Elena Šarifová

Manager

Education: university

”It has always been my great hobby to learn foreign languages, that is why I graduated from the University of Pedagogy, majoring in English and German. At the same time, I have always gravitated towards children, I have 3 children myself, which is why I decided in 2005 to found a language center for children of preschool and school age. I know from my experience that the earlier a child starts learning a foreign language, the better. Children in this period learn the language quickly, they do not think about it like adults. So my goal is to teach children a foreign language through play, so that learning takes place in a natural way.

After gaining a lot of experience in teaching children’s language, I founded a Czech-English kindergarten in 2015. It is a joy for me to see when a child begins to speak not only one foreign language, but two at the same time. I know that teachers are a very key factor, I always choose them with my heart and some of my own intuition, and I must point out that I am doing well. We have a great team of teachers.”

               Rachel Tevlin

Teacher, native English speaker

Education: university

“Hello! My name is Rachel, I am from the United States, born in New Jersey and have lived in London, Seattle, and New York City, and am excited to call the beautiful city of Prague my new home. I received my TEFL Certification and Teaching English to Young Learners Certificate in early 2023. I have experience working as an English tutor to adults, however my passion is working with children. I have several years of experience working at summer camps which have been the most rewarding work experiences that I have ever had. I am passionate about creating an environment that is not only conducive to learning, but one that is fun and engaging where students feel encouraged and supported. I specifically love incorporating art into the classroom and I am excited to foster my student’s creativity and imagination through crafts and art projects. I am looking forward to getting to know all my students and be a part of their growth and learning in the year ahead! “

Julie Zedníková 

Teaching Assistant, native Czech speaker

Education: high school

“My name is Julie, my education was in the art sphere, which is one of my goals that I would like to pass on to children. I also have a year of intensive English studies, which allows me to work as effectively as possible with teachers who are native speakers of the English language. Working with children fulfills me. Their first years of life are crucial and they need to start in an environment full of respect and understanding. In an environment where they can be themselves and where they look for their interests. That’s the most important thing for me. I am at the beginning of my teaching journey and plan to continue to educate myself in this area.
I spend a lot of time outdoors, I often read, sometimes I do graphics and illustrations, I paint and I am generally a creative person.“