Multilingual ESL and Polish Language Educator
Resume:
Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk ** Mordiford Close Redditch B98 0LD United Kingdom
Tel: 004***********
E-mail: ************@*****.***
PROFILE
A degree educated Teacher of English as a Second Language and a Teacher of Polish Language with extensive experience of working with people from different linguistic backgrounds and ages.
Experience gained in Poland, Greece and the UK working on own initiative and as part of a team within academic environment.
KEY SKILLS
Qualified in TEFL at Master’s level
Qualified in teaching Polish as a Second Language
Experienced in developing teaching resources
Proficient in lesson planning, maintaining records and monitoring students’ progress
Track record of successful leadership roles and classroom management
Experienced in managing groups of mixed abilities and ages
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-employed Tutor, Interpreter and Property Manager
02/2015 – present
Teach English and Polish in individual sessions.
Design and plan language courses to facilitate learning of the four language skills.
Tailor teaching materials to meet students’ individual needs.
Provide business support to landlords when communicating with Polish tenants and administrative help. Interpreting services during viewings, meetings with tenants and signing tenancy agreements.
Provide property management services to landlords.
Polish Teacher at Polish Youth School, Redditch
11/2014 – present
Design and deliver Polish language and culture, History and Geography lessons to children from 4 to 12 years old.
Manage groups of up to 20 students.
Preparation of various cultural events to improve integration of Polish community in the local area.
Collaborate with other teachers to improve students’ learning, curriculum and teaching techniques.
Waking Nights Support Worker Courtyard Care October 2023 – March2024
Provided care and support to children with learning disabilities during the night.
Ensured the safety of residents.
Ensured comfortable rest and emotional reassurance.
Assisted with personal care.
Leading Hand and Production Operative Aspen Medical, Redditch 10/2010 – 01/2016
Responsible for a team of 15 operatives.
Kept records and prioritised work journals.
Operated a continuous manufacturing process in a fast moving, quality driven environment.
ESL Teacher/Teaching practice Middle School, Poland 09/2007 – 06/2008
Developed detailed lesson plans and teaching materials.
Conducted lessons to groups of up to 20 students.
Assessed students’ progress.
Described, analysed and reflected on lessons to gain knowledge, skills and complete the Bachelor’s project.
Comenius Language Assistant Second Chance School of Serres, Greece 10/2006 – 6/2007
Taught English to Greek adult students.
Planned lessons and designed tailor-made teaching resources.
Worked with a team of teachers to complete cross curricular activities and projects.
EDUCATION
University of Lodz 12/2023
Postgraduate studies in Teaching Polish Language and Culture abroad
University of Gdansk 12/2022
Postgraduate studies in Teaching Polish Language
The University of Birmingham 12/2010
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland 06/2008
Bachelor of Arts in English Language
Foreign Languages Teacher Training College, Przemysl, Poland 06/2008
English Language Teacher
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