Biography

Pantelis Psoras

Cell 301-538-4710    [email protected]

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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: 1^st 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.