Dimitra Dimakopoulou
Baku, Azerbaijan
Summary
A dedicated educationist with 20+ years of international experience in teaching and school management, specializing in Kindergarten and Lower Primary education. Competent in implementing rigorous academic standards and fostering inclusive, high-achievement learning environments for non-native speakers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
SABIS SUN International School, a SABIS Network School
Baku, Azerbaijan
08.2024 - Current
- Creating engaging lesson plans for Grade 2 students in all core subject areas, while implementing the SABIS teaching methodology.
- Working with students who have no or minimal English-language background.
- Combining formal instruction with play-based learning to reinforce the concepts taught, and to boost student engagement.
Infants' Academic Quality Controller
The International School of Choueifat-Lahore, a SABIS Network School
Lahore
09.2013 - 06.2024
- Academic Quality Control: Oversaw the SABIS curriculum implementation across the Infants School.
- Teacher Mentorship: Conducted teacher training, monitored teacher performance and led/participated in various professional development workshops for the Infants Department, as well as for the entire school.
- Student performance monitoring: Utilized the SABIS automated academic monitoring system to analyze student progress and implement targeted support programs for underperforming learners.
- Student life management: Organized and managed all Infants' School co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- Parental engagement: Established strong school-home partnerships by conducting workshops and orientation sessions for parents.
Early Years & Elementary School Teacher
The International School of Choueifat-Lahore, a SABIS Network School
Lahore
09.1999 - 06.2024
- Worked as a Class Teacher (Pre-K, K & Grade 1) & Social Studies Teacher (Grades 2 and 3)
- Drama Club Coordinator: organized and produced theatrical plays with students of all stages
- SAT exams proctor (old and new format)
Elementary School Greek Language Teacher
TASIS International School (now ISA)
Athens
10.2003 - 06.2004
- Taught Greek as a second language to elementary school students.
- Organized school trips to reinforce learning.
- Produced school performances for special Greek days.
Substitute Teacher
Lahore American School
Lahore
02.1999 - 06.1999
- Substitute for various subjects (mainly English) in Elementary and Middle School
Education
MA - Classics
University College London
London, UK09.1998
BA - Classics (with Distinction)
National Kapodistrian University
Athens, Greece02.1997
Skills
- Language and literacy instruction based on a strong background in linguistics
- Teacher training and workshops for staff and parents
- Lesson planning and classroom management
- Play-based learning strategies
- Event planning and organization
- Distance learning facilitation
Languages
- Greek, Native Proficiency
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- French, Intermediate level
- Urdu, conversational
Accomplishments
British Academy Studentship, UK (1997) - scholarship for postgraduate studies at UCL.
Timeline
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
SABIS SUN International School, a SABIS Network School
08.2024 - Current
Infants' Academic Quality Controller
The International School of Choueifat-Lahore, a SABIS Network School
09.2013 - 06.2024
Elementary School Greek Language Teacher
TASIS International School (now ISA)
10.2003 - 06.2004
Early Years & Elementary School Teacher
The International School of Choueifat-Lahore, a SABIS Network School
09.1999 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Lahore American School
02.1999 - 06.1999
MA - Classics
University College London
BA - Classics (with Distinction)
National Kapodistrian University