Anna Rzepecka-karwowska

Dynamic ESL Instructor with a proven track record at YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, specializing in interactive learning and cross-cultural communication. Developed structured literacy programs for neurodiverse learners, enhancing engagement and academic success. Skilled in creating training resources and conducting international workshops, fostering collaboration and effective teaching strategies.

Diligent teacher with solid background in teaching English as second language. Developed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and contributed to improved language proficiency. Demonstrated effective communication and cultural sensitivity in diverse classroom settings.

• Developed and validated the Dyslexia in the ESL Classroom® method — a neuroscience-informed, structured literacy program tailored to the needs of Polish-speaking learners with dyslexia and ADHD learning English as a foreign language.
• Led a quasi-experimental research study involving over 320 students in Poland to assess the effectiveness of the method; results demonstrated measurable improvements in reading and spelling skills.
• Published an article in Dystinct Magazine titled "Bilingualism and Dyslexia".
• Delivered international conference presentations (TESOL, European Dyslexia Association, ResearchED) on structured literacy, biliteracy, and neurodiversity in second language acquisition.