Annika Tornow
Wien
Summary
Teach For Austria alumna and full-time Mathematics, Music and Digital Literacy teacher at a high-need secondary school in Vienna. Four years’ experience as homeroom teacher and Quality School Coordinator, leading internal evaluation and learning improvement. Former employment law specialist with expertise in equality, safeguarding and inclusion. Passionate about equity-driven education, relational classroom culture and academic success for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
City Of Vienna, Bildungscampus Innerfavoriten
09.2022 - Current
- Full teaching responsibility in Mathematics and Music
- Homeroom / Class teacher for four years (25 students), responsible for progress, wellbeing & family communication
- Quality School Coordinator – school development, internal evaluation and feedback systems
- Designed interdisciplinary project combining music and political education as part of master’s research
- Led school choir/band and concert projects
Teach for Austria Fellow
City of Vienna, Bildungscampus Innerfavoriten
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Trained in equity leadership, behaviour-inclusive instruction and data-driven teaching
- Led targeted interventions for students with multilingual and migration backgrounds
- Developed strategies to close learning gaps and increase engagement
Employment Law Specialist / Legal Advisor
Mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Legal advisor to Rectorate, artistic and administrative staff (employment, labour & equality law)
- Member of the University Data Protection Team (implementation of GDPR policies)
- Member of the Equal Opportunities Working Group – anti-discrimination, gender equity, recruitment procedures
- Designed and delivered staff training on labour law and GDPR compliance
- Supported the legal implementation of COVID-19 safeguarding and operational guidelines for staff and students
Education
Master of Arts (Continuing Education) - Lateral Entry Into Secondary General Education
University College of Teacher Education
Baden, Austria01-2026
Diploma - Jazz/Popular Music (Voice)
AMP - International Academy of Music And Performing Arts Vienna
Vienna, Austria09-2021
Master of Law - Law
Paris Lodron Universtiy Salzburg /University of Vienna
Salzburg, Austria10-2014
Matura -
BORG Straßwalchen
Straßwalchen, Austria06-2009
Skills
- Structured lesson planning
- Effective classroom management
- Tailored instruction methods
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Learning Buddy – PROSA (education support for young refugees)
- Mentor – Grenzenlos (support for migrant students)
- Volunteer – Heaven’s Shelter House, Cape Town
WEITERBILDUNG
- Zahlreiche Fortbildungen im Bereich Arbeitsrecht (laufend)
- 31/7/2017 Workshop Fair in Wort und Bild. Geschlechtergerecht Formulieren
Timeline
Teacher
City Of Vienna, Bildungscampus Innerfavoriten
09.2022 - Current
Teach for Austria Fellow
City of Vienna, Bildungscampus Innerfavoriten
09.2022 - 06.2024
Employment Law Specialist / Legal Advisor
Mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
04.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Arts (Continuing Education) - Lateral Entry Into Secondary General Education
University College of Teacher Education
Diploma - Jazz/Popular Music (Voice)
AMP - International Academy of Music And Performing Arts Vienna
Master of Law - Law
Paris Lodron Universtiy Salzburg /University of Vienna
Matura -
BORG Straßwalchen