Christopher Carlo Celi
Madison,WI
Summary
Experienced teacher with a passion for education and a proven track record of success. Excels in motivating students through positive encouragement, interactive classroom instruction, and keen observation skills. Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent in utilizing both classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Study Abroad Faculty Assistant - Italy
UW-Milwaukee
01.2018 - Current
- Assistant to Study Abroad Program Leader on UWM's first Summer in Rome Study Abroad
- Helped recruit and advertise every year since 2018
- Accompanied students to Rome as assistant, guide and teacher in 2018 and 2022
- Currently helping recruit and advertise for Summer 2025 program and hope to again accompany students as faculty assistant, guide and teacher
Senior Teaching Faculty - Global Studies/Italian
UW-Milwaukee
01.2007 - 05.2024
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in both small and large classrooms by delivering engaging subject matter.
Translator/Interpreter - Italian/English
Private Clients
06.2006 - Current
- Translated documents from Italian to English and English to Italian
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy and corrected errors in punctuation, grammar and translation
- Provided simultaneous Interpretation for spoken English and Italian
- Assisted with translation of foreign language audio recordings and video
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
Lecturer - Italian
UW-Madison
09.1999 - 05.2005
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Language Tutor - Italian
UW-Madison and Private Clients
09.2001 - 12.2006
- Provided tutoring for Italian students of all levels pursuing academic, travel or personal goals
- Developed worksheets and exercises for further practice and assessment in all areas of foreign language learning
- Interacted with students via online and email for additional practice and learning support.
Education
Master of Arts - Italian Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI06.1992
Study Abroad -
Università Degli Studi - Bologna
Bologna, Italy06.1991
Freshman Learning Community & Honors Program -
UW- Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.1989
No Degree - Pre K Through Fifth Grade - Italian Language And Culture Immersion
Italian Pre-School And Elementary School
Rome, Italy 06.1980
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Online Teaching
- Student Evaluating
- Critical Thinking
- Technology Integration
- Public Speaking
- FLUENT IN Italian,
- PRo in Spanish
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Study Abroad Faculty Assistant - Italy
UW-Milwaukee
01.2018 - Current
Senior Teaching Faculty - Global Studies/Italian
UW-Milwaukee
01.2007 - 05.2024
Translator/Interpreter - Italian/English
Private Clients
06.2006 - Current
Language Tutor - Italian
UW-Madison and Private Clients
09.2001 - 12.2006
Lecturer - Italian
UW-Madison
09.1999 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Italian Studies
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Study Abroad -
Università Degli Studi - Bologna
Freshman Learning Community & Honors Program -
UW- Oshkosh
No Degree - Pre K Through Fifth Grade - Italian Language And Culture Immersion
Italian Pre-School And Elementary School
Additional Information
· Italian native - lived in Rome, Italy 8 years, completing Pre-school and Elementary School in Italian School System, and returned to Italy over twelve separate times.
· Created flyers for many courses and for the Summer in Rome Study Abroad Program
· Made Promotional Videos for Italian Courses and for Summer in Rome Study Abroad Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Current Interests
- Italian Language History and Instruction
- Italian Cultural Studies
- Mafia History and Film in Italy and the US
- Italian Food Culture and History
- Italian Film Studies
- Video Production
- Italian Study Abroad Programs
Courses Taught
- Italian 101 - First Semester Italian (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 181 - Honors First Semester Italian (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 102 - Second Semester Italian (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 182 - Honors Second Semester Italian (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 203 - Third Semester Italian (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 204 - Fourth Semester Italian (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 311 - Advanced Composition and Conversation (at UW-Madison)
- Italian 312 - Advanced Composition and Conversation (at UW-Madison)
- Food and Bev 101 - Introduction to Food and Beverage Studies (at UW-Milwaukee)
- Italian 256 - Introduction to Italian Food Studies: A Cultural History (at UW-Milwaukee)
- Italian 145 - Views of Italy: Italians and the Mafia (at UW-Milwaukee)
- Italian 242 - Topics in Italian American Studies: Images of Cosa Nostra in Italian American History and Film (at UW-Milwaukee)
- Italian 310 - Italian Immersion Weekend (at UW-Milwaukee)
- English 101 - Introduction to College Writing (at UW-Milwaukee)
- Various Levels of Italian Language instruction for WisItalia from 2004-2009 (Italian Workman's Club - Madison, WI)
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