Andrea Drobek

Andrea Drobek serves as a Lecturer in English Didactics at the University of Rostock's Faculty of Philosophy since August 2023, based at the Philologicum institute. She maintains office hours on Wednesdays from 09:00 to 10:00 by email appointment and holds dual campus locations at Universitätsplatz 3 (Room 101) and August-Bebel-Straße 28 (Room 8030).

Her academic background includes:

• Teacher Training in English and Russian at University of Potsdam (1986-1990) with research assistantship in Russian literature and study period at University of Smolensk
• Teacher Training in French at University of Rostock (1995-2000) featuring study abroad in Saint-Étienne/Paris and Der Spiegel internship
• University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (1992)
• French Teaching Certification for Grammar Schools (2000)

Dr. Drobek's research centers on practical English language teaching methodologies for German secondary education contexts, emphasizing classroom application of linguistic theory and teacher development. Her work bridges theoretical pedagogy with real-world instructional challenges faced by language educators.

Prior to her university appointment, she accumulated 25+ years of frontline teaching experience across multiple German institutions including CJD Christophorusschule (1998-2023), Realschule Schwaan (1995-1997), and Signum Sprachenschule (1991), covering English, French, and Russian instruction for diverse age groups. This extensive practical background directly informs her current academic focus on teacher preparation.