Karel Nijman

A little about me and my time at our school
Kia ora, I recently started teaching ESOL students at Papatoetoe Intermediate School and I am excited to begin my teaching journey here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Before moving to Aotearoa New Zealand, I have been teaching ESOL students for more than four years at a secondary school in the Netherlands.

My vision and hopes for our school/my class
Working as an ESOL teacher allows me to share my passion for languages and cultures with the students and create a multilingual environment for them to hone their English skills.

A bit more about me
I am a great fan of the 1990’s Star Trek series. Occasionally, I write poetry on topics such as environmental issues and philosophy.