Nena Nikolic
MYP English Language and Literature Teacher/Assistant in Support of Student Life at Lyford Cay International School- Claim this Profile
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Leslie Abadi
Nena is a very dedicated, responsible teacher. She has in- depth knowledge of the IB programme, and is constantly looking for new, interesting ways to motivate her students. I highly recommend Nena as an excelent teacher and person!
Sasa Aksentijevic
Nena is hard working, devoted, consistent, well organized, responsible. She is also a good team worker, extremely well read and is a source of vast knowledge. Since I have also been her trainer, I have had the pleasure of watching her grow. A great worker, magnificent colleague, beautiful teacher.
Leslie Abadi
Nena is a very dedicated, responsible teacher. She has in- depth knowledge of the IB programme, and is constantly looking for new, interesting ways to motivate her students. I highly recommend Nena as an excelent teacher and person!
Sasa Aksentijevic
Nena is hard working, devoted, consistent, well organized, responsible. She is also a good team worker, extremely well read and is a source of vast knowledge. Since I have also been her trainer, I have had the pleasure of watching her grow. A great worker, magnificent colleague, beautiful teacher.
Leslie Abadi
Nena is a very dedicated, responsible teacher. She has in- depth knowledge of the IB programme, and is constantly looking for new, interesting ways to motivate her students. I highly recommend Nena as an excelent teacher and person!
Sasa Aksentijevic
Nena is hard working, devoted, consistent, well organized, responsible. She is also a good team worker, extremely well read and is a source of vast knowledge. Since I have also been her trainer, I have had the pleasure of watching her grow. A great worker, magnificent colleague, beautiful teacher.
Leslie Abadi
Nena is a very dedicated, responsible teacher. She has in- depth knowledge of the IB programme, and is constantly looking for new, interesting ways to motivate her students. I highly recommend Nena as an excelent teacher and person!
Sasa Aksentijevic
Nena is hard working, devoted, consistent, well organized, responsible. She is also a good team worker, extremely well read and is a source of vast knowledge. Since I have also been her trainer, I have had the pleasure of watching her grow. A great worker, magnificent colleague, beautiful teacher.
Credentials
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Certificate of International School Counseling
Principals' Training CenterNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
University Counseling in the International Schools
Principals' Training CenterNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Certificate in College Admission for Emerging Leaders (ELP)
National Association for College Admission CounselingOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Essential Skills for International School Counselors
Principals' Training CenterJul, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Child Protection Refresher 2021
TesJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Children's Mental Wellbeing for International Schools
TesMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Counseling Across Cultures in International Schools
Principals' Training CenterJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health and Well-Being in International Schools
Principals' Training CenterJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Self-Care for Educators
Mindful SchoolsMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Mindful Educator Essentials
Mindful SchoolsSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Mindfulness fundamentals
Mindful SchoolsAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Online Safety - Level 2
EduCare Learning Ltd.Aug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Preventing Bullying for International Schools - Level 2
EduCare Learning Ltd.Aug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools
EduCare Learning Ltd.Aug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Child Neglect for International Schools - Level 2
EduCare Learning Ltd.Jul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Child Protection in Sport and Active Leisure - Level 2
EduCare Learning Ltd.Jul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People - Level 2
EduCare Learning Ltd.Jul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Identify the Patterns Undermining Your Confidence
University of Southern QueenslandJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health: Helping Young People with Anxiety
University of East AngliaJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
MYP Language and Literature - Category 2
International BaccalaureateMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CAS Coordinator - Category 2
International BaccalaureateSep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Managing Extended Essay - Category 3
International BaccalaureateMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Role of the Supervisor in Extended Essay - Category 3
International BaccalaureateMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
IB DP Coordinator - Category 1
International BaccalaureateJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Child Protection for International Schools
EduCareAug, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Lyford Cay International School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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MYP English Language and Literature Teacher/Assistant in Support of Student Life
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Aug 2022 - Present
Drafting and delivering the MYP English and Language curriculumDesigning and implementing the university counseling website alongside the Extended Essay resource website, making it a central source of information for the school community Designing and implementing the 6-12 advisory programme and collaborating with advisors, grade level leaders and Guidance Counselor to deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities, incorporating mindfulness, SEL, ATLs and positive psychology; designing and maintaining the Homeroom and Advisory website containing all pertinent information necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the student welfare programmeProviding logistical support for carrying out standardised MAP Growth testing, PSAT/SAT preparation classes, BGCSE examsSupporting the university counselor in organizing university and career fairs/career outreach, preparing the documentation for college application, identifying available financial aid resources, drafting recommendation lettersSupervising several extracurricular activities such as the Student Government and World Scholar CupImplementing Parent Reading Groups with the focus on challenges that TCKs face as a part of the international community
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MYP English Language and Literature Teacher/Grade 7 Level Leader
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
MYP Language and Literature teacher for grades 7 and 8Advisory/Homeroom Teacher for Grade 7Grade Level Leader for Grade 7Assistant College CounselorAssistant Counselor
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MYP English Language and Literature Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
MYP Language and Literature Teacher for grades 6 and 7Advisory/Homeroom Teacher for grade 7Grade Level Leader for Grade 7EAL Support
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MYP English Language and Literature Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
MYP English Language and Literature Teacher for grades 6-9Advisory/Homeroom teacher
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Knightsbridge Schools International
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secondary School Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2019
- Diploma Programme Coordinator (January 2016 – July 2017); introduced the Diploma Programme Admissions Policy- Middle and High School English Language and Literature Teacher- DP English B teacher- Theory of Knowledge teacher- Secondary English Teacher- CAS Coordinator and Supervisor- Extended Essay Coordinator and Supervisor - College Counselor- Cambridge Assessment Exams – supervising and running the preparations- PANAMUN and Debate club supervisor- Wrote the IB DP Admissions Policy- DP English B Examiner
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Secondary School English and Humanities Teacher
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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English Teacher
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Disclaimer: the school was founded in 2012 as the Panama Pacifico Academy and then joined the Knightsbridge Schools International franchise in 2013, thus becoming Knightsbridge Schools International Panama.Middle school English Language Arts teacherEnglish Language Learner (ELL) teacher – grades K-12
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English as a Foreign Language, IB DP English A1 and English B Teacher
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
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Interpretation and translation teacher
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2008 - Jul 2012
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English as a Foreign Language Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
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The International School of Belgrade
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Serbia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English as an Additional Language and Serbian as a Foreign Language Teacher
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2006 - 2008
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Personal Assistant to the Elementary School Principal
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Oct 2004 - Jul 2006
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Education
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University of Belgrade - Faculty of Philology
BA, English Language and Literature -
2007 - 2007
Trinity College London
TESOL Teaching Certificate, English as a Foreign Language -
2018 - 2020
Rice University
College Access Counselor, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
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