Summary
Modern Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in Film Studies and linguistics with training in public speaking. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies Dpt.
JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
ONLINE Lecturer Italian Language and Culture
University of Central Florida, UCF
01.2018 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Dpt. of French and Italian
Arizona State University, ASU
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Examined films by exploring their publication records, construction of filmography, and relationship with society. Researched Italian, French, and Mediterranean Cultures for the creation of new courses and new research.
- Collaborated with fellow scholars for interdisciplinary research projects, resulting in high-quality publications and presentations.
- Created and taught a new online Italian Cinema course implementing new online resources.
- Planned and taught French language courses using innovative teaching program design.
- Wrote reviews for Italian language books for NECTFL Review.
Lecturer Film Studies, Communication Dpt.
FLAGLER COLLEGE
09.2009 - 05.2016
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum with many topics for film studies.
Lecturer in Italian Language and Culture
FLAGLER COLLEGE
09.2009 - 05.2016
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth in the target language.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests, and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
Director of Study Abroad
FLAGLER COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed study abroad office and student employees, reporting annual performance evaluations
- Supporting 100-130 students going abroad each academic year, including student exchange programs (outbound and inbound)
- Organized annual study abroad fair and developed orientations for traveling abroad
- Developed and offered international events, programs, and presentations
- Updated study abroad websites, newsletters, and social media
- Increased study abroad participation from 20% to 30% in 3 years; managed annual budget of $5,000 to $8,000
Academic Advisor - International Students
FLAGLER COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Advised students with immigration petitions and applications
- Assisted students with grievances and faculty issues
- Developed implementation of new student orientation programs and retention strategies
- Evaluated student academic history, outlined appropriate classes and resources, and conducted information audits
Convention Translator
ITALIAN CONSULATE OF FOREIGN TRADE OF L.A.
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Mediated discussions and prospective business contracts between Italian and American companies during meetings and conferences, acting as official translator
- Listened to and translated spoken or written statements from Italian to English, and English to Italian, interpreted both business terminology and colloquial language
Education
Doctor of Modern Languages - Languages, French and Italian/ Film & Media Studies
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Dissertation Title: Il Neorelismo nella cinematografia: rassegna critica di un fenomeno complesso.
- Faculty Committee: Prof. Antonio Vitti, Prof Antonio Nicaso
Post-Graduate Diploma - Italian Literature,: Element of Teaching
01.2010 - 01.2011
Specialization: Italian Literature: Element of Teaching
Bachelor & Master of Arts - Communication/ Media Studies
09.1999 - 09.2003
Specializations: Film and Media Studies
TEFL Certification -
01.2020
FTCE - K12- Social Studies, Italian
01.2019
Skills
- Educational Content Creation
- Enhancing Learner Engagement
- Multicultural Interaction Proficiency
- Effective Public Speaking
- Scholarly Research Skills
- Scholarly Writing
- Multilingual Communication Skills
- Multi-Disciplinary Research Expertise
- Specialized Knowledge Base
Affiliations
- American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI)
- America Association for American Studies (AAIS)
- Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
Presentations
- The ‘Wishful Man’ and his ‘Pure Real Hallucinations.’ Relationship between Fiction and Reality in the Contemporary Society of the Media in Matteo Garrone’s Reality., American Association of Italian Studies, 04/01/17
- La realtà ‘morfeica’ dei media. La ‘realità' in Reality di Matteo Garrone., New Trends in Modern and Contemporary Italian Cinema (7th annual conference), 04/01/16
- Dalla Russia con un giallo: dall’ENI alla TOTAL, da Mattei a de Margerie. Il caso ‘riaperto’ di Enrico Mattei e la profezia coraggiosa di Francesco., New Trends in Modern and Contemporary Italian Cinema (6th annual conference), 04/01/15
- Gianni Amelio and Albert Camus: A Parallel Story of Two Mediterranean Men in Amelio’s Il primo uomo., New Trends in Modern and Contemporary Italian Cinema (5th annual conference), 04/01/14
- The Virgin Mary on Screen: Mater Dei or Just a Mother in Guido Chiesa’s Io Sono con Te (I Am With You), New Trends in Modern and Contemporary Italian Cinema (4th annual conference), 04/01/13
- The Controversy of the Contemporary Italian Cinema and Society: The Last Kiss of Gabriele Muccino., New Trends in Modern and Contemporary Italian Cinema (3rd annual conference), 04/01/12
Awards
- Betty & David Jones and Wiranowski French Graduate School. Financial Aid Award for Term, 01/01/16, Middlebury College, VT
- Director Prize for Academic Excellence. Financial Aid Award by Term, 01/01/15, Middlebury College, VT
- Mario G. and Katrina Tanner Vangeli Memorial Prize. Financial Aid Award for Outstanding Performance as a Student for Term, 01/01/15, Middlebury College, VT
- Jess J. & Angela Bavarosco. Financial Aid Award by Term, 01/01/15, Middlebury College, VT
- Salvatore & Pierina Castiglion. Financial Aid Award by Term, 01/01/14, Middlebury College, VT
Publications
- Larese Riga, Carla and Irene Bubula-Philipps. Ciao! 8th edition., NECTFL Review, 09/01/17
- Melucci, Donatella and Elissa Tognozzi. Piazza: Luogo di incontri., NECTFL Review, 09/01/16
- Giovanelli, John and Bruna Petrarca Boyle. Chiarissimo Uno., NECTFL Review, 01/01/16
- Dalla Russia con un giallo: dall’ENI alla TOTAL, da Mattei a de Margerie. Il caso ‘riaperto’ di Enrico Mattei e la profezia coraggiosa di Francesco Rosi., Rivista luci e ombre, 01/01/15
- La profonda leggerezza di Luciano Emmer., Rivista luci e ombre, 01/01/14
- The Virgin Mary on Screen: Mater Dei or Just a Mother in Guido Chiesa’s Io Sono con Te (I Am with You), Journal of Religion & Film, 01/01/14
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Cinema, (2021-Present)
- Mafia and Film (2016-2017)
- Public Speaking: Oral Rhetoric and Persuasion (2021-2023)
- Italian Cinema (2009-2016)
- Alternative Art Film (2010-2016)
- Comedy and Film (2010-2016)
- French Cinema (2014-2016)
- ONLINE Italian Language and Culture Beginner & Intermediate (2019- Present
- French Language and Culture Beginner (2016)
- Italian Language and Culture Beginner & Intermediate (2009-2016)
- Spanish Language and Culture Beginner & Intermediate (2019-2020)
Nonprofit Experience
- Co-Founder/ Board of Directors, ST. AUGUSTINE FILM SOCIETY, INC., St. Augustine, FL, 01/01/12, Present
- President and Founder, ST. AUGUSTINE ITALIAN CLUB, St. Augustine, FL, 01/01/09, Present
- Certified Advance Health Care Planning Facilitator, COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF NORTH-EAST FLORIDA, St. Augustine, FL, 01/01/16, 01/01/16
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies Dpt. - JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
ONLINE Lecturer Italian Language and Culture - University of Central Florida, UCF
01.2018 - Current
Postdoctoral Scholar, Dpt. of French and Italian - Arizona State University, ASU
08.2016 - 06.2017
Director of Study Abroad - FLAGLER COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2016
Academic Advisor - International Students - FLAGLER COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2016
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE - Doctor of Modern Languages, Languages, French and Italian/ Film & Media Studies
05.2011 - 08.2016
UNIVERSITÀ GUGLIELMO MARCONI - Post-Graduate Diploma, Italian Literature,: Element of Teaching
01.2010 - 01.2011
Lecturer Film Studies, Communication Dpt. - FLAGLER COLLEGE
09.2009 - 05.2016
Lecturer in Italian Language and Culture - FLAGLER COLLEGE
09.2009 - 05.2016
Convention Translator - ITALIAN CONSULATE OF FOREIGN TRADE OF L.A.
01.2005 - 01.2010
UNIVERSITÀ ROME TRE - Bachelor & Master of Arts, Communication/ Media Studies
09.1999 - 09.2003
- TEFL Certification,
- FTCE, K12- Social Studies, Italian
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