Dimitra Gkartzonika

I studied English Language and Literature at the Aristotle University of Thesssaloniki. The departments that make up the programme (language, theoretical and applied linguistics, English and American literature, translation, intercultural studies, and teaching), have equipped me to teach English in a well- rounded way. Furthermore, they have provided me with a deep understanding of how languages work and how language and culture are intertwined, which is a crucial step in the process of becoming a better teacher. 

 After finishing my BA, I enrolled in a School Psychology Seminar, to better understand what some of my students may be going through and how to best help them deal with it. Moreover, through this seminar I delved deeper into how to better deal with students with special learning needs, which has been more than useful in my years of teaching. Along with that, I was also enrolled in a Seminar about teaching students with a migratory background and refugees. Through that course, I better understood how to handle multicultural classes and always making sure every student feels respected and safe, something that is of the utmost importance for me. These two seminars have proved to be invaluable assets in my perpetual journey to improve my teaching methods and practices.  

I have been teaching students from all over the world, for many years through online teaching platforms, successfully tailoring each lesson to the student's needs and learning goals. I have taught conversational and business English to adults and prepared learners for written proficiency exams with an immaculate track record. Apart from one-on-one lessons, I have worked in Language Schools for three years, handling large classrooms (20 students), creating engaging lessons that ensure student participation.

My teaching approach is focused on creating an interactive learning environment as I believe that students who are encouraged to explore their creativity and own their learning, will develop a deep love for languages that will fuel their academic success.

I am eager to bring my passion for teaching to your school! Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Ison English Schools
ESL Teacher, Thessaloniki
Teaching youngs learners through play and
focusing on enhancing problem- solving skills,
perspective taking, role taking, cooperation and
social understanding
Preparing students for English Proficiency
Exams
2022 - 2023

Chatzopoulos English Schools
ESL Teacher, Thessaloniki
Teaching young learners through creative
activities and implementing the "Learning
through play" method in classes
Preparing students for English Proficiency
Exams
2021 - 2022

SkyEng
ESL Teacher, Online
Teaching international students and offering
customized lessons depending on each
student's needs.
Highly patient, working closely with students
as needed to address and resolve learning
challenges

2016 - Present

Freelance ESL Teacher
ESL Teacher, Thessaloniki
Teaching young learners and adults and
adapting each lesson to fit the learner's needs
and goals
2016 - 2020

Brusco Bar
Floor Manager, Thessaloniki
Maintaining inventories, training new
employees, supervising staff, conducting
meetings, and assigning tasks

2014 - 2017

School Psychology
CE-LLC of the Aegean University
2021 - 2022

Training Teachers in Intercultural Education
for students with migratory background or
refugees
CE-LLC of the Aegean University
2020 - 2021

English Language and Literature
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessalon
iki
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and
Literature
2013 - 2020