Katerina Boletou

Katerina Boletou

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager at London Early Years Foundation

  • Education

    • University of East London Cass School of Education and Communities

      2018 - 2019
      Master's degree Early Childhood Leadership and Practice

      ~Thesis: Gender portrayals in children's literature: delving into young children's and Early Childhood Education practitioners' perspectives in the current field of knowledge. ~Graded with Distinction 73/100~Supervisor: Dr Eirini Gkouskou

    • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching Excellent 8.72/10

      ~Thesis: The Sociocultural Implications of Food Symbolism used in Grimm's Fairytales~Graded with Excellence 10/10~Supervisor: Professor Sofia GavrihlidouAreas of Study Include: Social and Psychological Development in Early Childhood, Special Education and Specific-Needs Training, Preschool Education Methodology, Use of Physical Space in Teaching, Children’s Literature, Physical Sciences in Education, Language and Bilingualism in Education, Kindergarten Teaching Methodology,… Show more ~Thesis: The Sociocultural Implications of Food Symbolism used in Grimm's Fairytales~Graded with Excellence 10/10~Supervisor: Professor Sofia GavrihlidouAreas of Study Include: Social and Psychological Development in Early Childhood, Special Education and Specific-Needs Training, Preschool Education Methodology, Use of Physical Space in Teaching, Children’s Literature, Physical Sciences in Education, Language and Bilingualism in Education, Kindergarten Teaching Methodology, Kinetic and Rhythmic Instruction, Cultural Heritage and Minorities in Education, Creative Arts and Music Instruction, and English Language Show less

  • Experience

    • ΑΣ Ελπις Αμπελοκηπων

      Sept 2010 - Mar 2017
      Professional Athlete

      -Lead the team in their climb to the highest professional division in Hellenic volleyball (A1)-Participated in the Final Four for seven consecutive years-Team captain from 2012 to 2017, providing leadership and guidance to fellow teammates

    • Privately Employed

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
      General Studies Tutor

      -Worked with Elementary School Students-Identified areas of need in an individual student’s education and implemented a plan of action-Created and sustained a productive and goal-oriented environment

    • Privately Employed

      Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
      Childcare Provider

      -Established a strong relationship with the child based on mutual trust and respect-Worked closely with the parents so as to prioritise the needs of the child

    • 12th Kindergarten of Ampelokipoi

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
      Teaching Assistant
    • 15th Kindergarten of Sykies

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
      Teaching Assistant

      -Worked closely with children in a school setting-Organized and implemented engaging lesson plans as well as fostered creative play-Developed effective communication skills in order to maintain strong parent-teacher relationships

    • Πανναξιακος ΑΟΝ

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
      Professional Athlete
    • University of East London Cass School of Education and Communities

      Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

      Presenting MA thesis 'Gender portrayals in children's literature: delving into young children's and Early Childhood Education practitioners' perspectives in the current field of knowledge.

      • Postgraduate Student

        Sept 2018 - Jan 2020
      • 4th MA Research Conference 'Research Communities within MA programmes: Generating Debates'

        Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
    • London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)

      Jan 2020 - now
      • Manager

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Deputy Manager

        Apr 2022 - Sept 2022
      • Room Leader

        Nov 2020 - Apr 2022
      • Nursery Teacher

        Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Children's Speech and Language Therapy- An Introduction' Inset training

      Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
      Feb 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katerina Boletou
      Athletic Scholarship University of East London Sep 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by PanHellenic Conference with International Participation: Re-Reflections on Childhood on Oct 2014
      PanHellenic Conference with International Participation: Re-Reflections on ChildhoodAssociated with Katerina Boletou