12 Achiropiitou Street
Nicosia 1048
Cyprus
Mobile: 00357 99 311 205
Home: 00357 22 316 426
Email: marinita@cytanet.com.cy
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12 Achiropiitou Street Nicosia 1048 Cyprus |
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Mobile: 00357 99 311 205 Home: 00357 22 316 426 Email: marinita@cytanet.com.cy |
Objectives
Passing her knowledge and passion about the Cypriot history, culture, people and nature to English and Spanish speaking visitors, ensuring that they have the opportunity to experience the best of what Cyprus has to offer in safety and comfort in the most unforgettable and personal way.
Sharing her expertise and provide the prospective tourist with ideas and suggestions in designing his/her own program itinerary.
Organizing special educational and interactive programs in museums and cultural sites for public and private school students.
Education
2007 - Master in Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca, Spain.
2006 - Diploma of Professional Guiding School, Nicosia, Cyprus. Licensed in English, Spanish and Greek.
1996 - Spanish Language and Culture Course, University of Salamanca, Spain (February-May).
1995 - Certificate of Hispanic Studies, University of Granada, Spain (October-January).
1992 - Master of Education in Elementary Education, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
1991 - Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Dance, minor in French, Randolph Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.
1988 - High School Greek Diploma, Pierce College, Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece.
Employment
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March 2007 - present |
Tourist Guide (part-time) for various groups in the entire island of Cyprus. Leading especial interest, educational and religious tours up to 7 days catering to their individual needs and interests. |
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January 2010 - June 2010 |
Substitute Classroom Teacher - American International, Nicosia, Cyprus. Taught classes in all primary grades and several high school classes as needed. |
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2008 - 2009 |
Reception Classroom Teacher. Junior School, Nicosia, Cyprus. Taught all subjects in English to a group of 24 children ( 5-6 yrs old). |
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2003 - 2004 |
Third Grade Classroom Teacher. American Academy Nicosia, Cyprus. |
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1999 - 2003 |
Spanish Elementary Lead Teacher. Arlington Public Schools, Massachusetts, USA. Taught Spanish full time to all grades from kindergarten up to fifth grade at the Bishop Elementary School. Coordinated the development and implementation of a foreign language program into seven elementary schools during the first two and a half years of the program. Modeled lessons and shared teaching methods with other Spanish Elementary teachers. Integrated into the Spanish language, lessons in math, science, social studies, language arts, movement, drama and music. Directed numerous children theatrical Spanish performances and shows yearly. |
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1996 - 1999 |
Spanish Language Teacher Fitch Elementary School, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA. Developed and implemented a Spanish foreign language integrated curriculum for Kindergarten up to Sixth grade. Incorporated various cultural and hands-on activities on a daily basis. Directed Spanish plays, puppet shows and a variety of singing-dancing performances of the youngsters. |
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1996 - 1999 |
Creative Movement After School Teacher. Fitch Elementary School, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA. |
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1994 - 1995 |
Third Grade Bilingual Classroom Teacher. Pawtuckett Elementary School, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. |
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Summer 1994 |
Fourth Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, San Jose, Costa Rica. |
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1993 - 1994 |
Fifth Grade Teacher. Federal Street Elementary School, Salem, Massachusetts, USA. |
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1992 - 1993 |
Fifth Grade Greek Teacher. Cathedral Center, Greek School, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA. |
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1992 - 1993 |
Assistant Teacher of French. Tucker Elementary School, Milton, Massachusetts. |
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Summer 1989 |
Tour Leader on a 35 passenger yacht (Viking Star), Greece. Attended passengers and leaded all excursions on the Cycladic islands. |
Languages Skills
English, Greek, Spanish, French, Swedish and some basic knowledge of German.
Travels
Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominica Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and numerous travels to Mexico. Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Russia, most of the European countries, extensively travels and stays in Spain and Greece, and most states of the USA.
Interests
Downhill skiing, dancing, music, drama, tennis, languages, traveling, scuba-diving and outdoors.
References upon request