Alessandra Bertolino
Vittoria
Summary
Experienced and highly motivated educator with a strong background in teaching Italian language and culture to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven expertise in teaching at various levels, from secondary education to adult education, as well as university courses. Skilled in developing and implementing teaching methodologies for multicultural and multilingual classrooms. Extensive training in language teaching, educational technology, and special educational needs. Dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters student growth and success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. G. Marconi
01.2022 - 01.2024
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Enrico Fermi
01.2020 - 01.2021
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Santorre di Santarosa
01.2019 - 01.2020
Italian Literature Teacher
I.C. Costantino Nigra
01.2018 - 01.2019
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Regina Margherita
01.2017 - 01.2018
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Paritario Lanza
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant of Italian Language and Culture
Lycée Général et Lycée Technologique de l'Albanais-Rumilly
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided language and cultural instruction to French students at secondary levels
- Delivered lessons on Italian language and culture in both general and technical high school settings
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture
Progetto Immigrati - Casa Dei Popoli
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Taught Italian language to adult immigrants, focusing on levels A1-B1 of the CEFR
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture
Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche, Università degli Studi di Catania
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Instructed international students in Italian language, providing comprehensive lessons for A1-B2 learners
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture for Non-EU
Associazione Società San Vincenzo de Paoli “Il Granello di Senape”
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted Italian language classes for minors and adult non-EU immigrants, focusing on A1-level learners
Journalistic Internship – La Sicilia
Domenico Sanfilippo Editore
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Wrote news articles, conducted interviews, and engaged in editorial activities for local news coverage
Education
Master's Degree - Italianistics and Linguistics
Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna
01.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Modern Literature
Università degli Studi di Catania
01.2008
Skills
- CLIL
- TBLT
- Task-Based Learning
- Interactive Whiteboard (LIM)
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office
- E-learning Platforms
- Linguistic research
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective written communication
- Classroom management
- Collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Literary analysis
- Critical thinking
- Reading comprehension
- Creative writing
- Public speaking
- Student engagement
- Assessment design
- Feedback delivery
- Discussion facilitation
- Student mentoring
- Parent communication
- Collaborative learning
- Educational leadership
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Language arts
- Peer collaboration
- Text interpretation
- Academic advising
- Literary critique
- Socratic questioning
- Student-centered learning
- Conflict resolution
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Project-based learning
- Adaptability
- Writing workshops
- Group work coordination
- Learning objectives
- Interactive learning
- Resource management
- Curriculum alignment
- Professional development
- Oral communication
- Learning outcomes
- Student feedback
- Online teaching
- Writing instruction
- Expertise in literature
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Educational research
- Differentiated instruction
- Activity planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
- Parent and guardian communication
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Coaching and mentoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Teacher mentoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Team building
- Self motivation
Certification
- Master Itals II Level – Advanced Course in 'Designing Italian Language and Culture Education for Foreigners', Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia
- DITALS II Level – Certificate in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language, Università per Stranieri di Siena
- DITALS I Level (Adolescents) – Certificate in Teaching Italian to Adolescents, Università per Stranieri di Siena
- Master’s in Socio-Literary Disciplines, Associazione Mnemosine – MIUR
- Master’s in ICF and Special Educational Needs, Università Telematica Pegaso
- Certification in Advanced English (AELS)
- Certificate of Intensive General English – Cork English College (Ireland)
- EIPASS Certificate - European Informatics Passport
- Certification in CLIL Methodology, Università telematica e-campus
- Certificate for Use of LIM (Interactive Whiteboards), Istituto Salvemini – MIUR
- IELI B2 – Intensive English Course, International English Language Institute, Hunter College – New York
Hobbies and Interests
Passionate about different readings, cross-cultural communication, multilingual education, and social integration through language learning.
Professional Development
Regular participation in workshops and conferences on language teaching, multicultural education, and educational technology.
Timeline
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. G. Marconi
01.2022 - 01.2024
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Enrico Fermi
01.2020 - 01.2021
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Santorre di Santarosa
01.2019 - 01.2020
Italian Literature Teacher
I.C. Costantino Nigra
01.2018 - 01.2019
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Regina Margherita
01.2017 - 01.2018
Italian Literature Teacher
I.I.S. Paritario Lanza
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant of Italian Language and Culture
Lycée Général et Lycée Technologique de l'Albanais-Rumilly
10.2015 - 04.2016
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture
Progetto Immigrati - Casa Dei Popoli
05.2015 - 06.2015
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture
Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche, Università degli Studi di Catania
04.2015 - 05.2015
Teacher of Italian Language and Culture for Non-EU
Associazione Società San Vincenzo de Paoli “Il Granello di Senape”
12.2013 - 05.2014
Journalistic Internship – La Sicilia
Domenico Sanfilippo Editore
05.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Modern Literature
Università degli Studi di Catania
Master's Degree - Italianistics and Linguistics
Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna
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