VALENTINA PIETRUCCI

• Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and online courses on relevant topics within the field of art education.
• Developed assessment tools for evaluating student progress, providing timely feedback to guide improvements.
• Enhanced student creativity by incorporating diverse art techniques and materials in lesson plans.
• Provided individualized attention to struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, boosting their confidence and skill development.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
• Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
• Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

I continued my photography career by collaborating with this Italian company in the events and communications field. For about two years, thanks to the JagerNoctis project promoted by Jagermeister, I produced photos touring various venues in Rome and the surrounding area. Another opportunity, again thanks to Compass Italia, was to collaborate with Adidas on several sporting events.

After completing a refresher course and training in Ostuni, held by the Valtur tourism company, I worked on a team of photographers at the Nicotera tourist village (Vibo Valentia, Calabria) throughout the summer season. I took photos of the village's guests during their activities; from sports to relaxation. The photos were then uploaded to a portal, displayed on monitors, and converted from digital format to print for sale. This experience taught me a lot, both technically and in terms of communication.