Head Teacher Trainer in Florence.
- Born and raised in California, USA; long-term resident in Tuscany.
- Ed.D. (Doctorate in Education) in Educational Psychology, California Coast University, Santa Ana, California – Title of Dissertation: Toward the Development of a Model Program to Promote an Engaged, Student-Centered Classroom for English Language Teachers in Italy
- Master’s Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California
- Expert teacher trainer, curriculum designer, and Instructor for English (and other) language teacher courses
- Creates and designs professional development courses for all teachers on various topics, including Project-Based Learning, Task-Based Learning, Classroom Management, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Language Teaching, English Language Learning, Visual Thinking Strategies, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Outdoor Learning, Cultural Heritage and Museum visits, Assessment, etc.
- Author of the face-to-face courses:
- Classroom Management Solutions for Teachers: New Methodologies, Effective Motivation, Cooperation, and Evaluation Strategies
- CLIL and PBL to Improve Student Engagement
- CLIL in Secondary School: Practical Activities for All Teachers
- Project-Based Learning (PBL): Make Students’ Learning Real and Effective!
- Refresher Course for Already Practicing English Language Teachers (ESL, EFL, ESOL)
- Advanced Methods and Practices for Foreign Language Teachers
- CLIL in Practice: Focus on the EU
- Cultural Heritage Education in Action: Florence as a Case Study
- The Literacy Gap: Essential Strategies for All Teachers
- Teaching Language Through Art, Biographies, and Outdoor Visits
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- Teacher Trainer at Europass since 2010.