- Motivated trilingual educator who works diligently to learn and implement new teaching strategies. Dedicated to reaching out to students of all learning styles.
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ELISSAVET KOUKKOU
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Moraga School DistrictMoraga, CA
Long-Term Substitute Teacher TK
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Moraga School DistrictMoraga, CA
Long-Term Substitute Teacher 1st Grade/ Online
04.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Moraga School DistrictMoraga, CA
Substitute Teacher, K-5
09.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Annunciation Cathedral Greek School
Teacher
09.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
George Moscone Elementary SchoolSan Francisco
Student Teacher
09.2012 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Worked two non-consecutive semesters in Kindergarten and one semester in fourth grade
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards
- Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
- Led reading and arts and crafts lessons
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Bessie Carmichael Elementary SchoolSan Francisco, CA
Teacher's Assistant
10.2010
Job overview
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Supported the classroom teacher in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 25 students
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets
- Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Tutor
01.2005 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Middle and High school families –, Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for middle and high school students in the subjects of Math, Modern Greek Language Arts,
- Ancient Greek, and English as a second language.
Executive assistant of interpreter
12.2008
Job overview
- Concert Hall of Thessaloniki In Collaboration with the Academy of ballet ‘Vaganova' of St
- Petersburg – Thessaloniki, Greece
- Assisted in translation from Russian to Greek
- Managed and coordinated the operational aspects of the show
Porto Karras Ltd
Customer service manager
06.2007 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner
- Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers
- Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
ALPHA SERVICES Ltd
Administration Assistant
04.2006 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Financing Advisers and Commissions
- Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options
- Tracked the progress of all outstanding insurance claims.
Education
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Education
01.2014
University Overview
University of MacedoniaThessaloniki
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
01.2008
University Overview
Professional Development:
- Laboratory of Applied Finances, Controversial Questions of Greek Economy
- Economico -technical Studies
Skills
- CA Multiple Subject Credential - Preliminary
- CPR certified
- Fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English, Greek and Russian
- Motivated to help others
- Active listener
- Strong written and verbal communicator
Interests
Interests
Reading, painting, decoration, travels, cinema, photography, hiking
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher TK
Moraga School District
01.2023 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher 1st Grade/ Online
Moraga School District
04.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Moraga School District
09.2016 - Current
Teacher
Annunciation Cathedral Greek School
09.2012 - Current
Student Teacher
George Moscone Elementary School
09.2012 - 12.2013
Teacher's Assistant
Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
10.2010
Executive assistant of interpreter
12.2008
Customer service manager
Porto Karras Ltd
06.2007 - 09.2007
Administration Assistant
ALPHA SERVICES Ltd
04.2006 - 12.2006
Tutor
01.2005 - 05.2009
San Francisco State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Education
University of Macedonia
Bachelor of Arts from Economics
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