Christine Gisondi
Summary
Internationally experienced Italian and American national educationalist, teacher, and children's rights specialist with two years of experience in both the adult and elementary education sectors (Canadian Language School, Slovakia), and multilateral institutions (IAEA, Vienna). Excellent in teaching/training methods, educational planning, curriculum design and delivery, classroom management, policy analysis, and cultural sensitivity (COE competencies). I have a strong understanding of children’s rights (Certificate, Children’s Human Rights - the University of Geneva), child welfare (School Health for Children and Adolescents, Certificate, University of Colorado), and teaching English to children (TEFL Certificate, Oxford Seminars). I hold a BA in International Studies (Albion College) and an MA in International Relations (Webster University, Vienna). I am committed to pursuing a role where I can promote and protect children’s rights across Europe.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
The Canadian Language School
Trenčín, Slovakia
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Website http://www.canadianschool.sk/about-us.html
- Educated students from elementary to college levels as well as adults in English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Assisted company in providing in-person ESL instruction to 4-8 staff members of a local E-commerce business.
- Provided targeted instruction regarding pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- Created curriculum plans for students based upon their individual needs. Examples: grammar, reading comprehension, essay writing, and presentations.
- Adopted EdTech like Quizlet and websites like Perdue Owl to facilitate student learning during the pandemic.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction through holding conversations on topics related to current events and pop culture.
- Facilitated small groups of 8 people and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Incorporated translation guides from The European Commission to help teach differences in language learning logic between Slovak and English.
Shadowing Student
IAEA
Vienna, Austria
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Observed an editor under the IAEA's media department and the other team members jobs.
- Learned about how the media team collaborates together to create the IAEA's news articles.
- Gained knowledge on drafting reports and ways to productively communicate in groups with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Education
MASTERS OF ARTS- MA - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Webster Vienna Private University
Vienna, Austria10.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS - BA - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Albion College
Albion, Michigan, United States05.2015
Skills
- International human rights law
- Child rights advocacy
- Classroom management
- Teacher policy and curriculum design
- Cross cultural competence and listening skills
- Child welfare and social development
- Student-centered approach
- Online learning tools
- Teaching English as a foreign Language
- Adolescent teaching
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Research and drafting,
- Working knowledge of French
Languages
French
Professional
Italian
Limited
Certification
- Introduction to Child Rights, University of Geneva. Online Certificate gained through Coursera. Obtained in May 2022
- School Health for Children and Adolescents, University of Colorado. Online courses gained through Coursera. Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School. Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School.Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School. Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation. Obtained in March 2025.
- TEOSL/TESL/TEFL Teacher Certification with specialization in Teaching English to Children, Oxford Seminars. Obtained in March 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
The Canadian Language School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Shadowing Student
IAEA
10.2015 - 11.2015
MASTERS OF ARTS- MA - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Webster Vienna Private University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - BA - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Albion College
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