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Ioanna Papathanasaki

Edmonton

Summary

I am a Computer Scientist with extensive experience in the industry and the Academia. With 6 years of teaching experience in ages of 4 to 22 years old, and in a variety of courses, I have learnt how to approach each student in an efficient way. Moreover, I have improved significantly my communication and interpersonal skills, making the teaching process more successful.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Teacher

Global LT, Inc.
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Created new lesson plans based on students' needs.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
  • Applying different communication techniques for more efficient teaching process.
  • Integrating several interactive activities to enhance the student engagement.

Teacher

Hellenic Heritage Language School
09.2023 - Current
  • Instructing students in the Greek Language and culture, enriching their understanding of heritage.
  • Creating lesson plans aiming to enhance the overall student participation.
  • Evaluating student process and delivering constructive feedback, improving academic outcomes.

Teaching Assistant - Principal Instructor

University of Alberta
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managing the teaching assistants of the course, training and assisting them for an efficient and uneventful academic year.
  • Teaching classroom material using advanced instructional methods.
  • Incorporating different techniques to communicate effectively with each student to increase their understanding.
  • Tutoring struggling students individually to reinforce learning concepts.

Teaching Assistant

University of Alberta
09.2019 - 04.2023
  • Guiding students in developing problem - solving skills through targeted support.
  • Delivering comprehensive weekly course labs to enhance student understanding.
  • Providing detailed assessments with constructive feedback to facilitate academic growth.

HIP mentor

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Mentored a group of high school students on a Computer Science - based project.
  • Assisted the students with the questions they had.
  • Transferred key knowledge to the students to show them the capabilities of Computer Science.
  • Helped them with the final presentation of the project

Data Management Specialist

Department of Transportation
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Leading the team of my coworkers for the best possible work outcome.
  • Assisting in training the new team members on the DMV database protocols.
  • Updating the DMV records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the regulations.
  • Verifying the integrity of data entries, by conducting regular audits, to maintain quality.
  • Secure discarding of the paper files, upholding the confidentiality of the sensitive information.
  • Assisting civilians with their driver license applications.

Technical Support - Internship

Periphery of Ionian Islands
07.2014 - 09.2014
  • Installation and configuration of brand new computer systems and software for the staff.
  • Trained staff on the new software applications to promote user competence.
  • Improvement of the district web page to enhance its visibility.
  • Collaboration with the fellow IT coworkers to resolve the technical issues of the district' employees.

Education

Master of Science - Computing Science

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05-2025

Master of Science - Computing Science

University of Thessaly
Lamia, Greece
09-2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems

Ionian University
Corfu, Greece
01-2017

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Database Management
  • Python programming language
  • Cloud computing
  • Data analysis
  • Programming skills
  • Oracle Services
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Research skills

Languages

English
Full Professional
Greek
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

English as a Second Language Teacher

Global LT, Inc.
03.2025 - Current

Teacher

Hellenic Heritage Language School
09.2023 - Current

Teaching Assistant - Principal Instructor

University of Alberta
05.2023 - 04.2024

HIP mentor

University of Alberta
07.2020 - 08.2020

Teaching Assistant

University of Alberta
09.2019 - 04.2023

Data Management Specialist

Department of Transportation
10.2018 - 07.2019

Technical Support - Internship

Periphery of Ionian Islands
07.2014 - 09.2014

Master of Science - Computing Science

University of Alberta

Master of Science - Computing Science

University of Thessaly

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems

Ionian University

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