MARINA GEMIDOPOULOS
Baltimore
Summary
Education professional with strong foundation in elementary and middle school tutoring. Proven track record of enhancing student understanding through tailored instructional methods and interactive lesson plans. Recognized for collaborative efforts and consistent focus on achieving educational goals, adaptable to evolving classroom needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary and Middle School Tutor, ESL Teacher
Success for All Foundation/ Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School#215
Baltimore, Maryland
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Tutor students struggling with learning to read daily, using the 'Tutoring with the Lightning Squad,or Tutoring with ThemeReads' programs, for an assigned school and selected students.
- Develop and maintain a strong, positive relationship with students from diverse backgrounds, as well as teachers and leaders at the school.
- Collect required data for assigned tutoring program to monitor student's growth and motivate, and engage students.
- Work with supervisor to ensure the quality of implementation and ensure rapid growth in reading.
- Participate in ongoing professional development throughout the academic year.
- Created supplemental materials such as worksheets, activities and games to help reinforce concepts taught during tutoring sessions.
- Created and maintained warm and welcoming tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Modeled professional behavior and good study habits both within and outside of tutorial environment.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Cadence Academy Preschool
Peoria, Illinois
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, lesson plans and other relevant information for each student in the program.
- Engaged students in creative play activities that encourage physical activity while developing fine motor skills.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with curriculum and programming.
- Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure student success.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings and required training.
- Observed children to assess social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
- Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect, and enforce proper boundaries. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Program Instructor for DREAM2
Peoria Park District
Peoria, Illinois
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Art Instructor: Taught Photography and Art to children, from 1st grade to 8th.
- Ensured resources were available for each activity by preparing materials in advance.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students by developing appropriate classroom rules and expectations.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the varying needs of all learners within the group setting.
- Monitored student behavior in order to ensure safety during program activities.
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Lanco Corporation/Chocolate Inn
Long Island, New York
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Designed and produced print, and a large variety of promotional products.
- Worked closely with art team and interactive customer service,established and sustained a professional and productive rapport with clients, both in person and on the phone,in a courteous and positive manner.
- Collaborated with art directors and managers, and identified flaws in existing designs, and proposed new solutions and ideas, on how the issues could be solved.
- Maintained accuracy and attention to detail in production process, while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced team environment (about 65% of all projects had to be completed within 48 hours).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communications
SUNY Farmingdale
Long Island, New YorkSkills
- Illustrator/ Photoshop/InDesign
- Photography
- Organize and accurately report data
- Cultural sensitivity
- Classroom management / Behavior management
- Creativity/Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Documentation and record keeping
- Lesson and Literacy development
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
- "State-certified educator with a passing score on the ESOL Praxis (5362) exam and a passion for supporting English Language Learners."
- Substitute Teaching License, 2022-01-01 to 2027-01-01, Peoria ROE, Peoria, Illinois
- ECE Credential Level 1 Certificate, 2022-01-01
- Certificate of Proficiency in English, University of Cambridge, 1990-01-01
AWARDS
Golden Key International Honour Society 2008, Phi Theta Kappa International Society 2000, National Dean's List 2000-2001, Member Alumni Association, Farmingdale State College
Timeline
Elementary and Middle School Tutor, ESL Teacher
Success for All Foundation/ Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School#215
10.2023 - 05.2025
Preschool Teacher Leader
Cadence Academy Preschool
10.2022 - 09.2023
Program Instructor for DREAM2
Peoria Park District
10.2021 - 05.2022
Production Artist/Graphic Designer
Lanco Corporation/Chocolate Inn
08.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communications
SUNY Farmingdale