A highly accomplished mathematics educator and researcher, holding a PhD from ETH Zurich, with academic qualifications from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, and the University of Belgrade.

Since 2006, she has taught mathematics at top-tier schools, including the Mathematical Grammar School Belgrade and Računarska gimnazija, where she specialised in mathematics and discrete mathematics for highly gifted students.

Sonja has made a profound impact through mathematical Olympiad training, having coached students who have earned more than 50 medals at international competitions.

Her students have gone on to study and teach at some of the world’s leading universities, including MIT, Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge.

In addition to teaching, Sonja is the author of official high school mathematics textbooks in Serbia and has published her research in top international journals. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral and teaching positions in the USA, Germany, and Serbia, and regular participation in global conferences.

Fluent in Serbian and English, with working knowledge of German, Sonja brings a wealth of experience and excellence in math education, Olympiad coaching, and academic research.

Start date: September 2025

A Mathematics and Programming Educator with 20 years of teaching experience in top mathematics-focused schools in Russia. He specializes in Olympiad training, curriculum development, and educational technology, creating interactive learning tools and automated assessment systems.

• Masters in Mathematics, Lomonosov State University, Russia
• Moscow School No. 179 – Designed 1,000+ programming challenges, developed automated testing, and led an Olympiad Math Circle with 1,000+ students weekly. Trained multiple Olympiad finalists, including one winner.
• Moscow School No. 57– Led advanced math courses, student admissions, and Olympiad preparation. Developed problem generators and auto-checkers in Python.
• UCHi.RU – Created interactive math problems for 600,000 Olympiad participants and developed automated assessment tools

Languages: English, Russian. Start date: September 2025

• University of Leicester (Education Leadership - IB)
• MSc , PGCE, University of Gloucestershire
• 20 years teaching experience with 15 years at leadership level and 14 years in IB International Schools (Africa, South East Asia, Middle East and Europe).
• IBCP - PPS Curriculum development team member (IBO)
• Examiner - IBDP Business Management, IBCP Reflective Project, IBDP Extended Essay, Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise, Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies (9-1)
• IBDP & IBCP Coordinator; guiding 2 schools* through the IBCP candidacy and accreditation process
• Creating integrated IBDP & IBCP Digital Learning Portals which supports classroom, hybrid and independent learning
• BTEC programme manager and quality nominee

Languages: English. Start date: February 2025

Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education, University of Alberta (Major: Social Studies).

• Taught History and Social Studies in international schools across IBDP, MYP, and Alberta Curriculum frameworks, in schools such as:
• International School of Florence (Italy)
• American International School of Cyprus (Cyprus)
• Escuela Bella Vista (Venezuela)
• Edmonton Catholic Schools (Canada)
• Organised historical study trips to Belgium and cultural field excursions.
• Served as a CAS advisor and National Honor Society lead teacher, supporting student leadership and community engagement.
• Coached and mentored students in Model UN, Debate Club, and various sports teams.

Languages: English, Polish. Start date: September 2025

• Master of Arts in Fine Art – University of the Witwatersrand
• Bachelor of Technology in Fine Art – Durban University of Technology
• National Diploma in Fine Art – Durban University of Technology

Taught MYP and DP Visual Arts at Jeddah Knowledge International School (Saudi Arabia), working with Grades 9–12 in both IB and American Diploma curricula.
Served as a Sculpture Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), specialising in clay portrait modeling and mold-making.

Languages: English. Start date: September 2025

• M.Ed.in Math and Science Education, George Mason University
• BA in Economics/Statistics, Columbia University.
• Taught Middle School Science and Mathematics across multiple curricula, including the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Swedish National Curriculum, in schools such as:
• United World College of South East Asia (Singapore)
• Sigtuna Humanistic Upper Secondary School (Sweden)
• United World College (Singapore)
• International English School (Sweden)
• American Embassy School (India)
• Served as a mentor and faculty advisor, supporting student development beyond academics.
• Led and coached extracurricular activities, including climbing, sailing, and Special Olympics.

Languages: English, Swedish, Korean, German. Start date: March 2025

• PGCE & QTS – University of Buckingham, UK
• Master in Sport & Lifestyle Management , Rome Business School
• BSc (Hons) Sports Science – Brunel University, London
• Served as IB PYP Head of PE & Dean of Students at Beanstalk International School (BIBS UES, Beijing).
• Held the role of MYP/DP Events & Assembly Coordinator at BIBS Chengdu.
• Worked as an IB PYP/MYP/DP PE Teacher in leading international schools.
• Led PE and student wellbeing initiatives as Head of PE at Eton House International (China).
• Coached professional and university football teams, including UCL Men’s Football 1st Team and St. Panteleimon Football Club (UK).

Languages: English, Greek, Chinese/Mandarin. Start date: September 2025

• MSc in Risk Management – ALBA Graduate Business School (Scholarship for Academic Excellence)
• BSc in Mathematics – Patras University (Applied Mathematics, Chaos & Complexity)
• Taught Mathematics and coordinated the Gifted & Talented Program at The Junior & Senior School, Nicosia, Cyprus.
• Coached students for mathematical competitions and led award-winning teams in Euromath/Euroscience Competitions.
• Created and implemented the Strategic Thinking and Games Club (STaG).
• Served as an Instructor for Game Theory at the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) – Johns Hopkins at Anatolia College (Athens, Greece).
• Taught A-Level & iGCSE Mathematics at American Academy Larnaca Institute.
• Lectured on Mathematics & Finance at Moraitis Private School, Athens.

Languages: English, Greek. Start date: January 2025

• M.Sc. & M.Phil. in Physics – Yale University (2006–2009)
• M.Phil. & B.Sc. in Physics – Belgrade University (1998–2006)
• Physics Teacher & Board Member – Mathematical Grammar School, Belgrade

• Coached students to 80+ medals in International Physics Olympiads, European Physics Olympiads, International Junior Science Olympiads, and Balkan Physics Olympiads.
• Recognized as Serbia’s most successful physics teacher in national competitions over the last decade.
• Co-authored a high school physics textbook (to be published in 2025).
• Organized the Mathematical Grammar School Cup, an international STEM competition for young learners.
• IB DP Physics Tutor, Belgrade
• Provides specialized tutoring for IB Diploma Programme students in international schools.
• Lecturer & Teaching Assistant – Yale University, Department of Physics

Languages: English, Serbian. Start date: September 2025