Stefan Grzesiczek
East Barnet,Hertfordshire
Summary
Passionate Food Technology and French teacher with more than 20 years of experience developing and implementing diverse schemes of work for KS3 and KS4. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills. Adept at supporting and motivating pupils through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via a range of traditional and interactive methods. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Proficient in grading and assessment, feedback delivery, and exam preparation guidance, ensuring optimal learning outcomes. Demonstrates advanced technical food science knowledge, including in-depth understanding of food safety, nutritional principles, allergen awareness, and food hygiene standards. Skilled in demonstrating cooking techniques and fostering a hands-on learning environment to inspire students. Committed to leveraging expertise to promote educational excellence and culinary proficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of French and Food Technology
Townsend Church of England School
St Albans, Hertfordshire
2005.09 - 2026.05
- Teaching KS3 Food Technology
- Teaching GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
- Teaching KS3 & KS4 French.
- Teaching KS3 & KS4 PSHA and Citizenship.
- Write, deliver and evaluate KS3- KS4 French and Food Technology schemes of work.
- Organise successful local, UK wide and overseas trips.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Participated in parent’s evenings, options evenings and open evening.
- Years 7-12 form tutor.
- Organised and delivered outreach language visits with local primary schools.
- Participated in 6 OFSTED inspections.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Member of Teaching and Learning working group developing strategies to improve lesson planning and sharing good practice
- Lesson observations graded as outstanding and good with outstanding features.
Client Administrator / Customer Services Team Lead
EBSCO Information Services
New Barnet, Barnet
2002.05 - 2004.06
Assisted with management of client accounts and provided online subscription support.
Coordinated a team of six account handlers to enhance service delivery.
Addressed customer access and service issues effectively.
Financial Services Trainer
Virgin One Account
Norwich, Norfolk
1999.09 - 2002.03
- Fostered an environment conducive to learning through engaging and supportive coaching methods.
- Tailored training modules for improved staff productivity.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when conveying complex concepts in simple terms.
- Complied strictly with company policies whilst developing and executing all training initiatives.
- Prepared detailed training materials, ensured ease of understanding for all participants.
Client Account Administrator
Prolog
Annesley, Nottinghamshire
1998.03 - 1999.08
- Facilitated communication between finance team and clients, fostering positive relationships.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
- Analysed client feedback to highlight areas in need of improvement.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Education
Ba(hons) - French with Media
University of East Anglia
Norwich, Norfolk 1993.09 - 1997.06
A-level - French (B); English Language & Literature (A); Sociology (A)
High Pavement 6th Form College
Nottingham 1991.09 - 1993.06
GCSE - English Language (A), English Literature (A), Biology (B), French (A), History (B), Spanish (B), Mathematics (B), Art (A) and Drama (A)
Matthew Holland School
Selston, Nottinghamshire 1986.09 - 1991.07
PGCE - Modern Foreign Languages
University of Middlesex
London 2004.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Classroom organisation
- Grading and assessment
- Food Hygiene certified
- In depth food science and food safety knowledge
- Student motivation
- Allergen awareness
- Feedback delivery proficiency
- Lesson planning expertise
- Exam preparation guidance
- Nutritional knowledge
- Demonstrating cooking techniques
- Technical food science knowledge
Affiliations
- Exercising at the gym, Listening to Podcasts, Reading, Playing guitar
Languages
French
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of French and Food Technology
Townsend Church of England School
2005.09 - 2026.05
PGCE - Modern Foreign Languages
University of Middlesex
2004.09 - 2005.06
Client Administrator / Customer Services Team Lead
EBSCO Information Services
2002.05 - 2004.06
Financial Services Trainer
Virgin One Account
1999.09 - 2002.03
Client Account Administrator
Prolog
1998.03 - 1999.08
Ba(hons) - French with Media
University of East Anglia
1993.09 - 1997.06
A-level - French (B); English Language & Literature (A); Sociology (A)
High Pavement 6th Form College
1991.09 - 1993.06
GCSE - English Language (A), English Literature (A), Biology (B), French (A), History (B), Spanish (B), Mathematics (B), Art (A) and Drama (A)
Matthew Holland School
1986.09 - 1991.07