Μαρία Ζήνωνος

Administrative and operations professional with management experience in education, including staff coordination, recruitment, budgeting, compliance, scheduling, registrations and professional development. Highly organized, communicative and adaptable, with experience coordinating multiple responsibilities and maintaining effective professional relationships.

Main Director / Principal at NOVA Private Alternative Primary and Pre-Primary English School (2022-09 – Present)

• Developed and implemented curricula, syllabi, handbooks, policies and timetables.
• Managed school registrations, extracurricular activities and parent communications.
• Led staff meetings, training and development programs in collaboration with Neapolis University.
• Ensured compliance with educational standards, legal requirements and school policies.
• Oversaw budget management, funding acquisition and financial planning.
• Managed recruitment and staff professional development programs.

Teacher and Manager at BrainOBrain Skill Development Program (2020-09 – Present)

• Conducted weekly lessons for children aged 5–11, focusing on NLP and skill development activities.

Primary Teacher at International School of Paphos (2019-09 – 2022-09)

• Taught English as a second language, IT, Art and Citizenship across different age groups.
• Applied life coaching skills in summer school programs for students aged 6–12.

Life Coach at Private Sessions (2018-12 – Present)

• Provided life coaching to adults and children, focusing on personal growth and development.

Greek Teacher at Pascal Primary School (2018-11 – 2019-07)

• Taught Greek as a first and second language across multiple grade levels.

Pre-Primary Teacher at Happy Kids Kindergarten (2018-09 – 2018-10)

• Managed English classroom for pre-primary students.

Special Education Teacher at I-Therapy Centre (2018-03 – 2019-07)

• Supported students with learning difficulties, syndromes and disabilities.

Special Education Teacher at American Academy Private School (2017-09 – 2019-06)

• Supported an autistic student in mainstream classes and led socialization and educational activities.

Volunteer at Center 'To Alma' (Children with Disabilities & Developmental Disorders) (2017-10 – 2018-03)

Master's Degree in Special Education – European University Cyprus (2014-01 – 2016-01)

Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education – European University Cyprus (2010-01 – 2014-01)

Life Coach Certification – Global Academy of Coaching (2018-01 – 2019-01)