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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Languages
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Marin  Maksimovic

Marin Maksimovic

Odessa,CU

Summary

Accomplished English teacher designing lesson plans to inspire and engage students of various backgrounds.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher

Grigo Academy
Chisinau
09.2024 - Current

-Maintained school-wide culture of respect

  • Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
  • Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
  • Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.

Corporate English Language Instructor

T.E.S.T / Techno Soft / Hillat / Intersos / We World / Data Drive /
Chisinau
03.2022 - Current
  • Giving engaging lectures and presentations
  • Monitored student progress on a regular basis
  • Handled multiple levels and various age groups simultaneously.
  • Organized and prepared curriculum for Large groups of Young learners

English Teacher- Cultural Mediator

Intersos / Humanitarian Org
Chisinau
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Taught English to vulnerable populations.
  • Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
  • Traveled to distant locations, trying to reach the less fortunate groups in need of education.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits.

English as a Second Language Teacher

Odessa Language Study Center
Odessa
06.2014 - 02.2022
  • Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
  • Guided students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate new teaching strategies and materials into the curriculum.

Cultural Coordinator

Department of Migration
Rochester
02.2001 - 08.2011

+ Effectively guided newcomers from former Yugoslavia to adapt to cultural changes across their new homes in the U.S. Assisted with social services and connected various community networks for displaced refugees. Screening, verifying, and approving housing, and financial aid.

Cultural Specialist- Interpreter

NATO - North Atlantic Alliance
Sarajevo
03.1996 - 07.2000
  • Assisted in achieving peace and stabilization after the devastating war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Helping local citizens gain and build trust in the actions and work of the NATO peacekeepers.
  • Successfully coordinated with NATO to mediate and familiarize myself with local customs and culture, thereby avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings and conflict.

Education

Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Belgrade
Belgrade
05-2001

Skills

  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Public speaking
  • Feedback delivery
  • Student support
  • Adaptable teaching methods

Certification

  • Teachers' training certificates
  • Chess Coach Certificate

Affiliations

  • Chess coach
  • Guitar teacher
  • Board Game Innovation

Languages

Serbian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Ukrainian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Croatian
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

English Teacher

Grigo Academy
09.2024 - Current

English Teacher- Cultural Mediator

Intersos / Humanitarian Org
09.2023 - 10.2024

Corporate English Language Instructor

T.E.S.T / Techno Soft / Hillat / Intersos / We World / Data Drive /
03.2022 - Current

English as a Second Language Teacher

Odessa Language Study Center
06.2014 - 02.2022

Cultural Coordinator

Department of Migration
02.2001 - 08.2011

Cultural Specialist- Interpreter

NATO - North Atlantic Alliance
03.1996 - 07.2000

Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Belgrade
Marin Maksimovic