Resume
Work
Experience
Business Owner – Kira Edu Oy (Finland)
Founded and operated an international education and parental-coaching company delivering high-quality, research-based programs inspired by Finnish pedagogy. Developed and launched multiple global initiatives—including professional trainings, parental workshops, and digital learning programs—collaborating with partners across Europe, Japan, and Dubai. Led all aspects of strategy, curriculum design, digital marketing, and international expansion.
2023- present
Creator of the signature program- Kids Funland
Designed a leading parental-education hands-on workshop program that helps parents navigate childhood with clarity and confidence, delivering exceptional, measurable results in just 20 minutes per day. Recognized as one of the most effective programs on the market, it combines practical tools, science-based strategies, and an engaging, parent-friendly approach.
2023- present
Creator of the signature program- Penttis, the mouse
Developed a digital learning program for children aged 3–6 and their parents, designed to build early mathematical thinking, logical reasoning, and scientific curiosity. The program features a phenomenal, layered learning structure and an exceptionally organized curriculum, inspired by Finnish educational principles and the globally recognized high-ranking outcomes of the Finnish education system.
2023- present
Creator of the signature program- Finland Calling
Designed and lead a flagship professional-development program for educators, school owners, and kindergarten leaders. The program offers an immersive deep dive into Finnish educational philosophy and includes guided, hands-on visits to Finnish schools.
2023- present
Influencer and social media creator
Built a cross-platform audience of over 40K followers. Recognized as a leading voice in parental education. Featured on major Greek TV channels—including Alpha TV, ERT, Skai TV, and Kriti TV—and interviewed by top media outlets such as ERT News, Pride, Human Stories, and ErMagazine. Developed intercontinental collaborations with educational institutions in Japan and early-years organizations in Dubai, strengthening global connections in the field of modern parenting and education.
2023- 2025
Children’s Book Creator & Educational Author
Developed a collection of innovative children’s books and activity-driven learning materials, including the Summer Activities Book, The Adventures of Karpa & Nana, the Fall Activity Book, and the highly successful Kira Edu Advent Calendar. Known for creating engaging, pedagogically sound content rooted in Finnish educational principles and early-childhood development research. The Kira Edu Advent Calendar has become a top-performing, widely adopted educational resource, selected by some of Greece’s most prestigious private schools for its high-quality design, learning value, and impact on family engagement.
2023- 2025
Social Media Content Creator |
Nokia High School, Finland
Managed and updated the school’s social media channels as part of a targeted marketing strategy, producing consistent, high-quality content and achieving exceptional reel performance, including reach exceeding 2,300% of the account’s follower base.
2021- 2025
Mathematics Teacher |
Nokia High School, Finland
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Designing and executing the math lessons, while preparing the students for their national entrance exams
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Teaching mathematical programs
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Correcting entrance exams according to the Finnish national system's guidelines
2022-2023
IB Coordinator
Mathematics and Physics Teacher |
International Metropolitan School (IMS), Athens, Greece
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Facilitating the long-term development of creative teaching and learning at a structural and systemic level, using the MYP Framework and other resources
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Ensuring that children and young people play a meaningful and active role in learning that can truly reflect their interests, needs and enthusiasms
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Supervising that all programme activity is carried out with due regard to health and safety and the safeguarding of children and young people
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Designing course’s contents based on the curriculum
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Building a culture of collaboration, friendliness and values-based environment inside and outside the classroom.
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Manage the IB MYP budget.
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Ensure that all teachers are suitably qualified and trained in accordance with IB requirements.
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Conduct regular meetings with IB teachers, provide support, information and personalized feedback for their lessons.
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Responsible for the evaluation of the teachers and the recruiting of new stuff.
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Coordinate participation in MYP workshops and professional learning.
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Organizing and designing the daily schedule of the school.
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Cooperating with the architect and ensuring that the drawings of the building site were meeting MYP needs and guidelines.
2020-2021
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and IT- Teacher & Adult Educator |
Tampere Vocational College Tredu, Tampere, Finland
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Designing course’s contents based on the curriculum
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Planning and executing individualized and appropriate lesson agendas and preparing suitable teaching materials, with all differentiation necessary (S2/SEN).
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Developing and supporting pupils, monitoring and recording their progress.
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Building a culture of collaboration, friendliness and values-based environment inside and outside the classroom.
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Liaising with different professionals (TAs, Special Education Teacher etc.) to achieve common educational goals of the highest standards.
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Selected to join a specialised multidisciplinary team developing accessible online courses and learning materials for adults with learning difficulties and special educational needs.
2018-2019
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry- Teacher and rhythmic gymnastics coach |
Ikaalisten Middle Years School, Finland
2017-2019
Mathematics and Physics- Teacher|
Pälkäneen Middle Years School, Finland
2017-2018
Mathematics Teacher |
Tampere Lyseon Lukio High School, IB Studies, Diplome Programme
Tampere, Finland
2015-2018
Rhythmic, artistic and aesthetic group gymnastic coach |
Tampereen Sisu, Tampereen Kisatoverit and Tampereen Yritys
Finland
2017- 2024
Photographer |
Tampere Finland
Part time job
Covering various events and festivals e.g. Maailmantango Festival (2017, 2018), Tampere Tango week 2023
Education
7.2025
Japan Stydy Tour | Professional Learning
Structured professional program including school visits, cultural immersion, educational observation, and collaborative reflection across Japanese education settings.
2023-2024
Modern Principles and Practices in Special Education | Professional Development Training Program
Hellenic Mediterranean University – Center for Lifelong Learning
Completed a comprehensive 400-hour program focused on inclusive education, contemporary methodologies, and applied strategies for supporting learners with diverse needs.
2017- present
Professional Development in Parenting & Education
Ongoing international training in evidence-based parenting and educational methods, including:
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Positive Parenting with Amy McCready
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Annual Finnish Government–mandated professional seminars (2–3 per year)
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Workshops on child development, emotional coaching, family communication, and positive discipline
These trainings strengthened expertise in supportive parenting, behavior guidance, and family-centered educational strategies.
2017
Academic Publications
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Talking About and Beyond Computational Thinking and Computational Modelling.
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Research Questions and Approaches for Computational Thinking Curricula Design.
(Available on Academia.edu)
2017
Master’s Thesis — Designing and Teaching with the Suggestopedia Method
Designed and applied the Suggestopedia method in mathematics for the first time in world history, creating a full instructional model and implementing it with 8th-grade students at Tampereen Normaalikoulu. Conducted a structured experiment, collected data, and analyzed results to assess its effectiveness. The thesis is recognized through international academic references as a significant contribution to innovative and alternative teaching methodologies.
2014 - 2017
Master in Science |
Master’s Degree
Degree in Master of Science (Technology), Tampere University of Technology, Finland
2015 - 2016
Pedagogical studies- practice | Tampere University, Finland
Completed comprehensive pedagogical training that included demo lessons, video-recorded teaching sessions, development of communication and soft skills, and the application of educational psychology. Training also involved creating instructional materials and full lesson preparation. Practical experience took place at Tampere Lyseum and Tampereen Normaalikoulu (Norssi).
2015 - 2016
Pedagogical studies | Tampere University, Finland
Completed comprehensive teacher education including pedagogical theory, educational psychology, history of education, innovation in teaching practices, curriculum planning, and classroom management.
2016-2017
Coach/Instructor
Coach/instructor of first level, Finnish Gymnastics Federation, Finland
2012 (spring)
Exchange program- Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
Exchange program - Erasmus, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
2008 - 2013
Degree in Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree, Patra, Greece
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with specialization in Applied Mathematics
University of Patras, Greece
Skills
& Expertise
AI & Automation
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ChatGPT for content and curriculum development
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Automations (Meta, ManyChat or GoHighLevel)
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Data-driven decision making
Content Creation & Design
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Canva
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Reels & short-video storytelling
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Scriptwriting for educational content
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Branding & digital identity creation
Digital Education & Curriculum Tools
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Google Classroom / Google Workspace
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LMS tools
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Interactive lesson design
Marketing & Social Media
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Social media strategy
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Instagram growth & reel optimization
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Copywriting for engagement
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Analytics & insights interpretation
Professional Skills
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Program design & pedagogy
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Workshop facilitation
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Public speaking & presentations
Final Skills:
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Microsoft Office
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Python
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MATLAB
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GeoGebra
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TI-Nspire
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Adobe Spark
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Adobe Lightroom
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Veed
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Canva
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Social media strategy & content creation
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Reels editing & scriptwriting
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AI-assisted content development
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AI workflow optimization
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Automations (Meta / ManyChat)
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Branding & digital identity design
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Curriculum design & program development
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Workshop facilitation
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Data-driven insights & analytics
Languages
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Greek- (Mother Tongue)
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Russian (Mother Tongue)
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English (Excellent)
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Finnish (Excellent)
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French (Good)