Maja Nikolic

• Currently teaching 5 Spanish classes across introductory to advanced levels.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Provide individualized assistance to students, promoting improved understanding.
• Introduce Hispanic customs and traditions to enhance cultural awareness.
• Design real-world projects to apply Spanish language knowledge.
• Advise parents on supporting their children's language development at home.
• Offer after-school tutoring for students needing extra assistance.
• Actively participate in monthly department meetings to discuss new initiatives.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment for diverse student backgrounds.

• Jan 2023-Aug 2024: Research Assistant
• Jan 2023- Created a detailed Methodology Spanish course; designed weekly assessments, quizzes and projects that boosted student engagement and increased course completion rate by 25%
• Aug 2022-Dec 2022: Instructor of Spanish Oral Review - Advanced level
• Jul 2022-Aug 2022: Graduate Teaching Associate - Introductory Spanish II
• Jan 2022-May 2022: Instructor of Spanish - Advanced II
• Aug 2021-Dec 2021: Instructor of Spanish Oral Review - Advanced level (remote)
• Jun 2021-Aug 2021: Spanish Tutor
• Jan 2021-May 2021: Instructor of Spanish Intermediate II (remote)
• Aug 2020-Dec 2020: Instructor of Spanish Intermediate I
• Jun 2020 Aug 2020: Teaching Assistant for Spanish Language Institute - Summer Program

• Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
• Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
• Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
• Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
• Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
• Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
• Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
• Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
• Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
• Elaborated on concepts and ideas expressed between languages.
• Worked with clients to establish translation requirements and scope.
• Reviewed and translated documents, forms and technical materials in both English and Spanish.
• Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
• Read legal documents, scientific articles or news reports and rewrote into specified language.
• Used dictionaries, thesauruses and other references during translation to locate terminology equivalents and retain original text meaning.

Courses Taught:

• Jan 2019-May 2019: Spanish Intermediate I
• Aug 2018-Dec 2018: Spanish Intro II
• Jan 2018 - May 2018: Spanish Intro II
• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017: Spanish Intro I

Educational - Methodological Section

Courses Taught: A1 and A2 - basic levels of Spanish with Serbian second language learners

• Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and Serbian
• Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
• Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
• Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
• Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.

• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.