I am Barbara Bubalo, a Zagreb-based educator and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling, education, and cultural heritage. I enjoy linking academic administration and student support with creative film education, including initiatives like the Wandering Film School and EducationUSA activities, to spark curiosity and opportunities for learners. Over the years I’ve coordinated events, managed testing and administrative tasks, and contributed to projects that expand access to education and the arts. I am fluent in Croatian and English, comfortable in multilingual settings, and proficient with digital tools (WordPress, MS Office). I’m excited to continue building educational programs and creative projects that inspire students and audiences alike.

Barbara Bubalo

I am Barbara Bubalo, a Zagreb-based educator and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling, education, and cultural heritage. I enjoy linking academic administration and student support with creative film education, including initiatives like the Wandering Film School and EducationUSA activities, to spark curiosity and opportunities for learners. Over the years I’ve coordinated events, managed testing and administrative tasks, and contributed to projects that expand access to education and the arts. I am fluent in Croatian and English, comfortable in multilingual settings, and proficient with digital tools (WordPress, MS Office). I’m excited to continue building educational programs and creative projects that inspire students and audiences alike.

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I am Barbara Bubalo, a Zagreb-based educator and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling, education, and cultural heritage. I enjoy linking academic administration and student support with creative film education, including initiatives like the Wandering Film School and EducationUSA activities, to spark curiosity and opportunities for learners.

Over the years I’ve coordinated events, managed testing and administrative tasks, and contributed to projects that expand access to education and the arts. I am fluent in Croatian and English, comfortable in multilingual settings, and proficient with digital tools (WordPress, MS Office). I’m excited to continue building educational programs and creative projects that inspire students and audiences alike.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Educational advising manager at Institute for the development of education
September 1, 2024 - Present
Providing educational information and counselling and participating in the organisation of educational events. Managing several projects related to higher education information and counselling. Administration of language and professional standardised testing. Managing the organisation’s social networks and communication channels. Managing the EducationUSA centre in Croatia (administration of the advising centre and projects linked to the EducationUSA network).
Educational Activities Associate at Institute for the development of education
February 1, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Managing the testing centre. Administration of professional and language standardised testing (TOEFL, PearsonVUE, ACT, IELTS). Participation in organising educational events (EduFest – festival of studying and student life). Office maintenance and administrative support to other staff.
Secretary at Institute for the development of education
September 18, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Office and office equipment maintenance. Administrative and front desk tasks, administrative support to other staff. Supporting the implementation of language and professional testing.
Various student jobs at Various employers (hospitality, events, and art galleries)
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Work in hospitality (Super plan d.o.o. - Zagreb; Tim barovi d.o.o. - Zagreb). Work in night clubs and at large events (concerts, sports events, festivals) (Mrav sistem d.o.o., Zagreb). Work on temporary exhibitions in art galleries (Klovićevi dvori Gallery, Zagreb).
Various Student Jobs
October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Work in hospitality (Super plan d.o.o. - Zagreb; Tim barovi d.o.o. - Zagreb); Work in night clubs and at large events (concerts, sports events, festivals) (Mrav sistem d.o.o., Zagreb); Work on temporary exhibitions in art galleries (Klovićevi dvori Gallery, Zagreb)

Education

Pedagogical-Psychological Education at Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb
October 27, 2023 - May 2, 2024
Master of Arts in Art History at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2020 - May 4, 2023
Master’s degree in Cultural and Biological Anthropology at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2020 - September 12, 2022
Bachelor of Anthropology and Art History at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Musical Theory at Secondary Music School Široki Brijeg
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
General High School at Gimnazija fra Dominika Mandića
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017
Pedagogical-Psychological Education at Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb
October 27, 2023 - May 2, 2024
Master of Arts in Art History at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2020 - May 4, 2023
Master of Anthropology at Sveučilišna magistra antropologije, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2020 - September 12, 2022
Bachelor of Anthropology and Art History at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Musical Theory at Secondary Music School Široki Brijeg
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2017
General High School at Gimnazija fra Dominika Mandića
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services