Monika Żabówka Hello, my name is Monika Zabowka. I am one of those lucky people who love what they do. I teach kids. I love teaching kids. I am the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator. I received BA (Hons) in Speech and Hearing from Kean University in Union, New Jersey as well as New Jersey State Teaching Certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education and Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Before coming to Krakow in 2005 I was a teacher in the USA, where for 7 years I worked with students with behavioural and learning difficulties in both primary and secondary schools. There have been many changes in my philosophy of teaching since my entering the field 17 years ago but one thing does not change. It appears to me that no matter what teaching style you use, the key to students’ success is their motivation. I try to accept all children as they come in their own unique packages. Learning difficulties do not influence my expectations of each student. I try to get to know each one of them and understand their needs, their strengths and their weaknesses. I tell my students that they need to strive to do their best always and try to meet each challenge with a positive frame of mind and I always hope that my students take home something to think about, besides homework. I have a daughter, Caroline, who graduated from ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ in 2013 and is now studying psychology in Scotland. I have 2 adorable dogs who keep me very busy at home when I do not travel -which is what I love the most when I have spare time. |
Additional Learning Needs Coordinator |