Zoe Koultourides
Saint John,IN
Summary
Educational and organizational leader offering 15 years of career excellence. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of community involvement methods and proposal writing focused on delivering highly-successful fundraising outcomes. Esteemed educator and communicator proficient in GSL instruction and team building exercises with students and faculty. As an industrious individual, possessing a strong work ethic and solid moral integrity, my focus is to become a major contributor to your corporation. I have a passion for enhancing educational experiences and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
HOLY APOSTLES
WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS
08.2020 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversee program staffing and curriculum development to ensure alignment with educational goals
- Implement strategic cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality program delivery
- Manage procurement processes to efficiently acquire necessary resources for program operations
- Spearhead successful annual fundraising initiatives to support program growth and development
- Conduct thorough evaluations to gather data on program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement efforts
- Develop and deliver comprehensive staff development programs to enhance teaching methods and instructional effectiveness
- Provide proactive support and intervention to ensure a positive and conducive learning environment for students
- 50.7% increase in student population over the last two years.
- Coordinate with teachers, staff, parents, and community members to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Create budgets for personnel, materials, supplies, equipment, services, and other resources needed for successful program operation.
- Monitor financial expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
- Conduct regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on goals and objectives as well as any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Evaluate teacher performance through classroom observations, review of lesson plans.
- Organize special events such as parent-teacher conferences or open houses throughout the year.
- Attend meetings and special events at both internal and external levels representing the interests of students and families of the school.
- Cultivate dynamic relationships with students, parents and guardians by serving as school resource.
- Meet individually with teachers to offer feedback and insights on job tasks after careful review.
- Visit classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
KORAES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALOS HILLS, ILLINOIS
08.2012 - Current
- Program Director at a dual language learning school, overseeing curriculum development and instructional delivery for Greek language, history, geography, music, and dance
- Organize and manage Greek Department events, ensuring successful execution and engagement of students, parents, and the broader community
- Provide specialized instruction to Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English Language Learners (ELLs), tailoring teaching methods to meet individual learning needs
- Collaborate with the Greek Department of Education to facilitate the arrival of educators from Greece, assisting with visa paperwork and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Develop a modern and comprehensive curriculum for the Greek Department, addressing various proficiency levels and incorporating vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and other language mechanics
- Conduct evaluations and assessments to measure student progress and program effectiveness, implementing restructuring initiatives as needed to enhance outcomes.
- Worked with educators to developed individualized plans of support.
- Devised new training course for educators to maximize student integration.
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA
08.2010 - 05.2020
- Oversee all aspects of program staffing and curriculum needs, ensuring alignment with educational goals and standards
- Implement effective cost control measures to optimize budget utilization while maintaining high-quality educational services
- Manage purchasing necessities and procurement processes to support program operations and initiatives
- Coordinate and oversee annual fundraising activities
- Collect and analyze data during evaluations to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic decision-making
- Provide comprehensive training and support to staff, fostering continuous professional development and enhancing teaching methods
- Assist with interventions and provide guidance on behavior management strategies to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on goals and objectives as well as any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, review of lesson plans.
- Addressed complaints from parents and guardians regarding their children's academic experiences.
- Facilitated communication between various stakeholders including students, parents, guardians, faculty, staff members, administrators, board members.
- Organized special events such as parent-teacher conferences or open houses throughout the year.
- Attended meetings at both internal and external levels representing the interests of students and families at the school level.
- Cultivated dynamic relationships with students, parents and guardians by serving as school resource.
- Met individually with teachers to offer feedback and insights on job tasks after careful review.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
Education
Certificate in Teaching Greek as a Second Language -
Παιδαγωγικό Ινστιτούτο
08-2016
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) -
University of Nicosia
05-2015
BA Psychology -
Indiana University Northwest
01.2001
Skills
- Strong leadership and management abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and evaluation techniques
- Knowledge of curriculum development and educational practices
- Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products, Pages, and Google Workspace
- Curriculum development and program evaluation
- Event coordination and management
- Financial management and budget optimization
- Staff development and training facilitation
- Recruitment
- Experience with E-learning and Zoom
Languages
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
HOLY APOSTLES
08.2020 - Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
KORAES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2012 - Current
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN
08.2010 - 05.2020
Certificate in Teaching Greek as a Second Language -
Παιδαγωγικό Ινστιτούτο
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) -
University of Nicosia
BA Psychology -
Indiana University Northwest
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