Caterina Begliorgio

I am a young graduate in Modern and Comparative Languages and Literatures from the University of Bologna. I have worked as an English teacher in several schools and institutions in Italy, besides having experience as a translator, too. My languages of choice are English and Spanish, while Italian is my mothertongue.

English Teacher for Adults

Feb. 2023 – present: Istituto Tecnico Turistico “G. Mazzotti”

Teaching:

• Developing an efficient method to teach grammar and literature to mature learners
• Investigating into different ways for adult students to acquire a new language
• Finding the most suitable resources (both online and physical) to develop their linguistic skills

• Supporting students in the enrolment procedures
• Keeping track of financial records and payments

Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022: Liceo Scientifico “G. Marconi”

Teaching

• Grammar, Syntax, Phonology, Semantics
• Literature and Culture
• Tailoring activities for different groups of students: the level ranged from A1 to B2
• Preparing and assessing tests, both written and oral
• Finding creative ways of developing and improving each student’s metalinguistic skills
• Coming up with tasks that could bring together theoretical knowledge and practical use of a language

• In charge of setting up of various activities (Maths and Physics School Championships, Modern Languages School Championships) 

Research Internship

• “Arianna – Shakespeariana” Project: development of a database collecting different theatrical adaptations of Shakespearian plays
• Digitalization of books on the history and iconography of Shakespeare’s plays 

Oct. 2019 – Mar. 2022: Università di Bologna

M.A. in Modern, Postcolonial and Comparative Literatures,

110/110 cum Laude

Aug. 2017 – Jun. 2018: University College Dublin

Erasmus+ Exchange Student (best candidate selected), School of Modern Languages

Oct. 2015 – Jul. 2018: Università di Trento

B.A in Modern Languages