ANNA G. DI MEGLIO

Student-centered high school teacher and college instructor with expertise in teaching French, Italian and Spanish language skills. Offers 20+-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.

Developed two Italian language textbooks (beginner and intermediate level) that students used at school

• 2006, Awarded Professional Translation (Italian) Certificate, University of Toronto Continuing Studies
• 1998, University of Toronto Open Fellowship
• 1996, Prize of the Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada 1996
• 1993, University of St. Michael’s College Foundation Scholarship

• 01/2020, present, Modern Languages Instructor, Seneca College (Faculty of Continuing Education), Prepare lesson plans and develop assessment tools to teach introductory and upper-level language courses (French, Italian)
• 09/2019, present, Occasional Teacher, Villanova College School, Implement lesson plans prepared by teachers of French and Spanish courses
• 01/2018, present, Occasional Teacher, St. Michael’s College School, Implement lesson plans prepared by teachers of the Moderns Department for French, Italian and Spanish classes of grades 7-12
• 01/2017, present, Occasional Teacher, YCDSB, Implement lesson plans prepared by teachers of classes ranging from grades 1-12
• 10/2017, present, Occasional Teacher, YCDSB’s Saturday Heritage Language Program, Implement lesson plans prepared by teachers of French, Italian and Spanish classes ranging from grades 1-8
• 09/2017, present, Volunteer Catechism Instructor, St. David’s Parish, Prepare grade 7 students of Catholic and public schools for the sacrament of Confirmation by administering and marking tests and assignments, preparing and teaching lessons, and leading group discussions
• 09/2021, 08/2022, Part-time student, Seneca College, Complete courses offering theoretical and practical knowledge in order to attain certification to teach ESL
• 1998, 12/2016, French and Italian High School Teacher, St. Michael’s College School, Toronto, Spanish Teacher as of Sept. 2009, French/Science Teacher: 2000-2002
• 2009, 2015, Author, Italian Textbook L’Italiano alla Ribalta II and its subsequent editions
• 2008, 2015, Co-author, Italian Textbook L’Italiano alla Ribalta I and its subsequent editions
• 2015, Attended ACTFL (American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages) conference in San Diego
• 1999, 2011, Tutor, Review homework and devise supplementary exercises for French and Italian students
• 2007, 2008, Acting Department Head, Moderns Department, St. Michael’s College School
• 2006, 2007, Reading Buddy, Vaughan Public Libraries, Meet with a grade 6 student at the library for two hours/week to promote a love for reading through engaging literacy-based activities
• 2003, 2004, Acting Department Head, Moderns Department, St. Michael’s College School
• 1997, 1999, Tutor, Review homework and devise supplementary exercises for a grade 1 and grade 3 student
• 1997, 1998, Occasional Teacher, MSSB, YRSSB
• 1993, 1998, Catechism Instructor, St. David’s Parish, Maple, Devise, administer, and mark tests and assignments for grade 8 students; prepare and teach lessons, lead group discussions
• 1997, Tutor, Devise tests and review exercises in all subject areas for a foreign grade 9 high school students in the International Baccalaureate Program
• 1996, 1997, Student Teacher, St. Patrick Catholic High School, Father Bressani Catholic High School, St. Michael’s College Private School
• 1995, 1996, Biology Teacher Assistant and French Tutor, St. Joseph Wellesley College High School, Assist teacher in grade 9 and 11 biology classrooms with classwork and lab activities, Give informal presentations to these classes on various topics, Tutor students experiencing difficulty in French
• 1994, 1995, French/Italian Teacher Assistant, St. Joan of Arc High School, Assist teacher in grade 9-OAC classrooms; help devise, administer, and mark tests and assignments of French and Italian students
• 1993, 1994, Volunteer, Italian Consulate, Send information packages to elementary and high school students and to teachers who inquired about various aspects of the Italian culture, Assist the Education Officer in administrative tasks

• 11/2017, present, Lector, St. David’s Parish, Proclaim the first or second reading at Sunday mass
• 01/2016, 11/2020, Translator, Ischia, the island of cinematography: a sociological study of its development, Translate from Italian to English an Italian thesis on cinematography on the island of Ischia; prepare the translated English book for publishing via KDP
• 02/2018, 05/2018, Volunteer, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Deliver life-saving information within my neighborhood, including sharing updates about women and heart disease, Canvass for donations
• 2005, Translator, Translate a variety of French and Italian documents, including a travel guide and book
• 1999, 2004, Volunteer, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Canvass for donations
• 05/2001, 09/2001, Volunteer, Princess Margaret Hospital Information Center, Comfort cancer patients, Help patients find videos, books, and related materials in the library, Charge/discharge books, Review videos for library, catalogued library materials
• 1994, 01/1998, Library Assistant, St. Michael’s College Library, Charge/discharge books, Deal with circulation desk and telephone queries, Shelve books, Shelf-read
• 1993, 1997, Registration Student Assistant, St. Michael’s College Registrar’s Office, University of Toronto, Provide students with factual information concerning registration timetables, deadlines, forms, and program structures, Assist in the course enrolment procedure and registration

• Tennis
• Running
• Swimming
• Horseback riding
• Playing the piano
• Reading
• Writing
• Travelling

Professional Translation (Italian) Certificate, University of Toronto Continuing Studies

TESL Certificate, Seneca College