Katja Kranjec
Lecturer / ESP teacher at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration / Univerza v Ljubljani Fakulteta za upravo- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Delta Module 2 (Developing Professional Practice)
University of CambridgeOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Extended Practice and ELT Specialism
University of CambridgeDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Storytelling for Business Video
LinkedInOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students - Pass with Distinction
Coursera Verified CertificatesNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching (Delta Module 1) - Pass with Distinction
University of Cambridge, ESOL ExaminationsDec, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration / Univerza v Ljubljani Fakulteta za upravo
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Slovenia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer / ESP teacher
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Sep 2021 - Present
-Teaching English for Specific Purposes to university students, covering a wide range of subjects, such as Public Sector Governance (Legal and Business English, English for Public Administration), Administrative Information Science (English for Information Technology), European Public Governance (EPSO exam preparation) -Participating in working groups, such as The Centre for Pedagogical Excellence, and the Slovene Association of LSP Teachers -Working as a coordinator for student volunteers -Teaching English for Specific Purposes to university students, covering a wide range of subjects, such as Public Sector Governance (Legal and Business English, English for Public Administration), Administrative Information Science (English for Information Technology), European Public Governance (EPSO exam preparation) -Participating in working groups, such as The Centre for Pedagogical Excellence, and the Slovene Association of LSP Teachers -Working as a coordinator for student volunteers
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LanguageArt, Katja Kranjec, s.p. (www.languageart.si)
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Academic Director and EFL teacher
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Oct 2008 - Present
- Implementing and teaching blended learning courses - Teaching General and Business English, English for Specific Purposes to adults and children (groups and one-to-one classes, beginners-advanced levels) - Developing and delivering tailored in-company courses - IELTS, FCE, CAE and BEC exam preparation - Designing curricula and assessing needs - Carrying out teacher development workshops (Technology in the Classroom, Blended Learning) - Developing teaching materials and creating visual aids - Interacting with students (establishing rapport, offering support and negotiating) - Conducting placement tests and writing reports - Acquainted with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Superlearning techniques - Carried out intensive English workshops in Zagreb, Croatia (2010) - Authorised Oral Examiner for YLE Cambridge exams - Translating non-fiction including contracts, patents, engineering texts, popular psychology, etc. Show less
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Bell Educational Services Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Director
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
- Ensuring the effective running of the academic component of the programme to deliver maximum quality, efficiency and student satisfaction - Inducting, supporting and managing the academic staff - Responsible for student placement and assessment - Ensuring the provision of appropriate academic advice, tutorial support and feedback to teachers - Carrying out classroom/lesson observations for all EFL staff and providing written and oral feedback to each staff member - Managing the EFL team to ensure a high standard of service and teaching as well as maintaining class and student records, and contribute to end-of-course reports - Organising and contributing to the Professional Development INSET programmes for staff - Dealing with student issues and ensuring the supervision and discipline of students - Organising GESE exam sessions Show less
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Future Learning Language School
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Ireland
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Studies
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
- Implemented policies which promote learner collaboration through English and foster a positive learning atmosphere -Supported the use of the technology-enhanced approach to deliver communicative, learner-driven classes - Pro-actively assisted teachers in helping learners to identify and overcome barriers to effective communication and collaboration at all stages of the course, from the initial placement and needs assessment to the preparation and feedback stages of each task - Supported the academic staff in using the technology-enhanced approach to create a constructive and collaborative working atmosphere, facilitating them in planning and delivering effective lessons and providing students with meaningful individualised feedback - Ensured the orderly running of the courses (including class placement and class formation) - Facilitated group leaders, inspectors and other visitors in observing classes and understanding the technology-enhanced approach to language learning - Provided culturally sensitive support for the learners - Developed and improved the summer school curriculum and lesson plans Show less
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Future Learning Language School
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Ireland
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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EFL Teacher
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
EFL teacher to international students aged 10–18 (Junior and Senior classes) - Took part in weekly workshops - Carried out communicative lessons and project work - Conducted placement tests - Prepared a variety of teaching materials - Supervised students on trips EFL teacher to international students aged 10–18 (Junior and Senior classes) - Took part in weekly workshops - Carried out communicative lessons and project work - Conducted placement tests - Prepared a variety of teaching materials - Supervised students on trips
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Concorde International
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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EFL teacher
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2013
EFL teacher to international students aged 10–18 (Junior and Senior classes, Elementary-Advanced levels) - Took part in weekly workshops, carried out a workshop on digital literacy and blended learning - Carried out pre-excursion lessons, cultural and communicative lessons and project work - Conducted placement tests and peer observations - Prepared a variety of teaching materials - Supervised students on excursions EFL teacher to international students aged 10–18 (Junior and Senior classes, Elementary-Advanced levels) - Took part in weekly workshops, carried out a workshop on digital literacy and blended learning - Carried out pre-excursion lessons, cultural and communicative lessons and project work - Conducted placement tests and peer observations - Prepared a variety of teaching materials - Supervised students on excursions
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Intellectual property firm Petošević d.o.o.
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Cankarjeva cesta 4, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Translator/Administrative assistant
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
- Handled administrative tasks - Translated patent claims and various documents - Responsible for maintenance of patents and annuity payments - Worked with databases and advanced computer programs - Handled administrative tasks - Translated patent claims and various documents - Responsible for maintenance of patents and annuity payments - Worked with databases and advanced computer programs
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OŠ Kolezija – Primary and lower secondary state school
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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EFL and German teacher
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2008
- EFL and German teacher to students aged 12–15 - Administered exams - Organised extracurricular activities - Attended weekly staff meetings and seminars - EFL and German teacher to students aged 12–15 - Administered exams - Organised extracurricular activities - Attended weekly staff meetings and seminars
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EF Language First (English Summer Course)
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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EFL teacher and activity organiser
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2008
EFL teacher and activity organiser to international students aged 12–18 - Accompanied students on excursions and led extracurricular activities EFL teacher and activity organiser to international students aged 12–18 - Accompanied students on excursions and led extracurricular activities
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Travel Agency Intelekta
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London and Eastbourne
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Group leader and coordinator
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
- Group leader at a summer school in London (Royal Russel School) and Eastbourne - Responsible for students' well-being - Liaison with the regional office - Group leader at a summer school in London (Royal Russel School) and Eastbourne - Responsible for students' well-being - Liaison with the regional office
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Panteon College and Translation Agency Pliberšek
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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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EFL and German teacher, translator
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Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
- EFL and German teacher to adults and students, translator - Assessed and monitored students' progress and prepared teaching materials - Translated various legal, financial and technical texts - EFL and German teacher to adults and students, translator - Assessed and monitored students' progress and prepared teaching materials - Translated various legal, financial and technical texts
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Kilkenny College, received a Comenius grant
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Kilkenny, Ireland
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English and German teacher
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2006
- English (literature, creative and functional writing, media studies) and German teacher to students aged 12–18 - Involved in various mobility projects and extracurricular activities (European studies, cultural studies, etc.) - English (literature, creative and functional writing, media studies) and German teacher to students aged 12–18 - Involved in various mobility projects and extracurricular activities (European studies, cultural studies, etc.)
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Education
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2002 - 2007
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts
English Language and Literature, university degree equivalent to MA in TEFL -
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University of Cambridge
Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) -
2000 - 2005
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts
Department of German, Dutch and Swedish, Degree in German Language and Literature
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