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    Improve your Italian skills by following your interests (i.e. books, TV series, songs)! Online tutor for Italian as a foreign language

    I tailor each lesson according to my student needs. I allow for the first 10 minutes to “steam off” in English/Spanish to express requests, needs, doubts and/or clarifications. Then everything is mandatory in Italian! The only exception made is for improving translation skills, upon request. My academic background allows me to trace the etymology of any given word and to easily spot false-firends, enabling a durable memorisation of new vocabulary.

    Lessons usually focus on travelling, contemporary issues, specialised vocabulary of one’s own professional area, and practical vocabulary for daily life.

    Examples of tasks:
    - Preparing and sending an email to book an hotel room / rent a car
    - Understanding and analysing brief videos/audios (i.e. Ted Talks, Podcasts) to post comments
    - Explaining a recipe
    - Summarising a tv show episode/play/book
    - Analysing and translating news, crowdfunding campaigns, and essays.

    Extra information

    Classes are typically held on Skype. Other platforms can be considered upon request.

    Location

    Online via webcam
    At student's location: Around Belgrade, Serbia

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Italian for adults, School
    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
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    120 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Italian, Spanish

    About Me

    I am specialised in Gender Studies and Conflict Transformation. Studying and tutoring in a second language (English) while improving my Spanish, French, and Serbian language skills allowed me to gain an ‘outsider’ perspective of mastering English. I can easily spot its limitations as well as its variety of terms available to express oneself.

    I have been proof-reading theses, essays and written outputs for over 8 years now and I have developed a sharp attention to detail to spot typos and unnecessary repetitions.

    I’ve also been employed as a hostess on board for boat tours around the Sorrento and Amalfi Coast. Such experience allowed me to share the myths, history and traditions of my beautiful hometown in Italian, English, French, and Spanish – both for adults and children.

    I fully understand how hard it can be to pass an exam in a second language and that's why I love to prepare my students for success. While I might be new on Apprentus, I encourage you to check the reviews I have collected through the years,

    Education

    MA in Peace, Development, Security and International Conflict Transformation
    UNESCO Chair for Peace Studies, University of Innsbruck, Austria – September 2014 – September 2016

    MA in Gender and Peacebuilding
    United Nations-Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), Costa Rica – August 2013 – June 2015

    BA in Development Economics, International Cooperation and Conflict Resolution
    University of Florence, Italy – September 2009 – July 2013
    Exchange Program at the University of Bradford, United Kingdom – Peace Studies Department, 2011-2012

    Experience / Qualifications


    Freelance Tutor and Proofreader, November 2019 – ongoing
    • Proof-reading theses, articles, essays and writings in Italian and English (form and content)
    • Online classes for English language (all levels) and IELTS Certificate
    • Coaching in Italian and English for job/academic applications and interviews

    Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), remote
    Young WILPF Convening Associate – Membership and Governance, July 2023 – December 2023
    • Agenda setting in support of the Young WILPF Coordination Group (CG)
    • Coordination and logistics for the CG convening in Geneva (visa, tickets, accommodation, venues, per diem)
    • Meeting focal point with the CG, IS Communication Team, staff, and relevant stakeholders

    Sorrento Sea Tours, Italy
    Front Office Agent – July 2023
    • Provided tourist information and assisted with booking and sale in Italian, English, French, and Spanish
    • Managed FareHarbor platform for uploading reservations, bookings, cancellations, and related payments

    Sorrento Relax Charter, Italy
    Boat Tour Guide – June 2019 – September 2019
    • Provided tour guides in Italian, English, Spanish, French, and Serbian
    • Assisted with embarking and disembarking for private and group excursions throughout the Amalfi Coast
    • Managed collection of required passengers’ personal info

    Sant’Anna Institute, Italy
    Adjunct Professor, January 2020 – April 2020
    • Taught the BA course "WGS.201 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies" (3 credits)
    • Recorded online classes to promote the course and the Institute to US Colleges

    OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gender Unit, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    International Intern, August 2017 – October 2017
    • Supported the implementation of the Mission’s Action Plan for gender equality
    • Assisted in maintaining regular contacts with partner organizations, donors and stakeholders
    • Drafted the paper and the related training “Addressing Street Harassment”

    Belgrade Centre for Security Policy, Gender and Security Program, Serbia
    Research Intern, March – June 2015
    • Researched on women’s and men’s security in public spaces with special focus on youth
    • Produced analyses on EU policies and instruments on gender, peace, security and development
    • Delivered the training on research on street harassment as a human security issue

    Bookstore Libreria Tasso, Italy
    Book Presentation Assistant, January 2006– August 2009
    • Organised reading promotion events for children and young people
    • Managed book presentations and sale
    My classes are tailored towards the student needs aiming at scoring at least one full band above the desired one. This way, we maximise the chances of passing the exam with top grades! The first 10 mutes are dedicated to requests, venting, needs, doubts, and clarification. Then, we focus exclusively on the exam combining theory and practice. Classes typically follow the 4 sections that compose the exam while leaving free choice with regards to the textbook or sources to use. I provide my students with documents containing my personal tips and tricks to minimise external factors related to anxiety/pressure while strengthening skills and strategic concentration. I am available to commute (trip paid by the student) to Novi Sad. I have 10 years of experience in tutoring English as a second language and I have specialised in IELTS since 2013. My students have ALWAYS passed the test and you can find their reviews.

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