Ex-teachers / Byli nauczyciele

Magister anglistyki, doświadczona lektorka w nauczaniu dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym i szkolnym. W nauczaniu języka kładzie nacisk na komunikację i umiejętne posługiwanie się językiem w życiu codziennym. Lubi dzieci, rozmowy z nimi i wspólnie spędzony czas na nauce. Najważniejszy jest dla niej dobry kontakt ze słuchaczami i satysfakcja z ich postępów. W Szkole Języków Obcych PASCAL CONNECT  jest lektorem z najdłuższym  stażem. Latem jeździ jako opiekun na obozy językowe z młodzieżą do Brighton.

Magister filologii angielskiej o specjalności nauczycielskiej Uniwersytetu Opolskiego. Od zakończenia studiów pracuje jako nauczyciel w szkole średniej oraz prowadzi kursy językowe dla dorosłych. Dodatkowo rozwija swoje umiejętności i poszerza swój warsztat zajmując się tłumaczeniami technicznymi.
Od wielu lat jest również egzaminatorem maturalnym z języka angielskiego, przez kilka lat pełnił funkcję weryfikatora podczas egzaminów maturalnych. Podczas zajęć kładzie główny nacisk na rozwijanie u uczniów i słuchaczy umiejętności komunikacji w języku angielskim.
Prywatnie lubi jazdę na rowerze i książki Eduarda Mendozy i Krzysztofa Vargi oraz polską muzykę rockową. Jest pasjonatem podróży i ze szczególnym upodobaniem wyjeżdża do Chorwacji, relaksując się ciszą Adriatyku na wyspie Hvar.

I come from a thriving creative city in Southern Ontario, Canada, called St. Catharines. It is here where I began my passion for the visual arts. This passion followed me throughout my tenure at the Ontario College of Art and Design University, where I attained my Bachelor of Fine Arts, circa 2014. Since graduating from University, I acquired a strong desire to get out and explore! I have had the privilege of traveling throughout most of Canada, from the East Coast of Prince Edward Island to the West of Victoria, British Columbia. These trips only inspired me further to continue my travels and experiences! As such, I became interested in teaching English as a valuable career path for myself, satisfying both my love of travel and my desire to teach. I completed the TEFL/TESOL/TESL course in March 2018 from Oxford Seminars. I had been offered contracts from Japan, China, and Spain, but the opportunity that struck of the highest importance to me came from Pascal Connect in Rybnik, Poland. I am beyond excited to begin this journey with Pascal Connect, and to truly dive into the Polish culture! I look forward to growing as a professional as the students and I collectively meet challenges and victories throughout our time together!

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Movie (60 seconds with Scott): https://www.facebook.com/ConnectEnglishSchoolRybnik/videos/580017539150369/

Studentka ostatniego roku studiow licencjackich na kierunku filologia angielska z jezykiem hiszpanskim w Katowicach. Pracuje z dziecmi od 6 lat z powodzeniem prowadzac zajecia zarowno z jezyka angielskiego jak i z podstaw programowania i kodowania dla najmlodszych. Doswiadczenie zawodowe zdobywala glownie w prywatnych przedszkolach anglojezycznych, odbyla trzymiesieczny staz w Mohawk Day Camp and Country Day School w Nowym Yorku jako nauczyciel dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym. Nauka na jej zajeciach zawsze idzie w parze z dobra zabawa. Zapalona podrozniczka, a w wolnym czasie amatorka skladania robotow z klockow Lego! :)

Hi, my name is Naudene. I am from the sunny city of Durban in South Africa. I have been in the animal feed manufacturing industry for over 10 years, specifically in the laboratory. I studied Biotechnology, a Basic Project Management course, and TEFL. I plan to further my studies in education.
I enjoy being in nature especially hiking. I also enjoy arts and crafts and puzzles. I love animals and I have 4 beautiful dogs. I enjoy volunteer work and have been apart of a local pet rescue organization for a few years. I am very passionate about helping people and animals, therefore my decision to pursue a career in teaching. I look forward to starting this amazing journey in Poland.

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Movie (60 seconds with Scott): https://www.facebook.com/ConnectEnglishSchoolRybnik/videos/359070271370086/

Absolwentka filologii rosyjskiej od 2004 i angielskiej od 2010 roku. Pracuje w szkole zawodowej i technikum. Swoją przygodę językową rozpoczęła w przedszkolu oraz podczas wyjazdów zagranicznych. Podczas pobytu w Moskwie w 2002 roku poszerzyła swoje zdolności językowe i kulturowe.
Pasjonuje ją Nordic Walking oraz podróże do krajów słowiańskich. Kocha dobrą muzykę i film.

Jest w trakcie studiów magisterskich na kierunku pedagogika przedszkolna i wczesnoszkolna. Przygodę z nauczaniem języka angielskiego rozpoczęła 4 lata temu od udzielania korepetycji. Uwielbia pracę z dziećmi, obserwowanie ich postępów z lekcji na lekcję przynosi jej ogromną satysfakcję. Podczas zajęć stara się, aby dzieci nabierały pewności siebie oraz spędzały ten czas w przyjemny i kreatywny sposób.

Hello, I’m Jasmine! I’m 26 years old and I come from Canada. I have family in Switzerland and Germany, so I’m really excited to travel Europe :)! In my free time, I like to play video games, read and find new cakes to eat. I love the snow and the winter months, and I wilt in the summer. I’m TEFL certified by Protocol UK, and majored in English at Thompson Rivers University. I have a passion for teaching English, and had the pleasure of living in China for a few years and teaching there.
I’m so excited to be here in Poland with my little family of my boyfriend and our kitty, and I can’t wait to meet my students and get started on this new adventure!

Hi, my name is Ashley. I'm from North Carolina in the United States but I've lived in many places all over the world. Most recently I lived in Los Angeles while I finished a master's degree in Intercultural Studies, and before that, I lived in Asia. I taught English in Japan for three years and loved it, so I decided to try teaching in Poland! I love traveling, and Poland is the 30th country that I have been to. While I'm here I want to explore more of Eastern Europe and learn Polish. I also enjoy reading, spending time outside (especially hiking and snowboarding), playing guitar, and baking. I love learning about other cultures and sharing my own, so I hope we can share a conversation someday!

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Movie (60 seconds with Scott): https://www.facebook.com/ConnectEnglishSchoolRybnik/videos/378047296163104/

My name is Hayley and I come from a town called Benoni, near Johannesburg in South Africa. Before moving to Poland in September 2015 I spent two and a half years teaching English in Thailand. Living in Poland has been a completely different experience.

I can't get anything done until I've had a cup of coffee (or six). I adore reading and I'd be lost without books. When I have a bit of free time I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes.

I don't like being cold so the icy Polish winters can get a bit difficult. South Africans aren't made for below-freezing temperatures! I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms in my food and you probably won't 
ever see me wearing the color orange.

I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon!

Hi there! My name is Jeremie, I’m 23 years old and I come from Canada. My father was born in France so I had the opportunity to visit many countries in Europe during my childhood. I have particularly fond memories of Scotland. That being said, this will be the first time I go to Poland. I am absolutely stocked to discover everything about this country!
In 2015 I left for China where I taught English for roughly two years. It’s during my time there that I discovered my love of teaching. I honestly can’t picture myself doing anything else. I completed my TEFL certification with Protocol UK and I studied English at Thompson Rivers University.
I enjoy reading books, playing drums, listening to music and playing video games. I believe that traveling is the best way to get a new perspective on life and to grow as a person. That’s why I just can’t wait to see what Poland has in store for me!

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Movie (60 seconds with Scott): https://www.facebook.com/ConnectEnglishSchoolRybnik/videos/1089385754598396/

Absolwentka studiów licencjackich angielsko-rosyjskich oraz magisterskich Uniwersytetu śląskiego o specjalności rosyjski w biznesie, miłośniczka tłumaczeń o ukończonym kursie angielskich tłumaczeń specjalistycznych- kocha uczyć dzieci! Zwolenniczka nauki poprzez zabawę oraz kładąca nacisk na komunikację, jest osobą o niezliczonej ilości pomysłów, szczególnie wśród najmłodszych. Swoje nauczanie opiera na doświadczeniu i obserwacji. W PASCAL CONNECT od wielu lat prowadzi grupy zarówno dziecięce, jak i młodzieżowe. Jest również współautorką programu do nauki języka angielskiego małych dzieci pt: LITTLE PASCAL. Prywatnie jest miłośniczką podróży, które rozwijają i szlifują jej warsztat językowy, miłośniczką zwierząt z chęcią niesienia im pomocy oraz pasjonatką muzyki o charakterze mocniejszego brzmienia.

Hi, I’m Katie! I’m from Florida, USA. I lived in Orlando, only 20 minutes from Disney World and Universal. I’ve spent a lot of time at the theme parks near me so I love talking about roller coasters. I also rowed for the South Orlando Rowing Association and I was a coach there for 6 years. Obviously rowing is my favorite but I still love almost any water sport. In 2019 I went to China to teach English and travel. I loved experiencing a new culture and a new way of life. What I love about living in a different country is that everything becomes an adventure. Even doing something as simple as going to the store becomes this new exciting experience. Meeting new people is another reason I love teaching abroad. During my travels I’ve met so many wonderful people and I can’t wait to do the same in Poland I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to teach here and start my next adventure!

Hi,

I’m Lewis and I’m from Dundee in Scotland. I’ve been a teacher since 2019 where I went off to teach English in China for 18 months which was an amazing experience. Most of the ages I was teaching out there were kids aged 3 to 18 which were a handful at times but was great fun! I really love traveling and seeing new places and cultures. My goal is to visit every continent in the world once in my life, and I’m halfway there!

Can’t wait to meet you all!

Lewis

Absolwentka Państwowej Wyższej Szkoły Zawodowej w Raciborzu na kierunku filologia angielska. Obecnie studentka filologii na Uniwersytecie Opolskim. Pracę z dziećmi rozpoczęła 3 lata temu od udzielania korepetycji.  Językowe sukcesy uczniów motywują ją do pracy, a jej celem jest uzyskanie przez nich jak największych postępów w nauce. Wiedzę stara się przekazać z entuzjazmem w sposób jasny i przyjemny. Prywatnie lubi podróżować, zachwyciła ją Portugalia. Aktualnie uczy się języka niemieckiego, a w przyszłości planuje rozpocząć kurs języka portugalskiego.

Hello, my name is Robert, and I am from Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. In the last few years, I have worked for Bank of America where I taught new hires as well as continuing education. I love working with people and helping them learn new things. I also love to learn and experience new things, which is why I am very excited to start working in Poland. My father was born in Wroclaw and always told me about how great Poland was, so in 2013 I traveled to Europe and spent a couple of weeks in Poland and absolutely loved it! I look forward to meeting everyone and experiencing Poland!

Hello! My name is Savannah Scott and I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico which is in the southwestern part of the US. I recently completed my CELTA in Berlin and I’m very excited to start my teaching career in Poland. I completed a short volunteer service in the US Peace Corps in Guatemala where I studied Spanish and lived in a rural mountain village. This experience taught me a lot about cultural immersion and I learned how much I enjoy working and living at the local level in different countries. Teaching English will give me the opportunity to live and work in many places around the world including Poland. I visited Poland a few years ago and fell in love with the beauty and the food so I can’t wait to live in Poland and experience everything this country has to offer.

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Movie (60 seconds with Scott): https://www.facebook.com/ConnectEnglishSchoolRybnik/videos/419614592208825/

Hey, I´m Sharon, the newest addition to Pascal Connect and the second teacher here from Cork in Ireland.  As a bit of a background, I worked in Irish Local Government as an urban planner for four years before deciding that I was too curious to see the world and had to do something about it! The plan was only a one year trip, but I quickly realized that to genuinely experience new cultures I had to slow down, live and work in those countries.  So I did a lot of volunteering on sustainable development projects in India, Central America, and Spain which indirectly led me to learn Spanish and also teaching English. I discovered this was a great way to use my energy and enthusiasm in a meaningful way and decided to do my CELTA teaching qualification in Spain where I taught for two years.  Sure enough, I got itchy feet and went on to travel in Patagonia followed by a year teaching in Uruguay in 2015 where I was involved in an innovative Government initiative to teach English remotely to primary schools all over the country.  The adventures have been fantastic and many students and fellow teachers have turned into lifelong friends, but seven years after leaving Ireland I decided it was time to move back closer to home and discover a part of my own continent that, quite frankly, I know very little about!  Everyone has been really welcoming and I look forward to both teaching you and learning from you throughout my time here. 

Hi everyone, my name is Sian and I come from Ballito (also known as the Dolphin Coast) in South Africa. After teaching young children at a Pre-School for a few years I decided to do the TEFL course and venture into the world of teaching English. I am so excited about the prospect of teaching others and in doing so I also hope to further my education in the teaching field. I love the outdoors and spend a lot of time taking hikes and particularly enjoy walking to find waterfalls that are off the beaten track. In my spare time I enjoy playing online games, reading and watching series. I have never travelled outside of Africa so I am very excited about the adventure that is coming my way (especially the SNOW, which I have never seen before). I am so privileged to be in a position where I am able to help others and I cannot wait to get to Poland to meet all of you and get started.

Tom from Scotland spent 2 years with us (2015/2016/2017).