Cara Domings
Newburyport,MA
Summary
Versatile Italian Language Instructor with a track record of fostering individualized learning and deep cultural understanding. At Productive Playhouse, managed a native Italian transcription team. Expert in lesson planning and Italian bilingual fluency, adept at creating immersive learning experiences and promoting Florentine cultural fluency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Italian Language Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2010 - Current
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand concepts of Italian language.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed; students ranged from elementary school age to senior citizens.
- Supplemented tutelage and with the use of personal resources, social media and video footage to show real-time cultural and conversational material.
- Continuously expanded personal knowledge of linguistic trends through personal connection and travel, ensuring instruction remained relevant and current.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex linguistic concepts through the use of real-world examples, and immersive knowledge and cultural history.
Manager and Recruiter, Italian Transcription
Productive Playhouse
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Recruited, interviewed and trained native speakers for an Italian transcription project and conducted onboarding procedure for employment.
- Hand-picked talent and formed a productive and skilled group of native Italian transcribers.
- Identified and communicated transcription project needs to prospective native Italian speakers. All communication was in Italian.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns in Italian.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to transcribers in Italian.
- Established project priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance and reported back to parent company.
ESL Instructor
Training Unlimited
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Taught diverse groups of adult students beginner to intermediate English as a second language, exclusively in English. Native languages of students included Khmer, Italian, Turkish, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Evaluated curriculum materials critically for cultural sensitivity and relevance, ensuring that instructional resources reflected well-rounded and inclusive information.
- Expanded students' vocabulary knowledge through the use of in-class discussions about pertinent topics, increasing their ability to communicate effectively in English with native speakers.
Resident Director
Scuola Lorenzo De' Medici
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Determined housing assignments and managed room requests or changes for ninety American students in a year-long abroad program in Florence, Italy.
- Promoted academic success among residents through collaborative partnerships with Italian academic departments.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by developing and implementing engaging cultural programs and events.
- Responded promptly to complaints, coordinating appropriate support services and follow-up care and communicating with family members of students.
- Translated Italian for participating students during college excursions
- Communicated in Italian with local Italian service providers to fix maintenance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies And Italian Language
Scuola Lorenzo De' Medici
Florence, ItalyBachelor of Arts - Communication Studies And Italian Language
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Translation and interpretation of Italian to English/English to Italian
- Universal instruction of Italian language
- Italian bilingual fluency
- Proper cadence and pronunciation of Italian
Timeline
Manager and Recruiter, Italian Transcription
Productive Playhouse
11.2018 - 08.2019
ESL Instructor
Training Unlimited
08.2015 - 08.2016
Resident Director
Scuola Lorenzo De' Medici
01.2013 - 12.2014
Italian Language Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies And Italian Language
Scuola Lorenzo De' Medici
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies And Italian Language
Marist College
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