Brita Teresa Caminiti
Gaithersburg,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated English Instructor with 20+ years of experience instructing learners in English composition and literature. Skilled in curriculum development and developing student creative projects to maximize student involvement and learning.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Instructor
Katherine Thomas School
- Current
- Currently teach three courses (five sections) of academic English with a focus on academic writing and reading
- Selected all texts, articles, and short stories; developed the majority of curricula, materials, and quizzes
- Attend weekly teachers’ meeting, monthly staff gatherings, and participate in professional development workshops
- Administrative duties include grading classwork, homework, and quarterly grades as well updating students’ levels, goals, and crafting individual education plans
English Adjunct Instructor
SAIS
01.2022 - Current
- Taught two courses of English to international students; English for Academic Purposes and Listening and Speaking
- Additionally, led office hours, developed materials, and administered quizzes
- Writing skills ranged from writing summaries, paraphrasing, and drafting essays/policy papers; listening skills addressed gist, making inferences, and vocabulary
Upper School Instructor
Berman Hebrew Academy
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught five courses of British, American, and European literature to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
- Led hybrid courses in Fall quarter
- Class size ranged from 7 to 24 students; taught both regular and Honors classes in addition to AP English Literature and Composition
- Developed all teaching materials, creative projects, and activities to accompany novels, plays, and short stories
- Poetry workshop focused on the Harlem Renaissance
- Led regular office hours to review classwork and polish drafts with students
- Attended weekly Student Support meetings for students with special accommodations; met weekly with English Mentor
- Presented at 'Back to School Night'; led Parent Teacher Conferences in Fall and Spring
- Completed Teacher Training for the Advanced Placement course in English (online course, October, 2021)
Senior Lecturer, English
Johns Hopkins University
01.2005 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: SAIS (School of Advanced International Studies)
- Developed course curricula and taught three intermediate and advanced-level English courses
- Courses focused on academic reading, writing, listening, speaking and presentation skills within an international relations framework
- Class methodology was seminar-style discussion and student centered
- Led regular tutorial sessions and office hours focusing on editing papers and vocabulary building with students
- Maintained databases for proficiency-bound students; oriented co-testers for oral proficiency; managed student feedback and grades via BlackBoard, online software
- Taught an American Studies seminar course to international Fulbright students; class focused on Native Americans and Civil Rights era in the U.S
- Conducted oral proficiency exams at end of every semester; devised and administered listening proficiency exams
- SAIS (School of Advanced International Studies)
Pre-term English Instructor
Johns Hopkins University
06.2006 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: SAIS
- Co-taught 2014 session (four week, intensive program (60 hours of advanced and academic writing, reading and research skills)
- Taught Listening/Speaking courses and Reading/Writing (2018 and 2008); supervised Writing/Reading instructor (2008)
- Co-led site weekly visits to area sites and monuments
- SAIS
Coordinator and Instructor of Summer Program, English for American Studies
Johns Hopkins University
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: SAIS
- Led intensive advanced, theme-supported English courses for Korean university students; content focused on American politics and conflict management
- Coordinated program site visits to embassies, museums and guest speakers
- Supervised co-instructor; assisted with materials and training
- SAIS
Program Coordinator and Instructor for English as a Second Language/American Studies
Johns Hopkins University
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: SAIS
- Developed course curriculum for advanced-intermediate English Course for young diplomats and budding professionals
- Arranged speaker visits; recruited and supervised co-instructor, selected all course materials and interviewed incoming students
- Prepared readings and exercises on American culture (2006-2008emphasis on government, immigration, ethnic diversity, and business) and international relations and development (2008-2013)
- Prepared and taught intensive program of classes; led regular field trips (2006-2010)
- SAIS
English as a Second Language Instructor
New England School of English
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Taught intermediate and advanced levels of English to adult learners (average class size 12 students)
- Conducted grammar review course, reading/writing, as well as and listening/speaking skills
English as a Second Language Instructor
EF International Language School
01.1995 - 08.1997
- Taught intermediate and high intermediate levels of grammar, reading, and writing
- Executed related administrative duties and assisted with testing program
- Assisted with extracurricular activities, such as Student Activities Fair
ESL Instructor and Supervisor
Philips Academy of Andover
06.1996 - 08.1996
- Developed curricula for two levels of intermediate courses in intensive, six week summer English as a Second Language Program for international secondary school students
- Prepared and taught intermediate levels of English to international high school students; met regularly with students for review
- Assisted teaching assistant with lesson planning and teacher training
- Led extracurricular activities for students, including athletics and field trips
- Served as Dormitory Supervisor (held dormitory meetings; consulted regularly with students)
Education
Master of Arts - Italian Literature
summa cum laude
Bachelor of Arts - English
magna cum laude
- Awarded [Award Name]Outstanding Performance in English
M.A. - Italian Literature
05.1995
Completed all Ph.D coursework and passed comprehensive exams
- [Scholarship Name] Fellowship Recipient
Skills
- Developing creative projects
- Curriculum development
- Digital literacy skills
- Editing skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Collaborative teaching
Training
- SAIS, JHU Language Studies Program: Methodology Workshops, 2010 - 2018, Completed workshop on e-learning/blended courses, Adobe Presenter, VoiceThread, Blackboard, Wikis in the classroom; task based methodology and teaching listening skills.
- ACTFL (American Council Teaching of Foreign Language), Trained in oral proficiency exam administration.
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) training, 2010, Completed 36 hours of TEFL training through TEFL International program. Program focused on productive and receptive skills as well as teaching methodology for working with grammar and vocabulary.
Awards And Scholarships
- Letters of Commendation, Harvard Extension School, Cambridge, MA, 2000, 2001
- Outstanding Teaching Award, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1996 - 1997
- Johns Hopkins University Teaching and Doctoral Program Fellowship, 1992 - 1995
- Milan Rotary Scholarship, Middlebury College, 1990 - 1991
- Outstanding Achievement in English Literature, John Cabot University, 1988, 1989
Certification
Conditional Teaching Certificate (Maryland)
ACTFL trained in administering Oral Proficiency Exams
P.B.I.S
Languages
Italian
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Poetry and creative writing
- Post WWII neorealist films
- yoga
Timeline
English Adjunct Instructor - SAIS
01.2022 - Current
Upper School Instructor - Berman Hebrew Academy
09.2020 - 06.2021
Coordinator and Instructor of Summer Program, English for American Studies - Johns Hopkins University
06.2015 - 08.2017
Pre-term English Instructor - Johns Hopkins University
06.2006 - 08.2018
Program Coordinator and Instructor for English as a Second Language/American Studies - Johns Hopkins University
06.2006 - 08.2010
Senior Lecturer, English - Johns Hopkins University
01.2005 - 12.2020
English as a Second Language Instructor - New England School of English
01.1999 - 12.2000
ESL Instructor and Supervisor - Philips Academy of Andover
06.1996 - 08.1996
English as a Second Language Instructor - EF International Language School
01.1995 - 08.1997
English Instructor - Katherine Thomas School
- Current
Conditional Teaching Certificate (Maryland)
ACTFL trained in administering Oral Proficiency Exams
P.B.I.S
Middlebury College - Master of Arts, Italian Literature
John Cabot University - Bachelor of Arts, English
Johns Hopkins University - M.A., Italian Literature
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