Marko Habijanec is an English teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching English to elementary students in Croatia. He has a master's degree in English language and literature and philosophy. He is passionate about engaging students and helping them improve their English skills through communicative teaching methods. He has recently moved to the Netherlands and is seeking new opportunities to teach English.

1. Marko Habijanec
West-Varkenoordseweg 225B, 3074 HV Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
+385915900858 +31636156708 mhabijan@gmail.com
Rotterdam, 26 June 2019
Future vacancies related to teaching English
Dear Sir/Madam,
Ever since I started teaching at the elementary school level, I have been passionate in my commitment to
three things: making students question the world around them, do it in the medium of English, and prepare
them for the future challenges they face. I believe same can be applied to other age groups, whether it is
for the continuation of education or workplace requirements. My enclosed resume will illustrate it in more
detail.
I taught EFL to beginners and intermediate students in a public primary school in Croatia for 5 years.
When preparing students for competitions I would also have the opportunity to include some advanced
lessons. I developed my TEFL skills by completing 3+2 year (Bologna model) university master program.
Through my teaching experiences and TEFL studies, I developed critical pedagogic and classroom
management skills, along with a passion for teaching English.
I'm most comfortable with the Communicative Teaching Method, a philosophy that emphasizes interactive,
student-centered activities that maximize “student talk time.” I scaffold my lessons so that they include pair
and group work, as well as movement around the classroom. If there is an opportunity, I like to include
emerging technologies such as SMART boards or e-books. By engaging students in speaking, grammar,
writing, listening, and reading and appealing to diverse learning styles, I help them improve their accuracy
and fluency across key skill areas. However, I am also willing and able to adapt to other teaching styles.
After just moving to the Netherlands, I understand both the excitement and the challenges that accompany
learning a new language. I aim to support students’ social-emotional well-being as they learn English and
deepen their global and cultural awareness.
I look forward to speaking with a potential employer to discuss their specific needs and my ability to meet
them. I'd be thrilled to join a team of globally-minded educators dedicated to high-quality instruction. I
would be happy to answer any questions.
Sincerely,
Marko Habijanec
Enclosed: Curriculum vitae, Diploma
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2. Curriculum vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION Marko Habijanec
West-Varkenoordseweg 225B, 3074 HV Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
+385915900858 +31636156708
mhabijan@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/marko-habijanec
Sex Male | Date of birth 17/03/1988 | Nationality Croatian
POSITION English teacher
WORK EXPERIENCE
09/01/2012–01/09/2018 English teacher, form teacher
Elementary School Jabukovac-Zagreb, Zagreb (Croatia)
http://www.os-jabukovac-zg.skole.hr/
Main activities and responsibilities
▪ Meetings with parents and school governors; maintained discipline in the classroom; methodically
provided resources for lessons; simplified lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and
assisted students to prepare for examinations
▪ Assessed and looked after 100+ students’ progress throughout the term and worked closely with
other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work
▪ Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehend the taught curriculum and provided
support to students who required extra guidance
▪ Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and
delivered
▪ Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group
discussions, and mentored troubled students
▪ Additionally to teaching English, assumed the role of a form teacher. Organised parents' meetings.
Cared about health of my class through assisting the designated state doctor in informing the
young adolescents about changes and challenges they face in the future.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
01/10/2009–04/10/2012 Master of education in English lanugage and literature and Master
of education in philosophy
ISCED 7
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
Ivana Lučića 3, 10000 Zagreb (Croatia)
http://www.ffzg.unizg.hr/international/
Teacher of English language and philosophy
2010
British Council
Ilica 12, 10000 Zagreb (Zagreb)
https://www.britishcouncil.hr/en
▪ Workshops aimed at English language teachers
2010
Forum for Freedom in Education
Kralja Držislava 12, 10000 Zagreb (Croatia)
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http://www.fso.hr/forum-for-freedom-in-education/
Educational programs supported by the Croatian government agencies
▪ Education about broader workings of the European Union
▪ Mediation and conflict resolution course
01/10/2006–01/10/2010 Bachelor of arts in English language and philosophy ISCED 6
Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Ivana Lučića 3, 10000 Zagreb (Croatia)
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s) Croatian
Foreign language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
German A1 A1 A1 A1 A1
Dutch B1 B1 A2 A2 A2
Serbian C1 C1 B2 B2 B2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication skills - active listening
- capturing the attention of an audience
- compassion
- explaining concepts clearly
- facilitating group discussion
- high energy in lesson delivery
- using visual aids to present information
Organisational / managerial skills - understanding of class dynamics and group behaviour
- advising student groups
- advocating for students
- collaborating with other educators
- decision making
- disciplining through positive reinforcement
- embracing diversity
- evaluating the reliability and validity of research
- facilitating group discussion
- modifying behavior to suit the learner's needs
- multitasking
- partnering with parents
- planning year-long courses
- prioritizing when dealing with urgent situations
- providing clear directions for assignments
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- stress management
- teamwork
- time management
- working independently
- writing reports
Job-related skills - experience with young learners who have special needs such as ADHD
- adapting teaching for special needs students
- conducting research
- controlling a classroom
- creating lesson plans
- critical thinking
- critiquing writing
- devising assessments
- enthusiastic about reaching the best possible outcomes
- explaining concepts clearly
- grading student work
- instructing
- integrating new technology into teaching and learning
- motivating students to learn
- positive attitude towards challenges, goal oriented
- providing clear directions for assignments
- providing concrete examples
- providing feedback
- receiving constructive criticism
- summarizing key understandings
- tailoring lessons to different types and levels of learners
Digital skills SELF-ASSESSMENT
Information
processing
Communication
Content
creation
Safety
Problem-
solving
Proficient user Proficient user Basic user Proficient user Proficient user
Digital skills - Self-assessment grid
▪ good command of the office suite
Driving licence B
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Projects ▪ The USA Mock Election Project in cooperation with Croatian American Society
▪ Think and Study Green - Erasmus+ Project
▫ International exchange between Italy and Croatia
▫ acted as a translator and mediator
▫ helped organize a healthy cooking workshop in coordination with a local non-governmental
organization
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