Ale Gianca

Dedicated online tutor with expertise in various online tutoring tools and a supportive teaching style. Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills facilitate a student-centred approach tailored to individual learning needs. Proficient in multimedia use for teaching, fostering an engaging and effective learning environment.

PRACTICUM TUTOR – Spanish as a Foreign Language at University UNIR (2023-03 – Present)

• Assisted in training of future teachers of Spanish as second language by supporting their theoretical and practical learning (96-hour practicum per trainee).
• Facilitated understanding of effective methodologies in professional contexts to enable students to compare and apply acquired knowledge.
• Encouraged development of personal and collaborative skills essential for teaching careers.

TEACHER EDUCATOR AND PRACTICUM SUPERVISOR at University of Nebrija (2021-03 – Present)

• Supervised over 30 trainee teachers from master's degree in teaching Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) during online and face-to-face teaching practice (150-hour practicum per trainee).
• Supported trainee teachers in analysing and selecting appropriate methodologies and resources for teaching Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
• Assisted trainees in recognising phonetic, orthographic, and communicative difficulties faced by non-native Spanish learners.
• Facilitated planning of effective lessons and design of comprehension activities for learners at varying proficiency levels.

FREELANCE TRANSLATOR (Spanish and Italian) at Self-Employed (2006-10 – Present)

• Validated document accuracy with thorough proofreading skills from English to Spanish and/or Italian.
• Handled literary translations, preserving original tone and style (including 10 books and websites).
• Provided translation services for enhanced cross-cultural communication.
• Translated technical manuals to aid user comprehension.
• Proofread translated materials, ensuring high-quality final products.

ONLINE SPANISH TEACHER at Self-Employed (ClassGap / First Tutors) (2018-01 – 2022-11)

• Incorporated real-life scenarios into hundred lessons, facilitating practical application of learned concepts in daily conversations.
• Utilised audio-visual aids to enhance student's listening skills in Spanish language.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring to students requiring additional help in Spanish language studies.
• Prepared students for A-level and GCSE exams, keeping close knowledge of curriculum.

ONSITE SPANISH & ITALIAN TUTOR at Self-Employed (2006-03 – 2012-09)

• Delivered Italian and Spanish language instruction to business professionals.
• Supported library-led conversational groups for expatriates.
• Facilitated exam preparation sessions for language proficiency.
• Delivered teaching services to multiple companies, enhancing employee skills and knowledge.

Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting – University of Pompeu Fabra (UPF) (2000-09 – 2004-07)

Postgraduate Certificate in Pedagogy Proficiency : Pedagogy – University of Barcelona (UB) (2004-09 – 2005-06)