Valentina de Navasques
Milwaukee – WI
Email address : denavalentina@yahoo.it
Languages: Bilingual, English and Italian full professional proficiency.
Education :
1980- Graduation at the Liceo Classico C. Beccaria, Milan, Italy. The Liceo Classico provides extensive knowledge of Italian Language, Literature, Philosophy, Art and History of classical authors. Also includes 5 years of Latin and Ancient Greek.
Graduation thesis on Italian Literature and Philosophy.
From 1981 to 1995 completed classes/ coursework in Communication, Literature, History and Art at La Sorgente Institute Milan Italy.
In 1999 to 2002 completed English as a second Language courses at MATC Milwaukee WI.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Currently working as Educational Teacher Assistant at New World MontessoriSchool Milwaukee.
2017-2018: Worked as Educational Teacher Assistant at Learning Links/MGIS, Milwaukee German Immersion Public School.
American Red Cross certificate in CPR/AED Pediatric and Adult.
2003- 2017: UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
Italian Instructor for Italian I to VIII Level, Grammar and Conversation classes.
Taught courses about Traveling , Italian Culture, Italian Movies, Italian Opera. In 2005, taught Italian courses contracted through UWM by Dresser Engines in Waukesha, focused on teaching their managers the basics of Italian Language and business oriented communication skills. Translating, Interpreting and Cultural Consultations Services provided.
20017- Present Time : OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at UW-Milwaukee
Taught short courses about Italian Culture and Opera.
2017-Translationin Italian language novel for an American writer.
2014- New World Montessori School Milwaukee
Teacher Assistant . ( Full- Time Temp Position)
Tutored and assisted children in order to reinforce learning concepts
presented by teachers implementing the Montessori educational method.
2009-2013- UW-Waukesha Adjunct Faculty, taught Italian for both credit and
Continuing Education classes, face-to-face and online.
Completed in 2012 Professional Training courses in Madison and taught
Hybrid Courses combining face-to-face instruction and online activity .
In general, instructed a diverse population of adult/young adult/teen/ students in a variety of language and cultural subject areas. Provided quality academic curriculum instruction, and assessment student learning including creating course outlines for the subjects of study that met established course objectives. Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills to understand and apply concept related to the subject mater of vocational, ethical, social, and personal practices.
2014-2015 Northwestern Mutual- Franklin Campus
App Processor Long Term Care Service & Support . (Full-Time Temp Position)
Between 1995 and 1999 taught courses in Italian Language for foreign students in Milan, Italy, and tutored elementary and high schools students.
Interests And Activities :
Cultural events including Opera, Theater, Movies, Fashion.
Poetry.
Community volunteer work.
Valentina de Navasques
Milwaukee – WI
Email address : denavalentina@yahoo.it
Languages: Bilingual, English and Italian full professional proficiency.
Education :
1980- Graduation at the Liceo Classico C. Beccaria, Milan, Italy. The Liceo Classico provides extensive knowledge of Italian Language, Literature, Philosophy, Art and History of classical authors. Also includes 5 years of Latin and Ancient Greek.
Graduation thesis on Italian Literature and Philosophy.
From 1981 to 1995 completed classes/ coursework in Communication, Literature, History and Art at La Sorgente Institute Milan Italy.
In 1999 to 2002 completed English as a second Language courses at MATC Milwaukee WI.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Currently working as Educational Teacher Assistant at New World MontessoriSchool Milwaukee.
2017-2018: Worked as Educational Teacher Assistant at Learning Links/MGIS, Milwaukee German Immersion Public School.
American Red Cross certificate in CPR/AED Pediatric and Adult.
2003- 2017: UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
Italian Instructor for Italian I to VIII Level, Grammar and Conversation classes.
Taught courses about Traveling , Italian Culture, Italian Movies, Italian Opera. In 2005, taught Italian courses contracted through UWM by Dresser Engines in Waukesha, focused on teaching their managers the basics of Italian Language and business oriented communication skills. Translating, Interpreting and Cultural Consultations Services provided.
20017- Present Time : OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at UW-Milwaukee
Taught short courses about Italian Culture and Opera.
2017-Translationin Italian language novel for an American writer.
2014- New World Montessori School Milwaukee
Teacher Assistant . ( Full- Time Temp Position)
Tutored and assisted children in order to reinforce learning concepts
presented by teachers implementing the Montessori educational method.
2009-2013- UW-Waukesha Adjunct Faculty, taught Italian for both credit and
Continuing Education classes, face-to-face and online.
Completed in 2012 Professional Training courses in Madison and taught
Hybrid Courses combining face-to-face instruction and online activity .
In general, instructed a diverse population of adult/young adult/teen/ students in a variety of language and cultural subject areas. Provided quality academic curriculum instruction, and assessment student learning including creating course outlines for the subjects of study that met established course objectives. Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills to understand and apply concept related to the subject mater of vocational, ethical, social, and personal practices.
2014-2015 Northwestern Mutual- Franklin Campus
App Processor Long Term Care Service & Support . (Full-Time Temp Position)
Between 1995 and 1999 taught courses in Italian Language for foreign students in Milan, Italy, and tutored elementary and high schools students.
Interests And Activities :
Cultural events including Opera, Theater, Movies, Fashion.
Poetry.
Community volunteer work.
I am CPR AIDE children/adults.