcelona Spain.

  • Teaching language skills to students from kindergarten age through adulthood.
  • Employingkinaesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Organizing supplementary materials in English for all students.
  • Creating daily lesson plans for multi-level adult ESL classes.
  • Completed on-going staff training sessions.

-2010-2011Position: Primary school teacher Company: Primary School of Kalamaria Thessaloniki, Greece.

  • Incorporating the CLIL method to teach syllabus subjects in association with the English language.
  • Helping pupils to improve their conversational English.
  • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of English classes.
  • Conducting up to 5 classes in one day.
  • Recording and monitoring students’ attendance.
  • Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils. Preparing pupils for external examinations

-2008, 2009 and 2010 “The Bunnies” Pre-primary School Larnaca, Cyprus.

  • In an effort to gain more work experience, side from my studies, I worked during the summers of 2008, 2009 and 2010 as a teacher at “Lagoudakia (The Bunnies)” pre- primary school in Larnaca, in Cyprus. I took the fantastic opportunity to observe experienced teachers, took over classes, exchanged ideas and started developing my teaching, personal and technical skills in various educational environments that I have found very appealing. Besides, it has enabled me to acquire good interpersonal and communication skills.

Interests/ Activities

  • As I live in Catalonia I am currently learning the Catalan language in the state Language Centre
  • My outdoors activities include swimming and tennis.
  • Moreover, I was an active member of the Hellenic Society of Leeds.

Referees

-Maria Lagou

  • Position: School Director
  • Address: 9 Omonias, Larnaca Cyprus
  • Tel.0035799317990
  • Email:

-Dr Simon Green

  • Position: Professorin TESOL MA programme University of Leeds UK
  • Tel. 00441133434537
  • Email: