My name is Ivica sensei. I love children. I believe in them, in their ingenuity.​   

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I am a passionate early childhood educator who is constantly trying to grow mentally and professionally. 

I always do as much as I can, especially for those most precious ones, kids. They have always fascinated me. The way they learn is quite unique and different. Learning process is much faster and easier compared to the way adults do. I wish to discover the world through their eyes and be a part of their childhood. 

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I was born in Slovakia. I have been exposed to English language since I was 3 years old. I went to bilingual Elementary and High School. During my studies I was attending Elementary Arts School {1992-2004}. Art became my hobby. I have been teaching English to young learners {4 months-12 years} for over 15 years. ​I have started teaching career in 2006 in a small kindergarten located in Prague. Then I went to the USA where I received TESL/TESOL Certificate which helped me to begin my career as a teacher. After returning back to Slovakia, I worked as a part-time teacher for various language schools and also as a private tutor. During that time, I have encountered with and taught by many methods. Sometimes I had to employ those of my own be flexible and improve my teaching skills by self-studying. 

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I studied at university and received a B.A. in English language {translating and interpreting}. After my studies I’ve made up my mind and decided to fully dedicate my life to teaching. In 2013, I moved to Japan and became a full-time preschool teacher at international school. In 2016, I became a leader of an early learning department and got transferred to Tokyo campus. Later in 2016, I got married and decided to dedicate my time to family. Thus in November 2017, I decided to open a small English language school and work on my own business. 

In 2019, I became a mother of a lovely girl. ​When my daughter became 1 year old, I have tried to look for a place where she could learn English and be with her mommy at the same time. Accordingly, me and my husband have decided to find a cozy, home-like place with a garden and set up a small international school. 

​Welcome to Jolly Kids International School!