Darija Simic

Darija simic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    SEN Intervention Teacher

  • Education

    • Western university

      2008 - 2009
      Master of arts (m.a.) political science

      Received Graduate Teaching Assistantship (TA), Western Graduate Research Scholarship (WGRS), and Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

    • Western university

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor's degree honors specialization in political science and globalization studies

      Recognized with numerous academic achievements, awards and scholarships, including placement on the Dean's Honor List, History Subject Award, the Centre for Global Studies Award for Foremost Academic Achievement in Third Year of Studies, Brescia University Continuing Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Brescia University College Alumnae Scholarship, and Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship

    • Western university

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor of education (b.ed.) intermediate/senior history and social studies
  • Experience

    • Western university

      Sept 2008 - Apr 2009
      Teaching associate

      • Played the role of liaison between faculty and undergraduate students by communicating needs and desires, and bridging misunderstandings between the two groups, facilitating the overall process of learning• Assessed students’ progress by assigning grades to their assignments, making sure that students are marked using the same criteria• Taught a first-year undergraduate tutorial, engaging in creative teaching techniques and creating a personalized and supportive atmosphere that encouraged students to apply themselves• Held regular office hours, addressed students’ concerns and provided help and assistance with their assignments and problems • Supervised exams, working closely with the professor, the course director and other teaching assistants to create a safe, productive exam environment Show less

    • Anglo american school belgrade

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
      History teacher

      • Served as a full-time history teacher in a Cambridge accredited international school • Taught British and European history to grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 in the English language• Planned the lesson schedule and the syllabus as per the Cambridge Curriculum • Devised, corrected and marked homework assignments, tests and term papers• Led class discussion and organized various activities such as “History Day”• Provided monthly written reports to the school board on the progress of each class • Held regular office hours, provided assistance with students’ assignments and addressed students’ concerns • Organized and led field trips to foster the hands-on approach to learning Show less

    • Active english language institute

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
      Esl teacher

      • Taught elementary and pre-intermediate English language courses to children ages 4 to 12• Taught English grammar, writing, listening and speaking skills • Planned and conducted fun activities (board games, flashcards, plays etc.) to ensure young children stay engaged to the lesson and learn through play • Organized and coordinated with my coworkers the end of the year plays in which the children showcased what they learned

    • Norwood green junior school

      Apr 2015 - now

      SEN Intervention Teacher Norwood Green Junior School London 2018-present • Works closely and coordinates with key figures in SEN pupil’s life such as parents, class teachers, social workers, occupational and physical therapists in order to ensure a tailored and efficient support plan• Regularly assesses and tracks pupil progress, adjusting intervention strategies to ensure academic growth and well being• Provides targeted small group and one-on-one interventions to SEN pupils ensuring that individual learning styles and challenges are addressed • Collaborates with SENCO, class teachers and parents in order to ensure a positive learning environment is created • Together with the SENCO, advocates for the needs of SEN pupils within the school community • Prepares reports and maintains records for parents, SENCO, class teachers and any other relevant key figures • Collaborates with SENCO, parents and other key figures in the creation and yearly review of EHCPs Show less • Continually develops school’s EAL policy making sure the EAL strategies, interventions and resources reflect the national EAL policy as well as school and community diversity • Organizes and leads staff training and professional development in order to ensure teachers are supporting their EAL learners effectively • Maintains school’s EAL register making sure it is up to date and reflects the latest assessments in EAL proficiency, adapting interventions based on this analysis • Administers language proficiency levels for any newcomers in order to identify EAL level (Welsh 5 Stage Model of EAL Acquisition) and offer appropriate intervention • Develops and delivers small group interventions for EAL learners in early stages of language development focusing on hands on learning for better attainment of English • Collaborates with classroom teachers in order to differentiate instructions and resources for EAL learners in class Show less

      • SEN Intervention Teacher

        Jan 2018 - now
      • EAL Coordinator

        Apr 2015 - now
    • International school of london

      Apr 2024 - now
      Sen intervention teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ontario college of teachers