Paulina Mitropoulos
About Paulina Mitropoulos
Paulina Mitropoulos is an Associate Lecturer with extensive experience in multilingual education, having held various roles in educational institutions and organizations. She focuses on curriculum development and instructional strategies for multilingual learners, emphasizing the importance of professional learning for educators.
Work at UMass Boston
Paulina Mitropoulos serves as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the academic development of students in the field of education. Her role involves teaching graduate courses tailored for pre-service and in-service educators specializing in ESL, SEI, and bilingual programs. Through her teaching, she focuses on enhancing the skills of future educators to better support multilingual learners.
Current Role at Somerville Public Schools
Currently, Paulina Mitropoulos works as the Program Coordinator for Multilingual Learner Education at Somerville Public Schools. She has been in this position since 2021, where she is responsible for designing and implementing instructional programs that cater to the needs of multilingual learners. Her work emphasizes the importance of cohesive district-wide and school-specific strategies to improve educational outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Previous Experience in Education
Paulina Mitropoulos has extensive experience in various educational roles. She worked at Boston Public Schools as the Director of ELL Services and Professional Development from 2013 to 2015 and later as the Leader of Teaching and Learning at Rafael Hernández PreK-8 Dual Language School from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Program and Assessment Specialist for Multilingual Learner Education at Somerville Public Schools from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier roles include working as a Policy Fellow at the NYC Department of Education and as a Founding ELL Teacher at Excel Academy Charter Schools.
Education and Expertise
Paulina Mitropoulos holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Boston University, which she completed from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Graduate Certificate from The George Washington University from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for PreK-12 multilingual learners, particularly in ESL, SEI, and bilingual programs. She is committed to advancing multilingualism and the academic achievement of diverse student populations.
Professional Development and Teaching Philosophy
Paulina Mitropoulos emphasizes the importance of connected professional learning experiences for educators. She believes that these experiences should align with the needs of students, particularly those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Her teaching philosophy reflects her commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment that supports the academic success of all learners.