Vasilia Christodoulou
Randolph,NJ
Summary
Committed and energetic second language teacher and teacher's aide supervises students and provides learning support and guidance. Develops meaningful relationships with students and gives constructive feedback for growth and improvement. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy environment for children by keeping learning environment clean and orderly.
Teaching student seeking to gain hands-on experience. Strong technical proficiency with work history in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. In-depth knowledge of MS Office and G suite coupled with Google Classroom for the betterment of a virtual teaching platform.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Education
Saint Andrew Hellenic Afternoon School
Randolph, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Developed, administered and updated complete educational program serving more than 60 students.
- Maintained safety and security of all children involved in program.
- Established and updated schedule of classes and activities for program year.
- Strengthened technical and operational expertise of staff through lesson planning and training seminars.
- Devised and implemented learning knowledge management strategies to bolster employee expertise.
- Selected, adapted and wrote curricula and lesson plans to meet individual classroom requirements.
- Identified strategies, processes and metrics-that-matter to monitor program effectiveness for demonstrable effect.
- Facilitated both in-person and virtual training courses to provide valuable training for new and current staff.
- Collaborated with staff and parents to meet all student needs.
Greek Language Teacher
Saint Andrew Hellenic Afternoon School.
Randolph, NJ
09.2017 - Current
- Applied a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, interactive learning activities, visual demonstrations, and utilized differentiation for all learning needs.
- Incorporated technology with learning for extra support with the use of educational platforms as Powerpoint and Google slides. Interactive learning with ZOOM through various visual applications for engagement. Creating an interactive virtual classroom through Google Classroom. Using virtual characters as Bitmoji and attachments to educational resources for interest and easy access for students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Collaborating with parents through weekly email updates, conference calls, and in school meetings for the classroom and individual learning awareness.
- Attending monthly teacher meetings and professional development seminars.
- Collaborating in organizing of cultural, religious and educational programs performed by the students.
- Collaborating with nonprofit educational organization for research in improving school programs.
- Collaborating with educational companies for relevant resources and support in making decisions with administration on curriculum.
- Research, initiate and organizing professional development opportunities for colleagues.
Paraprofessional Aide
Morris County Vocational School District
Denville, NJ
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Teacher's Aide/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Morris School District
Morristown, NJ
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and library to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Greek Language Teacher
Holy Trinity Hellenic Afternoon School.
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2000 - 03.2003
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of the Greek language.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students and introduced specialized lessons plans to monitor progress.
- Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Greek-speaking countries.
- Taught students how to read and write using educational platforms, as well as differences and additional characters present in language's variations.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Planned lessons for 42 students three times a week ranging from A level to B level.
Paraprofessional Educator
Federal Program at NYC Department of Education.
New York, NY
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2003
Skills
- Certified Teacher Assistant
- Teacher development
- Substitute teaching
- Teacher collaboration
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Creative lesson planning
- Compassionate and accommodating
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patient
Organizations and Committees
- Member of EB Academics.
- Member of the PTA.
- Member of the Religious and Educational organization.
- Chair of Cultural and Greek language programs.
- Member of Hellenic American Leadership Council.
- Member of ACTFL Language Connects.
- Member of SimpleK12.
- Member of the Daughters of Penelope foundation.
Timeline
Paraprofessional Aide
Morris County Vocational School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
Director of Education
Saint Andrew Hellenic Afternoon School
09.2020 - Current
Teacher's Aide/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Morris School District
10.2019 - 06.2021
Greek Language Teacher
Saint Andrew Hellenic Afternoon School.
09.2017 - Current
Greek Language Teacher
Holy Trinity Hellenic Afternoon School.
09.2000 - 03.2003
Paraprofessional Educator
Federal Program at NYC Department of Education.
09.1998 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Pittsburgh
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