Elena Guolo
Rotterdam,The Netherlands
Summary
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students.
Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Creative instructor offering 15 years of experience developing, implementing, and creating Turkish Culture course curriculum, and Women and Gender Studies curriculum.
Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations.
Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication, advising, and supervisory skills.
Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Instructor
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
08.2012 - 08.2023
- Teaching undergraduate classes, students advising, and ancillary activities.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Excellent advising work, and students mentoring.
Producer for Turkey, Middle East, and Balkans
Rai Italian TV
Istanbul
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Producer for Turkey, Balkans, and Caucasus.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Created motivating work environment and strong, positive culture for employees.
Teacher of Italian
Italian Cultural Centre
Istanbul
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Italian Language from beginner to advanced levels.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Teacher of Italian
MEF International School
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Italian Language and Culture for K-12 extracurricular classes.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest
- Used Canvas to monitor and record student progress
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Education
Post-Graduated Classes - Gender & Diversity Studies: Core Concepts
Radboud University
07.2021
Master of Arts - Near Eastern Languages and Literature
Università Degli Studi Di Venezia 'Ca' Foscari'
09.2008
Skills
- Folk guitar instructor
- Middle and high school Instructor support
- Italian cooking instructor
- Instructor mentoring
Advanced Teaching Training
- 02/2021-Present, James Madison University, Center for Faculty Innovation, Inclusive Teachers Institute
- 06/2020-09/2020, James Madison University, Department of Education, Instructional Designer Workshop
- 05/2017, James Madison University, Center for Faculty Innovation, JMU HUM Design
Fields Of Research And Academic Interests
- Contemporary Turkish Society and Culture: female embodiment, masculinity, and sexual identity.
- Italian Studies: feminist studies, embodiment, sexual identity and 'third gender'.
- Queer Theory, History of Sexuality, Feminist Theory, Islamic Feminism, and 'Third-Gender' Studies.
Languages
Italian (native)
English (near-native)
French (near-native)
Turkish (intermediate-conversational)
German (elementary)
Armenian (elementary)
Georgian (elementary)
Current Teaching Experience
08/2012-Present, James Madison University, Virginia (USA), Full-Time Instructor, Teaching undergraduate classes, students advising, and ancillary activities.
Topics And Classes Taught
- Women in Modern Italian Society (WGSS - Women Gender Studies - 300)
- Turkey: The Meeting of East & West (HUM 252 - Global Studies)
- Istanbul or Constantinople? Istanbul Through Travel Literature (HUM 200)
- Italian Language from beginner to advanced level (taught classes: ITAL 101, 102, 231, 232, 212, 320)
- French Language from beginner to intermediate level (taught classes: FRAN 101, 102, 231, 232)
New Courses Designing And Implementation
- Women in Contemporary Italy (WGSS 300), Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
- Global Studies Hum 252: Turkey, the Meeting of East and West, Department of History, Middle Eastern Communities and Migration Minor
- Great Literary Works Hum 200: Istanbul or Constantinople? Istanbul Through Travel Literature, Department of English
Conference Presentations
- 03/2017, James Madison University, Department of Foreign Languages, Poetry panel organization and moderation, Alle Fronde dei Salici poem by Salvatore Quasimodo, World Poetry Session
- 04/2016, James Madison University, Department of Foreign Languages, Conference panel organization and moderation, Migrations from, to, and throughout Italy
- 04/2015, James Madison University, Department of Foreign Languages, Conference panels organization and moderation, LGBT+ rights in Italy: 'Third Gender in Italy: The Femminiello', LGBT+ rights in Turkey: 'Homophobia and Masculinity in Turkey'
- 11/2013, International Academy of Linguistics, Behavioral and Social Sciences Annual Conference, Las Vegas, The Islamic Feminism
- 11/2012, International Academy of Linguistics, Behavioral and Social Sciences Annual Conference, Washington DC, Feminism in Turkey
Past Teaching Experience
- 01/2002-12/2005, Italian Cultural Centre, Istanbul, Teacher of Italian, Italian Language from beginner to advanced levels
- 01/2003-06/2005, MEF International School, Teacher of Italian, Italian Language and Culture for K-12 extracurricular classes
Professional Experience In Other Fields
01/2006-12/2008, Rai Italian TV-Istanbul, Regional Branch Producer for Turkey, Balkans, and Caucasus
Other Relevant Skills
- Professionally trained on Canvas Learning Management System for online teaching and its integration with audio-visual technology
- Professionally trained on Cisco 'Telepresence' online teaching platform
- Proficient in Office Suite
- Proficient in Prezi Presentation Suite
- Proficient in One Note
Grants And Fellowships
- 05/2019, Self-improvement grant, James Madison University
- 05/2018, Self-improvement grant, James Madison University
- 05/2014, Travel grant for conference, James Madison University
- 05/2013, Travel grant for conference, James Madison University
- 08/2002-12/2002, Full study-abroad scholarship, co-sponsored by Università di Venezia and University of California, Davis
- 01/2001-06/2001, Full study-abroad scholarship, co-sponsored by Università di Venezia and Yerevan State University, Republic of Armenia
- 08/2000-12/2000, Full study-abroad scholarship, Tbilisi State University, Republic of Georgia
Work Availability
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Timeline
Full-Time Instructor
James Madison University
08.2012 - 08.2023
Producer for Turkey, Middle East, and Balkans
Rai Italian TV
01.2006 - 12.2008
Teacher of Italian
MEF International School
01.2003 - 06.2005
Teacher of Italian
Italian Cultural Centre
01.2002 - 12.2005
Post-Graduated Classes - Gender & Diversity Studies: Core Concepts
Radboud University
Master of Arts - Near Eastern Languages and Literature
Università Degli Studi Di Venezia 'Ca' Foscari'
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