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Teacher of English
- MA in English Language, Literature and Culture, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
- BA in Teaching (English as Another Language), Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
Bio
For the past 25 years, I have lived and worked in seven different countries, including Poland, Turkey, China, Kazakhstan, Switzerland, Norway and Armenia. As an IB educator, I have worked in various teaching and coordinating positions across all three programmes (PYP, MYP and DP), and I have also been in charge of multiple extracurricular projects. My most recent experience before joining UWC Dilijan was teaching Visual Art and English in Norway. In the meantime, I established my own small business related to art and baking, and I also studied Experimental Expression with Plant Material at VEA Green School, Norway, which allowed me to become engaged in a series of exciting projects. Passionate about teaching as well as any form of creative expression, I have tried to build meaningful connections between various aspects of my career. I have always enjoyed sharing my passions and expertise with others, including my students. I hope to continue sharing and learning with and from other community members during my time at UWC Dilijan.
What is the favourite part of the course you teach?
The most rewarding aspect of teaching English B is witnessing my students grow in their appreciation for the complexity and beauty of the English language as well as in confidence to use it as a tool for effective communication.
Which teaching method do you prefer and why?
I am particularly keen on using inquiry as a method in teaching and learning as it allows me and my students to construct new conceptual understandings together and it helps students develop a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning. I also believe that inquiry instills a true passion for learning as it values the process as much as (if not more than) the product, embracing mistakes as a natural, inevitable part of growth.
Who is your role model or mentor or who inspires you?
I have always felt inspired by individuals who carry themselves with dignity but remain humble; those who live guided by a set of strong values; people courageous enough to help others and stand for their principles no matter how tough the circumstances. People who are open-minded towards other perspectives and treat others with respect, fairness and trust. I have been extremely lucky to have met and learnt from several such role-models among my teachers, spiritual leaders, relatives and friends.
What is your life motto?
See beyond “here and now” and strive to live a life which serves a bigger purpose.
What are the three things you can't imagine your life without?
Faith, meaningful relationships and art
As K. Grzywocz, my favourite Polish thinker, once said, “The biggest miracle is a relationship.”
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy art in its various forms, including baking, painting, botanical design, writing and dancing. I am fond of spending time in nature and observing the details of its perfect beauty. What is more, I love hosting guests and sharing with them a bit of my world. In Dilijjan, I also eagerly volunteer to help street dogs as I love dogs, including my own pet, Nia.