Vaiva Savva
PYP educator with international experience in primary and language education, CLIL methodology, and student-centred teaching.
Vaiva joined The Island Private School in September 2024, bringing with her a rich background in primary and language education across multiple countries. She holds a Master of Science in Comparative and International Education from Stockholm University and a Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences from Klaipėda University, Lithuania. Over the past decade, Vaiva has taught in Lithuania, Sweden, and Cyprus, working in private English schools and language institutes. Her experience includes teaching English using Cambridge curriculum, developing CLIL-based lesson plans, and integrating interactive, student-centred approaches into her classrooms. Her lessons are known for being dynamic, inclusive, and creatively tailored to meet the needs of individual learners. Vaiva speaks Lithuanian, English, and conversational Swedish, and has basic knowledge of Russian and Greek. Her warm and flexible teaching style, combined with a passion for language and cultural education, make her a valuable addition to the PYP team.
