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Xeni Saklaridou

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Greek
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Greek
Native
,
English
C2
,
Italian
C2
,
Spanish
C2
,
Russian
B2
,
Portuguese
A1
,
Portuguese (Brazilian)
A1

About Me

Native Greek speaker from Athens & professional language e-learning instructor (MA in Language Education & Technology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). I also hold a BA Hons in Spanish Language & Literature from University of Pavia, Italy & possess excellent knowledge of both Italian and English (CPE in English). 17 years of teaching experience in foreign language schools in Athens. Looking for students wishing to learn either Greek, Spanish or Italian from a qualified language enthusiast. All teaching levels are offered. Join my class!!
Certified oral examiner of DELE (Spanish) by Instituto Cervantes. Specific digital material and colourful e-books for exam preparation for both Greek & Spanish.

A little about me:

My teaching method is mainly student-centered and tailored to your needs so please send me a message with your level and your goals so that I can prepare the appropriate material. I intend to motivate my students for setting long-term learning goals so as to achieve an effective language learning! Having worked as a Greek teacher for foreigners as well as a Spanish & Italian teacher for Greek students in Athens, I can easily adapt my teaching style to your specific needs by applying the ultimate educational theories for successful language learning. Best quality for video lessons, served with fiber 100MBps.
PLEASE NOTE THAT MY PRICE INCLUDES EXTENSIVE FEEDBACK AND HOMEWORK CORRECTIONS!!!

-I have lived and worked for 7 years in the Italian city of Pavia, Northern Italy and one year in Santander, Spain.

I love engaging my students with topics of everyday life situations and those would vary according to your specific needs. Moreover, the materials used are full-colour interactive e-books that are pleasant to the learner and which alternate with grammar books for providing a more thorough knowledge of the language. When teaching I apply the experiential learning method which exposes the student directly to the language. The grammar rules are explained inductively, through concrete examples. I usually give homework assignments as I consider them indispensable for your progress. Though, if your goal is mainly communicative we may choose to work exclusively during our lessons.

-I can also offer you precious (non-mainstream) tourist advice in case you are traveling to Athens! Contact me even if you are an absolute beginner!!!

P.S. I am available evening and morning hours, under arrangement. Flexible schedule. Feel free to contact me and arrange a lesson at your convenience!
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Schedule

Résumé

schoolEducation

2020
Accredited Examiner of DELE Certificate of Spanish as a foreign language (levels C1, C2))
Instituto Cervantes - Athens, Greece
Oral examiner
2015 - 2017
Master of Arts (M.A) in Language Education & Technology (fully taught in English), with Distinction
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Thessaloniki, Greece
Focus in Computer Assisted Language Learning, Mobile Assisted Language Learning, Telecollaborative Language Learning Settings, The Internet & Language Education, Language Massive Open Online Courses (LMOOCs), Databases & Language Applications, Internet Technology, Flipped Learning & Blended Learning Environments, Moodle Platform, Blogs, Wikis, Social Networking Sites for Language Learning, Second Language Acquisition Theories, Learner Autonomy, Research Methods & Statistics.
2006 - 2006
Diploma Spanish Language & Culture for Foreign Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language
UIMP-Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo - Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Focus on Spanish Language & Culture
1999 - 2005
B.A (Hons) in Foreign Languages and Literature (Spanish Language & Literature), Russian as a second language (Laurea in Lingue e Letterature Straniere, vecchio ordinamento)
Università degli studi di Pavia, Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia - Pavia, Lombardy, Italy
Focus on Spanish, Italian & Russian Language & Literature, linguistics, philology, history.
1991 - 1997
General High School Diploma
Hellenic-Italian School of Athens (Italian embassy's state school) - Athens, Greece
Greek & Italian Language & Culture

briefcaseWork Experience

2002
Modern Greek for foreigners
face-to-face & online private teacher - Italy & Greece
2008 - 2021
full-time Spanish Teacher with very high success rates
Pagoulatou-Vlachou Language School (PVLC)-Express Publishing & Editorial Edinumen - Athens, Greece
All levels-all age range classes (exam preparation for DELE, Cervantes Institute)
2009 - 2016
Spanish & Italian teacher
Syllabus School MFL Academy - Athens, Greece
adult education, exam preparation
2009 - 2012
Freelance Translator (Spanish, Italian, Greek)
EL-TRANSLATIONS G.P Translation & Interpreting Services - Athens, Greece
Translating & editing manuals
2005 - 2007
Spanish Teacher
Italingua-Liliopoulos - Athens, Greece
Responsibilities: Teaching, assessment, lesson planning for teenagers & adults, DELE exam preparation
2005 - 2006
Spanish & Italian teacher
Rousseau Language Studies Center - Athens, Greece
Responsibilities: Teaching, assessment, lesson planning for teenagers & adults, DELE exam preparation
2017 - 0
Online foreign language teacher
FLI Foreign Languages Institute - Paris, France
Focus in online intercultural exchanges
2010 - 0
Examiner for the Spanish Language in the National Foreign Language Exam Certificate (KPG)
Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs - Athens, Greece
speaking assessment

diploma_2Certifications

2018
Accredited Examiner of DELE Certificate of Spanish as a foreign language (levels B1, B2)
Instituto Cervantes - Athens, Greece
Oral examiner
2018
Accredited Examiner of DELE Certificate of Spanish as a foreign language (levels A1, A1 escolar & A2)
Instituto Cervantes - Athens, Greece
Oral examiner
2017 - 2017
Busuu and Wespeke As Tools for Blended Language Learning
Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany - online
2014 - 2015
CURSO DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL teacher training online course (4 ECTS credits)
Fundación Universidad de La Rioja & Editorial Edinumen - online
2015 - 2015
Corrección y Estilo en Español by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, with Distinction
Coursera certificates - online
2014 - 2014
El profesor con recursos: propuestas para mejorar la aptitud y la capacidad en la clase de ELE
Editorial SGEL, Instituto Cervantes - Athens, Greece
2014 - 2014
Examiner training seminars for the National Foreign Language Certificate (KPG), levels A1 & A2 of the European Common Framework for Languages
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens - Athens, Greece - Athens, Greece
2012 - 2012
UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Teaching Agency - UK
2012 - 2012
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)- level C2
University of Cambridge
2011 - 2011
Examiner training seminars for the National Foreign Language Certificate (KPG), level C1 of the European Common Framework for Languages
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens - Athens, Greece
2011 - 2011
Examiner training seminars for the National Foreign Language Certificate (KPG), levels B1 & B2 of the European Common Framework for Languages
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens - Athens, Greece
2010 - 2010
Necesidades Especiales en la Clase de Educación General- La Dislexia en el Aula del Español como Lengua Extranjera
Instituto Cervantes, Athens, Greece & Asociación Panhelénica de Licenciados en Filología Hispánica - Athens, Greece
2010 - 2010
Las nuevas Tecnologías (y Moodle) aplicadas a la enseñanza de ELE
Instituto Cervantes - Athens, Greece
2008 - 2008
La comprensión auditiva: ideas prácticas para ayudar a los alumnos a comprender
Instituto Cervantes - Athens, Greece
2007 - 2007
CELI 5 (Certificazione Lingua Italiana) level C2
Università per Stranieri di Perugia
2004 - 2005
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
AICA (Associazione Italiana per il Calcolo Automatico) - Pavia, Lombardy, Italy