Academic Support Specialist

Substitute Teacher

• 2010 - Jun 2015

Taught for short and long term vacancies.Assisted in the special education program. Taught for short and long term vacancies.Assisted in the special education program.

Croatian Language Teacher

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

Initiated, developed and instructed Croatian language and cultural class for the novice, intermediate and advanced levels. Initiated, developed and instructed Croatian language and cultural class for the novice, intermediate and advanced levels.

High School Social Studies Teacher

• Sep 1998 - Aug 2000

Instructed Social Studies in the subjects of United States History, Sociology, Geography, and World History to middle and high-school students. Designed unit and lesson plans, assignments, study guides, and evaluation materials. Helped inspire students with low self esteem and motivated them to became self-reliant, confident and high achievers. Through interactive activities, students raise their grades from low C's to A's. Instructed Social Studies in the subjects of United States History, Sociology, Geography, and World History to middle and high-school students. Designed unit and lesson plans, assignments, study guides, and evaluation materials. Helped inspire students with low self esteem and motivated them to became self-reliant, confident and high achievers. Through interactive activities, students raise their grades from low C's to A's.

Program Coordinator

• Jan 1996 - Aug 1997

Developed educational and training programs for representatives of European governments sponsored by the United States Information Agency. Constructed internship programs for European business leaders. Established meetings to promote interaction between European and Pittsburgh civic and corporate leaders. Acquired American host families and organized home stays for the invited representatives. Developed educational and training programs for representatives of European governments sponsored by the United States Information Agency. Constructed internship programs for European business leaders. Established meetings to promote interaction between European and Pittsburgh civic and corporate leaders. Acquired American host families and organized home stays for the invited representatives.

Adjunct Faculty

• Sep 1996 - May 1997

Designed creative hands-on activities to develop the appreciation and skills of comprehension in speaking, reading, and writing the Croatian language. Designed creative hands-on activities to develop the appreciation and skills of comprehension in speaking, reading, and writing the Croatian language.

Teacher-Intern

• Aug 1995 - Jun 1996

Developed and implemented curriculum in World Regional Geography. Instructed World Regional Geography for grades 6 to 8. Designed and organized innovative hands-on activities, cooperative learning activities, debates, and presentations to provide a student-centered environment. Arranged guest speaker program on current events. Instructed Mathematics for grades 6 to 8.Prepared materials and designed activities to help students with special needs. Instructed environmental education camp in the area of outdoor science, ecological activities and creative writing exercises.