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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

  • Designing and executing the math lessons, while preparing the students for their national entrance exams 

  • Teaching mathematical programs 

  • 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

  • Facilitating the long-term development of creative teaching and learning at a structural and systemic level, using the MYP Framework and other resources

  • Ensuring that children and young people play a meaningful and active role in learning that can truly reflect their interests, needs and enthusiasms

  • Supervising  that  all programme activity is carried out with due regard to health and safety and the safeguarding of children and young people

  • Designing course’s contents based on the curriculum 

  • Building a culture of collaboration, friendliness and values-based environment inside and outside the classroom.

  • Manage the IB MYP budget.

  • Ensure that all teachers are suitably qualified and trained in accordance with IB requirements. 

  • Conduct regular meetings with IB teachers,  provide support, information and personalized feedback for their lessons. 

  • Responsible for the evaluation of the teachers and the recruiting of new stuff.

  • Coordinate participation in MYP workshops and professional learning. 

  • Organizing and designing the daily schedule of the school.

  • 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

  • Designing course’s contents based on the curriculum 

  • Planning and executing individualized and appropriate lesson agendas and preparing suitable teaching materials, with all differentiation necessary (S2/SEN).

  • Developing and supporting pupils, monitoring and recording their progress.

  •  Building a culture of collaboration, friendliness and values-based environment inside and outside the classroom.

  • Liaising with different professionals (TAs, Special Education Teacher etc.) to achieve common educational goals of the highest standards.

  • 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:

  • Positive Parenting with Amy McCready

  • Annual Finnish Government–mandated professional seminars (2–3 per year)

  • 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 

  • Talking About and Beyond Computational Thinking and Computational Modelling.

  • 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

  • ChatGPT for content and curriculum development

  • Automations (Meta, ManyChat or GoHighLevel)

  • Data-driven decision making

Content Creation & Design

  • Canva 

  • Reels & short-video storytelling

  • Scriptwriting for educational content

  • Branding & digital identity creation

Digital Education & Curriculum Tools

  • Google Classroom / Google Workspace

  • LMS tools 

  • Interactive lesson design

Marketing & Social Media

  • Social media strategy

  • Instagram growth & reel optimization

  • Copywriting for engagement

  • Analytics & insights interpretation

Professional Skills

  • Program design & pedagogy

  • Workshop facilitation

  • Public speaking & presentations

Final Skills:

  • Microsoft Office

  • Python

  • MATLAB

  • GeoGebra

  • TI-Nspire

  • Adobe Spark

  • Adobe Lightroom

  • Veed

  • Canva

  • Social media strategy & content creation

  • Reels editing & scriptwriting

  • AI-assisted content development

  • AI workflow optimization

  • Automations (Meta / ManyChat)

  • Branding & digital identity design

  • Curriculum design & program development

  • Workshop facilitation

  • Data-driven insights & analytics

Languages

  • Greek- (Mother Tongue)

  • Russian (Mother Tongue)

  • English (Excellent)

  • Finnish (Excellent)

  • French (Good)

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