My name is Andrei Dăscălescu and I am a teacher of biology, science, LOTC, and the form tutor. I discovered my passion for education at the age of 13 when I started volunteering with Asociația Grupurilor Locale de Tineret, an NGO that provides non-formal education activities for children and young people. Later, my curiosity for biology, chemistry, and physics defined my professional path towards the world of education.

I graduated from the Faculty of Biology at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași in 2019, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in biology. I pursued continuous training and professional development courses to enhance my teaching skills. Among these are the “Introduction Cambridge IGCSE Biology” course offered by Cambridge International Education and the trainer certification accredited by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. Additionally, I completed the Level I psychopedagogical training program at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași. To improve my English teaching skills, I obtained the “CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning” certificate offered by Cambridge University Press and Assessment.

Currently, I am a biology and science teacher at Avenor, where I teach both middle and high school levels. I am also involved in the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) program with grades 9th and 10th, and I have experience in teaching Project Based Learning (PBL). Additionally, I serve as the Educational Coordinator for the Avenor Summer School project, where I organize the educational program and coordinate the teacher’s team. I continue to work as a facilitator with AGLT, where I have organized and delivered numerous workshops, courses, and camps for children and young people across the country. As the vice president of the association, I monitor the activities of local youth groups and contribute to creating future strategies for the association. In the past, I collaborated with Rubik School as an educational facilitator.

I am a proactive supporter of non-formal education and youth community involvement. I believe it is essential to prepare people not only academically but also by developing a wide range of essential skills such as organization, teamwork, and conflict resolution. To achieve this, a blend of informal, formal, and non-formal education is necessary. Since 2011, I have been a volunteer at AGLT, where I have constantly evolved through the courses offered. In 2015, I became a trainer and have since conducted courses and sessions on various topics such as time management, public speaking, and leadership. AGLT has been the place where I discovered myself professionally and personally, and for that, it will always hold a special place in my heart.

At Avenor, I aim to continue developing and implementing innovative teaching methods that inspire and motivate students to follow their passions. I hope to contribute to creating an educational environment where curiosity and creativity are encouraged, and where every student can discover and develop their potential. I dream of seeing my students become responsible and passionate adults, ready to contribute significantly to their fields of interest.