MARIA K

MARIA K

Corporate trainer at WEFIT since 9

Thessaloniki, Greece

English
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2016

Passionate about teaching and learning, nothing gives me more pleasure or makes me more proud than watching my learners progress and achieve their goals.


Having been a foreign language learner myself, I know first-hand what it means and what it takes to learn another language and what kind of difficulties one needs to overcome.


I’ve got a good knowledge of and extensive training in language learning theories, language teaching methodologies, and have specialized in adult education.


If I were to describe myself as a teacher, I’d say that my key strengths are flexibility and diversity.  Identifying my learners’ individual needs, strengths, weaknesses, and personal interests is a key part of my work, and I always build my courses based on these.


Want to find out more?  Check out my Linkedin account here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kopela-0211313a/

Favourite book
A book I consider to be a masterpiece is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Favourite song
One song that comes to mind is Ventura Highway by America. It's the ultimate summer song.
Favourite film
A film I've always had a soft spot for is The Straight Story by David Lynch.
What is your life moto or favourite quote?
The happiness in your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
If I had a super power, what would it be and why?
The ability to eliminate injustice.

Aug 2016 -
Webconference English trainer at WEFIT Group
Thessaloniki, Greece
English language training
Edit/Create new training material
Learners needs analysis, personnalized training program design
Oct 2009 -
English professor
Thessaloniki, Greece
English language training (face-to-face, groups, one-to-one tutoring)
Learner needs analysis
Creating new training material
Exam Preparation (Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE & Michigan CAE)

Feb 2007 - Jun 2010
BA English Language & Literature (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
Sept 2000 - May 2003
BA Film History (University of East London)
Jan 1996 - Feb 2021
Short Courses / Seminars / Certificates
Modern American Poetry,
The Science of Well-Being,
Training Adults in Non-Formal Education,
Using Short Films in ELT,
Shaping the Way we Teach English,
Emphasizing Lexis in Language Teaching,
Learn to Play / Play to Learn,
Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching,
Positive Psychology,
Understanding IELTS,
Professional Practices for English Language Teaching,
Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies for your classroom,
Art in Education,
Training Instructors for Lifelong Learning Centres,
Film Subtitling,
English-Greek Translation,

Badges

Super Structured Lessons (273) Choicest Cultural Insights (181) Grammar Genius (179)

Greek
English
Italian
French
Spanish

LINGUASKILL R&L- Business English
TOEIC

Animals / Plants Culture Environment / Nature Ethics and Conduct Films / Television Health and Wellbeing Literature / Art People Personal development Science Society and Change Sport / Fitness Travelling