Anca Toma

at Tashkent International School

I am currently in my third year as ELL Coordinator for Secondary School at Tashkent International School, where I also teach IB MYP English language acquisition and IB DP English B. As an IB Educator, a TEDxYouth organizer and a future CEESA-trained Literacy coach, my wish is to always provide students with a platform to share their ideas and stories, thus developing their confidence in many areas. I take immense pride in having maintained proficiency in my native language, and I take every opportunity to encourage my students to do so. Prior to Tashkent, I spent twelve years at the Canadian International School, Singapore, where I was the Secondary School Learning Leader for World Languages, teaching French and English across the IB PYP, MYP and DP and working collaboratively with a passionate team of educators on various projects.

My passion for languages and education started at an early age while still living in my native Romania. At the age of 14 I emigrated with my family to Canada, where the journey of developing my English proficiency was not always smooth. With continuous support and encouragement from my teachers, I was able to develop both my language skills, and most importantly my confidence. It is no big surprise that I chose to become an educator, proceeding later to teach in the French Immersion programme in Canada for many years prior to embarking on an international teaching career. I enjoy spending time with my family and pets, reading, traveling, and learning, always learning.