Teacher Mina Stamenković completed her primary and secondary education at the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade, where she also earned her Master’s degree, earning the title of Professor of English Language and Literature. Throughout her academic journey, Mina actively participated in numerous translation workshops, literary lectures, and seminars with international speakers, which broadened her linguistic and cultural horizons and enriched her teaching approach.

With over three and a half years of experience working in private schools as an English teacher, Mina is passionate about fostering an engaging and dynamic classroom environment. From the outset of her career, she has been highly motivated to make her lessons interactive and student-centered, aiming to ignite curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. She believes in creating a supportive space where students feel confident to participate, express their ideas, and develop their language skills through meaningful communication.

Mina’s primary teaching goal is to equip her students with practical linguistic skills that transcend the classroom, enabling them to use English effectively in real-world, interdisciplinary contexts. She emphasizes the importance of applying language skills to authentic situations, such as travel, cultural exchange, and professional interactions, thereby encouraging students to see the relevance and versatility of their learning.

In her free time, Mina enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, reading a wide range of literature, attending cultural events, and engaging in outdoor activities. Her diverse interests and international exposure continually inspire her to bring fresh perspectives into her teaching, making her classes both educational and enjoyable. Mina remains committed to fostering a lifelong love for languages and learning among her students, preparing them to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world..

Contact: mina.stamenkovic@iss.edu.rs 

Dedication to teaching and qualifications:

Ms. Mina Stamenković has been teaching in the International School passionately from 2023. While on her teaching duties she managed to further develop her skills and expertise, down below is a small overview of Ms. Stamenković’s dedication to improving herself to be the best for her students:

2017–2022 Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade
2020–2021 Began working in a private school – Moment School
2021 Junior Project Manager
2021–2024 Online English teacher at Coffee Talk language school
2022 Participation in school seminars
2022 Certificate for training of on-duty teachers, supervisors, and school committees for the final exam in primary schools – Institute for the Advancement of Education
2022 Participation in the competition “Pedagogical Innovation in Primary Education” with the project “Thematic Day – Waters of Serbia”
2023 Webinars – “Čuvam te” online education platform
2023 Various certificates earned
2023 Course during master's studies – IOP teaching methodology
2024 Master’s degree in English Language and Literature
2024 Began working in an international school
2024 Attended professional training as part of International School staff development:
2024 — Invigilation training seminar
2024 — Mentorship training seminar
2024 — Classroom planning and Cambridge curriculum organization seminar
2024 — Cambridge curriculum grading seminar