Lee Nikolaidis

Lee Nikolaidis

EFL Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    International Studies Co-ordinator/Head of Soccer/House League Coordinator at DES School (Interactive European School), Athens, Greece

  • Education

    • Florida Department of Education

      2017 - 2017
      Florida Teacher Certification Examinations - GK Education

      Passes in Reading Comprehension, English Literature, Mathematics and Essay Writing

    • University of Westminster

      -
      Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Social Science International/Global Studies

      Activities and Societies: Sports: Football (soccer), Rugby Union, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field Athletics, Cricket, Baseball & Softball. Debating Society.

  • Experience

    • Terra Linguae School

      Sept 1994 - Jun 2016
      EFL Teacher

      Teaching classes of learners of English aged 11 to adult, levels A2 to C2. Specialising in exam preparation for formal globally recognised qualifications as set by the universities of Cambridge (UK), Michigan (USA) and Central Lancashire (UK/ESB). Excellent, exceptional rapport with students and parents and a student exam pass rate of 99.8% (with 100% in the last 12 years) over a career spanning more than two decades and still going strong. Emphasis of grammar skills as well as reading comprehension, writing skills (a variety of types and styles), listening comprehension and effective speaking. Much focus on a combination of a methodical approach with fluency by using both traditional as well as latest technological stimuli and authentic material. The aim is always to constantly maintain a safe, confidence-building, fun and of course productive environment while learning the language properly, naturally, productively and effectively. Show less

    • Self-employed

      Sept 1995 - now
      ESL/EFL Tutor

      Fully licensed EFL teacher, Tutoring students for EFL levels A2 through C2, specialising in exam preparation for official examinations set by the universities of Cambridge & Central Lancashire (UK) and Michigan & Michigan State (USA), as well as IELTS. 100% pass record. Multitude of testimonials.

    • 3-4-5 British Nursery School, Athens

      Sept 2001 - May 2018
      Physical Education Instructor

      Gym teacher for pre-school children ages 3 - 6 years old. Focusing on basic first steps all the way through to more elaborate skills in balance, co-ordination, teamwork and various sports techniques so as to make children aware of the benefits of sports, as well as the concept of sportsmanship and identifying with individual and team sports, rules and fair play.

    • Camp Towanda

      Jun 2014 - now
      Intercamp Games & Tournament Co-ordinator and Head of Soccer

      Co-ordination and scheduling of intercamp games and tournaments, including hospitality in hosting visiting teams, organising tournaments and travel logistics of teams playing away. Training of staff to teach, coach and referee campers in a multitude of sports. Also, running soccer department of camp - a thriving activity at Camp Towanda. Additionally, contributing as often as possible to other aspects of camp life.

    • DES Primary School

      Sept 2018 - now
      International Studies Course Leader
    • INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ATHENS

      Sept 2019 - Jun 2020
      English Second Language Teacher

      EFL teacher

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Full EFL license

      Greek Ministry of Education
      Dec 2008
    • Certificate of Proficiency in Greek

      Greek Ministry of Education
      Sept 2003
    • Florida Teacher Certification Examination GK

      Florida Department of Education
      Aug 2017
    • Football Leaders Award

      The Football Association
      Mar 1994
    • Bronze Medallion

      Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
      Sept 1995
  • Volunteer Experience

    • English Language Liaison in soccer events

      Issued by Athens 2004 Paralympics on Sept 2004
      Athens 2004 ParalympicsAssociated with Lee Nikolaidis
    • English Language Liaison in soccer events

      Issued by Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 on Sept 2011
      Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011Associated with Lee Nikolaidis