Talk:Athanasios D. Koustelios

Dear professor Mr Koustelios,

I am seeking for a chance to conduct a PhD at the institute of cultural diplomacy in a distance, part time basis , but due to the financial crisis in our country , I definitely cannot afford the cost these studies , regardless how much I wish to participate at such a PhD program. I wonder if you could help, with a certain reference to the persons head this program. I enclose my CV and a cover letter for better information Thank you in advance Kindly, Panagiotis Demestichas

Panos Demestihas Koritsas 75, 15669 Papagou, Athens, Attica, Greece - born in Athens, Greece. T: +30 210 6540777 (landline) +30 6937 622404 (mobile) E: info@kks.gr W: http://www.kks.gr

Objective As a professional educator and elected municipal councilor (non paid position), I seek to advance my knowledge of international cultural cooperation and diplomatic initiatives in the field, both as a source of personal development projected onto my teaching skills, and particularly within the framework of my political engagement in municipal activities.

Education MSc in Cultural Organisations Management Hellenic Open University - http://www.eap.gr/dpm_en.php

Postgraduate Programme in History National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Hellenic Republic), specialising in the topic of "Hellenism and the West: from Ancient to Modern Times" - http://en.uoa.gr/schools-and-faculties.html University Degree in Linguistics, Classic and Ancient Greek, and Latin National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Hellenic Republic), main degree with a specialisation in Classical Literature, attained with the UK grade equivalency of an upper 2:1 (Honours) - http://en.phil.uoa.gr/the-faculty.html

Professional Seminars in Adolescent Career Guidance and Epigraphy Career Guidance training for adolescents at Orientum Vocational Guidance (http://www.orientum.gr/?language=en) and participation in educational courses in epigraphy and in the publication of comprehensive works (at the Greek Epigraphic Society - http://www.greekepigraphicsociety.org.gr/). Graduate of the First Lyceum of Papagou.

Professional Experience Private Tutorial College, Centre of Classical and Science Studies http://www.kks.gr till present Owner and Coordinator of the private tutorial college Centre of Classical and Science Studies in Papagou, Greece (Secondary Education Track, Professional Track).

Activities: Guidance, Organisation, and Coordination of literature and science classes, essay guidance, preparation for University Entrance and Study, career guidance, coaching for public entrance examinations (Diplomatic and other tracks), Greek studies for foreigners, oversight of e-learning educational software "T-LEARN".

Municipal alderman/Councillor Papagou-Holargos municipality (44,539 inhabitants) 2014-till present Elected official, president of the board for secondary education - http://it.dpapxol.gov.gr/joomla/index.php/dim-sumboulio

Publications: Ancient Greek Grammar (Giourdas Publishers) - notes and many other materials to support my students (http://kks.gr/material.html) Articles for local newspaper The World Around Us (http://www.okosmosgyromas.gr)

Skills Languages: English (Advanced), French (full professional ability). PC skills: Office, Mac, and Windows.

Additional Details

Vast experience with adolescents, committed to education and lifelong learning, strong conviction in organisational dexterity, discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. Volunteer leader of the second Scouts Group Papagou, and generally a very strong believer in Scouting as a force for change and development of youth and adolescents.

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Dear professor Mr Koustelios, As a dedicated believer in further education, I would very much like to be considered for the course Teaching, education, and politics, have been my field of activity for most of my formative years. I believe in further education and research as a means of changing perceptions and placating attitudes with the aim of furthering mutual understanding for the betterment of society as a whole. I seek this opportunity, more specifically, in order to support both my educational and municipal activities. As evident from my résumé, I believe I am a well-rounded individual who has built up a solid reputation over the years through hard work, dedication, and commitment. As is understandable, I would be interested in a part-time, flexible programme, allowing me the freedom to continue in the pursuit of my professional and other activities in combination with my research, with periodic visits to the center and my supervisor for supplementary courses, editing, and general coordination. I would furthermore very much appreciate the opportunity to apply for financial aid if available, given the circumstances of the state of the economy in my home country, which has limited opportunity for everyone a great deal. It would be a great honour for me to expand on and discuss these points with the opportunity of an interview that I would be immensely grateful for, should I be successful in this candidature, something I certainly hope for. Please allow me to thank you sincerely beforehand for your valuable time and consideration, and look forward to a positive outcome of my application.

Kindly, Panagiotis Demestichas.