Adriana Budzisz-Orlowska
Dumfries,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced resettlement project worker and environmental professional with a background in geography, environmental science and teaching. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi‑agency projects, support vulnerable families and deliver high‑quality education. Skilled in data analysis, spatial techniques and environmental monitoring, with strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Resettlement Project Worker
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries, Scotland
2023.04 - 2026.04
- Coordinate resettlement support for individuals and families under national and local schemes
- Work collaboratively with housing, education, health, social work and third-sector partners
- Manage complex casework and ensure accurate records, monitoring outcomes and compliance
- Support safeguarding processes and respond to emerging risks and vulnerabilities
- Facilitate access to education, healthcare and community services for long-term integration
- Contribute to reporting, data tracking and service evaluation to inform improvement
- Build trusted relationships with service users, colleagues and external partners in a high-pressure environment
- Hybrid
Supply Teacher / Learning Assistant
Dumfries and Galloway Council
2021.12 - 2026.04
- Deliver secondary-level Geography and support learning across curriculum areas
- Support pupils with additional support needs (ASN)
- Maintain safeguarding standards and positive learning environments
- Adapt materials to meet diverse learner needs
- Part-time
Manager and head chef of the Community Café
KPT Development Trust
Penpont, Scotland
2021.08 - 2022.08
- Manage day-to-day operations in a community café setting
- Oversee budgeting, stock management and compliance with food standards
- Support volunteers and lead community engagement activities
Teacher of Geography
International School of Gdansk
Gdansk
2015.03 - 2020.09
- Teach Geography and Social Studies within an international curriculum
- Integrate environmental, climate and sustainability topics into lessons
- Use data and maps to support geographical analysis and student projects
- Support student wellbeing and academic progress
Education
Master's degree - Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring
Ulster University
2025.01 - 2026.04
Postgraduate Certificate - GIS & Spatial Data
University of Oxford
2025.01 - 2025.06
CPD - Returning to Teaching
The University of Edinburgh
2023.09 - 2024.01
Postgraduate Degree - Secondary Education and Teaching
Uniwersytet WSB Merito Gdańsk
2015.09 - 2017.10
Master's degree - Geography
University of Gdańsk
2009.09 - 2015.10
Skills
- Programme management and delivery
- Stakeholder engagement and multi-agency collaboration
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace proficiency
- Data analysis & visualisation (Excel, Matlab, SPSS Statistics, Python)
- GIS & spatial analysis (QGIS, ArcGIS)
- Environmental monitoring and assessment
- Policy analysis & evidence-based decision making
- Monitoring & evaluation; performance measurement
- Research and reporting
- Communication and negotiation
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity
- Organisation and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and problem solving
- Resilience under pressure
Certification
- Registered teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
- PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme member
- Member of the Scottish Association of Geography Teachers
- Member of Remote sensing and photogrammetry society
- Multilingual: Fluent in Polish and English, good level of French and German
References
References available upon request.
Additional Training & Courses
- Monitor KPIs Live Task & Time Management
- Middle Leaders Leading Change – Education Scotland professional learning programme focusing on self-awareness, anti-racism, change leadership, coaching and implementing a Change Initiative
- Safeguarding and Child Protection (CPD)
Affiliations
- Outdoor activities
- Scandinavian and Iranian cinematography
- Community volunteering and multi‑cultural events
Timeline
Master's degree - Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring
Ulster University
2025.01 - 2026.04
Postgraduate Certificate - GIS & Spatial Data
University of Oxford
2025.01 - 2025.06
CPD - Returning to Teaching
The University of Edinburgh
2023.09 - 2024.01
Resettlement Project Worker
Dumfries and Galloway Council
2023.04 - 2026.04
Supply Teacher / Learning Assistant
Dumfries and Galloway Council
2021.12 - 2026.04
Manager and head chef of the Community Café
KPT Development Trust
2021.08 - 2022.08
Postgraduate Degree - Secondary Education and Teaching
Uniwersytet WSB Merito Gdańsk
2015.09 - 2017.10
Teacher of Geography
International School of Gdansk
2015.03 - 2020.09
Master's degree - Geography
University of Gdańsk
2009.09 - 2015.10