I am a dedicated educator and language professional with a passion for teaching and bridging cultural gaps. My experience spans various roles in education and language interpretation, emphasizing collaboration and growth. I believe in fostering a safe and inspiring environment for students to thrive. With years of expertise in dual language education and translation, I strive to make a positive impact in every role I undertake. I am committed to lifelong learning and continuously seek opportunities to develop my skills and make meaningful contributions in the field of education and language services.

Marios Koukouvasilis

I am a dedicated educator and language professional with a passion for teaching and bridging cultural gaps. My experience spans various roles in education and language interpretation, emphasizing collaboration and growth. I believe in fostering a safe and inspiring environment for students to thrive. With years of expertise in dual language education and translation, I strive to make a positive impact in every role I undertake. I am committed to lifelong learning and continuously seek opportunities to develop my skills and make meaningful contributions in the field of education and language services.

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I am a dedicated educator and language professional with a passion for teaching and bridging cultural gaps. My experience spans various roles in education and language interpretation, emphasizing collaboration and growth. I believe in fostering a safe and inspiring environment for students to thrive.

With years of expertise in dual language education and translation, I strive to make a positive impact in every role I undertake. I am committed to lifelong learning and continuously seek opportunities to develop my skills and make meaningful contributions in the field of education and language services.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

School Board Meeting Translator and Interpreter at Public School in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
January 8, 2024 - Present
Providing simultaneous as well as bilateral interpretation for School Board meetings and translating School Board related documents.
World Language Teacher, Spanish at Public School in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
January 8, 2024 - Present
Teaching Spanish as a foreign language to both heritage speakers and students. Providing a safe learning environment and developing students’ communicative skills.
Dual Language Teacher, Spanish/English at Chicago, IL
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Facilitating student language acquisition through a dual language instruction model. Evaluating student performance based on state academic standards.
Translator, Official Documents at Speakspeak.co.uk, Online United Kingdom
May 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for the translating and proofreading of official documents like birth certificates, etc.
Online Language Teacher at italki.com
August 31, 2018 - Present
I have taught Greek and English online and have completed more than 3,500 classes.
Private Tutor to Children and Adults at Self-employed
March 31, 2018 - Present
Providing customized tutoring services for students in math, physics, and Greek.
Technical Advisor at Teleperformance Greece
March 1, 2016 - December 30, 2017
Providing over the phone technical support for UK customers in English.
Substitute Teacher at Esbjerg International School
August 31, 2014 - August 31, 2016
Responsible for delivering a variety of subjects and managing the classroom effectively.
Teaching Intern at Greek Public School, Patras, Greece
August 31, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Teaching in elementary schools in Patras, responsible for classes with kids of multiple age groups.

Education

Master's Degree at University of Alcalá
September 1, 2021 - June 20, 2022
Bachelor Degree at University of Patras, Greece
September 30, 2006 - May 31, 2009

Qualifications

Professional Educator License (PEL)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
ESL Endorsement (English as a Second Language)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
World Language Endorsement (Spanish)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026
Bilingual Endorsement
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services