Katarzyna Orszulak

My name is Katarzyna Orszulak and I am experienced teacher of flute from Poland. My teaching experience is 7 years in Primary School of Music (pupils from 7 to 14 years old), and in Secondary School of Music (students from 12 to 19 years old) with a successful. At the moment I am Flute Teacher in International School in Egham - London.

my qualifications:

2000 - 2002 University of Music, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Teaching training studies (psychology, teaching, flute literature, practice) from 2000.

1997 - 2002 University of Music (5 years of study), Bydgoszcz, Poland
Masters Degree (equivalent)
majoring in flute (solo, chamber and orchestral)

1995 - 1997 High School of Music, Nysa, Poland
Flute Specialisation with piano, music theory and aural studies.

1991 - 1995 Secondary School of Music, Opole, Poland
Flute Specialisation with piano, music theory and aural studies.

1991 – 1995 High School, Opole, Poland
General Education (lack of British equivalent)

1983 - 1991 Primary School of Music, Prudnik, Poland
Flute and Piano, music theory and aural studies.
Primary and Secondary School, Prudnik, Poland
General Education

Previous Work, Professional Experience

2009 Beginning to work in ACS International School in Egham
as a Flute Teacher.

2002 - 2007 Primary School of Music, Glucholazy, Poland
Primary and Secondary School of Music , Nysa, Poland
7 years postgraduate experience in teaching flute in primary and secondary schools of music
Preparing for University exams – 100% pass rate

Contributing greatly to the school community life through courses, as well as playing in concerts.

My students took part in national and international competitions and won a lot of time (particularly in 2004, 2006, 2007).

Excellent results working with young children – author of innovative programme for 6 years old

Leader and arranger of workshops with known professors of music (eg.prof. Elzbieta Dastych-Szwartz, prof. Andrzej Łęgowski)
on a local, regional and national basis, with nationally-known musicians, musical directors and academic notaries, as well as competitions for students on a local and regional basis.

Developed a teaching programme for music students at various levels.

2001 - 2007 Participation in many various music concerts with professional Orchestras Concerts with the Pomorzanian Philharmonic Orchestra in Bydgoszcz, at venues in Poland, Germany, France, UK.
Concerts and touring with a professional music group called “Missio Musica”, in Poland, as well as abroad, playing Jewish, Classical, Jazz and Gospel music.

Special Awards

2004: Special prize for developing a flute class, participating in school activities and workshops, as well as developing excellent contacts with students.

2006: Special recognition awards (in both Glucholazy and Nysa), for student success rate, communication with parents, as well as organising regional events.

2006: Special award for students’ successes in examinations with special Examination Board from the Ministry of Culture.