Hello! I’m Iliana Panagiotidi, a Montessori educator and IT professional who blends technology with hands-on learning. I’m originally from Greece and currently based in Indonesia, where I lead toddler and infant Montessori programs while continuing to develop digital and design skills. I hold a Bachelor’s in Informatics and a Master’s in Educational Sciences, plus AMI Montessori training for 0-3 and 3-6 age groups. I’m fluent in Greek and English, with experience coordinating classroom environments, parent education, and community learning experiences. I’m passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning spaces that empower children and support families in applying Montessori principles at home. I thrive in multicultural settings and enjoy integrating technology, design, and creative play into early childhood education, while maintaining a strong focus on observation, documentation, and reflective practice.

Iliana Panagiotidi

Hello! I’m Iliana Panagiotidi, a Montessori educator and IT professional who blends technology with hands-on learning. I’m originally from Greece and currently based in Indonesia, where I lead toddler and infant Montessori programs while continuing to develop digital and design skills. I hold a Bachelor’s in Informatics and a Master’s in Educational Sciences, plus AMI Montessori training for 0-3 and 3-6 age groups. I’m fluent in Greek and English, with experience coordinating classroom environments, parent education, and community learning experiences. I’m passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning spaces that empower children and support families in applying Montessori principles at home. I thrive in multicultural settings and enjoy integrating technology, design, and creative play into early childhood education, while maintaining a strong focus on observation, documentation, and reflective practice.

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Hello! I’m Iliana Panagiotidi, a Montessori educator and IT professional who blends technology with hands-on learning. I’m originally from Greece and currently based in Indonesia, where I lead toddler and infant Montessori programs while continuing to develop digital and design skills. I hold a Bachelor’s in Informatics and a Master’s in Educational Sciences, plus AMI Montessori training for 0-3 and 3-6 age groups. I’m fluent in Greek and English, with experience coordinating classroom environments, parent education, and community learning experiences.

I’m passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning spaces that empower children and support families in applying Montessori principles at home. I thrive in multicultural settings and enjoy integrating technology, design, and creative play into early childhood education, while maintaining a strong focus on observation, documentation, and reflective practice.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Hotel Receptionist, IT specialist and Substitute Manager at The Captain's House Preveza Boutique Hotel
May 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
IT responsibilities, reception desk work, logistics, room inspection, breakfast and buffet services, often acting as substitute to the manager and holding responsibility for the entire operation.
IT Specialist at The National Bank of Greece
November 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Logistics, call centre responsibilities, IT specialist.
0-3 Coordinator and Guide; Lead Teacher of a Toddler Class at Private Montessori School, Indonesia
January 1, 2023 - Present
0-3 Coordinator and Lead Teacher; nanny training; presenting; parent education; progress recording.
Infant Community Guide; Lead Teacher at Private Montessori School, Indonesia
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2023
Infant Community Guide; lead teacher for 15 children; organizing environment, daily program, materials; training assistants; parent seminars.
3-6 Montessori Classroom Assistant at Montessori Roots
September 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
Assisting the guide; regular music and language circles; material making; outdoor activities; environment preparation.
Child Care Assistant at GREENSCHOOL, Athens
November 19, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Working with a 19-month-old child; practical life, self-care, reading, outdoor play, social interaction; home-based care.
Children’s House Assistant Montessori Teacher at Shimokitazawa Garden Hills Montessori School, Tokyo
December 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
Working with children aged 2.5 to 6 in a 3-6 Montessori environment; material creation; gardening; English teaching; storytelling; singing and dancing.
English and Daycare Teacher at International School of Koj e, Geoje-si, Republic of Korea
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Teach English to Korean elementary and high school students; daycare; special groups for kindergarten using music and storytelling.
Assistant Montessori English Teacher at Grace English School, Geoje Island, South Korea
September 1, 2013 - October 25, 2013
Montessori English teacher; teaching in a Montessori-inspired setting.
Private Tutor for Children at Private Tutoring
November 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012
Tutoring English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Informatics; daily organization and preparation for homework, tests and activities; improving conversational English.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics, Software Engineer at University Of Piraeus, Athens, Greece
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
Master’s Degree in Educational Sciences at University Of Ioannina, Greece
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
AMI Montessori Training (0-3 Montessori Guide) at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
AMI Birth to Three (0-3) Assistants Course at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
April 4, 2016 - April 24, 2016
AMI Children’s House 3-6 Assistants Course at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
February 19, 2015 - March 8, 2015

Qualifications

AMI 0-3 Montessori Guide
October 1, 2017 - March 31, 2019
AMI Birth to Three (0-3) Assistants Course
April 4, 2016 - April 24, 2016
AMI Children’s House 3-6 Assistants Course
February 19, 2015 - March 8, 2015

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet