Jagoda Mitrevska PhD
31 July 2025
Elena Stojanova Zlateva MSc
10 February 2026
Marina Kuzmanovska PhD
PhD Marina Kuzmanovska
Name and surname: Marina Kuzmanovska
Birth year: 1985
Campus: Sveti Nikole and Bitola
E-mail: marina.kuzmanovska@msu.edu.mk
Subjects Sveti Nikole
- Faculty of psychology
– Intelligence
– Social work with individuals and groups
Subjects Bitola
- Факултет за психологија
– Developmental Psychology 1
– Developmental Psychology 2
– Emotions and motivation
– Intelligence
– Social work with individuals and groups
Completed studies
Doctoral studies, Educational and Adult Psychology – St. St. Cyril and Methodius University, Veliko Tarnovo, Republic of Bulgaria
Postgraduate studies, Psychology of Social Protection – Private Higher Education Institution “International Slavic University G. R. Derzhavin,” Bitola, Republic of Macedonia
Higher education, Bachelor of Psychology – Private Higher Education Institution “International Slavic University G. R. Derzhavin,” Bitola, Republic of Macedonia
Secondary education – DSU “Kočo Racin,” Skopje
Work experience
2024 – Associate Professor, PhD, International Slavic University – Bitola and Sveti Nikole
2023 – Administrative Assistant, Megasoft+ (supported by the Employment Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia), providing psychological support for individuals at socio-economic risk
2022 – Consultant for psychological support and education of children, Private Kindergarten “Little Geniuses” – Bitola
2022 – Founder and Educator, Center for Psychological Counseling Bitola for children, youth, and adults “We Grow and Learn”
2021 – Director, Public Municipal Institution for Children, Kindergarten “Bambi”, Municipality of Novaci
2020 – Administrative Assistant, Megasoft+ (supported by the Employment Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia), providing psychological support for individuals at socio-economic risk
2018 – Gestalt Therapist, ANIMA Association – Center for Psychotherapy and Education for Personal Growth and Development
2015 – 2021 – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Psychology, International Slavic University G. R. Derzhavin – Bitola, Republic of Macedonia
2012 – Psychologist, Primary School “Goce Delchev” – Mogila, Bitola
2009 – 2010 – Junior Administrative Associate, International Slavic University G. R. Derzhavin – Bitola, Republic of Macedonia
Published academic and professional works
Kuzmanovska, M. (2024). The role of parents in supporting psychological safety in school. Education in the 21st Century: Between Routine and Creativity. Francisk Skorina Gomel State University, Ekaterinburg, Republic of Belarus. ISBN 978-5-7741-0446-8.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2023). The family as a factor in fostering giftedness. Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Development Goals. Conference organized by University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, North Macedonia, on the occasion of the World Science Day for Peace and Development.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2023). The influence of motivation and academic achievement among gifted and talented students. International Scientific Conference, University Press “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” – Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. ISBN 978-954-736-261-1.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2023). Factors influencing academic achievements of gifted students. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” – Sveti Nikole & Bitola. ISSN (print): 1857-9299; ISSN (online): 1857-9302.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2022). The role of Gestalt therapy in education. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” – Sveti Nikole & Bitola.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2021). Motivation as a factor for high academic achievements. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” – Sveti Nikole & Bitola.
Popovska Nalevska, G., & Kuzmanovska, M. (2021). The influence of the media on the creation of models of identification among teenagers. Russian Scientific Conference with International Participation: Paradoxes of Education of the XXI Century, Lipetsk State Pedagogical University, Institute of Psychology and Education, Lipetsk.
Popovska Nalevska, G., & Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Teaching methods as a factor of students’ learning motivation. Journal of Education, Faculty of the University of Tetova, Vol. 2, Nos. 3–4.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). The role of the family in encouraging and developing giftedness, talent, and creativity. Second International Scientific Conference “The Gifted and Talented – Creators of Progress.” Journal of Scientific Papers, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, Faculty of Education.
Kuzmanovska, M., & Popovska, G. (2020). Pedagogical prevention of peer violence. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” – Sveti Nikole & Bitola.
Ristevska, A., & Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Factors influencing reading acquisition in students with mild intellectual disabilities. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” – Sveti Nikole & Bitola.
Kuzmanovska, M., & Popovska, G. (2020). Competences of teachers for teaching students with dyslexia – conditions and perspectives. Education of the XXI Century in Situations of Uncertainty: Traditionalism, Innovation, and Multivector Development. Lipetsk State Pedagogical University named after P. P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky, Lipetsk.
Popovska Nalevska, G., & Kuzmanovska, M. (2020). Psychosocial development of the child in the modern family. International Scientific Conference, St. Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2019). The role of the modern family, marriage, and the creation of parenting styles. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin” – Sveti Nikole & Bitola.
Kuzmanovska, M., & Nestorovska, K. (2019). Cultural practices and ethical implications in psychotherapy. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”
Kuzmanovska, M. (2019). The influence of social factors on promoting creativity among students. Theoretical and Practical Psychology in Modern Conditions: Proceedings of the XII International Seminar of Young Scientists and Postgraduates, Tambov State University “G. R. Derzhavin,” Tambov, Russia. ISBN 978-5-6042125-4-7.
Kuzmanovska, M. (2018). Quality friendships and patterns of affective connectedness in adolescence. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”
Kuzmanovska, M., & Nestorovska, K. (2018). Stereotypes in the media and their influence on the construction and perception of sociocultural values. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”
Kuzmanovska, M. (2017). Psychological aspects of modern organization of teaching. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”
Kuzmanovska, M. (2017). Application of cognitive learning styles among creative students in the teaching process. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”
Kuzmanovska, M., & Nestorovska, K. (2027 – forthcoming). LGBT parenthood – same-sex parents and their children. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”
Kuzmanovska, M. (2016). Psychological aspects of the modern organization of teaching. Journal of Scientific Papers “International Dialogue: East–West” (Psychology and Education), International Slavic University “G. R. Derzhavin.”