Olivera Jovovic

An educator with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Teaching English as a Second Language as an instructor, a researcher, and a materials developer, with various institutions of higher education in Canada, (with 10 years of experience in EAP and 3 years of teacher training experience). Proven ability to motivate students of different cultural backgrounds and help them achieve rapid progress. 

EAP Instructor                                                                               July 2019-March 2020

                                                                                                         April 2022-present

University Canada West

• Taught blended English Academic Writing Prep course
• Teaches online University Access Course
• Develops students’ academic skills, critical thinking, and autonomous learning
• Helps students apply research strategies and APA conventions
• Provides support for collaborative work in academic assignments
• Assists students in mastering a range of communication skills

ELST Instructor                                                                                  Oct 2009- Dec 2021

Kwantlen PolytechnicUniversity

• Taught EAP courses (both Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking; from foundations to highest level)
• Taught an ESP course: IEHP (English for Internationally Educated Health Professionals)
• Developed materials and curriculums for the courses (Member of the Curriculum Committee) 
• Took part in CELBAN and the in-house ELST placement testing 
• Used Moodle to support instruction in the classroom

IHC Trainer and ESL Teacher                                                                        2005-2009

International House, Vancouver

·    Conducted and supervised the IHC teacher training program (main course tutor)

·    Taught general English and Cambridge programs (FCE and CAE)

·    Took part in curriculum development

Held in-service workshops as part of professional development

MAELT (Master of Arts in English Language Teaching, with merit)                           

University of Reading, UK 

DELTA (Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)             

Vancouver, Global Village

TESOL NSE Diploma (TESL Canada certified)

Vancouver, Western Town College                                                                             

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature                                     

Novi Sad University, Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia