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Panagiota (Yiouli)

Teacher and curriculum designer at the Greek Online Academy

Γεια σας! I am a professional language educator and a teacher at the Greek Online Academy since day one. I find the procedure of teaching a foreign language really inspiring, challenging and intriguing, and that is why I always put effort into being creative and adoptive regarding the needs of every individual student. My academic background in teaching Greek as a second/ foreign language (MA at the University of Athens) brought me in contact with modern pedagogic methods and helped me realize the importance of endless self-improvement and evolution. Helping my students achieve their goals in a fun manner is a real compass to my teaching approach. I have to add, I always enjoy intercultural communication and forming a real bond with both adults and younger learners. It is a pleasure that in Greek Online Academy I found myself co-working with people that share the same values and an authentic interest on our field!
Apart from teaching, I am interested in volunteering, socio-cultural issues and I love literature but also extreme sports!

Professional CV

Greek Online Academy
2021 - present
Language Instructor, curriculum designer
Description: Curriculum and materials development and design, language instructor.

λamda project / Private institution in Athens
2021 - present
Educator of Greek language to foreigners
Description: Synchronous online courses of modern Greek language.

NGO Caritas Hellas/ Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Modern Greek / Ymca
2020 – 2021
Educator of Greek language to foreigners
Description: Synchronous and asynchronous lessons of Greek language to recognized refugees (beneficiaries of Helios program).

NGO Diotima The Centre for Research on Women's Issues (CRWI)
2020
Educator of Cultural Mediators
Description: Training for recognized refugees, interested in working as Cultural Mediators.

European Program of the Municipality of Athens "Curing the Limbo"
2019 - 2020
Language Coordinator
Description: Coordination and organization of the training program (under the scientific supervision of University of Athens), analysis of the needs and general support of the beneficiaries.

Educational program of the National University of Athens
2017 - 2018
Tutor of Greek as a foreign language to children of the Rom community
Description: Teaching Greek to students from the Rom community at the 3rd Public Junior High School of Aspropyrgos.

Ministry of Education
2016 & 2018
Examiner
Description: Evaluation at the exams for the certification of knowledge of Greek language, history and culture.

Alexandria Institute
2016, 2017, 2018
Greek Language Educator
Description: Intensive language and culture summer programs on Paros, Andros island and Peloponnisos.

Alexander the Great School of Athens
2014 - 2015
Greek Language Instructor
Description: Teaching short-term programs of Greek language and culture for students who visited Greece for holidays.

Modern Greek Language Center of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2012
Greek Language Instructor
Description: Tutoring support to beginner students of Greek as a Second Language, as part of the module "Practice in Classroom" (4th semester of MA studies).

University of Athens, Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program
2014
MA in Teaching Greek as Second or Foreign Language
Description: Department of Linguistics and Department of Pedagogy.

University of Athens, Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Philology
2010
BA in Greek Philology
Description: -

Malkogianni, P. 2019. Prevent of verbal and physical abuse through communicational practices. In Parthenis Chr. (ed.) Good Greek language teaching practices in remedial and literacy classrooms. Guttenberg: 95-106. [In Greek]

Certified educator for adults by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP)

Additional trainings on Intercultural Education, Special Education (University of West Attica) and Education and Lifelong Learning (University of Athens)

University of Michigan
English: Certificate of Proficiency in English C2

University of Cambridge
English: Certificate of Proficiency in English C2

Goethe Institut
German: Mittelstufe Deutsch B2

Instituto Cervantes
Spanish: Diploma de Nivel B2

Testimonials

From zero to hero in just 6 months. The combination of tailored classes, full support, and absolute professionalism provided everything needed to comfortably pass my exams. Highly recommended.
Kanaan,
Lebanon
Course: Ellinomatheia exams
In only 3 months, we were able to cover the full curriculum and pass the exams from the first time. GoA also prepared us with mock exams which made us extra ready. Their interactive and thorough method of teaching was very pleasant especially after a long day at work.
Ziad,
Lebanon
Course: Ellinomatheia exams
Learning Greek with Fotini at Greek Online Academy was both enjoyable and motivating. Her energy, support, and deep knowledge of Greek culture made every lesson engaging, while the exam preparation was structured and effective throughout the process.
Natalia,
Russia
Course: Ellinomatheia exams
Sophia has made learning Greek a fun and engaging experience for our daughter over the past two years. She has a wonderful connection with younger students and knows how to keep lessons both enjoyable and effective for children.
Taso & Olga,
Switzerland
Course: General Greek
Sophia created a personalized learning plan that helped me prepare for my trip to Greece with confidence. The lessons were practical, engaging, and tailored to my level and interests, making learning both effective and enjoyable.
Gregory,
USA
Course: Traveller’s Crash Course
Sophia helped me feel much more confident in spoken Greek through practical, conversational vocabulary and real-life dialogue. Her lessons are tailored to each student's needs, making every conversation session both effective and genuinely engaging.
Katia,
Italy
Course: Speaking and Conversation