Countries of citizenship: U.S.A., Greece
Birthplace: Chicago, IL, USA
Skype: tina.contocra
Address: Artis 33,Ampelokipi 11523,Athens Greece
Phone: (- or-
Email: -
EDUCATION:
ULSTER UNIVERSITY Coleraine, Londonderry, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management and GIS, September 2011 – August 2015
UNIVERSITY OF AEGEAN Mytilene, Greece
Bachelor of Science Degree obtained March 2004
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts, 12/21/98
Major: Environmental Studies
Concentration: Natural Areas Management and Restoration
Minor: Sociology
OAK PARK RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL Oak Park, IL
Graduation date: 06/11/92
WORK
EXPERIENCE
IN GREECE:
Enforced and improved social and teaching skills
Gained expertise in translation skills
05/2000 – 08/2016
Translation/Proofreading experience in a variety of areas of studies and varying levels of complexity, gained at/in:
Ntourtourekas Language Institute, Pyrsos Language Institute, Messolnghi Technical Institute, projects for students and friends, Upwork clients
09/2005 – 05/2015
Ntourtourekas Language Institute Ambelokipi, Athens
English Language Teacher
Responsibilities:
Developed a strong rapport with students, attending to their needs and difficulties concerning course work
Effectively solved problems and deflated conflicts daily
Taught all levels of students from Pre-K to Adults
Successfully managed large volume of coursework under time constraints
Utilized creative, constructive, entertaining methods of teaching students
Organized and filed books and paperwork for office and teachers on a regular basis
Was appointed to formulate yearly lesson plans of Proficiency and Advanced Certificate levels for faculty, office staff and students
Devised Oral Interview Notes in book-form for all three certificate-level classes on a yearly basis
Translated teaching materials in both Greek and English on a regular basis in a timely manner
10/2000-6/2004
Technical University of Messolonghi (T.E.I.)
Assistant Teaching Position
Courses taught:
Alternative Forms of Energy
Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection
Responsibilities:
Responsible for creation of course work, including study guides, tests and course projects
Office Administration responsibilities including management of student applications
10/2000-10/2001
Technical University Library of Messolonghi
Scientific Collaborator
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the translation of technical Greek and English documents
Re-writing and proofing of difficult technical documents
9/2000-5/2001
PYRSOS English School of Messolonghi
English Language Teacher
Responsibilities:
Taught Greek students written and conversational Greek.
Responsible for creating any curriculum, course work and test parameters
Translated teaching materials on a regular basis, for all levels
WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE U.S.:
8/1991 to 6/1999
JEWEL FOOD STORES River Forest, IL
Cashier, regular and high volume areas
Offered a promotion to Customer Service Representative
Voted Employee of the Year, 1998
Recipient of five Jewel Customer Service awards
Chosen to promote new company services and present new products
Assisted in Super Market's Greenhouse
Responsible for effectively managing heavy volume of work
under time pressure
Responsible for managing large cash flow
4/97-8/97
NORTH PARK VILLAGE NATURE CENTER Chicago, IL
Internship: Environmental Steward, Office and Administration Assistant
Assisted in daily operations in the main office of the nature center
Developed, implemented, and evaluated environmental interpretive programs
Coordinated all volunteer work schedules and programs.
Led field tours and trips
Assisted in restoration projects
Researched plant inventory methods
SKILLS:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Solid work ethic, dedication and persistence
Expertise level of translation/proofreading (English and Greek languages)
Excellent computer/hardware skills
Excellent typing skills (Typing speed average: 60 words/minute) in both English and Greek
Strong designing and drawing skills
COMPUTER
SKILLS:
Able to quickly master difficult technical computer programs and applications
Proficient in Geographic Information Systems Applications, including:
Good knowledge of SPSS
Maptitude, Digitizing with Transcad 2.1, Rubbersheeting,
Very good knowledge of ArcInfo, MS Word, Access, Excel, Office, PowerPoint
Novice Designer of Web pages
Very good knowledge of Windows
LANGUAGES:
Native Languages: English and Greek
