Matura międzynarodowa Kindergarten Choose our kindergarten Teaching staff

KINGA CHMIEL – I graduated from Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Pedagogy with specializations in: surdopedagogy and pre-school education.

I have started my teaching adventure in 2008, when I began working as an English teacher in one of the Warsaw language schools. After gaining those experiences I realized that working with people, especially with kids, is a source of joy and truly satisfy me.

I am looking forward to adventures that I will meet with my Preschoolers.

ROBERT DETARI

"I am a Hungarian pre-school teacher. A graduated from Apor Vilmos Catholic Collage in Vác (Hungary) with specialization in pre-school education, with a very good result. My final thesis title was: „Acceptance of men to work in the area of ​​preschool education”. I have passed TELC English language exam.

I have worked as a kindergarten teacher in Budapest. This kindergarten has a special programme for the care of the children's talent. I have learned some interesting methods especially those connected with development of mathematical talent. For the development of talent in this area I use a chess and geometric figures.

My creed: 'Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.' (Heraclitus)"
 

ANNA MICHAŁOWSKA – group 1 ‘Maluchy’ teacher, completed in-school PYP workshop

"I started to work in our kindergarten in November 2007. Two years earlier I graduated from Jagiellonian University with my specialization in pedagogy. Professionally I went through many various posts in educational business; being a school librarian, a nursery teacher, and a tutor in school student’s day-room equipped me with a unique working experience with children of all ages.”

MARZENA MRÓZ – PYP coordinator, group 3 ‘Starszaki’ teacher, completed regional and in-school PYP workshops

"I am a graduate from Maria Curie-Skłodowka University in Lublin. I have graduated from Pedagogy Department with my specialization in early primary education and I have been working here as a teacher for six years with children of all ages, from three to seven years old.

I have also completed postgraduate Early Education and Reeducation Studies at Warsaw University. In July 2007 I took part in ‘Collaborative Planning in the PYP’ regional IB workshop. This training proved to be very productive as collaborative planning is one of the essential pillars of working in Primary Years Programme.

I work in our kindergarten because learning with children gives me a lot of professional satisfaction. I work in THIS KINDERGARTEN because working in a friendly atmosphere with cooperative staff, well chosen programme (PYP) and possibilities of self-development make my professional experience very satisfying and worth any effort.”
 

“I graduated from Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Pedagogy in Warsaw. I have been collecting a valuable experiences in working with children during five years of my studies. I have worked as a volunteer in a lot of different childcare institutions. I have been realizing my fondness for children during four years of my work as a nanny.

In my opinion each child has got potential which is worth using and developing based on individual capabilities. I believe that I’m able to help the children to get to know English language with pleasure. I’m sure that a lot of happy and unforgettable adventures are waiting for us.”

MAGDALENA PIÓRKOWSKA  – principal, child psychologist, teacher of Early Kindergarten Education

"Possibility of accompanying and supporting children in their development is for me not only a passionate adventure , but at the same time a challenge calling for my own self-growth.

While beginning this adventure in my new kindergarten I would like to join the idea of creating a learning environment in which children will develop their talents, sensitivity, self-confidence, imagination through realization of Primary-Years-Programme-inspired projects, various kinds of play and other activities. My intention is to make our kindergarten a place where kids practice social skills through close, true, healthy and creative contacts with peers and adults, a place where they are simply happy.”

KATARZYNA RUDZIK

“I have graduated from Warsaw Academy of Physical Education with my specialization in compensative and corrective gymnastics. I am also a student of Early Kindergarten, Primary and General Pedagogy Department at Warsaw University.

I believe gymnastics should be a cheerful fun for all kindergarteners! What a kid expects from physical exercise is fun, satisfaction and pleasure. My task is not only to meet all these expectations, but also to use all our exercise time to fulfill health, hygiene and educational aims as well.

While working with children I cherish warm and direct contact and I also focus on promotion of positive energy and passion towards physical education. During my classes I maintain comfortable and cheerful atmosphere, putting great attention to technical correctness and proper intensity of performed exercises at the same time.

With my classes I wish to propagate my conviction that physical activity is not only away of spending one’s free time but also a prescription for a happy and intensive life full of energy!

Among my methods of work I extensively use play, imitation, and movement storytelling, but also direct purposeful movement or task-oriented exercise. I always do my best and appreciate positive attitude and cheerfulness among my students.”

KATARZYNA WOJTCZAK – completed regional and in-school PYP workshops

"In 2007 I graduated, with a very good result, from Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Pedagogy, Pedagogical Sciences Department. For the first three years I have studied Art Therapy at Special Pedagogy Department. In October 2007 I started my MA studies in special and general pedagogy in the same Academy. Paddington Bear Kindergarten is my first professional challenge where all skills and knowledge I have acquired can be used in practice. After some time I can definitely say that working with kids is my passion and every day, though exhaustive, gives me incredible joy and satisfaction. I am doing my best so that ‘our kids’ have wonderful memories from their kindergarten years.”

BEATA BIGDA – pedagogue, speech therapist; qualified teacher with a nine-year professional experience; animator of the Polish Pedagogues and Animators Association KLANZA (Animators of Play Club).

"I like ear-friendly sounds, this is why I work on correcting children’s speech and I am a great fan of opera and ballet.”

ELŻBIETA RAKOWSKA – psychologist of upbringing, a kindergarten grandma for kindergarten children, completed in-school PYP training

"I observe children while they play, I get to know their characters and habits, sometimes I advise the teachers how to improve the relation of children in the group. I also support parents in their upbringing struggles.

My passion is psycho-education of parents and teachers through workshops. I mainly work within the spheres of emotional communication with children and nurturing through fairy-tales.”