Grazia Simona Nizzari Johnston
Naples
Summary
Student-centered Professor with expertise in languages, particularly English and Italian. Offers 15+ year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Languages
Central Texas College
10.2011 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
Professor of Languages
University Of Maryland
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Translator and Interpreter
Etna System
10.2002 - 11.2003
- Translated documents from Italian to English and English to Italian.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
Professor of Languages
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale Per Geometri Europa Master
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Professor of English for first and second year Italian high school students.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Professor of Languages
Liceo Ginnasio J.C. Maxwell
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Professor of English for Italian high school students in junior and senior years.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Professor of Languages
Istituto Tecnico Per Geometri Stefano Ittar
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Professor of English for first and second year Italian high school students.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Education
Master of Languages - Classical Languages And Literatures
Facolta'di Lingue E Letterature Straniere
Catania, SicilyEnglish Language Mastery - English Language And Literature
Callahan School
London, United KingdomSkills
- Video Recordings
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Electronic Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Distance Learning
- Online Class Discussion
- Internet Technologies
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Adult Education
- Classroom Lecturing
- Online Teaching
- Critical Thinking
- Immersive Activities
- Diverse Student Populations
- Post-Secondary Education
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Professor of Languages
Central Texas College
10.2011 - 10.2023
Professor of Languages
University Of Maryland
10.2003 - 10.2004
Translator and Interpreter
Etna System
10.2002 - 11.2003
Professor of Languages
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale Per Geometri Europa Master
09.2000 - 06.2001
Professor of Languages
Liceo Ginnasio J.C. Maxwell
09.1999 - 06.2000
Professor of Languages
Istituto Tecnico Per Geometri Stefano Ittar
09.1999 - 06.2000
Master of Languages - Classical Languages And Literatures
Facolta'di Lingue E Letterature Straniere
English Language Mastery - English Language And Literature
Callahan School
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