Helga Paschetto
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Italian Language and Culture
University of Ottawa
06.2016 - Current
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects
- Lead instructor of beginner/intermediate/advance Italian language classes
- Lead instructor of Italian Cinema course
- In class learning, facilitation of shift to online learning
- Planned, coordinated, and taught the Enrichment Minicourse Program
- Organized and coordinated the Language Angels Program
- Supervision of individual directed studies and student practicum
- Managed and organized the workflow of teaching assistants, overseeing their tasks and responsibilities
- Continuous research on foreign language learning and new course material.
Instructor of Italian Language
Graybridge Malkam
05.2017 - Current
- Lead instructor of Italian language classes for Canadian diplomats
- Planned and taught daily classes on-line and in person (beginner, intermediate, advance level)
- Lead conversation classes (advance/ superior level)
- Organize cultural activities for students on-line and in person.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Instructor of Italian Language and Culture
The Italian Canadian Youth Formation
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Lead instructor of Italian language and culture classes
- In person and on-line lectures
- Created a warm learning environment for students from grade 2 to 7.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared and taught seminars on Introductory Italian & European Culture from Mid-18th – Mid-19th Century
- Developed, supervised, and corrected student exams.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted professors with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Italian Instructor (Italian as Second Language)
Istituto Valussi
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Lead instructor of beginner Italian language classes for adult immigrants from a range of cultural backgrounds
- Created a safe learning environment for students to feel comfortable using new language skills.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Italian Instructor
University of Guelph
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Lead instructor of beginner/intermediate Italian language classes
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
- Facilitated learning via online learning platforms (iLearn).
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
Library Intern
Università degli studi di Udine
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Data entry support, updated the online data base of scientific journals.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
Teaching Assistant
Università degli studi di Udine
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Taught intensive introductory Italian courses to Chinese students as part of the Marco Polo Project
- Organized cultural activities, visits to local attractions.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Conference Organizer
Università degli studi di Udine
02.2009 - 07.2009
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
- Provided Italian to English translation for participants
- Hosted a guided tour of the city, organized other events outside of the conference.
Education
Master of Arts -
Universidad De Santiago De Compostela, Spain
Santiago De Compostela, Spain05.2018
Master of Arts - European Studies -
University of Guelph, Canada
Guelph, ON06.2017
Master of Arts – Comparative Modern Cultures -
Università Degli Studi Di Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo, Italy05.2017
Master of Arts – Italian as Second Language and Multiculturalism -
Univerità Degli Studi Di Udine, Italy
Udine, Italy06.2012
Master of Arts in Humanities - Planning and Development of Cultural Tourism -
Università Degli Studi Di Udine, Italy
Udine, Italy07.2010
Bachelor of Arts – Modern Languages and Literatures -
Univerità degli Studi di Udine, Italy
01.2007
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Windows and use of Office programs including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Proficient in organizing video conferences and online learning tools through WebEx, Zoom, MS Teams, Adobe Connect, Google Meet, Skype, BlinkLearning, Edpuzzle, Brightspace, iLrn
- Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Mail Handling
- Calendar Management
- Research and Document Control
- Presentation Design
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Dedicated Team Player
Volunteer Experience
- Summer camp Instructor, 2016, 2019, Latisana, Italy
- Italian Instructor, 01/2015, 2021, Santiago De Compostela, Spain
- Italian Instructor, 06/2012, 06/2016, Taganka Tours, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy
- Italian Teaching Assistant, 06/2005, 08/2009, EFASCE - Project “Giovani-Toronto”, Pordenone, Italy
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Instructor of Italian Language and Culture
The Italian Canadian Youth Formation
05.2021 - 05.2022
Instructor of Italian Language
Graybridge Malkam
05.2017 - Current
Professor of Italian Language and Culture
University of Ottawa
06.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph
01.2015 - 12.2015
Italian Instructor (Italian as Second Language)
Istituto Valussi
01.2014 - 06.2014
Italian Instructor
University of Guelph
09.2012 - 04.2013
Library Intern
Università degli studi di Udine
10.2009 - 05.2010
Teaching Assistant
Università degli studi di Udine
10.2009 - 03.2010
Conference Organizer
Università degli studi di Udine
02.2009 - 07.2009
Master of Arts -
Universidad De Santiago De Compostela, Spain
Master of Arts - European Studies -
University of Guelph, Canada
Master of Arts – Comparative Modern Cultures -
Università Degli Studi Di Bergamo, Italy
Master of Arts – Italian as Second Language and Multiculturalism -
Univerità Degli Studi Di Udine, Italy
Master of Arts in Humanities - Planning and Development of Cultural Tourism -
Università Degli Studi Di Udine, Italy
Bachelor of Arts – Modern Languages and Literatures -
Univerità degli Studi di Udine, Italy
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