JACQUELINE KNOWLES
Rome,Italy
Summary
Dependable and reliable Teacher of English with experience creating vibrant learning atmospheres to enhance student experience. Builds excellent rapport with students and utilises differentiated teaching methods to increase engagement with literary concepts and meet varied student needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of English (IGCSE and Middle School Language and Literature)
Acorn International School
Rome, Italy
2024.09 - Current
- Taught middle and high school students English language and literature.
- Supported lesson planning and delivery of engaging IGCSE classes focused on critical thinking and writing skills.
- Facilitated student growth in text analysis, essay writing, and exam preparation to boost confidence in English communication.
English Teacher and Science Teacher (in English)
Istituto Massimiliano Massimo
Rome, Italy
2019.09 - 2024.06
- Facilitated lessons that built enthusiasm for English across primary school years.
- Supported active teaching methods that captured students' interests to boost motivation and participation.
- Promoted creativity in students for self-expression and thinking in English.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and learned effective teaching strategies alongside students.
- Taught science in English, offering opportunities for integrated learning of curriculum content.
Teacher of English Language and Culture
Istituto Sant’Apollinare
Rome, Italy
2017.09 - 2019.06
- In the first two years of the Linguistic High School, in addition to grammar, reading, and listening activities focused on Anglo-Saxon culture, we worked on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and participated in a guided visit to FAO.
- Oral and written activities were also carried out on topics such as Brexit, climate change, and influential English-speaking figures who have changed the world.
- Students read Animal Farm by George Orwell and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, and through textual analysis presented the authors’ key messages.
- For the first and second years of the Classical High School section, I taught the Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language curriculum.
- Additional responsibilities: Educational trips to Great Britain, Afternoon courses for Young Learners, Preparation courses for KET, PET, FCE, and CAE certifications.
Native English Teacher
R.I.D.A. – Rome International Dance Academy
Rome
2015.10 - 2019.03
- English teacher for professional dancers aged 17 and over.
- I created a creative English-language project specifically designed for professional dancers preparing to work abroad.
- Students developed a video documentary project in English as part of their language training.
Scaravelli-Inspired Yoga Teacher
Loyola University
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Delivered yoga classes to university students based on the Scaravelli-inspired approach.
- Lessons focused on awareness through asana practice, encouraging deep self-listening and supporting stress reduction.
English Language Teacher
SLEE – Italian Army Foreign Language School (Ministry of Defence)
Perugia & Rome, Italy
2003.10 - 2018.06
- English language teacher for the Italian Ministry of Defence (SLEE – Scuola Lingue Estere dell’Esercito), preparing military personnel for NATO JFLT (Joint Forces Language Test) examinations in Perugia and Rome.
Cultural Events Programme Designer
Educazione a Cielo Aperto
Rome, Italy
2011.02 - 2016.06
- Founder and designer of naturalistic, artistic, and cultural programmes in English for children aged 8–12 through my private initiative Educazione a Cielo Aperto (Isola del Giglio, Assisi, Rome).
- Collaborated as an English teacher for the theatrical production The Jungle Book (ages 7–11) with Edugiocando Onlus at Istituto Comprensivo ORSA Maggiore – Primary School, Rome. The project promoted learning English through theatre and play-based activities.
Hatha Yoga Teacher (Scaravelli-Inspired)
R.I.D.A. – Rome International Dance Academy
Rome
2014.10 - 2015.06
- Taught Scaravelli-inspired Hatha Yoga to professional dancers.
- Classes focused on releasing physical and mental tension accumulated during intensive training periods.
Translator (Italian–English)
Casa Editrice Verdone
Rome
2014.01 - 2014.06
- Translation work: Mountaineering on Snow and Ice: Technique and Teaching of the Caruso Method, Ed. Verdone (Italian to English).
English Language Teacher
Scuola Statale Elsa Morante
Milan, Italy
2013.06 - 2013.07
- Delivered English language workshops for children aged 7–12.
- Designed and led a yoga workshop in English for children aged 7–12, combining imagination and creativity with play, while preserving the spiritual dimension of the discipline.
Yoga Teacher
Nascere e Crescere
Rome
2010.01 - 2013.06
- Baby Yoga and Prenatal Yoga teacher (2010–2012).
Legal English Teacher
Lex Language Schools
São Paulo, Brazil
2000.01 - 2000.07
- Taught Legal English to practicing lawyers.
Learning Support Assistant (Primary School)
Geoffrey School of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom
1994.06 - 1994.06
- Provided learning support to primary school children with learning difficulties.
- Assisted teachers in classroom activities and offered individualized support to pupils requiring additional academic help.
Education
Counsellor Training - Psychology/Comunication
ASPIC
Rome 2024.01 - 2026.12
English Language and Literature -
Sapienza University of Rome
RomeHatha Yoga Teacher Certification -
Integral Yoga Institute
New York, United States 2011.01 - 2011.12
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) -
CELTA
Rome 1998.01 - 1999.06
Bachelor’s Degree - Humanities – Literature
University of Reading
United KingdomArt History and Italian Literature - ERASMUS Programme
University of Bologna
BolognaSecondary School Diploma -
St. George’s English School
Rome 1993.06 -
Skills
- Team building
- Strong empathy
- Social skills
Languages
Italian
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Upper intermediate
Hobbies and Interests
- Contemporary dance
- Yoga
- Trekking
- Travel
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Timeline
Teacher of English (IGCSE and Middle School Language and Literature)
Acorn International School
2024.09 - Current
Counsellor Training - Psychology/Comunication
ASPIC
2024.01 - 2026.12
English Teacher and Science Teacher (in English)
Istituto Massimiliano Massimo
2019.09 - 2024.06
Scaravelli-Inspired Yoga Teacher
Loyola University
2018.01 - 2019.01
Teacher of English Language and Culture
Istituto Sant’Apollinare
2017.09 - 2019.06
Native English Teacher
R.I.D.A. – Rome International Dance Academy
2015.10 - 2019.03
Hatha Yoga Teacher (Scaravelli-Inspired)
R.I.D.A. – Rome International Dance Academy
2014.10 - 2015.06
Translator (Italian–English)
Casa Editrice Verdone
2014.01 - 2014.06
English Language Teacher
Scuola Statale Elsa Morante
2013.06 - 2013.07
Cultural Events Programme Designer
Educazione a Cielo Aperto
2011.02 - 2016.06
Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification -
Integral Yoga Institute
2011.01 - 2011.12
Yoga Teacher
Nascere e Crescere
2010.01 - 2013.06
English Language Teacher
SLEE – Italian Army Foreign Language School (Ministry of Defence)
2003.10 - 2018.06
Legal English Teacher
Lex Language Schools
2000.01 - 2000.07
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) -
CELTA
1998.01 - 1999.06
Learning Support Assistant (Primary School)
Geoffrey School of Reading
1994.06 - 1994.06
Secondary School Diploma -
St. George’s English School
1993.06 -
Bachelor’s Degree - Humanities – Literature
University of Reading
English Language and Literature -
Sapienza University of Rome
Art History and Italian Literature - ERASMUS Programme
University of Bologna