Barbara Catino
Cedar Grove,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Cuny The City University Of New York
New York , NY
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Encouraged students to develop self-directed approaches to independent learning.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
- Conducted office hours weekly to provide assistance with course material or address any questions or concerns from students.
- Researched best practices for effective teaching methods in order to improve instructional delivery.
Adjuct Professor
Montclair State University NJ
Montclair , NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.
- Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
Director of the School and Teacher Trainer
Italian School NJ
Hannover , NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Instructor with experience teaching Italian language courses to students at college level. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain interactive learning environment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
Italian Teacher
Speakitalynyc
New York , NY
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
Linguistic and Cultural Mediator
Arci Nuova Associazione Salerno
Salerno , CA
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Teaching and organizing L2 Italian language for immigrants of all ages, grades and summer school
- Translated spoken words simultaneously orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style.
- Supervises the selection of textbooks for all the classes and the students' assessments
- Linguistic mediator and translator for the Local Court .
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
Tourism Education Director
Peepul Onlus
Naples , Italy
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated both in-person and virtual training courses to provide valuable training for new and current staff.
- Collaborated with managers to identify team weaknesses and created attack plans to resolve training gaps.
- Strengthened technical and operational expertise of staff through lesson planning and training seminars.
- Devised and implemented learning knowledge management strategies to bolster employee expertise.
- customer satisfaction trainer
Accounting and Marketing Manager
Gemsi Srl, Salerno
, Italy
BC
11.2007 - 01.2014
- accounting
- Managed creation of marketing materials, collateral and sales support tools.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.
- Recommended policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies.
Cultural Consultant
Teachers
Catanzaro , Italy
03.2004 - 10.2007
- T.E.A
- Economic and statistic strategies for cultural national associations
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Masters Professor and Coordinator
Arfos
, Italy
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Planned and coordinated courses and masters for Italian tourism development and cultural market statistic surveys.
Pharmaceutical Representative/Researcher
PROCTER & GAMBLE
Rome
09.1992 - 01.2002
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Created professional sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality and market comparisons to clinical and non-clinical hospital personnel.
- Stayed up to date on market trends and competitor details.
Education
M.D - Italian
Icotea Institute University
Italia06.2017
immigration law Ditals certification: Italian teaching for foreigners -
Università per
Stranieri di Siena
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Economic and Financial Policy course
Istituto Universitario Orientale Napoli
Skills
- Team oriented Italian Teacher for foreigner students,
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Lesson Preparation
- Interactive Teaching
- Marketing
- Tutoring and Assistance
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Foreign Language Instruction
- Education program planning
- Staff training
Certification
Jan 1984
Ditals course and training – Learn
New York, Italy
Cambridge First Certificate (Cambridge summer school
French courses
Grenoble Institute of Naples
Languages
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Cuny The City University Of New York
09.2024 - Current
Adjuct Professor
Montclair State University NJ
09.2023 - Current
Director of the School and Teacher Trainer
Italian School NJ
08.2022 - Current
Italian Teacher
Speakitalynyc
01.2022 - 09.2023
Linguistic and Cultural Mediator
Arci Nuova Associazione Salerno
04.2015 - 04.2019
Tourism Education Director
Peepul Onlus
04.2015 - 08.2017
Accounting and Marketing Manager
Gemsi Srl, Salerno
11.2007 - 01.2014
Masters Professor and Coordinator
Arfos
04.2007 - 10.2007
Cultural Consultant
Teachers
03.2004 - 10.2007
Pharmaceutical Representative/Researcher
PROCTER & GAMBLE
09.1992 - 01.2002
M.D - Italian
Icotea Institute University
immigration law Ditals certification: Italian teaching for foreigners -
Università per
Stranieri di Siena
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Economic and Financial Policy course
Istituto Universitario Orientale Napoli
Jan 1984
Ditals course and training – Learn
New York, Italy
Cambridge First Certificate (Cambridge summer school
French courses
Grenoble Institute of Naples
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