Sofia Diamanti

ESOL Lecturer at City of Bristol College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • TQUK Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
    Partners in Bristol
    Nov, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Empathic Communication in Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Settings
    International Rescue Committee
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Psychological First Aid for Children
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Exams Invigilator
    The Exams Office (TEO)
    Nov, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Keeping Children Safe In Education (2021)
    iHASCO eLearning
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Mental Health in Education
    iHASCO eLearning
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Qualified teacher status (QTS)
    Department for Education
    Dec, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
    iHASCO eLearning
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Prevent Duty
    iHASCO eLearning
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • ECPE
    University of Michigan
  • GDS B2
    Goethe-Institut e.V.
  • IELTS
    British Council

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • ESOL Lecturer
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • Study coach - ESOL
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Create and deliver an age and level appropriate tutorial program to groups of Entry level to GCSE level ESOL students to support PDBW, Study skills, Aspiration and Progression• Support the removal of barriers of learning to Off Track students• Provide direct coaching to students to improve attitude to learning, attendance, punctuality, positive behavior, study skills and employability skills

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Assistant - KS4
      • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Daily support of several KS4 Resource Base students with diverse educational and emotional needs and implementation of 1:1 tutoring sessions to provide extra support in GSCE English Language and Literature • Design of individual interventions regarding problems like zones of regulation, friendships, self-confidence and sleeping difficulties • Guide mentoring sessions with key children weekly and Attend and advocate in Annual Review EHCP meetings with my line manager and achieve successful collaboration with parents and carers to identify needs and generate personalised support plans • Facilitate in the GCSE exams as an invigilator mostly as a scribe Show less

    • Greek Teacher
      • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

      • Prepare students for their Greek GSCEs and Greek Language certificates by formulating personalized resources • Motivate students adopting creative and energetic teaching methods such as Word wall and Kahoot quizzes to engage in the lesson• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with all students to aid their learning and manage to work closely with parents to ensure students’ well-being and constructive learning

    • Greek Teacher assistant
      • Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

      • Assist the lead teacher with lesson preparation• Revise lesson materials and provide extra support to students individually or in small groups• Oversee students during non-classroom times

    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Nursery practicioner - Key person
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

      • Maintain a child-friendly environment based on planning in the moment approach with the use of natural learning materials • Record accidents and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are followed • As a key person establish constant communication with parents and carers to ensure children’s healthy development through daily hand out • Maintain a child-friendly environment based on planning in the moment approach with the use of natural learning materials • Record accidents and ensure safeguarding responsibilities are followed • As a key person establish constant communication with parents and carers to ensure children’s healthy development through daily hand out

    • Teacher
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

      Babysitting kids and educating them through creative plays and techniques. Studying and preparing primary and secondary students for their lessons and homework. Upgrading their skills and empowering their abilities through pedocentric approaches and activities. Babysitting kids and educating them through creative plays and techniques. Studying and preparing primary and secondary students for their lessons and homework. Upgrading their skills and empowering their abilities through pedocentric approaches and activities.

    • Greece
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Greek Teacher Assistant
      • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

      Learning for Integration Project: Quality Learning and Non-Formal Education for Refugees and Migrant Children in Greece in the Education Centre of ELIX • Assist teacher in preparing the lesson materials and facilitate managing students’ behaviour • Implement supervised group activities and 1:1 sessions and generate unique activities that enhance student’s understanding and learning • Accomplish to support emotionally the students who are mostly impacted by trauma and anxiety Learning for Integration Project: Quality Learning and Non-Formal Education for Refugees and Migrant Children in Greece in the Education Centre of ELIX • Assist teacher in preparing the lesson materials and facilitate managing students’ behaviour • Implement supervised group activities and 1:1 sessions and generate unique activities that enhance student’s understanding and learning • Accomplish to support emotionally the students who are mostly impacted by trauma and anxiety

  • Kinderland summer camp
    • Athens, Attiki, Greece
    • Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Creative entertainment, assisting with children's basic needs and providing psychological support Creative entertainment, assisting with children's basic needs and providing psychological support

    • Greece
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education Program Assistant
      • Mar 2018 - May 2018

      • Support the annual student campaign Global Action Week • Install of an exhibition of all resources created by students in the event ‘’ Planet 2030’’ • Assistant interpreter in the educational programs with children of all ages • Research for educational resources for the creation of a new educational program • Support the annual student campaign Global Action Week • Install of an exhibition of all resources created by students in the event ‘’ Planet 2030’’ • Assistant interpreter in the educational programs with children of all ages • Research for educational resources for the creation of a new educational program

Education

  • University of Cambridge
    CELTA, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2023 - 2024
  • University of Bristol
    MSc, Education (Policy and International Development)
    2019 - 2020
  • National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
    BSc, Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology (major in Psychology)
    2013 - 2018
  • Leipzig University
    Erasmus exchange program
    2016 - 2017

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