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Aga Chojnacka

Aga Chojnacka

Head of Professional Development and Training

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  • About me

    EDU Non4Profit Founder, Author, PYP Coordinator, Leader of Learning, #TeachSDGs Ambassador, Atelierista

  • Education

    • University of Warsaw

      2004 - 2007
      M.A. Applied Linguistics-Teaching and Translation

      GENERAL SUBJECTS1. Foreign language classes and workshops1.1. language B workshops1.2. academic writing 2. Foreign language classes and workshops2.1. translation workshops Programme of study:- Translation of texts related to politics- Translation of texts related to economics- Translation of texts related to culture- Translation of texts related to national law- Translation of texts related to finance and banking- Translation of texts… Show more GENERAL SUBJECTS1. Foreign language classes and workshops1.1. language B workshops1.2. academic writing 2. Foreign language classes and workshops2.1. translation workshops Programme of study:- Translation of texts related to politics- Translation of texts related to economics- Translation of texts related to culture- Translation of texts related to national law- Translation of texts related to finance and banking- Translation of texts related to science and technology- Consecutive Interpreting1. Communication and Linguistics :- Current Directions and Trends in Linguistics- Social and Cultural Aspects of Communication- Culture and History of Language B-speaking Countries- Language B – Semantics- Contrastive Analysis- Language B – Grammar2. Foreign Language Teaching:- Psychology- Pedagogy- Media-related texts - Detailed Methodology of Foreign Language Teaching3. Translation:- Translation Studies- Stylistics and Culture of Language A Show less

    • University of Gdansk

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language/ Early Years Education Instructor

      Activities and Societies: Young Learners Project (teaching English to 3-5 years old) Charity programmes, community outreach programmes

  • Experience

    • British School

      Sept 2002 - May 2007
      Head of Professional Development and Training

    • Tfls- Testing and foreign language services

      Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
      Course coordinator

    • TFLS

      Jun 2007 - Mar 2008
      Teacher Trainer

    • Canadian School of Warsaw

      Mar 2008 - Jul 2012
      PYP Coordinator

      -remaining up to date with the latest publications and filling all the documentation requirements concerning the programme (e-mail, application and inside and outside workshop documents, procedures and declarations)-ensuring that all the info concerning any of the IBO decisions and publications is well-known to all the teaching staff members-establishing and completing a record and archive of all completed planners-creating and publishing the school’s programme of inquiry-leading and reviewing the school’s scope and sequence documents (curriculums , syllabi, procedures and policies)-ensuring that agreements are formulated for assessment and for teaching and learning language-participating in the formation of of the school’s strategic development plan-creation of any missing or required school documents and revising the old ones in order for those to meet all the IBO requirements• Professional Development:-ensuring that staff members are made aware of professional development opportunities -making recommendations regarding professional opportunities in and out of school-assist teams and individuals in developing and documenting student inquiries-supervising and supporting the teachers responsible for, and the students involved in, the PYP exhibition in the final year of the programme (5th Grade) - organizing and sending staff to PYP workshops - inviting PYP trainers into your school.- sharing, with other PYP schools, successful planners, unit banks, videos and books, examples of good PYP practice and expertise, with visits being made to schools which have a reputation for good teaching- Leading, managing and supporting staff on a day to day basis - ensuring school policies and procedures are implemented- providing time when teachers can plan and reflect together(weekly collaborative meeting, monthly grade level cohorts, weekly 1on1 meetings) Show less

    • Changchun American International School

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
      PYP Coordinator

    • IBO

      Jan 2013 - now

      • PYP Workshop Leader

        Nov 2014 - now

      • IB Visiting Team Leader/IB Reader/IB PYP Consultant

        Jan 2013 - now

    • ISA International School Guangzhou

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
      PYP Coordinator

    • Brain(R)evolution

      May 2016 - Jul 2024
      Co-Founder

      In May 2016, we have opened a non-for-profit organisation supporting schools and communities seeking to transform themselves. We provide training, consultancy, support and incentive to groups and individuals who want to challenge themselves to think outside the box.

    • IGB International School (IGBIS)

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2024
      PYP Coordinator

    • Freelance

      Dec 2020 - now
      #TeachSDGs Ambassador

      Spreading awareness, promoting student engagement and action in working towards meeting Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

    • A3 - Kindness, Curiosity, Creativity (Fundacja Alternatywy 3 - Czułość, Ciekawość, Kreatywność)

      Feb 2023 - now
      Founder

    • Akademia Odkrywców - Explorers Academy

      May 2024 - now
      PYP Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Innovation and Creativity in Education

      Welsh Assembly and Glynncoed Junior School in Cardiff

    • Making PYP Happen in the Classroom

      IBO

    • Pedagogical Leadership

      IBO

    • Teaching and Learning in the PYP

      IBO

    • Pedagogical Leadership for Effective Teaching and Learning

      International Baccalaureate
      Sept 2016

    • Assessment in the PYP

      IBO
      Nov 2013

    • IB PYP Consultant/Reader/Visitng Team Member Training

      IBO
      Aug 2013

    • Reading and Writing Through Inquiry

      IBO
      Feb 2013

    • Language, mathematics and symbolic learning.

      The International Baccalaureate
      May 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Collecting food and preparing meals for homeless.

      Issued by Fundacja Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy on Dec 2000
      Fundacja Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej PomocyAssociated with Aga Chojnacka