Laura Angino
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced bilingual private educator and travel governess specializing in English-language academics and Italian language acquisition for children in internationally mobile families. Over a decade of homeschooling experience with a proven ability to deliver structured, high-quality education across multiple ages and learning levels. Skilled in designing flexible, portable curriculum models tailored for families who travel frequently or are preparing for relocation to Italy or Europe. Dual US/EU citizenship allows unrestricted travel and work throughout Europe.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Educator & Homeschool Instructor
Independent
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered full-time homeschooling for multiple grade levels, customizing instruction to each child's learning style.
- Created bilingual English-Italian learning environments to promote natural, immersive acquisition.
- Developed portable curriculum systems suitable for daily travel, extended trips abroad, and relocation.
- Integrated history, geography, literature, math, and science through thematic learning units.
- Supported children's academic, emotional, and cultural readiness for time spent in Europe-especially Italy.
- Coordinated with parents to maintain long-term educational goals and milestone tracking.
Family Support Educator
Various Families
01.2010 - 01.2019
- In-Person and Remote Instruction to complete required English Academic Curriculum.
- Provided structured English literacy tutoring and Italian immersion mornings/afternoons.
- Managed lesson plans for students during their stays in hotels, villas, private residences, and while in transit.
- Prepared children for entry into bilingual or international schools with appropriate standardized test preparation (eg. ISEE, SSAT - English Private School Entrance Exams, for Italian private institutions it varies).
Education
BS - Psychology
UCLA
Los Angeles01.1988
Skills
- Native English and Italian fluency
- Expert in literacy, writing structure, reading comprehension, and cross-curricular integration
- Italian language immersion instruction (beginner through advanced)
- Homeschool curriculum design (classical, Montessori-inspired, secular/faith-based as needed) including English Language Arts (Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, and Phonics/Spelling for Early Learners)
- Education continuity while traveling (air, land, multi-country itineraries)
- Strong communication with parents, tutors, and household staff
- Cultural orientation for families relocating to Italy
- Calm, patient educator able to maintain routine while traveling
Certification
- Berlitz Foreign Language Trained Instructor
- ESL/TOEFL Sylvan Prometric Trained Instructor
Languages
- English, Native
- Italian, Native / Fluent
References
Available upon request.
Education Credentials
BS Psychology, UCLA, Los Angeles, 06/1988
Personal Information
- US & EU citizenship allows visa-free travel and unrestricted work mobility in Europe.
- Available for long-term travel, temporary relocation, or dual-residence family schedules.
- Comfortable with private travel (car, yacht, jet) and multi-destination itineraries.
Timeline
Private Educator & Homeschool Instructor
Independent
01.2019 - Current
Family Support Educator
Various Families
01.2010 - 01.2019
BS - Psychology
UCLA