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
09.2024 - 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
09.2019 - 06.2024
- 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
09.2017 - 06.2019
- 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
10.2015 - 03.2019
- 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
01.2018 - 01.2019
- 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
10.2003 - 06.2018
- 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
02.2011 - 06.2016
- 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
10.2014 - 06.2015
- 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
01.2014 - 06.2014
- 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
06.2013 - 07.2013
- 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
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Baby Yoga and Prenatal Yoga teacher (2010–2012).
Legal English Teacher
Lex Language Schools
São Paulo, Brazil
01.2000 - 07.2000
- Taught Legal English to practicing lawyers.
Learning Support Assistant (Primary School)
Geoffrey School of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom
06.1994 - 06.1994
- 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 01.2024 - 12.2026
English Language and Literature -
Sapienza University of Rome
RomeHatha Yoga Teacher Certification -
Integral Yoga Institute
New York, United States 01.2011 - 12.2011
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) -
CELTA
Rome 01.1998 - 06.1999
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 06.1993 -
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
09.2024 - Current
Counsellor Training - Psychology/Comunication
ASPIC
01.2024 - 12.2026
English Teacher and Science Teacher (in English)
Istituto Massimiliano Massimo
09.2019 - 06.2024
Scaravelli-Inspired Yoga Teacher
Loyola University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Teacher of English Language and Culture
Istituto Sant’Apollinare
09.2017 - 06.2019
Native English Teacher
R.I.D.A. – Rome International Dance Academy
10.2015 - 03.2019
Hatha Yoga Teacher (Scaravelli-Inspired)
R.I.D.A. – Rome International Dance Academy
10.2014 - 06.2015
Translator (Italian–English)
Casa Editrice Verdone
01.2014 - 06.2014
English Language Teacher
Scuola Statale Elsa Morante
06.2013 - 07.2013
Cultural Events Programme Designer
Educazione a Cielo Aperto
02.2011 - 06.2016
Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification -
Integral Yoga Institute
01.2011 - 12.2011
Yoga Teacher
Nascere e Crescere
01.2010 - 06.2013
English Language Teacher
SLEE – Italian Army Foreign Language School (Ministry of Defence)
10.2003 - 06.2018
Legal English Teacher
Lex Language Schools
01.2000 - 07.2000
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) -
CELTA
01.1998 - 06.1999
Learning Support Assistant (Primary School)
Geoffrey School of Reading
06.1994 - 06.1994
Secondary School Diploma -
St. George’s English School
06.1993 -
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