
MS. IVA
Language Consultant
Austria
Start: take student (be aware that every student is different)
Create a safe, respectful, and healthy environment
Mix motivation with passion
Add big portions of thrill, excitement, interest, and fun
Take time- it’s a marathon, not a sprint
Encourage creativity combined with curiosity
Blend up-to-date methods with modern, interesting, and high-quality materials
Focus on active learning
In the end: (I) work the hardest to differentiate learning so that each student’s unique skills are emphasized and consistent personal growth as well as success are achieved
CLASSES @ J'S
Adult English
Children's English
Early Starters
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching privately- Various subjects like English, Mathematics, Biology, German, etc.
Professionally teaching as a Scuba Diving Instructor (plus “Coral Reef Conservation Instructor”, “Wrack Diver Specialty Instructor”, “Nitrox Specialty Instructor”, etc.)
Professionally teaching as an Emergency First Response Instructor
Professional Basketball Coach (teaching adults and kids, all levels)
QUALIFICATION
Studied Electrical Engineering (additional courses on presentational and rhetorical skills development) at the Technical University in Vienna (Austria) and University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria
Certified PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor
Certified Emergency First Response Instructor
Certified Professional Basketball Coach
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Former professional athlete (swimming, tennis, golf, table tennis)
Basketball professional
Playing the piano since I am 4 years old
Boat & Yacht international skipper licence holder
Dogs and wolfs scientist
Speaking German, Croatian, English, French, Spanish
Professional designer (branding, logos, corporate design, …)