Alexia

Reliable and trustful person with friendly manner to children. Graduate of History and Archaeology in Thessaloniki (Greece) with specialisation in History and holder of Qualified Teacher Status for England. In addition, I gained my MA in Museum Studies at University of Westminster. I am currently working for greek schools in London and as a private turor in addition to my morning job. Native Greek speaker and fluent in english. Excellent references can be given upon request.

Availability: Preferably after 5.30 pm.

Willing to travel: 2 miles

Experience: WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, Harvington School November- Present

Teaching assistant for 3-5 years-old children.

After School nanny Sept 2015- Present

Taking care a 5,5 year-old boy, picking up from school and other activities, feeding and spending time creatively.

Political Research Assistant, Brent Green Party August 2015

Gathering and categorising information about the amount spent by politicians during their election campaign in the constituency of Brent.

Activities Assistant, Historic Royal Palaces March 2015- Present
(Tower of London & Banqueting House)

Supporting the Learning & Engagement Team. Offering a 5 star visitor service to learners and teachers. Supervising family activities and answering visitor queries. Giving directions and visit information about booked education sessions. Welcoming visitors and encouraging people to visit.

Digital Archivist, Save the Rhino International January 2015

Preparing the exhibition photography of the organisation and digitalising and archiving historical photos. Creating attractive chronological timelines of the photographs so as to engage new members and attract new donors.

Artistic Administrative Assistant, Oxford Philomusica Orchestra October 2014-Present

Archiving photos of the orchestra and creating photo albums. Welcoming guests at concerts and other events. Preparing craft activities for children’s concerts and supervising their activities. Assisting with invitations and newsletters. Checking payments, donations and expenses.

Private Tutor, Secondary School Students (Almyros, Greece) Sept 2013- June 2014

Teaching Ancient Greek, Latin, Linguistics and History and preparing students for exams.

General Assistant, Almyros Archaeological Museum (Almyros, Greece) Aug 2013- Feb 2014

Providing visitors with information about archaeological findings. Indentifing and archiving archaeological material. Assisting with organising collections.

Intern, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki, Greece) Apr 2013- May 2013

Digitalising and archiving archaeological material.


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA (tbc), 2014- 2015
School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Westminster
Modules include: Curating, presenting and managing collections, Art museums and contemporary culture, Museum Narratives, Curating Contemporary Art, Education, Learning and Events

History and Archaeology BA (Hons) (2:1 Upper Second) 2008- 2013
School of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Modules include: Art History, Ancient Greek, Latin, Roman History, Byzantine History, Medieval
History, European History, Social Anthropology, Archaeology and Teaching Styles.

Certificate of Studies (17.5/20, Very Good) 2006- 2008
Almyros High School, Greece



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows & Office.
• Multilingual: proficient in English, Italian level B2 and a Native Greek speaker.
• Lived and studied in Italy for 6 months (Erasmus Exchange Programme).
• Attended Seminars in “Memory, Language and Cognition - Their Operation and Improvements” and in “Learning Disorders - Dyslexia” (Thessaloniki, May 2011).