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Sabrina Ippolito

Sabrina Ippolito

Morgantown,WV

Summary

Dedicated educator and researcher with international experience in language teaching and educational research. Committed to teaching with a focus on incorporating innovative tools like gamification and technology to enhance learning outcomes. Proven ability to support diverse learners, conduct multilingual research, and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments. Passionate about bridging cultural and educational gaps through creative and research-driven approaches.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ITALIAN AND SPANISH TEACHER

, ITALY
01.2017 - Current
  • Taught Italian to young foreigners preparing for university in Italy and Spanish to Italian students planning a year of study in Spain.
  • Taught Italian online and Spanish to two adults learning the languages to connect with family and complete the Camino de Santiago.
  • Taught Italian and Spanish to Australian students at InLanguage Boutique, a private school in Melbourne, with three Italian classes (two beginner, one intermediate) and two Spanish classes (one beginner, one proficiency). Aprox. 60 students in total.
  • Leveraged songs, videos, films, and books like El mundo amarillo to provide real-life context and foster engagement.

Research Assistant

West Virginia University - History Department
Morgantown, West Virginia
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supported research projects in early modern Italian history, leveraging advanced language skills (Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese) to analyze and summarize scholarly literature.
  • Contributed to a book project, Isabelle de Challant and Her Family: Gender, Kinship, and Dynastic Identity during the Late Renaissance, by reviewing publications in Italian and other languages and synthesizing key themes.
  • Summarized studies on Italian Enlightenment writer Ludovico Antonio Muratori to assist in preparing an introduction for the translation of Della pubblica felicità (1749) for publication.
  • Conducted bibliographic research and summarized secondary sources for multiple projects, including:The House of Savoy and the Valle d’Aosta during the Sixteenth Century
    Furor Populi in the Maritime Alps: Mountain Border Disputes and the Creation of Early Modern Political Culture
    Spatial Politics and Family Interests in an Alpine Community: St. Vincent, 1550–1630, which involved transcription of primary sources with paleographic training.
  • Worked on the English-to-Italian translation of Transregional Lordship and the Italian Renaissance: René de Challant, 1504-1565 (Amsterdam University Press, 2020), utilizing formal translation training.

Italian Instructor

West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Taught four sections of Italian 101, including one online class via Zoom, using Italian as the primary language of instruction.
  • Administered formative and summative assessments with instructor-provided rubrics, ensuring fairness, reliability and consistency.
  • Provided ongoing feedback and tailored support to address diverse student learning needs.
  • Promoted engagement and retention through interactive activities, cultural resources, and technology-enhanced instruction.
  • Until the department was discontinued.

ITALIAN ASSISTANT

LOYOLA COLLEGE
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supported language teachers by preparing teaching materials, coursework, and interactive tasks, including Kahoot!, Blooket, and Education First activities, to enhance student engagement.
  • Frequently worked 1:1 with students with learning disabilities, tailoring support to their needs and creating games to facilitate comprehension and retention.
  • Assessed student performance, took attendance records, and occasionally held lectures as a substitute teacher.
  • Assisted students struggling to follow lessons, offering guidance and adjustments to ensure their progress.
  • Monitored student progress while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Provided afternoon mentoring as part of the staff’s commitment to student success.

TALENT ACQUISITION TRAINEE

LISBON, PORTUGAL
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Interned with Placement in Portugal through the Erasmus+ program, assisting international students in finding suitable internship positions in Portugal.
  • Assessed candidates' profiles to ensure qualification match, cultural fit, and compatibility with available roles.
  • Scheduled and conducted interviews, maintained the candidate database, and updated HR files.
  • Matched candidates to internships by analyzing qualifications and company requirements.
  • Established targets and measures to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Took on additional responsibilities in Universities acquisition after one month.

SHADOWING GUIDE

TUI - TANTUR and COSTA CRUISE
, TURKEY
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Shadowing guide (in Italian, English, French and Spanish) of Costa Cruise tourists in Bodrum, Izmir and the surroundings.

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

ESN (Erasmus Student Network)
PARMA, ITALY
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Board Member of ESN Parma, a university student organization promoting cultural understanding and self-development for international exchange students under the "Students Helping Students" principle.
  • Facilitated communication between the local section, the national board, and international representatives.
  • Coordinated approximately 20 events, including Language Cafés, international dinners, cultural nights, and group trips abroad, serving as Group Leader and Head of Facilities during journeys.

GROUP LEADER - Summer School

San Marino Tourservices
London, UK
08.2013 - 08.2019
  • Supervised large groups of children and teenagers in the UK during four-week cultural holiday programs each summer, holding full legal responsibility for their welfare.
  • Designed and implemented English-language activities to keep participants engaged throughout the day.
  • Built trust and connection by focusing on personalized support and maintaining a positive, energetic environment.

MOBILITY: YOUTH EXCHANGES & TRAINING COURSES

01.2013 - 01.2018
  • European Projects with Erasmus+
  • The aim of these is to share thoughts and experiences as well as customs and culture among the different participating nations (Non-formal learning)
  • "Youth Unemployment and social inclusion" (Cyprus)
  • "The importance of sport for social inclusion" (Croatia)
  • "The persecution of the Romani over decades" (Germany)
  • "The inclusion of the Romani community in Europe" (Bosnia and Serbia)
  • "The liberation lived in various European countries from yesterday to tomorrow" (France)
  • (Creation of the Blog LiberAction https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/liberaction)
  • "Sport as synonymous of inclusion" (Portugal)
  • "Learning by doing, inclusion, and youth unemployment" (Turkey)

EDUCATOR

TERRA DEL FUOCO
, ITALY
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Participated in The Train of Memory – Journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, an exceptional educational journey from Italy to Hungary and Poland to visit concentration camps, tracing the European memory of the 20th century as a powerful warning for today.
  • Contributed to an informal education project designed to foster cooperation, mutual respect, and solidarity through experiential learning, emotional engagement, and transversal knowledge.
  • Supported informal workshops and lectures during the trip and post-journey, helping participants organize and implement activities to share their experiences and reflections with the broader community.

Education

Master's in Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language -

Università Ca'Foscari
Venezia
06-2023

MASTER'S DEGREE - LANGUAGES, CULTURES & COMMUNICATION

Università Di Modena E Di Parma
Parma & Modena
04-2022

Bachelor's Degree in Language Studies (EN,SP,PT)

SSML VITTORIA UNIVERSITY - TORINO
Torino
11-2019

SCIENCE SOCIAL HIGH SCHOOL - PEDAGOGY PSYCHOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY

Europa Unita - High School
06-2013

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Bachelor's Degree - LANGUAGES AND CULTURES OF ASIA AND AFRICA

UNIVERSITY OF TURIN

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Effective Communication
  • Training and Development
  • Student and Client Support
  • Work Ethic and Accountability
  • Attention to Detail and Organization
  • Adaptability and Creativity

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional
French
Limited

Volunteer Experience

  • Celtic Festival (2014–2016) – Aosta
  • Basketball Qualification for the Olympics Tournament FIBA (2016) – Torino
  • Volunteer at EXPO 2015 – Milan
  • Torino Wakes Up Antifasct! (2014) – Torino
  • Guide at the Worldwide Slow Food Festival Terra Madre del Gusto (2013) – Torino

Timeline

Research Assistant

West Virginia University - History Department
08.2024 - 05.2025

Italian Instructor

West Virginia University
08.2023 - 05.2024

ITALIAN ASSISTANT

LOYOLA COLLEGE
01.2023 - 07.2023

TALENT ACQUISITION TRAINEE

07.2022 - 10.2022

SHADOWING GUIDE

TUI - TANTUR and COSTA CRUISE
07.2022 - 09.2022

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

ESN (Erasmus Student Network)
01.2020 - 01.2022

ITALIAN AND SPANISH TEACHER

01.2017 - Current

GROUP LEADER - Summer School

San Marino Tourservices
08.2013 - 08.2019

MOBILITY: YOUTH EXCHANGES & TRAINING COURSES

01.2013 - 01.2018

EDUCATOR

TERRA DEL FUOCO
01.2012 - 01.2015

Master's in Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language -

Università Ca'Foscari

MASTER'S DEGREE - LANGUAGES, CULTURES & COMMUNICATION

Università Di Modena E Di Parma

Bachelor's Degree in Language Studies (EN,SP,PT)

SSML VITTORIA UNIVERSITY - TORINO

SCIENCE SOCIAL HIGH SCHOOL - PEDAGOGY PSYCHOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY

Europa Unita - High School

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

West Virginia University

Bachelor's Degree - LANGUAGES AND CULTURES OF ASIA AND AFRICA

UNIVERSITY OF TURIN

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