Sławomir Urbański
Twój Start-Up
Warsaw
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Highly passionate language professional with over 20 years of experience in English language support. Specializes in teaching, coaching, tutoring, translating, and proofreading. Expertise in in-company English instruction, exam preparation (including Matura, CAE, IELTS), and editing/translating business documentation. Proven proficiency in English for Special Purposes (taxes & accounting, NATO, EU & diplomacy, construction, IT, Academic English, Medical English). Experienced in guiding students with special educational needs.
Work History
Teacher of English
3 Years 3 Months- Prepared students for Extended Matura, CAE, IELTS exams.
- Improved English proficiency through immersive language activities and real-life conversation practice.
English Teacher
5 Years- Conducted General & Business English courses (B1-C1)
- Prepared students for FCE, Extended Matura & CAE exams
- Conducted and assessed oral & written FCE/CAE/CPE mock exams
English Teacher
5 Years- Provide GE and BE language instruction (A1+ to C1+)
- Participated in IELTS Conference in Poznań 2022
- Utilize various online tools and platforms for teaching.
Translator/Proofreader/Transcriber/Annotator
5 Years- Worked on linguistic projects in English, Polish & German.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
English Teacher/English Confidence Coach
5 Years 1 Month- Conduct in-company & private English instruction
- Tutor students with SEN (dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger's).
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
ESL/Business English Teacher
9 Years 7 Months- Taught ESL, exam preparation, and Business English classes.
- Managed classroom effectively, ensuring a safe and focused learning environment for all students.
IELTS/EFL/ESL/TOEFL/IGCSE Tutor
8 Years 3 Months- Prepare professionals and students for various exams.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Owner, Teacher, Translator & Proofreader
13 Years- Managed an educational center providing language services.
ESP/Business English Teacher
- Specialized in English for Special Purposes (taxes & accounting).
In-company & EFL Teacher
19 Years- Delivered in-company and EFL instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective EFL instruction strategies.
Education
- Applied Linguistics
American Studies - American Studies - Politics
High School
Middle School Diploma
Skills
English Language Proficiency
Teaching and Tutoring
TOEFL Exam Preparation
ESL and Language Teaching
Adult Education
Proofreading and Editing
Test Preparation
Student Motivation
Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Student-Centered Learning
Online Instruction
Grammar principles
Editing and proofreading
Certification
- Polish Ministry of Education Teaching Qualification in English - 2007
- Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade A 2005
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
C2
Proficient
German
B2
Upper intermediate
Interests
Travelling to new destinations; Karaoke; Rock/Metal Music; Gastronomy - eating out & cooking; Combat Sports - boxing & MMA; US/UK Culture & Trivia; Camping, Fishing
Timeline
Teacher of English
Classical School – Adamed Smart-Up Competition scholars
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
English Teacher
On-Site Lincoln Szkoła Języków Obcych
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
English Teacher
Online Languaged Sp. z o.o.
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
Translator/Proofreader/Transcriber/Annotator
Oneforma Freelancing Platform
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
English Teacher/English Confidence Coach
Twój Start-Up
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
IELTS/EFL/ESL/TOEFL/IGCSE Tutor
Akademeia Tutorial College
03.2015 - 06.2023Read More
ESL/Business English Teacher
Manhattan English Academy
07.2014 - 02.2024Read More
Owner, Teacher, Translator & Proofreader
Centrum Edukacyjne York
01.2008 - 01.2021Read More
In-company & EFL Teacher
Warsaw Study Centre
01.1998 - 01.2017Read More
ESP/Business English Teacher
PLC
05.2020Read More
University of Warsaw
from Applied Linguistics
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University of Warsaw
American Studies from American Studies - Politics
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Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące
High School
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W. K. Doyle Middle School
Middle School Diploma
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