NICKOLAS JAKIMOW
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

Mr. Nickolas Jakimow is a dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages and backgrounds across public, charter, and private schools in the U.S. and abroad. He has designed and implemented engaging, student-centered lessons in English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, and science, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Mr. Jakimow has taught in Hawai‘i at the Institute of Intensive English, Palolo Elementary, Hokulani Elementary, and UH Lab School, as well as in South Korea through the EPIK program and at Hyoseong Elementary School. His expertise includes curriculum development, creative writing, literacy enrichment, multicultural storytelling, and designing interactive learning games that make education both meaningful and fun.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and a CELTA teaching certification. In addition to his work in education, Mr. Jakimow is an accomplished screenwriter, recognized as a quarterfinalist in multiple national writing competitions. His teaching philosophy emphasizes creating inclusive, engaging environments where every student can discover their potential and thrive.