Maria Tsakakis
95 Forest Street, Yarra Glen
Summary
I am a passionate, caring and inclusive teacher who is committed to providing children a cooperative inclusive and positive learning environment. I come from a Greek culture and background and in my diverse classroom, I always consider the use of real life experiences and hands on activities in learning. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
SERPELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
10.2024 - Current
- Teaching primary school students from Prep to year 6.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevance to modern contexts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve instructional methodologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse resources and perspectives into lesson plans and discussions.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Special Needs Teacher
BURWOOD EAST SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL
10.2024 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Language Teacher
PRONIA
07.2024 - Current
- Multicultural Story Time sessions run at Northcote Library weekly.
- Greek Family Story Time 1,5 hour sessions of Greek Language Story time for Preschool age Children 0-5.
- Government Funded Program - Department of Health
- Through this Multicultural Storytime program I use storytelling to improve health literacy, provide culturally appropriate information about health services to parents/families, and support Victorian kids’ connection to their language and culture.
- Utilize various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, singing and group discussions to create engaging experiences that cater to different learning styles.
- Multicultural Storytime supports the development and wellbeing of Victorian children while providing families with culturally appropriate information about health services in their local area.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of story ideas, ensuring a constant flow of fresh content for future sessions.
Language Teacher
Merri-bek City Libraries
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Greek Language Story Time for preschoolers.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition for preschoolers 0-5 years.
- Story reading, singing songs, nursery rhymes in the target language and engaging and age appropriate craft activities.
- Focusing on children’s fine motor skills, engaging and interactive activities through play and reading,
- Intercultural activities and inclusive lessons regardless of background and ethnicity of the students.
Primary School Teacher
Serpell Primary School
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Greek Language Teacher for PREP to Year 6 students.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on intercultural activities.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Greek Teacher
Agia Triada Greek School
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for Greek language students.
Front Desk Receptionist
Flinders Landing Appartments
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) - PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER / LOTE TEACHER (GREEK)
RMIT UNIVERSITY
BUNDOORA, VIC10.2015
DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY (MONO BACHELOR) - Digital Communications And Media
FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN Freie Universität
BERLIN GERMANY09.2011
Skills
- Curriculum Compliance With VIC standards
- TESOL (LOTE - Languages Teacher)
- Technology Integration in mathematics and literacy
- Team Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement
- Interactive Learning
- Relationship Building
- Patience and Persistence
- Positive Behaviour Techniques
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Special education
- Student support
- Positive role model
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Certification
-Protecting Children - Reporting and Other Legal Obligations (Mandatory Reporting) 2024
-ASCIA ANAPHYLAXIS TRAINING 2024
- Inclusive Foundations for Children with Disabilities - Primary School. AllPlay Learn and Monash University course.
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
SERPELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
10.2024 - Current
Special Needs Teacher
BURWOOD EAST SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL
10.2024 - Current
Language Teacher
PRONIA
07.2024 - Current
Language Teacher
Merri-bek City Libraries
04.2023 - 12.2024
Primary School Teacher
Serpell Primary School
02.2016 - 03.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
Flinders Landing Appartments
04.2014 - 01.2016
Greek Teacher
Agia Triada Greek School
01.2013 - 12.2017
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) - PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER / LOTE TEACHER (GREEK)
RMIT UNIVERSITY
DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY (MONO BACHELOR) - Digital Communications And Media
FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN Freie Universität
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