Svetla Todorova

Education/Qualifications

• PhD in Special Pedagogy – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”
• Master’s degree in Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”
• Master’s degree in Special Pedagogy / Speech Therapy – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”
• Bachelor’s degree in Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”

Specialisation

Professional-pedagogical specialisation “Montessori Philosophy and Methodology in Contemporary Education” – Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”

Certificates

• Techniques for massage and stimulation of facial, oral, and articulatory motor skills
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1 Training
• “The Child between 0-3” – Introductory seminar in Montessori education, issued by Montessori Institute Bulgaria
• Montessori practical training: Child development 0-3 years, issued by Montessori Institute Bulgaria
• Certificate for Assistants 3-6 from the International Montessori Association, issued by Montessori Institute Prague
• Certificate of participation as a speaker at the conference “Support and Partnership in Inclusion,” Varna, 13-14 October 2022
• Certificate of participation in “Development of Social and Emotional Skills in Education and Care for Children in Early and Preschool Age in Europe. International Conference on the EU-Self Project,” Sofia, 27 September 2022, organised by New Bulgarian University
• Certificate of participation in the second regional conference for sharing good practices in inclusive education on the topic “Traditional and Innovative Approaches in Creating an Inclusive Environment in Kindergarten. Factors Affecting the Acquisition of Key Competences in Children with Special Educational Needs,” Kindergarten “Gorska Prikazka,” Varna, 15 May 2024
• Erasmus+ Student Mobility Certificate – Portugal (3-7 July 2023), organised by Shumen University “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski”

Publications

• Todorova, S. (2020). Montessori Therapy Applied to the Development of Speech and Attention Stability in Preschool Children in Bulgaria, Collection of Scientific Works “Traditions and Innovations in the Provision of Social Services, Part I,” pp. 245-266, Shumen, University Publishing House “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski,” ISBN: 978-619-201-466-7
• Todorova, S. (2022). Therapeutic Effects of Applying the Montessori Method on Pathological Stereotypes and Executive Functions in Children with Autism, Collection of Scientific Works “Traditions and Innovations in the Provision of Social Services, Part II,” pp. 274-290, Shumen, University Publishing House “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski,” ISBN: 978-619-201-671-5
• Todorova, S. (2023). The Montessori Method and Its Effects on Pathological Stereotypes and Executive Functions in Preschool Children with Autism, E-Journal “Education and Development,” Issue 12, 12/2023, ISSN 2603-3577, pp. 61-71
• Todorova, S. (2021). “Sensory Development Zones and Introduction to the Natural Environment through the Montessori System in Preschool Children,” University Publishing House “Episkop Konstantin Preslavski,” ISBN: 1314-300X
• Ivanova, Zh., Todorova, S., and Ivanova, S. (2019). “Family Cooking According to Montessori: Cooking, Having Fun, Learning,” Pasat Press Varna, ISBN: 978-619-91399-2-9
• Todorova, S. (2021). “The Multisensory Garden of the Karin Dom Foundation. Sharing Good Practice,” Helix Press Varna, ISBN 978-619-91399-4-3
• Todorova, S. (2001). “The Educational Power of Play in the Upbringing of 5-6-Year-Old Children,” in Proceedings of OMEP Varna, DPKU “Dr Petar Beron” Varna and Varna Municipal