Dr J-Academic & Work
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Dr J-Academic & Work
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Speaks
Montenegrin
Native
Serbian
Native
Croatian
Italian
Russian
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessPhD in Psychopharmacology, 20 years university teaching, mentoring & corporate workshop facilitation
Teaches
English
Speaks
Montenegrin
Native
Serbian
Native
Croatian
Italian
Russian
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessPhD in Psychopharmacology, 20 years university teaching, mentoring & corporate workshop facilitation
From United KingdomLiving in Brighton, United Kingdom (07:23 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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I am a CELTA-qualified English teacher as well as a doctor of psychology with 20 years of teaching experience at UK universities. I also have extensive experience of public speaking, writing and workshop facilitation in corporate & community settings in the UK.
I specialise in academic mentoring and teaching English for academic and business purposes, including IELTS/FCE/CAE test preparation, taking a very personalised approach.
Over the years I have helped many students and professionals from different disciplines improve their academic and business writing and presenting skills, and create powerful personal statements for job applications. I would love to see how I can help you!Me as a Teacher
My aim is to boost your speaking confidence, refine accuracy and fluency, and immerse you in the spirit of the language. Utilising my academic and business expertise, along with personal experience, I'll help you communicate effectively when studying or working in an English-speaking setting.
While I offer structured courses (A1-C1) and conversational practice, my focus is on mentoring college/university students and professionals in various fields - medicine, social and life sciences, marketing, engineering, HR, finance, and others.
Specialising in writing and presentation skills, I empower both non-native and native English speakers to excel in academic and business communication.My lessons & teaching style
During your first lesson, we'll discuss your goals and set learning objectives. We'll then follow a programme of learning using textbooks, video/audio materials, news articles & other resources.
The most important thing to know before taking lessons with me is that you shouldn't worry about making mistakes - that's the only way to learn!
For comprehensive academic and business communication support, we'll collaborate on your essays, research papers, proposals, reports, presentations, personal statements, CVs and interview materials to meet the specific requirements of your study or work.
If you are preparing for IELTS & other formal assessments, I'll tailor the curriculum to your needs.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment - 2019
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment - 2019I was first introduced to the IELTS Masterclass textbook during my CELTA teacher training when I worked with a group of IELTS preparation students, and this is the programme I now follow with all my IELTS students. Additionally, having worked as a university lecturer and tutor for over 20 years and having marked hundreds of student essays, research reports and dissertations, I'm probably better qualified than most TEFL/TESOL teachers to prepare students for the writing part of the IELTS exam.
Certificate verified
PhD - University of Sussex - 2005In addition to the experience of working in the field of psychopharmacology, I was a programme director of a workplace wellbeing consultancy for 5 years. This role involved conducting assessments, writing proposals, facilitating workshops, managing a team of associate trainers, liaising with HR departments as well as senior managers and directors of client companies, attending business networking events and conferences, and speaking at business events and discussion panels.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Proficiency in English - University of Cambridge - 1995
Certificate verified
Certificate in Advanced English - University of Cambridge - 1995
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
ESL TutorTeaching English online to children and adults.
2019 - 2020
Teaching AssistantProviding support and leading sessions with groups of adult ESL learners, ranging from elementary (A1) to upper intermediate (B2).
2019 - 2019
School TutorLeading Research Skills in Psychology module practicals for first year undergraduate students. In addition to providing one-to-one support to students to help them write clear, concise and informative reports, I was also required to provide guidance and feedback to tutors to help them improve their presentation and classroom management skills.
2009 - 2016
Associate TutorTeaching seminars and facilitating practicals on four undergraduate modules (Brain & Behaviour, Cognition in Clinical Contexts, Psychobiology and Clinical & Abnormal Psychology), including essay and practical report marking. I was also required to run Essay Marking & Feedback sessions and provide guidance to new tutors.
2013 - 2013
Visiting LecturerPreparing and delivering a lecture on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Cognitive Rehabilitation MSc students.
2012 - 2013
Visiting LecturerConvenor of the Psychopharmacology 3rd year BSc module; this included developing module guide, preparing and delivering lectures, essay marking, setting exam questions and marking exam papers.
2008 - 2010
Visiting LecturerPreparing and delivering lectures and tutorials on four undergraduate modules (Biological Basis of Behaviour, Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Issues in Empirical Psychology and Research Methods), including essay, practical report and exam marking.
2006 - 2007
Visiting LecturerPreparing and delivering lectures on the Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (MSc) & Neuropharmacology of Cognition (3rd Year BSc) modules.
2004 - 2004
Associate TutorTeaching seminars as part of the Neuroscience of Behaviour (2nd Year undergraduate module).
1999 - 2003
Graduate Teaching AssistantTeaching seminars and tutorials on a number of undergraduate psychology-related modules, including co-convening the Clinical & Abnormal Psychology 3rd year BA module.
Education
1996 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Experimental Psychology
1999 - 2004
Doctorate - Experimental PsychologyPsychopharmacology research project funded by the Overseas Research Student Award (Universities UK) and the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (University of Sussex).
Doctoral thesis title:
An investigation into the effects of stress and hostility trait on alcohol-related behaviours in social drinkers.
Work Experience
2015 - 2020
Programme DirectorWorking with client organisations in commercial and not-for-profit sectors, assessing the wellbeing needs of their employees, designing workplace wellbeing programmes, facilitating workshops and trainings, and evaluating programme effectiveness. In this role I also managed a team of associate facilitators and trainers.
2010 - 2012
Research PsychologistWorking on a National Institute of Health Research-funded project developing non-invasive prenatal testing for Down's syndrome and other genetic disorders.
2005 - 2008
Research FellowWorking on a Wellcome Trust-funded project investigating the role of the glutamate system in nicotine addiction.
2004 - 2004
Research OfficerWorking on an MRC-funded research project investigating psychological effects of repeated alcohol withdrawal and binge drinking.
1999 - 1999
Research AssistantSummer studentship, working on a Nuffield-funded project investigating alcohol-induced appetizer effect.
5.0
Rating
195
Students
2,193
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
106 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Presentation Skills for Business & Academic Purposes (including interview preparation)
B2 - C2Business227 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 8% off
Business English: personalised 1-to-1 lessons
B1 - C2Business228 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
Package with 6% off
English for Scientists & Medical Professionals - improve your writing, presentation and job interview skills!
B1 - C2Business108 lessons completed
USD 58.00+
Package with 5% off
Academic Writing & Discussion Skills - for secondary school, college & university students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
B2 - C2Language Essentials592 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
Package with 8% off
Test Preparation - IELTS, FCE, CAE & TOEFL exams
B2 - C2Test Preparation145 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
Package with 6% off
General conversation / Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced courses
A1 - C1Language Essentials787 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
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114 Reviews
Omar
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She's the BEST!🔥 🔥 🔥
Having received assistance from various college resources and tutors on campus, as well as reviewing help online, I must say that my experience with Dr J has been exceptional. She genuinely cares about her students and goes above and beyond to collaborate and bring out the best in their essays. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking academic support
Jan 30, 2024
Andrea
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jelena is amazing. The lessons with her are highly professional and efficient and she is a very sympathetic person. She helped me with the preparation for the Viva for my PhD dissertation, which will be in English, which is not my native language. In this, Jelena has been of great help to me both in linguistic and scientific matters. So in her I found an English teacher and a science coach in one person.
Many thanks for all your help and support, Jelena. I'm very grateful.
Jul 26, 2022
Michał Em
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jelena is a wonderful teacher! She helped me prepare documents for my application for a job at Oxford University. Her suggestions helped me highlight my strengths and feel confident with my CV and cover letter. I highly recommend her to anyone who is preparing their documents to apply for a job. Thank you so much for your help!
Apr 24, 2021
yuchen
16 English lessons
Dr. J is the best teacher I’ve encountered on italki. I truly appreciate her not only for the knowledge I've gained but also for the influence she's had on my future career. I have enjoyed every class with her. Her professionalism and dedication to her students are remarkable. As someone with no prior research experience, I've made significant progress under her guidance. Dr. J genuinely cares about each student, always approachable and supportive. Her lessons are well-structured and focused; every word she shares is valuable and relevant, helping me clearly understand how to improve. Thank you for your guidance, and I hope to continue learning from you!
Aug 18, 2024
Anna
22 English lessons
Lessons with Jelena are amazing! She taught me new skills in academic writing, which was really helpful for writing my bachelor thesis. I hadn’t even expected to learn so much new information in such a short time. Thank you!
Jul 10, 2024
Jiahan LIN
2 English lessons
Jelena helped me prepare my PhD interview and conference preparation and that is wonderful. She won’t spent too much time of the tiny detail in my material (as everyone’s research is very different), but she will tell you how you can achieve the goal in the short time. The techniques she taught me are very useful, thank you Jelena😊
Jun 28, 2024
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