Lia Toli
@liatoli
Intercultural primary educator combining inclusive teaching and social-support expertise for refugee and migrant learners.
What I'm looking for
I’m an empathetic educator with extensive experience in intercultural and inclusive education, particularly supporting children from refugee and migrant backgrounds. I specialize in creating safe, engaging, learner-centered environments that strengthen both academic progress and psychosocial well-being, using intercultural and trauma-informed approaches.
I hold a BA in Social Anthropology (Panteion University, 2016–2024), and I’m motivated to transition into social sciences and humanitarian work. Alongside my teaching background, I completed Personal Career Counseling and Vocational Guidance (500 hours, including 200 hours of practical training) and Adult Education (150 hours), deepening my skills in guidance, inclusion, and community-oriented social support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Primary School Teacher
Intercultural Primary School of Alsoupoli
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Supported refugee and migrant students in a multicultural classroom by designing inclusive, differentiated lesson plans and promoting language development and equal participation. Applied intercultural and trauma-informed approaches and collaborated with social workers, psychologists, and families to improve both academic progress and psychosocial well-being.
Private Tutor (Grades 1-3)
Private Families
Sep 2003 - Present (22 years 9 months)
Provided individualized tutoring to primary (Grades 1–3) students, focusing on Greek language, literature, study skills, and primary mathematics. Delivered 1:1 and small-group instruction, supported homework completion and exam preparation, and maintained regular communication with parents about progress and learning goals.
Primary School Teacher
Greek Ministry of Education
Sep 2003 - Sep 2024 (21 years)
Planned and delivered lessons across multiple subjects according to the national curriculum, fostering a positive, supportive classroom environment. Assessed student progress, adapted teaching methods to diverse needs, and partnered with parents and colleagues to support students’ overall development and inclusion.
Primary School Teacher
Polka Froelen Private Primary School
Sep 2002 - Sep 2003 (1 year)
Taught Grade 1 students foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills through engaging, age-appropriate lessons. Monitored and assessed progress, provided individualized support, and maintained structured classroom and parent communication to support early learning and emotional development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GO LEARN Lifelong Learning Centre
Career Counseling and Vocational Guidance Training Programme, Career Counseling and Vocational Guidance
2025 - 2026
Activities and societies: 500 hours total, including 200 hours of supervised practical training.
Career Counseling and Vocational Guidance training providing theoretical and practical skills in career development, counseling techniques, and career assessment tools. Included supervised practical training and emphasized working with diverse populations and supporting transitions within education and the labor market.
Panteion University
Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology, Social Anthropology
2016 - 2024
BA in Social Anthropology focusing on human societies, cultures, and social relations, including cultural diversity, social structures, migration, identity, and inequality. Included qualitative research and ethnographic fieldwork to develop analysis skills for multicultural and interdisciplinary work in social inclusion and community development.
EKETA National Institute of Research and Technological Development
Adult Educators Training Programme, Adult Education
2025 -
Activities and societies: 150 hours.
Adult Educators Training Programme focused on principles and practices of adult education to support adult learners. Covered adult learning theories, instructional design, facilitation, and assessment, with emphasis on learner-centered and inclusive educational approaches.
University of Patras
Degree in Primary Education, Primary Education
1998 - 2002
Degree in Primary Education with training in pedagogical theory and practice, including child development, educational psychology, curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and classroom management. Emphasized inclusive and intercultural education with practical school experience to support students’ academic and social development.
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