Alycia Apostolides
Summary
Resourceful Travel Consultant passionate about providing dream experiences in leisure travel. Strong research background and love of all things travel. Extensive career in hospitality working with clients pursuing unique vacation adventures. Personable travel agent used to fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Expert in overseas travel and cruise vacation packages. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Consultant
Taxidi Travel Online
08.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
- Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Maintained accurate records of bookings, payments, and client information for smooth operations and future reference.
- Managed complex itineraries for multi-city trips, balancing client preferences with logistical constraints.
- Assisted clients in navigating visa requirements and other travel documentation, minimizing potential issues during their trips.
- Collected, handled and documented payments for travel services and associated feels.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by tailoring travel packages to individual preferences and needs.
- Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
- Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Home Educator
Marantha Christian Academy
10.2000 - 05.2024
- Pursued ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Managed a structured learning environment, establishing clear expectations and routines for optimal productivity.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by reviewing key concepts regularly throughout the year.
- Utilized effective behavior management strategies to maintain a focused and productive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted students with special needs through tailored instruction and additional resources to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Developed individualized learning plans to accommodate diverse learner needs and promote academic growth.
- Encouraged creativity in the classroom by introducing various multimedia tools for project submissions and presentations.
- Organized engaging educational events like science fairs or poetry readings to showcase student achievements.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as field trips or clubs to promote social interaction outside of the formal classroom setting.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique learning styles of each student effectively.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by fostering respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives that aligned with state standards and promoted best teaching practices.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, enhancing overall teaching quality across all subjects.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students through inquiry-based lessons and problem-solving activities.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Evaluated classical, student-lead and unschooling methodologies for best option.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
King's Academy Christian School
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject areas and reinforced key concepts.
- Assisted administration in organizing school-wide events such as field trips, assemblies, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Riverside City College
Riverside, CAHigh School Diploma -
Redlands Senior High School
Redlands, CA06.1985
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- GDS knowledge
- Hotel Accommodations
- Travel research
- Travel industry expertise
- Advanced itinerary planning
- Travel Arrangements
- Exceptional customer service
- Travel documentation knowledge
- Itineraries
- Global travel experience
- Overseas tours
- Administrative tasks
- Documentation preparation
- Travel insurance
- Social Media
- Expert destination knowledge
- Regulations and compliance
- Company Branding
- Marketing
- Special needs travelers
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Itinerary Planning
- Client Relations
- Geography Knowledge
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- International and Domestic Travel
- Reservations Booking
- Travel Planning
- Travel Itineraries
- Travel Bookings Processes
- Customer Service
- Payment Processing
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Customer Referrals
- Vendor Record Management
Certification
- CTA - Certified Travel Associate
- CLIA Credentials, Archer Travel Group, 2024-2025
- Princess Cruise Commodore Status, PCL 2024-2025
- Aussie Specialist Agent, Tourism Australia 2024-2025
- Disney Cruise Line Specialist, DCL 2024-2025
Timeline
Travel Consultant
Taxidi Travel Online
08.2023 - Current
Home Educator
Marantha Christian Academy
10.2000 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
King's Academy Christian School
09.1997 - 06.1999
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Riverside City College
High School Diploma -
Redlands Senior High School