Antonella
CHESAPEAKE, United States
Member since: Sep 21, 2008
Last active on: Nov 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM (EST)
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Classes Conducted: 2| Tutorials Added: 66
About Antonella

Ciao a tutti! Look no further to start learning Italian Language than the sessions developed by this presenter. The presenter was born and raised in Italy. She is an accomplished teacher has over 15 years of experience teaching Italian both privately and publicly, through organized and self managed courses for both College and High school students as well as adult learners. She has been teaching Italian online for the past three years using the most advanced tools the Web has to offer. The instructor will help you to build your self-confidence by using Italian as a tool! The approach she uses to teaching Italian is based on the Full Immersion Method, based on speaking almost 100% of the time in the target language. She will inspire you to learn new skills, shed your fears and inhibitions and project yourself as a confident and an in-command-winner. She gives you a chance to learn and practice your Italian skills in a conducive environment and without the fear of being judged. After listening to many of the students' hopes, desires, and complaints, the sessions have been designed using innovative approach with well-organized and structured study plans. Lectures are complemented with additional learning activities like visuals, group reviews, quizzes, games etc. The objective is to encourage you to take small steps to mould your weakness into your strength. A presto!

Teaching Preferences

Online Teaching at $20-30 per hour
Face to Face Teaching at $20-30 per hour
Offers free trial classes

Teaches these Subjects and Topics

Italian (Languages)

Language of Instruction: Italian

Teaching Experience

Italian Instructor

Berlitz Virtual Classroom, Berlitz Int., Cincinnati, OH, Ohio, United States

Mar 2006 - Present

Italian


I was awarded for my outstanding performance for the year 2008.

Italian Tutor

CyberItalian.com , Italy

Nov 2007 - Jun 2008

Italian

Italian Lecturer

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD, Maryland, United States

Aug 1993 - Jul 1997

Italian


I helped expand the Italian classes from 1 to 3 thanks to the continuing enrollment and support from my students.

Italian Instructor

Inlingua School of Languages, Odenton, MD , Maryland, United States

Feb 1996 - Jun 1997

Italian

Italian Instructor

Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Navy, La Maddalena Naval Base, , Italy

Oct 1989 - Mar 1990

Italian

English Teacher

Istituto Tecnico di Ragioneria (Italian Economics High School) , Italy

Apr 1988 - Jun 1988

English

Professional Experience

Freelance Italian-English Translator
JTI, Inc., Virginia, United States
Apr 2006 - Present

Assisting with translation of technical and computer teaching materials on a freelance basis.

Italian Interpreter
Language Line Services, Monterey, CA, California, United States
Feb 2005 - Mar 2006

Provided interpretation over the phone for one of the major companies in the industry, confronted with situations of the most diverse nature, 100% committed to customer satisfaction.

Translator Resources Coordinator
Jubilee Tech-Int., VA Beach, VA, Virginia, United States
Nov 1998 - Sep 1999

Performed extensive research to best match the translator(s) to each Project and to always meet the project’s estimated budget, resulting In good quality translations, customer satisfaction and profit for the Company. Performed day-to-day office tasks without supervision. Translated and proofread documents and manuals in various subjects

Freelance Italian-English Translator
Cetec, Italian-American Pasta Making Company, Millersville, MD and Linguex, Washington, D.C., Maryland, United States
Jan 1994 - Jul 1997

Extensively translated marketing and literary materials, newspaper articles and technical phone operation manual.

Translated an extensive manual on the chemical and technical processes involved in making pasta, along with other accounting and technical materials.

Academics and Credentials: Education

M.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures

Università degli Studi di Catania, Italy

Nov 1982 - Mar 1987


Graduated with Summa cum Laude and wrote a dissertation on Margaret Atwood: her life and works.

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