Meet Katka
Certified English Language Teacher
Born and raised right in the middle of Europe, in the Czech Republic, in 2013 I graduated from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (yes, the City of beer!) earning my Master's Degree in Education, in Teaching English and German language.
Since then I have had the privilage to teach English on three different continents (Europe, Canada, Australia), at eight different schools, to students of all ages, levels of English and nationalities (Korea, Japan, China, Latin America, Europe...), in class and on-line, and it has been an absolute pleasure.
As a huge fan of traveling, I have always had a soft spot for foreign languages as I couldn't be any more curious about other cultures and other people's stories. That is why I am currently based in Vancouver, Canada and I cannot complain. It is such a stunning place surrounded by the sea and mountains.
Education
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Master's Degree in Education, Teaching English and German as a Second Language (graduated with honors)
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International Cambridge Certificate CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults)
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IELTS Teacher Training Programme Certificate (IDP Education)
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CELPIP Instructor Training Level 2 (Paragon Testing Enterprises)
Work experience
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08/2020 - now: Learn English With Katka, Vancouver, Canada (General English, IELTS, CELPIP preparation)
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10/2019 - 03/2020: Navitas English Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia (IELTS, FCE exam preparation teacher)
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04/2019 - 09/2020: Sydney English Academy, Sydney, Australia (FCE, CAE exam preparation teacher)
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02/2016 - 01/2019: VGC International College, Vancouver, Canada (General English and Academic English Teacher and Head Teacher)
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09/2014 - 06/2015: Gymnázium Varnsdorf & Gymnázium Rumburk High School, Czech Republic (English & German Language Teacher)
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02/2014 - 06/2014: Základní škola Rumburk, Czech Republic (elementary and junior high school, English Teacher)
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10/2013 - 02/2014: Humboldt Gymnasium Berlin-Tegel High School, Germany (English teacher assistant)
For details, visit my LinkedIn profile here:
My classes - how does it work?
First meeting
I'd love to hear from you. Simply book a first Zoom call with me or meet me in person in Vancouver and I will assess your level of English, listen to your needs and wishes and suggest your personalized plan to move forward.
Classes
Classes can be held online via Zoom from anywhere in the world, or in person in downtown Vancouver.
Cancellation policy
Classes can be cancelled with 24 hour notice in advance. Classes cancelled with shorter notice will be charged.