GEORGE SCHINARAKIS
Educational Advisor,
Deaf Communities Development Specialist
WORK HISTORY
Nov 2021 to present
Elementary Teacher for the Deaf
Sept 2020-April 2021
Research Consultant-Practicum Placement
Sept 2019-Dec 2019
Research Assistant-Practicum Placement
May 2015 to present
Literacy, Math and Science Private Tutor
May 2016- Oct 2016
Administration & Outreach Coordinator
Nov 2013-Feb 2014
Executive Director
Ontario Ministry of Education, Provincial & Demonstration Schools Branch
London-ON, Canada
Hellenic Federation of the Deaf
Athens, GREECE
Research Support and International Affairs; Gallaudet University
Washington-D.C., U.S.
Self-employed
Saskatoon-SASK, Toronto-ON, Washington D.C.
H3 NETWORK MEDIA ALLIANCE
Toronto, Canada
SASKATCHEWAN DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
Saskatoon, Canada
Nov 2013-Feb 2014
Project Manager
Development and production of a screen information system about the services offered to deaf and hard of hearing students at the College
Feb 2013-Oct 2013
English/Math/Literature
ASL Teacher
Feb 2013-July 2013
ASL Instructor
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
Toronto, ON
THE INTERNATIONAL YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
Toronto, ON
THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY
Toronto, ON
May 2000-Oct 2010
Business Owner/Manager
Sept 2000-Jan 2012
Founder and Business Manager
Teacher of the deaf
Curriculum Development
TOD Development
Greek Sign Language Instructor
SCHINARAKIS STUDIES-SPECIAL EDUCATION
Athens, GREECE
May 2004-Oct 2010
Consultant and Developer Assistant
Counselor and developer of a project incorporating accessibility for deaf people in an International Exhibition sponsored by Union Nations by and the “Schinarakis Studies-Special Education” schools
MYRTIS: Face to Face with the past
Athens, GREECE
Jan 2009-May 2010
Consultant and Research Assistant
Assisted the development of an electronic of Political Science Terminology in GSL. The project was funded by The Parliament of Greece.
PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE
Political Science Terminology in Greek Sign Language-(GSL)
Athens, GREECE
Feb 2010-Sept 2010
Consultant and Developer Assistant
Assisted the development of a Scientific Guide on educational approaches and practices for deaf students in association with Dr. Kourbetis Vasilis and Dr. Chatzopoulou Marianna.
Feb 2007-July 2007
Consultant and Developer Assistant
Deafness: Demonstration teachings (cd-rom)
Collaborated with University of Athens and Panteion University to create and develop innovative teaching strategies and methods in education and language development of deaf students
PANTEION UNIVERSITY of ATHENS
Athens, GREECE
July 1995 & July 1996
Summer Camp Leader
MUNICIPALITY OF ARGIROUPOLI
School for the Deaf Institute
Athens, GREECE
Sept 1994-June 1996
Greek Sign Language Instructor
MUNICIPILATY OF ARGIROUPOLI
School for the Deaf Institute
Athens, GREECE
Sept 1992-Sept 1999
Freelance Tutor
Farmer Assistant
Tutored deaf students of a variety of ages and skills; assisted with the family farm while studying
FREELANCER
Athens & Heraklion-Crete, GREECE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
June 2024 to present
Expert Member in Education
Dec 2022 to present
Founder & President
Dec 2012-Oct 2013 &
Dec 2015-Aug 2016
Board Member at Large
May 2012-Aug 2012
Development Consultant
Oct 2000-May 2001
Board of Directors Secretary
World Federation of the Deaf
Helsinki, FINLAND
Deaf Communities Global Empowerment
Toronto, ON
Toronto Association of the Deaf (TAD)
Toronto, ON
Deaf Culture Centre
Toronto,ON
Union of the Deaf in Greece (Enosi Kofon Ellados)
Athens, GREECE
SPORTS AWARDS
1994
1993
European Soccer Games Deaf Youth
Athens, GREECE
1990
200m Swimming Competition
Athens, GREECE
1989
800m PanHellenic Track Games for Deaf
Patra, GREECE
1989
100m PanHellenic Track Games for Deaf
Patra, GREECE