Experience Summary
15+ years of experience teaching English as a foreign language to Italian students in Italy. I teach all levels and all age groups. I have experience teaching business men and women, children, as well as teenagers and university students. I am available to do after-school tutoring in English for students. Additionally, I teach conversational Italian. I also prepare students for TOEFL, as well as certificates from other accredited institutions.
Teaching Style
I believe in engaging students through their emotions - if you tell me your hobbies & interests I can personalize a lesson plan for you that will keep you wanting to learn.
My Hobbies
reading, going to see films, traveling, Italian and Mexican cooking
| English |
Proficiency: Expert
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| mother-tongue English speaker |
| English ESOL |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| over 15 years experience in this field |
| Italian |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am fluent in Italian and can teach conversational Italian. I also know basic and upper-intermediate Italian grammar. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I hold a degree in English Literature from Purdue University. I studied Shakespeare for a year abroad at the University of Kent at Canterbury in 1993. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am familiar with the international phonetic alphabet and English phonetics. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I know the differences between American and British spelling and grammar. |