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Italian with Beatrice M.

5.0
(15)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Speaks English, Italian
Teaching since 2002
Italian University Degree in Social Work

    About Beatrice M.

    5.0
    (15)
    I love to teach! That’s where I am passionate, patient and powerful. And learning a language is fun and such a great personal achievement! MOLTO IMPORTANTE!: I am presently living in Italy and I only teach online lessons. My student roster is quite full at the moment but I still have some availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those potential students that can take lessons in the early/late morning hours. Considering the time difference, this is plausible for East Coast students. I was born in California but I have lived in Italy ever since I was a child. I am bilingual in English and Italian. I earned my college degree in Social Work at the University of Florence and my TEFL qualification in Florence, Italy. For years I have dedicated myself to language teaching and I have taught countless students, from children to mature adults, in private tutoring (one-on-one and group lessons) and in academic contexts. I have worked for private language schools, public schools, companies and organizations. I have also done translating and interpreting work. My teaching method is based on the “communicative” method which means that the entire lesson is focused on speaking and that grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are taught through speaking. We will do a needs analysis together to establish your specific needs and you will be speaking the target language from the beginning of your first lesson! I use all of my Mediterranean personality to keep you focused and involved and also to make the lessons lively and fun! My teaching approach is friendly, practical and professional. I can help you discover the joy and satisfaction of speaking a foreign language.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Thursday
    6 AM-9 AM
    Friday
    6 AM-7 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $50
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    5.0
    15 Reviews
    Leo Galletto
    Online
    Beatrice is an excellent teacher. Very thorough and engaging.
    Posted Feb 12, 2016
    Cynthia Galletto
    Online
    Beatrice is wonderful to work with- Extremely knowledgeable, patient and engaging. It is very easy to see that Beatrice loves to teach Italian and very interested in my success. Beatrice has a wonderful demeanor that makes for an extremely comfortable learning experience. Can't wait for the next lesson!
    Posted Jan 8, 2016
    Marilouise
    Online
    Absolutely perfect!!
    Posted Jan 7, 2016
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    Experience

    Self-employment

    Jan, 2002 - Jul, 2014

    Multiple companies, associations and organizations

    • Language teacher for private and public schools and private companies, all based in the city and province of Florence, Italy: “Istituto di Formazione Franchi”, “Live Institute s.n.c.”, “Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Elsa Morante”, “Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Sassetti-Peruzzi”, “Scuola Materna Villani”, “Scuola Materna Nencioni”, “La Base di San Lorenzo”, “Istituto Professionale di Stato per l’Industria e l’Artigianato Chino Chini”, K-array s.r.l.”. On behalf of private language schools and companies the work included company courses, elementary and pre-intermediate levels, conversational and basic business English. On behalf of public schools the work included pre-school English teaching through fun didactic activities and high school courses focused on everyday conversation, tourism, restaurant/catering and basic business English. 2003 – 2014 • Teacher/lecturer and consultant for “Accademia Europea di Firenze” in Florence, Italy – Italian language courses, beginner’s level, as part of the European exchange projects "World Open the Doors" and "Leo Baia Mare"; English courses, elementary and pre-intermediate levels, as part of the European Social Fund vocational training project “Intarsio”, to benefit high school drop outs. 2002 – 2011 • Summer camp English teacher for Academy of English in Senigallia, Ancona – The assignment was for two consecutive years and included educational and fun activities in English for young participants, ages 6 to 12. 2008 – 2009 • Translator English/Italian: Some examples of the work done: the “Underwood” reportage for “L’Orologio” magazine, “Social Work Education in Italy” with the presentation at the 6th Annual Congress of Universities of Social Work in Saragoza, Spain, “Glossary of Social Work Terms” for Carers UK London, “Sotto il cielo del Mugello” photography book by F. Noferini, “Quality control, certification and inspection” for the Mediterranean Institute of Certification in Ancona, Italy, various company websites. 2005 – 2007 • Interpreter for private country clubs, the Mugello Autodrome and the Ferrari car factory in Modena. 2002 - 2003

    Education

    High School Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting

    Sep, 1977 - Jun, 1982

    Istituto Tecnico Commerciale "A. Genovesi" di Firenze

    Italian University Degree in Social Work

    Sep, 2003 - Feb, 2007

    Università degli Studi di Firenze

    Certifications

    Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

    Aug, 2005

    The American Language Institute - Via Lingua - Florence, Italy

    Earned after successfully completing a 4-week, 120 hour intensive course including 10 1-hour teaching practises and a final written exam.

    Languages

    Italian

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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