Jan-Willem Strik (ENG) (2023)

Coordinator Senior Grades at Augustinianum

Jan-Willem Strik makes impact through education

Aufschwung: “Jan-Willem Strik received a Bachelor’s degree in German Language and Culture from Utrecht University. He then completed a Master in Education and Communication, also at Utrecht University.

Since August 2022, Jan-Willem has been working as an senior grades coordinator for grades 4, 5 and 6 VWO. Next to this he works as a teacher of German (HAVO, VWO) and is mentoring HAVO 4/5. He also does other work, such as being section chairman and chairman/member of the participation council and brainport coordinator. Jan-Willem not only taught in high schools, but was also a teacher at the Business School Notenboom for German as an elective course at MBO and HBO (Applied Sciences) level, for example. He has had various different experiences at multiple schools, for example he was dyslexia coordinator and production leader of a musical in 2018/19. His area of interest is medieval German literature and he has experience teaching exam classes. His goal is to introduce students to the German language and culture in a fun and passionate way.

Want to learn more about Jan-Willem and the paths he has taken during his career? Do you want to know how he has made an impact? Do you want to know what it’s like to stand in front of a classroom and get students excited about a language? Then come to the Career Night and experience the possibilities of your future.”