English Language tutor
Lagourou – Altani Elena
8, Villa Kastelli Str.
Kalyvia
19010
Athens, Greece
Tel. ------------
Email. ------------
Date of Birth: 11/08/1987
Education
Athenian College 2012-2013
BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Learning Difficulties and Behaviour Problems
Subjects studied: Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia and Foreign Languages, ADHD
Skills developed: deeper understanding of how to teach children with special needs, learning teaching in classrooms with children of all levels, evaluating each child and working effectively as a foreign language teacher.
University of Essex, MA Political Economy (Upper second class) 2009-2010
Subjects studied: Rational Choice theories of Politics, Globalization, Domestic Policy Making and Comparative politics
Skills developed: excellent research and critical skills, research interpretation and presentation, working as a team, set my own deadlines and managed time effective under pressure.
University of Piraeus, BA International and European Studies (Upper second class) 2005-2009
Subjects studied: Theories of International Relations, International History, European Law, Sociology, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Research Methods, Statistics, Economic Analysis and Computer programs.
Skills developed: excellent written and oral communication, ability to cooperate and work as a team, ability to work easier with the computer and ability to think critically.
Employment History
English Private Teacher (all levels) 2010-now
English Teacher, Kaisaris Private school, Athens, Greece 2014-2015
Classes taught: Nursery and Kindergarten
English Teacher, Doremis International School of Piraeus 2012-2013
Classes taught: Nursery and Kindergarten
English Teacher, OMIROS Cultural Centres, Glyfada, Greece 2010-2014
Classes taught: Junior A & B, Senior A, Senior C, D Class, E class, FCE and Proficiency Leve
Secretary in Medical Office, Voula, Greece Aug 2011-Feb 2012
• Developed excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with costumers and other members of staff
• Dealt with costumers complaints and enquiries
• Typing and archiving all the patient’s documents
• Helping the doctor when needed
• Developed excellent communication and writing skills
General Secretary, Technical Chamber of Greece, Athens, Greece Oct 2008-June 2009
• Developed excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with costumers and other members of staff
• Developed time-management and multi-taking skills as well as tolerance and patience in stressful and time dependent situations
• Dealt with costumers complaints and enquiries
• Developed excellent telephone and communication skills
Seminars/Other Courses
Hellenic Dyslexia Society Mar 2013
Subject: “Learning Difficulties: Differentiated Education”
National Centre for Scientific Research Nov 2012
Subject: “Issues in Special Education with the support of Technology and Communication”
Seminars Department Psychological Support Oct 2012
Subject: “Children’s Sketches”
Athenian College June 2012
Subject: “Learning Difficulties- Dyslexia”
Burlington Books June 2012
Subject: “Integrating Coursebooks and Digital Materials in the Modern Classroom”
Pearson Longman Amazing Minds June 2011
Subject: “Teaching teenagers: What matters in the EFL Classrooms of the future?”
Subject: “Customer Retention”
Subject: “Embracing digital elements in teaching teenagers”
Summer school in the University of Essex June 2010-August 2010
Courses: 1. Panel Data Analysis in Comparative Research Methods (using R program)
2. Mathematics
University of Essex March 2010
Subject: “Swings, roundabouts and gene pools: ministers in the British system”
Computer International Franchise in University of Piraeus Dec 2005
Subject: “Prospects – Challenges and Vocational Rehabilitation in Modern Greek Economy”
Publications
American Journal of Science
Topic: A Multivariate Investigation of the Cross –Country Digital Divide: Theory, Qualitative Dimensions, Empirical Analysis, Clustering Schemes and Political Determinations (DIGIVIDE)
Other Skills
IT Skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Outlook
• MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Knowledge of Statistical Packages Programs: STATA, SPSS, R Program
Spoken Languages
• Greek (mother tongue)
• English(Proficiency Level)
• French( C1 Level)
• Spanish( B2 Level)
Lagourou – Altani Elena
8, Villa Kastelli Str.
Kalyvia
19010
Athens, Greece
Tel. ------------
Email. ------------
Date of Birth: 11/08/1987
Education
Athenian College 2012-2013
BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Learning Difficulties and Behaviour Problems
Subjects studied: Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia and Foreign Languages, ADHD
Skills developed: deeper understanding of how to teach children with special needs, learning teaching in classrooms with children of all levels, evaluating each child and working effectively as a foreign language teacher.
University of Essex, MA Political Economy (Upper second class) 2009-2010
Subjects studied: Rational Choice theories of Politics, Globalization, Domestic Policy Making and Comparative politics
Skills developed: excellent research and critical skills, research interpretation and presentation, working as a team, set my own deadlines and managed time effective under pressure.
University of Piraeus, BA International and European Studies (Upper second class) 2005-2009
Subjects studied: Theories of International Relations, International History, European Law, Sociology, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Research Methods, Statistics, Economic Analysis and Computer programs.
Skills developed: excellent written and oral communication, ability to cooperate and work as a team, ability to work easier with the computer and ability to think critically.
Employment History
English Private Teacher (all levels) 2010-now
English Teacher, Kaisaris Private school, Athens, Greece 2014-2015
Classes taught: Nursery and Kindergarten
English Teacher, Doremis International School of Piraeus 2012-2013
Classes taught: Nursery and Kindergarten
English Teacher, OMIROS Cultural Centres, Glyfada, Greece 2010-2014
Classes taught: Junior A & B, Senior A, Senior C, D Class, E class, FCE and Proficiency Leve
Secretary in Medical Office, Voula, Greece Aug 2011-Feb 2012
• Developed excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with costumers and other members of staff
• Dealt with costumers complaints and enquiries
• Typing and archiving all the patient’s documents
• Helping the doctor when needed
• Developed excellent communication and writing skills
General Secretary, Technical Chamber of Greece, Athens, Greece Oct 2008-June 2009
• Developed excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with costumers and other members of staff
• Developed time-management and multi-taking skills as well as tolerance and patience in stressful and time dependent situations
• Dealt with costumers complaints and enquiries
• Developed excellent telephone and communication skills
Seminars/Other Courses
Hellenic Dyslexia Society Mar 2013
Subject: “Learning Difficulties: Differentiated Education”
National Centre for Scientific Research Nov 2012
Subject: “Issues in Special Education with the support of Technology and Communication”
Seminars Department Psychological Support Oct 2012
Subject: “Children’s Sketches”
Athenian College June 2012
Subject: “Learning Difficulties- Dyslexia”
Burlington Books June 2012
Subject: “Integrating Coursebooks and Digital Materials in the Modern Classroom”
Pearson Longman Amazing Minds June 2011
Subject: “Teaching teenagers: What matters in the EFL Classrooms of the future?”
Subject: “Customer Retention”
Subject: “Embracing digital elements in teaching teenagers”
Summer school in the University of Essex June 2010-August 2010
Courses: 1. Panel Data Analysis in Comparative Research Methods (using R program)
2. Mathematics
University of Essex March 2010
Subject: “Swings, roundabouts and gene pools: ministers in the British system”
Computer International Franchise in University of Piraeus Dec 2005
Subject: “Prospects – Challenges and Vocational Rehabilitation in Modern Greek Economy”
Publications
American Journal of Science
Topic: A Multivariate Investigation of the Cross –Country Digital Divide: Theory, Qualitative Dimensions, Empirical Analysis, Clustering Schemes and Political Determinations (DIGIVIDE)
Other Skills
IT Skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Outlook
• MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Knowledge of Statistical Packages Programs: STATA, SPSS, R Program
Spoken Languages
• Greek (mother tongue)
• English(Proficiency Level)
• French( C1 Level)
• Spanish( B2 Level)