Maria Pippou Teacher of English and Spanish, Athens

Teacher of English and Spanish. I am a graduate with a BA in English Literature and Spanish Language and Literature (University of Hertfordshire) and a MA in English Literature (University of Warwick) .I have about 20 years experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language in language schools in Athens. In the period 1999-2000 I worked in Scotland as a teaching assistant with students with special educational needs. In the period September 2013- December 2015 I worked as a Spanish and Modern Greek Interpreter in the West Midlands area (United Kingdom), supply Teacher in primary and secondary schools (West Midlands area, December 2014-June 2017). Just before my permanent return in Greece I worked as EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher in Europa School, Bournemouth, United Kingdom (summer courses, July-August 2017).
Since my return in Greece I worked in language schools in Athens for a few years. For the last three years I have been offering private tuition in English and Spanish. In my long experience as a teacher of foreign languages I had the opportunity to teach students of all ages with a variety of backgrounds and educational needs. Having stayed in Britain for more than twelve years I am well aware of the diversity of educational approaches, the necessity for linguistic accuracy, correct pronunciation and the consolidation of the English language through frequent revision and examination of the reading, listening, oral and writing skills of each student. I am a well-organised, responsible professional, always eager to adapt to the specific requirements of all my students.

I have had training and extensive work experience with students with special educational needs, both in the UK and in Athens. (Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism spectrum), and I have supported them in their school projects , and also prepared them to take their overseas exams.