Introduction

Tatjana has been teaching English in Europe and the Middle East for over 20 years and joined Zayed University in 2008. She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and has an interest in gender linguistics and critical discourse analysis. Since joining university Tatjana has taught a variety of English Language courses including Academic Language and Literacies, English Composition, and IELTS classes. She has also been involved in working with students with determination. She is particularly interested in vocabulary acquisition, and learner autonomy.

Roles and Responsibilities

Instructor: Zayed University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Instructor (previously University College and Academic Bridge Programme)

Chair of the Special Needs Committee (ABP, 2018)

010 Level Coordinator (ABP, 2013-2014)

Qualifications

• M.A., University of Nottingham, UK, Applied Linguistics, 2007
• UCLES DELTA, Embassy CES, International teacher Training Institute, U.K, 2001
• B.A., University of Belgrade, Serbia, English Language and Literature, 1996

Previous Positions

2007: English Instructor, ILS English, Nottingham, UK

2004-2006: Qatar Petroleum, Doha Qatar, English Instructor / Assessment Moderator

2004-2006 British Council, Doha Qatar, part time English Teacher

2001-2004: Embassy CES, Hastings, U.K., EFL Teacher

Languages

English and Serbian

Informal Interests

Off-road travel and world cinema