Despina Dassios
Dorchester,ON
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing interactive lesson plans based on different learning styles. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in motivating students to achieve their educational goals in a warm and positive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Venus De Milo Family Restaurant
04.2022 - Current
- Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Performed daily administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
- Managed team of up to 25 restaurant staff, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.
Home Schooling Teacher
Self-employeed
09.2019 - Current
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet provincial standards.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Private Home Tutor
Qualified Tutors Inc.
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
High School ESL Teacher
Red Leaf Private School
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Prepared students for Michigan English Exam
Education
Bachelor in Education - ESL
University of Western Ontario
London, ON05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Family Studies
University of Western Ontario
London, ON05.2009
Skills
- Alternative Learning Methods
- ESL- English as Second Language
- FLUENT IN Spanish and Greek
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom Management
- Student rapport
- Inquiry-based learning
- TESOL Certified
- Public Speaking
- Group and individual instruction
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Sunday School Teacher
Teach children to love the Orthodox Faith through interesting lessons and life examples.
Timeline
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Venus De Milo Family Restaurant
04.2022 - Current
Home Schooling Teacher
Self-employeed
09.2019 - Current
High School ESL Teacher
Red Leaf Private School
07.2012 - 08.2012
Private Home Tutor
Qualified Tutors Inc.
05.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor in Education - ESL
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Family Studies
University of Western Ontario
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