Foteini Karamouzi

Current occupation

Educational Psychologist, ESL Tutor, Trainer in EU projects

Work experience

- Youth Leader
Happy Days Camp · 1997

- Maître d'hôtel
Chalkidiki Summer Resort · Seasonal
May 2000 - Oct 2003

- Statistical Researcher
Media BariMedia Bari
Sep - Dec 2003

- Supervisor and Cash Master
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion S.A.
Mar 2003 - Sep 2004

- Sales Assistance and Interpretation
Shanti Enterprises Sep - Oct 2004

- Special Educator
Private Kindergartens and Primary Schools · Internship
Sep 2001 - May 2005 ·
Preschool ans School Special Education with children with Special Needs & Mental Disabilities

- Interdisciplinary Workshop on the theme "Spring" (visit & implementation of pedagogical activities)
92nd Kindergarten of Thessaloniki · Internship

- Invigilator in Cambridge ESOL Org
Cambridge University Press & Assessment English ·
Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

- Public Relations Manager in ‘MONOS’ Project
Fringe Prod. Aug - Oct 2012 · United Kingdom

- Facilitator in «Balkan heART 2»
European Commission · Oct 2012- Creative Writing & Photography workshop

- Moderator in the Action Plan 3.1.2.«BA.R.CO.DE»-Balkan's Rainbow Colourful Dawn Emerges
European Commission · Jan 2013 - LGBTQ Rights

- Project Coordinator & Trainer in 'Multipliers of Peace in 3 steps vol. I' TC. European Commission · May 2013

- Trainer of 'Creative Writing for European Voluntary Service EVS'
European Solidarity Corps for Youth (ESC4Y) · Jun 2013

- Coordinator and Manager of “Anti-bullying campaign in schools”
Pinewood American International School of Thessaloniki ·
Sep 2013

- Trainer in "Civic Help for Anti-Racist Measures in youth work" TC
Fundamental Rights and Citizenship · Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

- Facilitator in "Youth Exchange Eco-Culture" Project
Youth in Action Programme · Jan - Feb 2014
Creative Writing and Photography workshops

- Trainer in 'Human Library: The rest is History' Project
Europe For Citizens · May 2014

- Trainer in “Antithesis” Action Plan on Human Rights & Stereotypes by Ulysses Artistic Merits , Apr 2014 - Feb 2015. To eliminate discrimination and break down stereotypes. The idea of a live exhibition with ordinary people promotes equality and dignity, to avoid social exclusion of minorities in each society. It does not have a variety of materials and “partitioned” statements but people who share their stories, ideas and experiences in order to combat prejudice and enhance the promotion of diversity.

- Trainer in ‘Diversity in Visual Arts- D.I.V.A. Vol.1' Project
European Commission . Jun 2017
Creative Healing Sociodrama Workshop. Techniques of creativity, psychodramatic games, feedback exercises, exploration of emotions, expression of thoughts with speech and body, practising Fringe Theater - Community Theater - Walking Theater - Site Specific Theater - Installation, social personality approach, connection between personality-creativity - mental health.

- Children's Care Club
Scott Dunn. Jun - Aug 2017 Skills: Hospitality Management · Special Education · Conflict Resolution

- Trainer in 'RO.S.A (Roma Storytelling Adventure)' Project
Jul - Aug 2018 · Skills: Creative Writing · Drama Therapy · Training

- Art Therapist in ‘Fool Dead Poet Society’
Jun 2018 . Creative Writing & Sociodrama Workshop

- Mentor and Executive Manager
Group of Performative & Fine Arts Creativity "Skias Onar"
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

- Team Building Facilitation & Consultancy
Thessaloniki Pride ·
Oct 2016 - May 2024. Conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, convergent and divergentthinking, creative approach to knowledge, conceptual mixing, psychometric approach, approach of social personality, relationship between creativity - personality - mental health, Aleatoricism.

- Instructor at Light Graffiti Workshop
Light Painting · Jan 2014 - Sep 2019

- Alternative Tour Coordinator
Travel to Greece · Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
Travel consultant on Alternative Tourism, Tourism Psychology

- Facilitator & Local Coordinator in Gecko (Green Economy, Crisis Ko), Training Course
3PA Formation Aug 2021

- Facilitator in ‘Gender Equality in Media -G.E.M.’ Project
Sep 2021

- Mentor for European Solidarity Corps for Youth (ESC4Y) Jun - Oct 2021

- Project Coordinator in “Through the Lens of the Other”
Mar 2019 - Dec 2021
To reflect on practical challenges such as the creation and maintenance of safe spaces and how to address tensions amongst people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

- Facilitator in ‘Our Europe’ Project. Oct 2021

- Facilitator in ‘Let’s Care and Protect Our Nature'
Aug 2021

- Facilitator in 'Youth Unity and Inclusive Camp - YUIC'. Jul 2021

- Local Coordinator at ‘Responsibility of World Citizens' Project. Mar 2020

- Youth Worker in ‘Brave New You’ project
Youth for Exchange and Understanding (YEU) ·
May 2020 - March 2022 . about Hate Speech

- Public Relations Manager in Project: “Artificial Intelligence” . Ekitai Solutions Feb - Apr 2022

- Project Coordinator & Facilitator in ‘Walk Along A Vital Environment With Us’ -W.A.V.E. Us. Sep 2022
Workshops related to ecology, ways to save energy and reduce waste, as a means of intercultural dialogue, respect for the thoughts and opinions of others. Activities themed on human rights and equal opportunities for all, so as to cultivate a spirit of solidarity and help towards other people.

- Project Coordinator & Facilitator in “Medi(a)terranean” Youth Exchange. Aug - Sep 2022
To strengthen cultural similarities through intercultural dialogue and the opportunity to express and promote these similarities through media activities; To understand similarities and differences among Mediterranean countries, integrated into the European Union or not.

- Project Coordinator & Facilitator in “Diversity In Visual Arts - D.I.V.A. Vol. 3" Project. Jul - Aug 2022
To provide participants with the tools to become multiplayers of the notions and knowledge acquired in the mobility among their peers and to raise the interest through media in the topic of LGBTQI+ community, human rights, social inclusion, European values, ESC and Erasmus programmes

- Project coordinator & Trainer in “Multipliers of Peace in 3-steps vol. II" TC. Jul 2022
Reconciliation with myself, breaking down stereotypes about host countries and countries of origin of refugees and migrants, spreading peace and solidarity beyond borders through future actions.

- Project Coordinator & Facilitator in the Training course “Balkan Vision”. Jun - Jul 2022
To enable participants to build knowledge and appreciation of their social, cultural, linguistic and religious diversity, and to enhance the ability to relate to and communicate across cultures.

- Project Manager & Trainer in "Music Uproots Stereotypes & Exclusion – M.U.S.E." Project Aug 2023
To introduce people to the world of music through their own experiences, capabilities and ways along with social structures. To improve the existing music and artistic skills of the participants, and bring new knowledge and skills through the workshops for the participants with no prior experience. To develop co-operation and collaboration strategies and methods through interaction and non-formal learning activities, enforcing teamwork and create relations. To understand the meaning of stereotypes, inclusion and tolerance. To understand the principle of equity.

- Trainer in "Colourful United Training of Empowerment - C.U.T.E." TC. Aug - Sep 2023
To help youth workers educate themselves on the topic of LGBTI+ identities and the rights of LGBTI+ people.
To foster an inclusive and friendlier environment for LGBTI+ people at workplace.
To help youth workers and organisations working with young people include young people of the LGBTI+ community.

- Project Coordinator & Youth Worker in "Young G.I.F.S. for Democracy" Project. Jul 2023
To increase the factual knowledge as well as the comprehension and critical understanding of democratic norms, values, and institutions
To train young people’s skills within democratic processes (e.g.analytical thinking, co-operation, and communication skills)

- Coordinator in "Youth sPEACEs" Youth Exchange
Jun - Jul 2023 . A project to empower young people and youth workers involved in youth spaces'
activities and to promote at local level programs for youth volunteering and engagement

- Project Coordinator & Facilitator in 'Rest_Art' Project
Jun 2023
About environmental awareness and its benefits.
To create new patterns of behavior and motivate young
people for actively participating in environmental
improvement and protection.

- Local Coordinator in "Think Digi - Embracing the Digital Age" Project. Sep 2023. On digital upskilling of young people

- Trainer in ‘RecreArt: Learning to Reuse’
Jun 2024. how to create art from objects of various materials, how to reuse objects in disuse, innovative techniques of artists, how to collect materials, how to achieve extension of the life of materials, how to help the environment through sustainable practices, how we achieve the green economy and what strategies we follow in youth entrepreneurship.

- Facilitator & Local Coordinator in Young Fashionistas Youth Exchange Jun 2024 . The aim of this program to:
a) learn how to reuse and upgrade everyday materials, mainly textiles to create
fashion like clothes & accessories
b) learn more about the ways of sewing and creating items
c) learn how to work in groups for a common purpose
d) Know the impact of fast fashion on the environment
e) Organize a fashion show to present their own creations

- Facilitator & Local Coordinator in 'Youth Eurolocals Citizens of Tomorrow'. DGJW. Jul 2024

- Facilitator & Local Coordinator in 'Change in our hands' project. Ausartzen · Jul 2024

- Project Manager & Trainer in "Music Uproots Stereotypes & Exclusion – M.U.S.E. 2.0" Project
Aug 2024 - The MUSE project is designed to enhance participants’ musical and artistic skills, develop effective teamwork strategies, and promote intercultural awareness. By fostering inclusion, solidarity, and transnational cooperation, the project aims to create a supportive and collaborative environment within the music sector. Through the activities, participants are prepared to embark on a journey of diverse and enriching experiences throughout the project.

- Trainer & Local Coordinator in Medi(a)tation Project
European Union · Aug 2024

- Educational Psychologist
Private Schools Directory. Oct 2002 - Present
Specified on Special Needs and Education. Identify approaches and strategies to make learning more effective.

- Creative Publicity Consultant, Arts-Cultural Mediator
in Ulysses Artistic Union . Jun 2006 - Present

- English Second Language Tutor
Private Preparatory School . Sep 2006 - Present

- Team Building & Communication Facilitator
International Non Governmental Organizations Consultant. Oct 2012 - Present
Enhance Social Relations, Teamwork Skills, Create Safe Space, clarification of roles, resolution problems, interpersonal relations, convergent and divergent thinking, creative approach to knowledge, aesthetics of the space to be improved productivity, conceptual mixing, psychometric approach, approach of social personality, relationship between creativity - personality -mental health, Aleatoricism, creation of motivation, creative performance.