Highlights:own English playgroup based on good knowledge of different multisensory teaching methods used in practice,

Skills:Montessori, Sport, Classroom Managem, Self-contained classroom teacher, life-long learner

Goal:To gain international experience in teaching approaches as well as new methods following the ideology: Good Teachers are Lifelong Learners.

Certification:Master's degree, teacher training with elements of neurodidactics, studies in English, University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz, Poland Certificate as a yoga teacher from the YOGA Alliance, 200 hours Supporting Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties, University of London, England CIE-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Child Psychology, Oxford Learning College, England German b2.1 certificate PGDip Montessori education in kindergarten and school, Pedagogical University in Katowice, Poland

Kindergarten/ elementary teacher 02/2023 - current
private school Sonnenweg, 5616 Meisterschwanden , Aargau Switzerland
Industry: Education
70% - teacher for English classes, Kindergarten and K-1, K-2, Team-teaching
As a Kindergarten Teacher and 1-K, 2-K: Responsible for supervising children and guiding their development so they have the foundation to succeed in elementary school, developing age-appropriate lesson plans for students with different abilities, as well as following the general curriculum for schools, teaching social skills through guided activities and assessing student projects by: Using games, music, artwork, films, books, computers, and other tools to teach basic educational and social skills Using play-based learning and hands-on teaching methods Teaching letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science Maintaining grades for the students and discussing progress with parents Integrating competencies, goals and objectives into lesson plans Monitoring children’s interactions and nurturing cooperation and sharing Working closely with administration, staff and other Teachers Encouraging creativity by organizing art and craft projects according to the school curriculum.--
Playgroup English leader 09/2021 - current
Brilliant Kiddos, Aarau, Aargau Switzerland
Industry: Education
Teaching the principles of the English language, using different methods to deliver successful courses for children from the age of 2.5-12 years old, Planning course material, and activities include visual (seeing), auditory (hearing), kinesthetic (moving), and tactile (touching) elements, Creating a learning environment, and general classroom management, that utilizes multi-sensory techniques, Assessing the student's progress.
My own multisensory playgroup, English courses for children from 2.5 to 12 years old. Preparing and organizing programs, classes, learning material, extra events, and activities. General management, teacher.--
Nanny/ Private tutor 08/2018 - current
Andrea, Alvin Townsend, Aarau, Aargau Switzerland
Industry: child care
Providing safe and stimulated private child care. Time: from 01.08.2018-01.02.2023 60%, and currently 5%
Creating a loving, nurturing and stimulating environment • Meeting the children’s social, emotional and physical needs • Providing age-appropriate activities to teach and actively promote the development of the children – both physically and intellectually • Daily outside activity with the children • Bathing the children • Assisting with care and hygiene • Preparing nutritious meals and snacks, and feeding the children • Tidying up after self and children (kitchen after meals, tidying toys at the end of the day, etc) • Taking the children on age-appropriate outings • When necessary, putting the children to bed, reading bedtime stories, etc.--
Kindergarten/ elementary teacher 10.2017 - 08.2021
Because-individual English, Tarnowskie Gory, Slask Poland
Industry: Education
Training, English School for Children, „Because-individual English “, Tarnowskie Gory, Poland (150 Hours) Additionally: seasonal jobs/break campuses.
Organizing the basics of a lesson plan for teaching English, learning materials, and leading the classes with the support of a supervisor. Additionally: seasonal jobs/breaks,campuses Work alongside teachers to support students, some can carry out admin duties, help with the teaching of any languages, and support staff: carry out specific tasks set by the main teacher to help assist and support students as they needed, and equally importantly, offer the new approaches, prepare and take the active part in the lead of the classes and activities.--
Kindergarten/ elementary teacher 10.2017 - 08.2001
Bajkowe Wzgorze, Tarnowskie Gory, Slask Poland
Industry: Education
Training, Kindergarten „Bajkowe Wzgorze“, Tarnowskie, Poland (150 Hours) Additionally: seasonal jobs/breaks,campuses
Under the supervision of the main teacher leading the English classes for children: Using games, music, artwork, films, books, computers, and other tools to teach basic educational and social skills Using play-based learning and hands-on teaching methods Teaching letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science. Additionally: seasonal jobs/breaks, campuses Work alongside teachers to support students, some can carry out admin duties, help with the teaching of any languages, and support staff: carry out specific tasks set by the main teacher to help assist and support students as they needed, and equally importantly, offer the new approaches, prepare and take the active part in the lead of the classes and activities.--
Internship 09.2016 - 05.2017
Globegarden, Zurich, Zurich Switzerland
Industry: Education
Childcare/ Kindergarten „Globegarden“, Zürich (60%)
Plan and deliver programes and activities for children. Provide a positive and safe learning environment for children. Monitor and document children's learning and development. Communicate and update parents on their child's progress.--
Au Pair 11.2013 - 11.2014
Au Pair take care, Boston, MA United States
Industry: child care
AuPair, program in the USA, „Au Pair take care“
Help with looking after the host family's children and taking care of light housework.--

University of Lodz 10.2018 - 11.2020
Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:teacher training with elements of neurodidactics
Master's degree: teacher training with elements of neurodidactics, studies in English, University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz, Poland.

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