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Evgenia Louki

Livingston,West Lothian

Summary

Enthusiastic Primary Supply Teacher with strong focus on engaging young learners and fostering positive and inclusive classroom environment. Known for creating innovative lesson plans and maintaining excellent classroom management in line with the school policies.

Empathy and Intuition: I listen well—to learners, to parents, and to staff.
I maintain clear boundaries, act respectfully toward all members of the school community, and embody integrity in every interaction.
I enjoy trying new ideas and revisiting old ones in fresh ways. Whether leading an outdoor learning opportunity or a lunch club, I challenge my self and my students to try new things. I adapt when things don’t go to plan. I welcome challenge and complexity and reflect on my practice regularly to improve outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary supply teacher

City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared daily lesson plans in line with national curriculum guidelines for improved knowledge retention.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Administered standardised tests to evaluate pupil progress.
  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques, fostering a love for learning amongst pupils. This could be using a variety of technologicacal tools like apps on I pads and ebooks.
  • Strengthened classroom discipline with effective behaviour management strategies.
  • Involved parents in their child's education through regular updates, fostering stronger home-school connections.
  • Supported Additional needs students in their learning journey, promoting inclusivity within the classroom.For instance, dyslexic or autistic students.
  • Participating in Literacy working Groups to enhance School Performance in Literacy
  • Helped resolve challenges and disagreements, displaying healthy conflict resolution.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.

Primary supply teacher

West Lothian Council
Livingston, West Lothian
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepared daily lesson plans in line with national curriculum guidelines for improved knowledge retention.
  • Assisted in the development of children's social skills through group activities and playtime supervision .For instance ,drama ,lego therapy, lunch clubs.
  • Supported Additional Needs students in their learning journey, promoting inclusivity within the classroom.For instance, making and implementing IEP for neurodiverse students and planning and delivering lessons to small groups of Highly Able Learners.
  • Worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • Helped resolve challenges and disagreements, displaying healthy conflict resolution.
  • Kept records of daily work and left notes for lead teacher.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Built rapport with students to provide top-quality instruction.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding student progress and concerns.

Early Years support worker

North Lanarkshire Council
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
11.2019 - 12.2020

Support toddlers to their early numeracy and literacy skills in a healthy, safe and nurturing environment

Help setting up the playroom or the outdoor space with the appropriate resources that promote children’s curiosity and learning through play.

Assist in tidying up for other routines to take place.

Meet a variety of children’s physical needs. For instance, help them eat their lunch or snack, wash their hands, help them with their toilet training, changing their nappies /clothes when needed.

Actively participate and support practitioners with our assigned children in the indoor and outdoor environment, whenever appropriate learning activities and opportunities take place.

Make sure of all the national priorities in early literacy, numeracy, and health and well-being and help my colleagues promote them through the play pedagogy

Primary supply teacher

Department of Education and Religious Affairs
Athens, Municipality of Athens ,Greece
09.2008 - 04.2018

Assigned to teach students aged 6 to12 years old the compulsory subjects: Literacy(phonics, Grammar, comprehension)Maths, Geography, Science, History, RE, Civics

Assisting and guiding students with their homework in the homework club

• eTwinning Program for Easter traditions.

• Implemented extra-curricular projects and lessons: “Dental Health”; “Learn How to Walk with Safety on the Road”; “The Sea and its Secrets”; “European Union”; “The Basics of Nutrition”.

• Arranged a visit from a highly respected author to help enhance reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader theatre, and storytime.

• Sensitively taught the 5th grade about bullying and how to handle it. Composing and perform a rap song with my students during anti-bullying week.

• Participated in UNICEF’s project regarding children's rights.

Education

Bachelors of Education - Primary Education

National Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens
09.2004 - 06.2008

Masters in Inclusive Education - Primary Education

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
09.2020 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction mastery
  • Autism spectrum disorder understanding
  • SEN training
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Digital learning tools
  • Primary Supply teaching
  • Homework planning and development
  • Patience and empathy
  • Team Player
  • Adaptive and flexible
  • Pedagogical theory

Affiliations

I love playing mini golf, go for hiking and to do activities in the nature

Timeline

Primary supply teacher

City of Edinburgh Council
01.2023 - Current

Primary supply teacher

West Lothian Council
10.2022 - Current

Masters in Inclusive Education - Primary Education

University of Glasgow
09.2020 - 06.2022

Early Years support worker

North Lanarkshire Council
11.2019 - 12.2020

Primary supply teacher

Department of Education and Religious Affairs
09.2008 - 04.2018

Bachelors of Education - Primary Education

National Kapodistrian University of Athens
09.2004 - 06.2008
Evgenia Louki