Vasiliki Christina (Lilian) Merkouri
Vega
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Experienced Team Member bringing outstanding performance working with others to meet common goals. Familiar with project management and workflow optimization. Eager to bring knowledge to support business and customer needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English teacher
Interlingua Language Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the preparation and conduct of the courses in sections from pre-junior up to Proficiency level for both children and adults
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
English teacher
Eurolingua Language Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for the preparation and conduct of the courses in sections from pre-junior up to Proficiency level
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
Educator
The Child's Nest Center
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for conducting various courses for children aged 5 to 12 years
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
Secretarial support
ZANKO Construction/Property Management
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Management of phone calls and reception, responsible for communication with cooperating with brokerage offices, e-mail management, responsible for coordinating building construction crews, responsible for online market research for various projects, responsible for finding and communicating with tenants of the stores belonging to the company, responsible for communicating with Airbnb customers, booking dates of stay, welcoming and guiding customers to the apartments, responsible for managing the company's Airbnb apartments website
Preschool teacher
Aristoteleio Educational Institution
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Preschool level teacher, weekly schedule manager, responsible for carrying out cross-curriculum activities, head of small precursor departments, responsible for selecting and constructing constructions and group games
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Private English lessons
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Responsible for learning English, level C senior, teaching English Junior A and Junior B, English for kids of ages 2-5
Parallel support
Atsoglou's Educational Institution
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Support throughout every day's school activities, implementing his Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
English lessons
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for learning English, level Junior A
Position in the playground
NEVERLAND
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Preparing a weekly program with creative activities, running a program for children of pre-primary, early and middle-aged children, children's safety in playground and inflatables
Private lessons
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Preparing all the school lessons, preparing and checking for the English language course, introduction with literacy and numeracy (various activities)
Work at the Educational Center
Noisis & Logos
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Creative play, social skills and activities for students with ASD, reading books with a multi-sensory approach (for students with Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and ADHD)
Position in the playground
ATHLOUPOLI
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the weekly program of activities, responsible for the implementation of children's' safety requirements for inflatable toys, designing and implementing programs for children
Education
Graduate of the Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education (ESECE) -
University of Patras
11.2015
High School Diploma -
Graduate of The 2nd General Lyceum of Corinth
06.2011
Skills
- Communication
- Planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Initiative
- Resilience
- Patience
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
Swedish
Beginner
A1
Pc Knowledge
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Internet services
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/10/93
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Greek and English literature
- Watching movies
- Spending time with my family
- Travelling
Training
- 2021, QLS Challenges Unpredictability, Two-day online teacher training event
- 2021, School Psychology, Online Seminar at Panteion University, 9 months
- 2018, Work Plan - Compass of Knowledge, Seminar, Antigone Batsika (Educational Project Advisor)
- 2017, Parents-pedagogues communication, Seminar, Antigone Batsika (Educational Project Advisor)
- 2017, The smooth integration of children in the school environment, Seminar, Antigone Batsika (Educational Project Advisor)
- 2015, Circus and Famous Painters, Practice, 02/01/15, 06/01/15
- 2014, Our World, a Colorful Puzzle (Diversity, Uniqueness), Bachelor's degree, 09/01/14, 01/01/14
- 2014, Monitoring behavior of the campuses, Practice, 02/01/14, 06/01/14
- 2013, Introduction to Sign Language Use, Workshop, University of Patras
- 2013, Narration and dramatization of fairytales and theatrical play, Seminar, Anthi Kokkinou (animator - actress)
Certification
- Licensed English teacher
Timeline
English teacher
Interlingua Language Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
English teacher
Eurolingua Language Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
Educator
The Child's Nest Center
10.2020 - 08.2021
Secretarial support
ZANKO Construction/Property Management
01.2019 - 02.2020
Preschool teacher
Aristoteleio Educational Institution
01.2017 - 01.2018
Parallel support
Atsoglou's Educational Institution
01.2016 - 01.2017
English lessons
01.2016 - 01.2017
Position in the playground
NEVERLAND
01.2016 - 01.2017
Private English lessons
01.2014 - 01.2018
Private lessons
01.2014 - 01.2017
Work at the Educational Center
Noisis & Logos
01.2014 - 01.2015
Position in the playground
ATHLOUPOLI
01.2013 - 01.2014
Graduate of the Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education (ESECE) -
University of Patras
High School Diploma -
Graduate of The 2nd General Lyceum of Corinth
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