Lecturers of our courses
Meet the lecturers without whom tourist guide course couldn’t be made
Agnieszka Łabęcka
I have been a tour leader and guide since 2000. In 1999 I graduated from the University of Wrocław with a specialization in Regional Geography and Tourism. Later, I worked at the Czech Travel Agency Fischer as a sales specialist and coordinator of transfer connections to Czech airports. In 2004 I moved to the large travel portal Travelplanet.pl, where I served as a salesperson, coordinator of the online reservations department, and trainer for the sales department. Since 2013, I have run my own business, working as a tour leader and guide, as well as a trainer for the tourism industry.
Patrycja Szymkowiak
I was born in Gdynia and currently reside in Gdańsk. Tourism and travel have been my passion for many years. I have managed to weave it into my professional career. My 8 years of experience are based on working in various branches of the tourism industry. I have worked for many travel agencies as a tour leader, guide, sales specialist, trainer, and specialist in international contracts. Currently living in Gdańsk, I guide various groups of tourists. My specialization is the subject of World War II and military fortifications.
Lucyna Milczuszek
I hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Protection, and my passion for travel has driven me to become a field guide. I have 10 years of guiding experience in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. I am also a tour leader and a qualified tourism instructor specializing in cycling tours. I am actively involved with the Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society, where I have served as the president of the Active Tourism Club PTTK “PASAT” for 9 years.
Maria Chomka
I have an educational background in oceanography and work as an academic lecturer in the field of Earth sciences. I have held a tour guide license for over 25 years and speak fluent English and Russian. I collaborate with various travel agencies in Poland, leading tour events around the world. My specialization is incentive group trips, but I also happily cater to pilgrimage groups and other tourists. I have visited all European countries and many countries on other continents, such as China, Thailand, and Kenya. I have discovered many places through participation in international scientific expeditions and as a member of a research team.
Natalia Ptak
I am a tour leader with five years of experience, and my specialization is primarily guiding tours within Poland. Guiding is my passion, which allows me to develop my interests and discover new, fascinating places around the world. Along with experience working as a camp counselor, I also have extensive experience in children’s and youth tourism.
Olga Piechowska
I have an educational background in geography and interpersonal management. I have been involved in the tourism industry for many years. In my career, I have worked for both small travel agencies and the largest tour operators in the country. I lead various types of trips, but for the past few years, I have mostly been going on multi-day tours. My specializations are the Greek and Scandinavian destinations, which I currently visit most frequently.
Magdalena Ratajczyk
Since 2009, I have been involved in the tourism industry. For most of that time, I worked for a single travel agency, but through collaboration with other companies, I gained experience working with Triada, Sky Club, Alfa Star, Rainbow Tours, TUI, and several others. Although my education is in corrective and early childhood pedagogy, I sometimes use the skills I acquired as a tour leader. My adventure with this job began by chance when I wanted to live in Portugal and found work there in tourism. I fell in love with the industry and decided to stay in it for the long haul.
Agnieszka Kalita
I am a leisure time animator and tour leader, as well as a passionate enthusiast of these fields. I took my first step in animation at the Ruczaj Cultural Center in Krakow. For some time, I worked for Stageman Polska, where I conducted training in animation. As an animator, I participated in projects for companies such as Disney, Hoop, and PZU. Recently, I spent the summer season animating at the Miniature Park “World of Dreams.” I graduated in tourism and recreation from the University School of Physical Education in Krakow.
Agnieszka Matejuk
I am a socio-cultural animator who has actively participated in various cultural, artistic, and recreational events at school and in my community. I developed my pedagogical and animation skills by working as a scout instructor, counselor, and camp director for children, as well as during artistic youth camps and active winter camps. I’ve collaborated with travel agencies and companies that organize events and corporate gatherings. I led a Youth Animation Group and a theater club for children aged 10-14 at the “Południe” Community Center in Katowice. Currently, I run my own company specializing in organizing leisure activities.
Julia Podwysocka
I hold a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and am an instructor of Body & Mind relaxation activities. I collaborate with the largest Polish tour operator for the Tunisia destination as the head of Polish animation. Additionally, I work in both domestic and international tourism as a counselor, resident, and tour leader. I have participated in workshops and training on stress management and interpersonal communication organized by the “Carpe Diem” Psychological-Therapeutic Center, the “Amber” Cultural Center, AIESEC, and the Publico Center.
Piotr Góralczyk
For five years, I worked in the tourism industry, visiting many beautiful places around the world and getting to know different cultures. In 2009, I began my journey with animation, working in Crete, Fuerteventura, Mallorca, and Rhodes. I gained extensive experience working with children, youth, and adults by running sports and entertainment programs during the day and performing on stage and hosting children’s activities in the evening. I am familiar with many Mini Disco dance choreographies and ideas for evening shows, for which I have received several awards.
Anna Iwaniuk
I studied at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw, where I obtained a degree in physical education. During my studies, I developed my interests and gained qualifications as an instructor in swimming, horseback riding, and gymnastics. I also served as a camp counselor during and worked as a sports manager and badminton referee. I co-organized equestrian competitions and the Polish Pool Freediving Championship. I participated in smaller projects and volunteered with the “Projector” Volunteering Development Foundation, where I organized sports activities for children and youth.
Joanna Dankowska
I am a graduate of the University of Economy, where I studied Tourism and Hotel Management. During my studies, I obtained a recreational activities instructor certification and went for an internship in Cyprus, where I became interested in the work of a sports animator. After returning, I continued my education and completed postgraduate studies in physical education for teachers in 2010. During my studies, I had the opportunity to intern as a physical education teacher at a school. Working with children gives me a lot of satisfaction, and in July 2012, I went to a summer camp as a sports and tourism instructor, where I introduced many interesting and innovative forms of physical activity for children.
Mateusz Kalisz
As a child, I became interested in physical activity, initially training in soccer and then fully dedicating myself to martial arts. I trained in Muay Thai – Thai Boxing for 7 years. I eventually graduated from the University of Physical Education in Katowice, where I completed teaching internships in schools and at a corrective gymnastics center. During my studies, I completed a sports instructor course in Soccer and a specialization in Corrective Gymnastics. Currently, I am not actively competing in sports, but I run recreationally and play soccer and basketball.
Lesław Matuszek
My professional experience includes working as a Tour Leader and Resident for the travel agency Nowa ITAKA Sp. z o.o. I have also served as a Ski Instructor, Resident, and Tour Leader, organizing major apres-ski events and video coaching sessions. As a Resident and Tour Leader for the travel agency Flugo Sp. z o.o. Additionally, I worked as a Resident and Tour Leader for Triada S.A and SKY CLUB Sp. z o.o. I served as a Tour Leader in Crete with Deltanet Travel based in Heraklion.
I hold a Master’s degree in Tourism and Recreation from Bronisław Czech University of Physical Education in Krakow. Government at AWF Krakow from April 2008 to October 2009.
Ewelina Szłapa
I hold a Master’s degree in Tourism and Recreation and have been a licensed tour leader since 2010. I specialize in outbound tourism, particularly in the Slavic East and the Balkans, as well as in the regions of Podlasie, Małopolska, and Silesia in Poland. I have worked as a tour leader in Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, and Croatia, and as a resident in Croatia. I am proficient in English, Russian, and Croatian. I have collaborated with travel agencies such as Wygoda Travel, Via Travel, Kulig Travel, TUI Poland, Agencja Turystyczna Zawadzkie, Biuro Podróży Marco, and Centrum Turystyki Oskar. In addition to this, I also work as a copywriter.
Wioletta Budek
I am a graduate of the University of Physical Education in Warsaw and am currently studying reportage journalism at the University of Warsaw. For the past six years, I have worked as a licensed tour leader, resident, camp counselor, and leisure time animator. Tourism and travel are not only my job but also my passion, as I have already visited 16 countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia.