Elena Markovska
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Experienced Teacher Trainer with strong background in facilitating and developing comprehensive teacher training programs. Specialize in curriculum development, classroom management techniques, and educational technology integration. Skilled communicator adept at fostering collaborative environment and enhancing overall teaching performance. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact on improving teaching quality and student outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Trainer
UAME-United Association for Montessori Education
Skopje, Istanbul, N. Macedonia, R. Turkey
02.2020 - Current
- Conducted workshops and seminars on Montessori methodology at the pre-school and school levels.
- Created assessments to evaluate teacher performance in the classroom setting.
- Designed activities that promote the practical and theoretical implementation of Montessori pedagogy.
Executive Director
Izvorche-Montessori School
Skopje, N. Macedonia
08.2019 - Current
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
Curriculum Developer
SEMA-South Eastern Montessori Association
Skopje, N. Macedonia
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Created instructional materials to accompany course curricula.
- Developed training modules for instructors on how to effectively deliver newly developed curricula.
- Created assessments that measure student progress towards established learning objectives.
- Organized workshops and seminars for educators on the use of technology in the classroom.
- Compiled data from multiple sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups to inform decisions about curriculum development initiatives.
Lead Teacher
Izvorche-Montessori Children's House
Skopje, N. Macedonia
08.2004 - 11.2019
- Attended district meetings related to curriculum changes or initiatives.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University For Tourism And Management
Skopje,R.Macedonia03-2022
Adolescence - Montessori 12-18 Orientation teacher
AMI USA
Denver, USA10-2020
Upper Elementary Level - 9-12 Montessori Teacher
NAMC-North American Montessori Center
Vancuver, Canada07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University For Tourism And Management
Skopje,R.Macedonia06-2020
Lower Elementary - 6-9 Montessori Teacher
NAMC - North American Montessori Center
Vancuver, Canada03-2008
kindergarten and pre-school - 3-6 Montessori Teacher
College of Modern Montessori
Johannesburg, South Africa08-2005
Associate of Science - Kindergarten and Preschool Education
Faculty of Pedagogy SS. Kliment Ohridski
Skopje, R. Macedonia08-2003
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Psychology
University SS. Cyril And Methodus
Skopje,R.Macedonia06-2002
Skills
- Workshop facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Teacher evaluation
- Montessori methodology
- Data analysis
- Instructional design
- Public speaking
- New teacher coaching
- Multicultural education
- Course planning
Affiliations
- LPAC in Texas elementary and middle schools (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee)
- Volunteering at Jewish foundation community schools ( k-8 grade level)
- Band booster parent
- Boys scout coach
Languages
English
Professional
Macedonian
Native/ Bilingual
Bulgarian
Professional
Serbian
Professional
Accomplishments
- 1996 Opera Nazionale publish an article (I was co-author)
- 2004 AMI Amsterdam verified curriculum I wrote for school recognition (Montessori authentic, Department of Education of R. Macedonia)
- 2005 co-author of the first Montessori book in Macedonian language
- 2006 represent at Montessori Centenary in Amsterdam for South Eastern Europe ( I spoke for my country Macedonia and region)
- 2006 Gonzagarredi gave set of materials for our teacher training center (I was founder)
- 2006 Visiting lecturer professor for pre-school education on Faculty for Pedagogy at: Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania
- 2007 IMS USA, recognized myself and school as an authentic Montessori environment
- 2008 Opera Nazionale recognized and authorized set of manuals for teacher training pre-school level (I wrote them)
- 2010 Department of Education of R.Macedonia accepted Montessori cubiculum (I wrote that program)
- 2012 Represent of R. Macedonia on International Montessori Conference in Houston, Texas
- 2016 Certificate of Recognition LPAC, School of Science and Technology, Houston, Texas
- 2019 LPAC member of Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, Texas
- 2020 Teacher trainer, Visiting Professor at University of Istanbul (Montessori pre-school level)
- 2022 Teacher trainer, Visiting Professor at University of Istanbul (Montessori lower elementary level)
Certification
- 3-6 Montessori Teacher Diploma
- 6-9 Montessori Teacher Diploma
- 9-12 Montessori Teacher Diploma
- 12-18 Montessori Orientation Adolescence
- Montessori Strategic Planning Certificate
- Montessori Child's Mind in Action
- Childhood trauma - Institute for Child Psychology
- Compassionate Discipline - Institute for Child Psychology
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher Trainer
UAME-United Association for Montessori Education
02.2020 - Current
Executive Director
Izvorche-Montessori School
08.2019 - Current
Curriculum Developer
SEMA-South Eastern Montessori Association
01.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher
Izvorche-Montessori Children's House
08.2004 - 11.2019
MBA - Business Administration
University For Tourism And Management
Adolescence - Montessori 12-18 Orientation teacher
AMI USA
Upper Elementary Level - 9-12 Montessori Teacher
NAMC-North American Montessori Center
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University For Tourism And Management
Lower Elementary - 6-9 Montessori Teacher
NAMC - North American Montessori Center
kindergarten and pre-school - 3-6 Montessori Teacher
College of Modern Montessori
Associate of Science - Kindergarten and Preschool Education
Faculty of Pedagogy SS. Kliment Ohridski
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Psychology
University SS. Cyril And Methodus
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