Iryna Melnyk
Phylologist (English, Polish Language), Senior Teacher
Bolu
Summary
Dynamic English and Polish Teacher at Polonne Lyceum №1, adept at fostering student engagement through interactive methods and technology integration. Recognized for enhancing cultural understanding and promoting digital literacy, while demonstrating empathy and strong classroom management skills. Committed to continuous professional development and creating learning environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
English and Polish Teacher
Polonne Lyceum №1
09.2001 - 08.2025
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance instructional delivery methods and foster deeper engagement with course materials among students.
- Introduced authentic resources, such as news articles and films, to provide students with real-world examples of English and Polish languages usage and enhance their cultural understanding.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, providing constructive feedback to facilitate improvement.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to Englis and Polish culture, fostering appreciation for cultural diversity within the school community.
- Served as an active member of faculty committees focused on curriculum development, student support services, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained strong relationships with parents by communicating regularly about student progress and offering support when needed.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
No Degree - Advanced Training in Teaching
Professional Development Courses And Workshops
Ukraine 04.2001 -
TESOL Certificate - Master Strategies To Teach English
Arizona State University
Arizona, USA 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Rivne Institute of Slavonic Studies Kyiv Slavic University
Rivne, Ukraine 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Philology - Teaching English/Polish Language And Literature
Rivne Institute of Slavonic Studies Kyiv Slavic University
Rivne, Ukraine 04.2001 -
Skills
Teaching experience
Professionalism and punctuality
Empathy and patience
Student motivation
Classroom management
Interactive teaching methods
Online teaching experience
Fluency in english and polish
Native ukranian and russian speaker
Timeline
English and Polish Teacher
Polonne Lyceum №1
09.2001 - 08.2025
No Degree - Advanced Training in Teaching
Professional Development Courses And Workshops
04.2001 -
TESOL Certificate - Master Strategies To Teach English
Arizona State University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Rivne Institute of Slavonic Studies Kyiv Slavic University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Philology - Teaching English/Polish Language And Literature
Rivne Institute of Slavonic Studies Kyiv Slavic University
04.2001 -