Adjunct Professor of Italian

• Feb 2022 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Italian

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

Italian teacher of online classes, levels 1,3,4 and Grammar and Composition. Italian teacher of online classes, levels 1,3,4 and Grammar and Composition.

Italian Teacher + World Language Dept Chair

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2020

Italian language courses, grades 9-12, levels 1-4 and AP Teacher of the Year Runner-Up 2019 Italian Club Advisor, overseeing meetings, fundraisers, and on-campus activities Maintaining community connections with Italian cultural organizations and assisting in cultural events Participation in Professional Development opportunities through ACTFL, CLTA, Berkeley World Language Project, Italian Cultural Society (including the Italian Consulate and Cultural Institute) Participation in the California Language Leadership Initiative through California Language Teachers Association (CLTA), annual workshops and monthly meetings Leading groups of students on tours to Italy for summer excursions (1-2 weeks at a time) Department Chair, World Languages Department 2016 - 2020 Participation in Instructional Leadership Meetings at the school site and district level Disseminating information between administration and department Creating meeting agendas and meeting notes Representing department in district and school events Special projects: CA State Seal of Biliteracy, textbook adoptions, professional development for our department, development of language assessments for placement of incoming students. Peer Assessment and Review Support Provider (PAR) 2016 - 2017 Providing instructional support to intern teachers at the school site Maintaining records of meetings Communicating with the district and administration on behalf of intern teachers Show less

Italian Instructor

• Jan 2010 - May 2020

Adjunct professor of Italian language (levels 1-4) and conversational courses to university students.Organized curriculum, both online and face-to-face.Experience using Canvas, as well as other district educational technology

Student Activities Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

* Provide administrative and planning support to the office and staff.* Coordination and planning of student-sponsored events.* Perform clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping tasks to support student activities and organizations.* Maintain financial records via Quickbooks/Quicken software and reconcile with Datatel reports,* Monitor compliance of college and fiscal regulations, as related to student organizations and activities, providing support and guidance to club advisors and student organizations. Show less

Counselor Assistant

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

Led outreach at local high schools, assisting low-income, first generation students apply and prepare for life in higher education. Maintained records of students’ progress and academics, researching and presenting topics relevant to the students’ needs.

Cashier

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

Ticket sales for on-campus events (sports, performing arts).

World Languages Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (WL CFCC) member

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

WL CFCC member for this 6-month project for the state of California Participating in the review and development of the California World Languages Framework, to be adopted in 2021 Providing guidance and expertise in the development of the WL Framework so that it will align with the newly approved CA WL Standards (January 2019), is inclusive of CA’s diverse population, and provides equity to all learners and languages Collaborating on a team of 20 educators from all over the state of CA and voting on actions to be taken in the process of review and development of the CA WL Framework The CA WL Framework will provide explicit guidance for different users, including specialists, administrators, and other stakeholders Show less

PAR Support Provider

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

Support Provider for intern, new, and experienced teachers. Support Provider for intern, new, and experienced teachers.

Italian Teacher

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

Teaching Italian to students between the ages of 5-11 years old during the Summer at Saklan Program Teaching Italian to students between the ages of 5-11 years old during the Summer at Saklan Program

Italian Instructor

• Aug 2009 - May 2013

Italian Instructor for beginning Italian courses. Students range from grades 9-11. Responsible for curriculum organization, lesson plans, student grading and assessment. College and Career Instructor for grades 9-12. College preparation course, helping students set educational goals and prepare for their future careers and financial independence. Italian Instructor for beginning Italian courses. Students range from grades 9-11. Responsible for curriculum organization, lesson plans, student grading and assessment. College and Career Instructor for grades 9-12. College preparation course, helping students set educational goals and prepare for their future careers and financial independence.

Italian Instructor

• Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

Italian Instructor

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

Language Instructor for middle school students in beginning Italian. Responsible for organizing lesson plans and group activities. Language Instructor for middle school students in beginning Italian. Responsible for organizing lesson plans and group activities.

Italian Language Instructor

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2009

I am currently the Italian Language Instructor for APTOS Middle School's Italian Club. I am responsible for preparing lesson plans, instructing weekly lessons and student assessment. I am currently the Italian Language Instructor for APTOS Middle School's Italian Club. I am responsible for preparing lesson plans, instructing weekly lessons and student assessment.

Substitute

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2009

Substitute Italian Teacher for students in the High School level, beginning Italian. Experience gained in organizing lesson plans, instruction and maintaining classroom discipline. Substitute Italian Teacher for students in the High School level, beginning Italian. Experience gained in organizing lesson plans, instruction and maintaining classroom discipline.

Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

As a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate Italian courses, I was responsible for teaching weekly courses, grading homework and preparing lesson plans and student assessments. As a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate Italian courses, I was responsible for teaching weekly courses, grading homework and preparing lesson plans and student assessments.

Swim Instructor

• May 2006 - Aug 2007

I taught swim lessons of various levels from infant to adult. I taught swim lessons of various levels from infant to adult.

Visa Specialist, Office Manager

• Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

Platform3000 offers services for students that study abroad. I.e. cell phone rental, housing assistance, document assistance (visas and permit to stay), health insurance, etc. Platform3000 offers services for students that study abroad. I.e. cell phone rental, housing assistance, document assistance (visas and permit to stay), health insurance, etc.