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Pantelis Psoras
134 Courses • 1074 StudentsBiography
Pantelis Psoras
Cell 301-538-4710 psorasp@yahoo.gr
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EDUCATION:
· Master’s Degree ‘School Leadership’ (European University of Cyprus, 9/2013-12/2014)
· Certified by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL 10/2013 Superior level)
· Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism (Journalism school of Athens, 1990-1991)
· Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Pedagogic Academy of Lesvos Greece, 1986-1988)
· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Superior Public Faculty of Commercial Navy of Engineers of Chios, Greece, 1983-1986)
· Εxaminer for “Hellinomatheia” (Greek TOEFL, 2011-present)
EXPERIENCE:
· 06/2021 Rapporteur of the New Proposal for Bilingual Digital Greek Language Education
· 01/2020 to present Director of Greek Language Examination Center in the State of Maryland
· 04/2016 to present Coordinator Open University of Patras in USA
· 09/2011 to present Examiner for Ellinomatheia (Greek TOEFL) in USA
· 09/2021 to present Teacher Athenian Academy Charter school, Fort Myers Florida USA
· 2020 Founder of “Ellinognosia”, a Digital Language & Curriculum Program
· 09/2011 – 09/2020 Director St Theodore Greek Orthodox school Lanham MD
· 04/2016 to present Online Greek language teacher at Takelessons tutoring center.
· 11/2013 – 09/2020 Teacher Academy Child Development Center Public School Stone Mill Elementary
· 11/2013 – 09/2020 Teacher Assistant, Academy Child Development center
· 01/2015- 06/2015 Director and Teacher at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox School, Asheville NC
· 09/2014-08/2015 Teacher Math & Greek at Socrates Academy Charter Public School Matthews NC 09/2014-06/2015 Teacher at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox School of Charlotte NC
· 08/2012- 08/2013 Director, St. Katherine PAIDEIA Bilingual Pre-K school Falls Church VA
· 08/2011– 08/2013 Teacher at Greek Orthodox School St. George, Bethesda MD , St. Constantine & Helen DC
· 2011-2012 Greek Language instructor to military officers and diplomats, Dictyon Language Center.
· 2008-2010 Assistant Director in Elementary school in Greece
· 2000-2014 Teacher for14 years in Greek Public schools Language, Math, History, Geography, Physics.
· 1991-2000 Director in a Finance and Insurance Company in Greece 9 years
TECHNOLOGY:
· Founder & Director of http://ellinognosia.com/ blackboard curriculum for ( Greek language for K-12, Adults, Math, Latin, World History, Philosophy, Ancient Greek & Greek Orthodox Theology
· Quizlet (Blackboard for vocabulary)
· Socrative (blackboard program for online assessments lessons and homework help.
· Excellent working knowledge with MS Office
· Teaching online lessons using Skype, Go to meeting, Google Hangouts
AWARDS:
· Awarded by National Youth Leadership “Certificate of Nomination as a Foreign & World Language Teacher Year 2014- 2015 Matthews NC USA.
· Awarded <Best newspaper for Elementary schools in Greece>
· Attendance in “e-Twinning” Education Program : “ La CulturaGrecanica ”
· Attendance in Pan-Hellenic Competition of School Newspapers “ Spiliades”
· Attendance in “ e-Twinning “ Education Program : “Washing Kids Mouth”
· Attendance in “ e-Twinning “ Education Program : “ English in Real Situations”
· Attendance in “ e-Twinning “ Education Program : “ Explorateurs de la Nature”
CERTIFICATES:
• Certificate<Including All Children &the Americans with Disabilities Act>
• Certificate <Preparing for Active shooter Training>
• CPR, AED and First Aid 11/08/2020
• Introductory Training Certificate: 1st Phase of the Introductory Training course
• Informative Meeting with the topic being: “Mental Health of students-Prevention Methods against addiction”
• Informative Training Seminar with a Scientific Team of Pedagogic Institute
• Attended the meeting entitled: “Training of Teachers of Primary Education for Work Plans and Participating Creative Activities in the Flexible Zone”
• Training Seminar “Exploitation of Technologies, Information and Communications in Education”
• Informative meeting with the topic being “Learning Difficulties-Reasons-Diagnosis Treatment-Special Difficulty of Dyslexia”
• Seminar on the subject “Environmental Education in the educational process: Theory and Action”
• Participated in the proceedings of an educational congress entitled “Language and Literature in Primary Education”
• Attendance Certificate: “Teachers” Training in Using Information Technologies and Communications in Education”
• Informative event regarding eTwinning “School collaborations in Europe”
• Seminar on the subject: “Person and Environment-Theory and Action”
• Training meeting on the subject: “New Books in the Municipal School”
• Training seminar on the subject Education for the Environment and Viability: “From Theory to Practice”
HIGHLIGHTS:
Previous duties as an Elementary teacher and Director entailed the following:
Using instructional strategies, such as:
- Developing lesson plans to fulfill the requirements of the Greek Ministry of Education and the district’s curriculum program.
- Preparing lessons that accommodate for different student learning styles.
- Presenting subject matter according to the guidelines established by the Greek Ministry of Education and Religion.
- Planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conducting assessment of student learning styles and using the results to plan instructional activities.
- Working cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students.
- Working with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to the requirements of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religion and the District.
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Fostering student growth and development, which includes:
- Helping students analyze and improve study habits and methods;
- Conducting ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing;
- Assuming responsibility for extracurricular activities assigned; - Being a positive role model for students.
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Maintaining classroom management and organization, which means:
- Creating a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Managing student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
- Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Assisting in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
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Using effective communication skills by:
- Establishing and maintaining open communication through parent conferences.
- Maintaining professional relationship with colleagues, student, parent and community members.
- Presenting information accurately and clearly.
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Maintaining professional growth and development through:
- Working with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to the requirements of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religion and the District.
- Keeping informed of and complying with Government, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teacher.
- Extremely caring and sensitive to the students’ needs
- Compiling, maintaining and filing reports, records and documents.
- Attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on staff committees as require.
- Planning and supervising assignments of teacher aids and volunteers. Assuming responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
