Xanthippi Arvanitidou Kapos

BA MA

Educated to Master’s Degree, highly motivated and committed individual. Friendly and
approachable, possesses the interpersonal skills to contribute positively and effectively to
any team-working. Passionate to organise schedules and activities. Adept in critical
thinking, problem solving, communication skills, listening and articulation of ideas and
group interaction. Communicative, collaborative, energetic, proactive, decisive, and fair.
Currently, looking to make a significant and continued contribution to the improvement
of education for children and youth.
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY CORE COMPETENCIES
2021- current
 Organising and coordinating tasks  Conducting research
Brasted Preschool
Kent, UK  Communicating and interacting effectively to diverse  Social thinking
Owner and audiences
Manager  Critical thinking and problem solving  Team working
2010 to 2016
Barclays Ltd
(Investment SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
Banking Division)
London, UK
Executive Assistant
Publication of the Dissertation “The way we do things around here” a multiple comparative case
study in the Leadership and Educational Programs of International Schools. Institute of Education,
2005 to 2010 University of London (Grade: A).
The Hellenic
Centre: Cultural
Centre and London
Conference Venue WORK EXPERIENCE
London, UK Education
Program Officer May 2021- current Pre-School Owner and Manager
Brasted Pre-School, Kent
2002 to 2005
Eurognosi - Eurolab  Provide high quality education and learning within the EY framework and oversee the
Thessaloniki, Greece long term planning, following the EYFS curriculum and seasonal plans.
Program  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the setting.
Education Officer  Ensure observation and assessments are conducted in line with EYFS.
 Develop and maintain the nursery budget.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Prepare children for the transition to school, including partnerships with local
MA schools.
Educational Leadership  Establish and maintain a program of activities.
and Management  Support staff in the maintenance of the planning, assessment, and observation.
Institute of Education,
University of London  Chair regular staff development and supervision meetings.
(2008)  Ensure all members of staff understand and work as per the Pre-School’s policies
including how to deal with child protection issues.
BA  Ensure all government guidelines and legislation, including duties to safeguard and
Philosophy
Democritus
promote the welfare of children, are adhered to.
University Greece  Design and implement relevant areas of the SCD and action plans for the Pre-School.
 Ensure welfare and safety of children is promoted within the setting.
Effectively manage Pre-School resources budget
 Ensure that the Pre-School conforms to all the current OFSTED requirements.

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Dec 10 – Mar 16 Executive Assistant
Barclays Ltd (Investment Banking Division), London, UK
 Heavy client interaction with high-level executives; act as liaison with clients and their assistants.
 Prepare, format, and check official documents, collect and maintain information for the preparation of reports and
proposals.
 Retrieve research or other necessary materials from intra/internet.
 Management of expenses and invoice processing, reimbursement, and account reconciliations.
 Responsible for the setup of the New Joiners of the IBD.
 Prepare / edit presentations and meeting materials.
 Advanced outlook calendar management and high volume e-mail management.
 Finalise complex travel arrangements: flights, VISAs, accommodation, and ground transportation logistics.
 Maintain filing system, documents, and personal files for bankers.
 Navigate Firm’s resources, interface with various departments on behalf of executives to collect information, respond
to requests, obtain services, and schedule interviews.
 Initiate contact with senior executives and clients for exchange of information.

Sep 05 – Jan 10 Education Program Officer / Teacher/ Tutor

The Hellenic Centre: Cultural Centre and London Conference Venue, London, UK

 Providing daily support to management procedures, communicating with high net worth clients and working closely
with the Director of the Hellenic Centre.
 Working closely with the Department of Education of Greece and Cyprus to design and implement educational
programs for the promotion of Greek Language
 Keeping up to date all information systems i.e. central office database, project file information.
 Building up relationships and implementing effective strategies and integrating them to international clients’
requirements. Working closely with the Greek and Cypriot Embassies for the design and implementation of the
educational programs
 Working closely with the Deputy Director to establish partnerships with the Greek and Cypriot Government.
 Cooperating closely with Academics specializing in Greek as a second and foreign Language, in order to design
successful ways of the language acquisition techniques.
 Managing a group of teachers in order to secure the successful implementation of the educational programs of the
company.
 Teaching ‘’Business Greek’’ and delivering fast-track courses to professionals working for multinational companies and
the Greek Government.
 Working closely with students and monitor constantly their progress.

Sep 02 – Aug 05 Education Program Officer/ Tutor

Eurognosi - Eurolab Educational Group of Companies, Thessaloniki, Greece

 Cooperating closely with the Director to ensure the successful running of the company. Coordinating and participating
in the development and the management of the organisation.
 Implementing and monitoring the educational plans of the company
 Building relationships and communicating daily with students and parents from international backgrounds.
 Responsible for monitoring the progress of the students and conducting monthly group discussion with parents.
 Providing daily administrative support including diary management, maintaining up-to-date records, file checking and
producing reports as necessary.
 Designing, planning, and organising educational events.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Current Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

2006 – 2008 MA in Educational Leadership and Management, (Part-time) UCL- Institute of Education, London, UK
1998 – 2002 BA in Philosophy, Democritus University, Greece
1996 – 1998 BA in Psychology (2 years), University of Patras, Greece

Skills

 SAP Invoicing system  Excellent organisational skills

 SAP Expenses System  Comparative analysis
 Outlook / Word / Excel / PowerPoint  Exceptional teaching skills

FURTHER SKILLS

LANGUAGES Greek – native speaker OTHER INTERESTS Travelling, reading, and

English – fluent writing
Italian – fair

References can be provided upon

request.

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