Larisa Mîrza
Head of Pastoral Care and Student Wellbeing , CELTA-qualified Cambridge Teacher
Heritage International SchoolI bring a depth of expertise and a strong passion for fostering students’ personal and emotional growth to my role as the Head of Pastoral Care and Student Support Services. My career in education began as an ESL teacher, then a Cambridge Primary Teacher, where I worked with young students for a number of years to help them develop their academic and social skills. I’ve understood the value of a holistic approach to education throughout my career, which has helped me achieve my current position. I’m dedicated to fostering an atmosphere where students can thrive both within and outside of the classroom. In my opinion, education should promote critical thinking so that students become active participants in the learning process and are inspired to challenge, investigate, and ask questions about the world they live in. By giving my students learning situations that spark their interest and encourage them to see difficulties not as problems but as chances to grow, I encourage them to become more resilient when things go wrong. As someone who is always learning, I stress the need for having a growth mindset. I show others that learning is a constant process that is full of new discoveries and deep reflections. This attitude feeds my love of teaching and pushes me to make a classroom that not only meets standards but also encourages students to be confident and interested in their own potential. I enjoy travelling to discover new locations and cultures while I'm not at work. Reading is another one of my interests, and I take pleasure in exploring a variety of genres, from classic literature to contemporary thrillers. I also love animals and invest a lot of time playing and cuddling with them. My varied experiences and interests have influenced how I approach teaching and helped me develop a profound understanding of the special needs and abilities of every student. Continually assisting our school community and assisting children in realizing their best potential excites me.
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Recent articles from Larisa Mîrza
How to Be a Successful Exam Teacher: Insights from a Seasoned Educator
Larisa Mîrza focusses on strategies she developed when preparing students for success in examinations
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Empathy in Action: Shaping the Next Generation of Compassionate Leaders in Schools
Larisa Mirza focuses on guiding students to embrace empathy by fostering a compassionate and inclusive community through meaningful projects and active engagement.
Fostering Achievement: Using the Behaviour for Learning Method at Heritage International School
In this article, Head of Pastoral Care, Larisa Mîrza, reflects on the merits of implementing the behaviour for learning model at Heritage International School.
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The Paradigm Shift: Moving from Teacher-Centered to Student-Centered Instruction
Larisa Mirza, Pastoral and Student Services Lead for Heritage School, Moldova, examines the benefits of a student-centered learning approach.
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Reflections of a seasoned instructor on the CELTA course: A journey of revitalized magic
In this article, Larisa Mîrza reveals how the CELTA course rekindled her passion, unveiled the secrets of successful teaching, and instilled a commitment to continuous growth
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How do you spark a love of reading?
In this article Larisa Mîrza shares show chance encounter upon the book "The Lightning Thief" lead to Heritage International School's 6th graders fostering a love for reading, inspiring creativity, and creating a sense of community
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Step up your wellbeing: Heritage International School's "Wellbeing Walk" initiative begins at lunchtime
In this article, Larisa Mirza explains how Heritage International School have prioritised student wellbeing and shares a strategy that they have implemented that has been effective in promoting the physical and mental well-being of students at Heritage International School during exam periods
Building a good school culture: strategies to support staff and student health and wellbeing
In this article, Larisa Mirza shares how Heritage International School is working towards creating an inclusive school community that fosters an environment which allows students and staff to thrive
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Active listening skill: A game-changing approach to resolving staff and student conflicts
In this article, Larisa Mirza explains why active listening is a skill every educator should develop and outlines seven steps an educator can use to implement active listeneing in their everyday practice
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Larisa Mîrza's recent questions
What steps is the school taking to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students and in what way does the school encourage a sense of belonging and community among its staff and students?
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