Relevant Work Experience:
Date
December 2008 – present
Occupation or position held
Cambridge Speaking and Writing Examiner
Main activities and responsibilities
Assess a candidate’s English language ability in accordance with the issued guidance and the Guidance and Code of Practice for Speaking Examiners and Team Leaders;
Attend annual Certification of Procedure meetings and complete Certification of Assessment online every year;
Comply with confidentiality requirements and any instructions with regard to assessment and procedural matters;
Have overall language proficiency, including linguistic accuracy, and clear diction.
Date
September 2019 – present
Occupation or position held
English Teacher
Name of employer
www.inglesecondiana.it
Main activities and responsibilities
Doing online courses and private lessons, preparing young learners and teenagers (ages 7-18) for English language exams: Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity;
Preparing adults for English language exams: Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, University exams, The American English Test, JFLT, T.E.A.;
Teaching general or business English to adults (military, in companies, Faculty of Medicine, one-to-one and group lessons), levels ranging from beginner to advanced; Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work.
Date
September 2019 – present
Occupation or position held
English Teacher/Cambridge Speaking and Writing Examiner
Name of employer
British School, Verona
Main activities and responsibilities
Teaching general or business English to adults (in companies, for ex. Eurospin; one-to-one and group lessons), levels ranging from beginner to advanced;
Teaching general English to young learners and teenagers, age range: 7-18, in schools. Scuole Medie: "Dante Alighieri" di Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, Agli Angeli Verona; Scuole Superiori: Don Bosco Verona, Liceo Quadri Vicenza etc.
Date
January 2017 – December 2020
Occupation or position held
Cambridge Examiner Team Leader
Main activities and responsibilities
Selecting, recruiting and training of English teachers as Cambridge ESOL Speaking Examiners (SE). Holding annual training/standardisation sessions for the SEs. Constant monitoring of SE’s performance during the exam in order to check that the standard exam procedure is being followed. Liaising with Cambridge ESOL Headquarters in UK as well as the main office in Italy with regard to changes/modifications in exam procedure, marking criteria as well as SE training/standardisation. Attend annual team leader meetings.
Date
September 2013 – August 2019
Occupation or position held
Exam Coordinator / English Teacher - Cambridge ESOL Examinations Verona, Vicenza, Mantova
Name and address of employer
The Cambridge School of English, Verona (VR), Via Rosmini 6, 37123
Main activities and responsibilities
Assistant Director of Studies and Teacher Coordinator during training and orientation programs in accordance with DGR 702/2013.
Organizing and planning all the Cambridge exams, appointing examiners and invigilators, ensuring that all relevant centre staff are familiar with all relevant regulations and instructions, making sure exams are conducted according to the regulations and in the best interest of candidates, conducting placement level tests. Organising exam sessions. Exam invigilation. Holding annual training sessions for invigilators.
Date
December 2008 – August 2019
Occupation or position held
English Teacher / Speaking Examiner for: YLE (Starters, Movers, Flyers), KET, PET, FCE, CAE
Name and address of employer
The Cambridge School of English, Verona (VR), Via Rosmini 6, 37123
Main activities and responsibilities
Preparing students of all ages for English language exams: Cambridge, Ielts, Toefl, Toeic, The American English Test, University exams;
Teaching general or business English to adults (military, in companies, Faculty of Medicine, one-to-one and group lessons), levels ranging from beginner to advanced;
Teaching general English to young learners and teenagers, age range: 7-18, in schools. Scuole Elementare: Parona, Nogarola, Segala; Scuole Medie: Parona, Le Betteloni, Caliari, Don Bosco, Verona 2 Saval, Don Milani; Scuole Superiori: Don Bosco, Ist. Lavinia Mondin, Liceo Maffei, Liceo Messedaglia etc.;
Summer courses for children and teenagers at Cambridge;
Year-long courses for adults preparing them for different Cambridge Exams, IELTS, TOEFL, or for achieving the desired level;
Year-long courses for children preparing them for different Young Learners Exams or achieving the desired level;
Courses for military personnel (Caserma Duca in Montorio – The American English Test);
Speaking examiner for YLE (Starters, Movers, Flyers), KET, PET, FCE, CAE;
Invigilator and supervisor for all Cambridge exams;
Classroom management;
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
Participate in school meetings and parent meetings;
Basic administration such as keeping student registers and attendance records;
Date
January 2012 – August 2013
Occupation or position held
English Teacher
Name and address of employer
English Studio, Villafranca di Verona (VR), Via Bellotti 29, 37069
Main activities and responsibilities
Teaching general or business English to adults (in companies or school courses, one-to-one or group lessons), levels ranging from beginner to advanced;
Preparation for all Cambridge Exams, T.E.A., TOEFL, Trinity;
Courses for military personnel (Airforce Base in Caluri – JFLT preparation);
Classroom management;
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
Participate in school meetings;
Organize social and cultural activities;
Basic administration such as keeping student registers and attendance records;
Date
October 2008 – January 2010
Occupation or position held
English Teacher
Name and address of employer
Wall Street Institute, Verona (VR), Viale Colonnello Galliano 11/A, 37138
Main activities and responsibilities
Teaching general or business English to adults (in companies or school courses, one-to-one or group lessons), levels ranging from beginner to upper-intermediate;
Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
Basic administration such as keeping student registers and attendance records;
Date
January 2008 – June 2008
Occupation or position held
English Teacher (part time)
Name and address of employer
World Evolution, Via Albere 80C, Verona (VR)
Main activities and responsibilities
Teaching general or business English to adults (in companies or school courses, one-to-one or group lessons), levels ranging from beginner to upper-intermediate;
Classroom management;
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes and age groups;
Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises;
Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
Basic administration such as keeping student registers and attendance records.
Relevant Education and Training:
Date
January 2017
Title of qualification awarded
Team Leader for YLE
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Date
November 2014
Title of qualification awarded
Speaking Examiner for the CAE exam (Cambridge English: Advanced)
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Date
February 2013
Title of qualification awarded
Speaking Examiner for the FCE exam (First Certificate in English)
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Date
December 2011
Title of qualification awarded
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE - Grade A) - CEFR Level: C2
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Date
December 2011
Title of qualification awarded
Speaking Examiner for Key English Test (KET), Preliminary English Test (PET)
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Date
May 2010
Title of qualification awarded
Speaking Examiner for YLE Starters, YLE Movers and YLE Flyers
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Date
September 2008
Title of qualification awarded
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)- Pass B
Name and type of organisation providing education and training
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations