Ms. Sanja Pecelj

Areas of Research

Sanja Pecelj is a Senior Lecturer at the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) in Muscat, Oman, where she has been teaching since September 2022. With a background in English language instruction, Sanja has over two decades of experience teaching in various international settings, including Canada, Sudan, Oman, and Mexico. She holds a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature and has earned certifications in CELTA and multiple languages. In addition to her teaching career, Sanja has authored several educational books, including the “Changing Lanes” series.

Education

  • Master Diploma in English Language and Literature – University of Priština Faculty of Philosophy -Kosovska Mitrovica in 2018
  • BA English Language and Literature – University of Priština Faculty of Philosophy -Kosovska Mitrovica 1989-1994

Experience Summary

English Language Teacher l Nikola Tesla, Primary and High School, Uroševac ,Kosovo – 09/1992-06/1996

Insurance Agent l Auto Moto Savez Jugoslavije (AMSJ) at the Djeneral Janković border crossing in Kosovo – 06/1996-06/1998

Language Assistant/Interpreter l OSCE Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europein Štrpce, Kosovo – 06/1998- 03/1999

Language Assistant/Interpreter l United Nations – Administration Mission in Štrpce, Kosovo – 1999-2000

Assistant Manager/Interpreter l The Lester B. Pearson Peacekeeping Training Center in Cornwallis , Canada – 2000-2001

Customer Care Representative Convergys AT&T Wireless – Calling Center in Halifax, Canada – 2002-2003

Administrative Assistant/Translator l Darmos Toys LTD in Halifax, Canada – 2005-2006

Changing Lanes Project Coordinator l Halifax Immigrant Learning Center (HILC )in Halifax, Canada – 09/2006-09/2007

ESL/ESL Literacy Instructor l Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services (ISANS) in Halifax, Canada – 09/2007-12/2010

Young Learners English Teacher l Baaxal-Jardin de Niños, in Puerto Morelos, Mexico – 12/2010-06/2011

Homeroom English Teacher l Bavaro Bilingual School in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – 09/2012-06/2013

Teacher of English l British Council in Khartoum, Sudan – 10/2013-04/2018

Summer School English Teacher l British Council in Muscat, Oman – 06/2019-09/2019

EAL Instructor l Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services (ISANS) in Halifax, Canada – 11/2019-06/2020

EAL Instructor/Writer l Self Employed in Niš , Serbia – 06/2020-09/2022

Senior Lecturer l Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), Muscat, Oman – 09/2022-current

Selected Publications