Iulia Zecheru
Qualifications
Qualified Romanian Language and Literature teacher with over a decade of teaching experience. My academic background includes a Master’s degree in Philological Didactics, complemented by international training through Erasmus+ programmes in Barcelona and Berlin, Service Learning development with CLAYSS, and Middle Leadership training with Dragonfly UK. I also contribute as a soft skills curriculum adviser for ArtCrowD and as an author of educational resources for the Romanian Institute of Educational Sciences (ISE)
Training
- BA in Letters – Transilvania University of Brașov
- MA in Philological Didactics (DDF Programme)
- Teach for Romania alumna
- Erasmus+ Youth Leader Certification – Berlin
- Erasmus+ Emotional Intelligence through Extracurricular Activities – Barcelona
- CLAYSS – Development of Service Learning Projects
- Middle Management Training – Dragonfly UK
At Questfield
I joined Questfield International College in 2018, initially teaching English and Civics, before growing into a lead Romanian Language and Literature teacher role within the Secondary school and later becoming Head of the Romanian Department. In 2024, I had the privilege of guiding Questfield’s first National Evaluation cohort, a journey built around the belief that progress matters more than perfection.
My approach
I believe meaningful learning happens when students feel emotionally safe, intellectually challenged, and actively involved in the process. In my classroom, literature becomes a space for reflection, dialogue, creativity, and personal growth. My teaching integrates Project-Based Learning (PBL), Adventure-Based Learning (ABL), Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), and the principles of the Zone of Proximal Development, encouraging students to move beyond passive learning towards authentic thinking and collaboration, from the classroom comfort to real-life challenges.
One of the value frameworks that emerged organically from our literature projects is the R.O.S.E. approach (RESPONSABILITATE; ONESTITATE; SMERENIE; EMPATIE) — Responsibility, Honesty, Humbleness, and Empathy — developed together with students through character analysis, reflection, and real-life connections.
Parents visiting my classroom would see active discussions, student-led projects, visual representations of learning displayed throughout the space, and a strong sense of belonging, curiosity, and engagement.
Beyond the classroom
Beyond the classroom, you will usually find me navigating life alongside my three children, each in a different stage of development; an experience that continuously deepens my understanding of growth, learning, and human connection. I enjoy singing, exploring nature, urban challenges, and service-learning initiatives that bring people, purpose, and community together.