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1 Personal Details Full Name Address Phone Fax Nationality Kirsten Jane LAWSON British Date of Birth Gender Female Employment History Date April 2015 Feb 2016 Adjunct Professor Teaching of English within the Degree programme in Electronic Engineering The 40 hour course (3CFU) focuses on acquiring the language necessary in order to read and understand sector specific texts. Responsibilities include the preparation of original materials (PowerPoint and handouts) for use in class, as well as maintaining and updating the course materials on the department s e-learning platform icampus. Preparation of written exams, invigilation and correction of written exams and oral exams. Name and Address of DIMES, Università della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata Employer di Rende CS Date Mar 2015 Sept 2015 Adjunct Professor Teaching of English within the Master s Degree programme in Telecommunications. The course has a weighting of 3 credits and focuses on acquiring the language necessary in order to read and understand sector specific texts. Through a range of integrated tasks, students also work on their ESP. Responsibilities include the preparation of original materials (PowerPoint and handouts) for use in class, as well as maintaining and updating the course materials on the university e-learning platform icampus. Preparation of students for the Test of English for Specific Purposes (TOESP) Telecommunications exam. Preparation of written exams, invigilation and correction of written exams and oral exams in accordance with TOESP procedures and standards.. Name and Address of DIMES, Università della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata Employer di Rende CS Date EAP Teacher Teaching on an EAP course of 80 hours at Edinburgh Napier University to students who had already met the required level of English for admission to their degree programme. Duties involved teaching Academic English Skills with a particular focus on academic writing and speaking skills. Duties also include preparation of teaching materials in Powerpoint for use in class, superivision and correction of student essays. Assessment of student performance. Use of Moodle to share materials with students and to share other information related to the course. Edinburgh Napier University, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, UK

2 Date Name and Address of Employer Jan Present ESP Teacher English Teacher on the second edition of a training course at the Istituto Tecnico Superiore A. Monaco. Responsible for the planning and delivery of three English modules for a total of 90 hours covering English for general purposes and English for Specific Purposes. Focus of lessons is on the acquisition of lexis relating to the field of renewable energies. Preparation of original materials developing the participants 4 competences while acquiring specific lexis. Preparation of final test and report at the end of each module. ITS A. Monaco, Via Giulia 9, Cosenza Date Nov 2014 Feb 2015 ESP Teacher Teaching on an advanced level Technical English course of 50 hours with the objective of improving the four language skills. Lessons focus on the development of linguistic competence with particular attention paid to scientific presentations and participation in round table discussions in an international and intercultural context, on the topics of modelling, simulations and performance evaluation, congruent with the research areas of the participants. Name and address of Employer DIMES, Università della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende CS Date 20 Nov Dec 2014 Linguistic and cultural preparation for study trip to the UK, (progetto PON C1-FSE ). Intensive course lasting 15 hours at CEFR level B1. Assessment of students, preparation of materials and selection of learning objectives to be attained. Name and address of Employer IIS Mancini, Via dell Autostazione, Cosenza Date Aug 2014 Sept 2014 EAP Teacher Teaching on an EAP course of 80 hours at Edinburgh Napier University to students who had already met the required level of English for admission to their degree programme. Duties involved teaching Academic English Skills with a particular focus on academic writing and speaking skills. Duties also include preparation of teaching materials in Powerpoint for use in class, superivision and correction of student essays. Assessment of student performance. Use of Moodle to share materials with students and to share other information related to the course. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Marketing, Tourism and Languages, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, UK Date 26 July August 2014 Tutor Accompany a group of 14 students participating in the InMoto Smart Cultural Heritage training programme on a tourism summer school at Edinburgh Napier University. Duties involve liasing with Edinburgh Napier University, preparation of activities, accompanying group on excursions and organisation of social programme.. ICT-Sud, Polo Tecnologico, Piazza Vermicelli, Università della Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date Mar 2014 Sept 2014 Adjunct Professor Teaching of English within the Master s Degree programme in Telecommunications. The course focuses on acquiring the language necessary in order to read and understand sector specific academic texts. Through a range of integrated tasks, students also work on English academic skills. Responsibilities include the preparation of original materials (PowerPoint and handouts) for use in class, as well as maintaining and updating the course materials on the university e-learning platform. Preparation of written exams, invigilation and correction of written exams and oral exams.

3 DIMES, Università della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende CS Date May 2014 Jul 2014 Contract Teacher Teaching of English as part of the PON I-CONTACT RICERCA project (PON01_01795 I-CONTACT RICERCA CUP_B31C ). The course consisted of 50 hours; with the aim of improving the participants knowledge of English, with a particular focus on improving communication skills. Through a range of integrated tasks, participants also worked on English academic skills. Responsibilities include the preparation of original materials (powerpoints and handouts) for use in class, initial and final assessment and preparation of a written report for each participant.. DIMES, Università della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende CS Date Aug 2014 Sept 2014 EAP Teacher Teaching on an EAP course of 80 hours at Edinburgh Napier University (CEFR C1). I was responsible for teaching Academic Writing to International students preparing to enter 4th year of an under graduate degree programme or a postgraduate degree programme. Duties also consist of one-to-one tutorials with the students in a pastoral role. Preparation of teaching materials in PowerPoint for use in class. Conducting endof-course exams. Use of Moodle to share materials with students and to share other information related to the course. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Marketing, Tourism and Languages, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, UK Date Mar ESP Teacher Teaching a Technical English course as part of a training course offering a qualification in renewable energy. The lessons focussed on the acquisition of lexis relating to the field of renewable energies. Preparation of original materials developing the participants 4 competences while acquiring specific lexis. Preparation of final test and end-of-module report. ITS Fondazione A. Monaco, Via Giulia, Cosenza Date ESP Teacher Teacher responsible for teaching English on three 20 hour modules, for a total of 60 hours, focusing on ESP within the training course entitled PON04a2_D-DICET INMOTO Organization of Cultural Heritage for Smart Tourism and REal Time Accessibility (OR.C.HE.S.T.R.A.). Duties involved the creation of ESP materials for use in class, including worksheets, handouts and PowerPoints; creation of assessment materials and administration of tests; providing individual written feedback to each participant. DIMES, Università della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date Preparation of material and teaching of English for a PON project PON-FSE 2013/2016 Obiettivo C: Migliorare i livelli di conoscenza e competenza dei giovani - Asse 1 - Codice C-1 FSE Flying High. Preparing students to sit CAE (CEFR C1).

4 Liceo Scientifico Scorza, Via Popilia, Pal. Oleg, Cosenza (CS) Date Feb 2014 May 2014 Preparation of material and teaching of English for a PON project PON-FSE 2013/2016 Obiettivo C: Migliorare i livelli di conoscenza e competenza dei giovani - Asse 1 - Codice C-1-FSE FIRST Certificate of English: an international recognized qualification! Liceo Scientifico Pitagora, Via Pertini, Rende (CS) Date ESP Teacher English teacher as part of a linguistic preparation project of 22 hours. The course consisted of English for Specific Purposes for a group preparing to leave on a transnational work placement to (Leonardo Project). The focus was mainly on language skills necessary for the workplace, with a particular focus on communicative competence. Duties involved assessment, preparation of materials in order to improve the four language skills, with particular attention on developing acquisition of sector specific lexis and communicative abilities, and management of the course materials on Moodle. Euroform, Piazza della Libertà, Rende Date ESP Teacher English teacher as part of a training project of 23 hours. The course consists of English for Specific Purposes for a company located in Rende specialising in European transnational projects and training. Duties involved assessment, preparation of materials in order to improve the four language skills, with particular attention on developing acquisition of sector specific lexis and communicative abilities. Euroform, Piazza della Libertà, Rende Date EAP Teacher Teaching on an EAP course of 80 hours at Edinburgh Napier University (CEFR C1). I was responsible for teaching Academic Writing to International students preparing to enter 4th year of an under graduate degree programme or a postgraduate degree programme. My duties also consisted of one-to-one tutorials with the students in a pastoral role. Preparation of teaching materials in Powerpoint for use in class. Use of Moodle to share materials with students and to share other information related to the course. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Marketing, Tourism and Languages, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, UK Date Translation of a chapter for the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, for Prof. G Oliveti. DIMEG - Universita della Calabria Campus di Arcavacata via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date June 2012

5 Translation and proofreading of scientific articles for a Creta Energie Speciali S.r.l., a spin-off of the Universita della Calabria. Creta Energie Speciali S.r.l., Universita della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, via P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date June present Translation and proofreading of scientific articles and book chapters for international publication.. CRA OLI (Centre for Research on Olive growing and the Olive Oil Industry) C/da Li Rocchi Vermicelli RENDE Date Jul 2001 Jun Fixed Term Contract C.E.L. Jul 2002 Dec 2012 Temporary Contract (Co.co.co.) Teaching Assistant Teaching of English to students studying on the undergraduate degree programme at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Calabria from CEFR level A1 to level B1. Preparing students for Cambridge exams. Duties also included keeping class attendance records, students progress records, correction of written work and tests and receiving students during office hours. I was assigned the task of completing a research report regarding the statistics of engineering students and English language courses offered by the faculty. I was also requested to research which language certificates were accepted at other engineering faculties on a national scale with the aim of adding both TOEFL and IELTS to the list of accepted certificates, preparing a final report that was submitted to the Dean of the faculty. Preparation of materials for the speaking test for the in-house language test for students presenting external certification other than PET. Faculty of Engineering, University of Calabria - Campus di Arcavacata - via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date Mar 2010 May 2014 English Teacher (Part-time) Teaching English within the university childcare centre and nursery school to children aged from 18 months to 5 years old. The school chose to start a project to introduce second language acquisition within their structure. During meetings, a combination of the natural approach and TPR is used with a focus on contact with the language through games, stories and songs. Preparation of materials, participation in parent meetings. Asilo Nido Scuola Materna Paritaria Marameo, Università degli Studi della Calabria, Arcavacata di Rende Date Feb 2013 English Teacher English teacher as part of a training project of 40 hours funded by Casartigiani (Toscana), English for Specific Purposes for a software development company located in Rende. Duties involved assessment, preparation of materials in order to improve the four language skills, with particular attention on developing acquisition of sector specific lexis and communicative abilities. Extra Srl, Palazzo Galileo, Zona Industriale di Rende Date Feb 2010 present

6 Several temporary short term contracts for the translation and proofreading of scientific articles for Prof. Marano. DIMES, Universita della Calabria Campus di Arcavacata via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date Jun 2007 present Several short term temporary contracts for the translation and proofreading of scientific articles for the Prof. Oliveti, Prof. Arcuri and Prof.ssa Fragiacomo. DIMEG - Universita della Calabria Campus di Arcavacata via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date July Present Several short term temporary contracts for the translation and proofreading of publications for the Department of Civil Engineering. Department of Civil Engineering Università della Calabria Campus di Arcavacata via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date August 2012 EAP Teacher Teaching on an EAP course of 80 hours at Edinburgh Napier University (CEFR C1). I was responsible for teaching Academic Grammar and Vocabulary and Academic Speaking Skills. Duties also involved a pastoral and cultural element. Mentoring service to facilitate adaptation to new host environment. Preparation of teaching materials and preparation of tests based on Coxhead s Academic Word List. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Marketing, Tourism and Languages, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, UK Date Feb 2012 May 2012 Preparation of material and teaching of English for a PON project PON-FSE 2007/2013 Obiettivo C: Migliorare i livelli di conoscenza e competenza dei giovani - Asse 1 - Codice C-1 FSE Pet for European Citizens. Liceo Scientifico Pitagora, Via Pertini, Rende (CS) Date Feb 2012 Jun 2012 Preparation of material and teaching of English for a PON project PON-FES 2007/ Asse I -Obiettivo C Migliorare i livelli di conoscenza e competenza dei giovani Azione C1-FSE Nella Rete della Conoscenza: Smart lessons Smart English. Scuola secondaria di Primo Grado N.Misasi, Via Negroni, Cosenza Date August 2011 EAP Teacher Teaching on an EAP course of 80 hours at Edinburgh Napier University (CEFR C1). I was responsible for teaching Academic Grammar and Vocabulary and Academic Speaking Skills. Duties also involved a cultural element. Preparation of teaching materials and preparation of tests based on Coxhead s Academic Word List. Use of

7 Moodle to share materials with students and to share other information related to the course. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Marketing, Tourism and Languages, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, UK Date Mar 2011 Feb 2012 English Instructor Teaching of English through the use of task based learning and a communicative approach to undergraduate students of the Faculty of Political Science. Lessons with students matriculated in the Master s degree in Social Services and Sociology focussing on Academic English. Duties included collaborating in preparing material for the course materials, preparing materials for written exams, exam invigilation, correction of written exams and attendance at oral exams in an auxiliary capacity. Faculty of Political Science, Universita della Calabria, Via. P. Bucci, Arcavacata di Rende Date Feb 2011 May 2011 Preparation of material and teaching of English for a PON project, Mis. 1, Azione 1.1., Conf. B Take it easy Preparation of students for University of Cambridge KET certification ITC Vincenzo Cosentino, Via L. Repaci, Rende Date Feb 2011 May 2011 Preparation of material and teaching of English for a PON project PON-FSE 2007/2013 IT 05 I PO 007-Annualità 2009/2010., Preparation of students for Trinity oral exam (level 6) Scuola Media Statale Bonaventura Zumbini, Via Roma, Cosenza Date May 2008 Translation of a book on Literary Parks in Calabria and related brochures for International partners within the International project DI.MA Discovering Magna Graecia funded by the EU Community Initiative Programme Interreg III B Archimed. Regione Calabria, Viale Europa, Localita Germaneto, Catanzaro Date Feb 2007 May 2007 Preparation of materials and teaching of English to students as part of a PON project for a total of 50 hours. At the end of the course, the participants sat the Trinity level 6 oral exam. ITC Vincenzo Cosentino, Via L. Repaci, Rende Date January 2005 EAP Teacher Teaching of EAP and ESP to PhD students and research grant holders of the Faculty of Engineering. Preparation of original materials.

8 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Università della Calabria - Campus di Arcavacata - via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date December 2004 Preparation of ESP materials and teaching of ESP to pupils, with a particular focus on sector specific lexis, for a project Agenzia di Viaggi e Tour Operator PON 1.1F/2003/135 ITC Vincenzo Cosentino, Via L. Repaci, Rende Date May 2004 Nov 2004 English Language Teacher Teaching of English on a training project funded by MIUR, lessons carried out on behalf of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at an external company. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Università della Calabria - Campus di Arcavacata - via P. Bucci Arcavacata di Rende (CS) Date Nov 2003 Nov 2004 Preparation of material and teaching of English for the project PON Speaking Fluently B2, Mis. 1-1B Preparation of students for the First Certificate exam and for Trinity level 8 and ISE II. Liceo Classico Statale Gioacchino da Fiore Via Verdi, n Rende CS Date Jan 2004 May 2004 Participation as native speaker teacher. Preparation of materials and teaching of English for the PON project Ready for PET, Mis. 1-1B Liceo Classico Statale Gioacchino da Fiore Via Verdi, n Rende CS Date Apr 2002 Nov 2002 Preparation of materials and teaching of English for the PON project Let s Go!, Mis. 1, Azione 1.1., Conf. B., preparation of course members for the Trinity level 6 oral exam. ITC Vincenzo Cosentino, Via L. Repaci, Rende Date Feb 2001 Sept 2001 English Instructor I was assigned two courses at the university language centre: A zero beginner s course for students registered at the Faculty of Engineering. A course for PhD students and grant holders from the faculties of Economics and Political Science. Preparation of class materials for the courses. CLA, Universita della Calabria, Campus di Arcavacata, Rende CS Date Sept 1999 Jun 2001 English Teacher

9 Teaching English on a variety of courses from adults elementary to advanced courses. Also teaching courses to teenagers and young learners. British School, Via Montesanto, Cosenza Date Sept 1999 Jun 2001 English Teacher and European Project Coordinator Planning of European projects (Leonardo da Vinci II, Socrates, Youth for Europe). Organisation, writing and submission of a Youth for Europe exchange project and planning of two projects within the Leonardo programme. English teacher on a regional training course Ob.3, Mis.5.7c, Sub. 3 Addetto alla Certificazione di Qualità. Associazione Culturale Raffaello, presso Studiogest srl, Corso Telesio, Cosenza Date Feb 1996 Apr 1999 English Teacher Preparation of material and teaching of ESL to the children and wives of International football players with Heart of Midlothian Football Club (Edinburgh). Individual lessons three times a week in order to facilitate acquisition of the language skills necessary in order to actively participate in everyday life. In particular, with the children it meant working in tandem with their state school teacher in order to help them attain a level of English that was sufficient to allow them to participate in class activities. Heart of Midlothian F.C., Tynecastle Park, McLeod Street, Edinburgh Education and Training Qualification awarded Awarding Body Date Jan 2011 Nov 2012 Master s Degree in TESOL (with Distinction)- Master of Arts in TESOL, the course lasted 18 months and was distance learning. Each module consisted of an online biweekly discussion with the assigned teacher for each particular module. Each module was evaluated on the basis of a 3000 word essay and a final written exam. Subjects studied as part of the programme were: Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Research Methods, Second Language Teaching Methods, SLA methodology and psychology, and Phonology. The degree programme concluded with the writing of a dissertation entitled Speaking the Same Language: Italian University Student Perceptions of NESTs and Non-NESTs. Officially recognised by the Italian Embassy (London) with the issue of a Dichiarazione di Valore in Loco on University of Sunderland, Faculty of Education and Society, St Peters Campus, St Peters Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR6 0DD, UK Qualification awarded Date March 2001 Cambridge University ESOL Examiner (ESOL- English for Speakers of Other Languages) Initial training course in order to become qualified to conduct Cambridge oral exams. After the initial training Cambridge requires examiners to completed refresher training every 18 months which is mandatory in order to maintain qualified examiner status. I am currently qualified to examine at the following levels: KET (A2) PET (B1) FCE (B2)

10 Awarding Body CAE (C1) British School, Authorised Cambridge University Exam Centre, Via Panebianco, Cosenza Qualification awarded Awarding body Date 1998 Diploma in T.E.F.L. Training course to teach English as a foreign language. The course consisted of SLA methodology, creation of original materials, identification of learning objectives and connected study paths, assessment methods. International Language Centres, Edinburgh, UK Qualification awarded Awarding body Date Sept 1991 Feb 1995 Bachelor of Arts in French and Education with the Diploma in Education Degree in French and Education, which involved almost 5 months of placements in the state school sector, both on observation and on active teaching practice. This degree is a qualification to teach in secondary schools in the UK. The Education joint major focused exclusively on second language acquisition, whilst also studying sociology in the classroom and psychology of learning. I also took two electives: one in Special Educational Needs and Learning Support and the other in Promoting Equal Opportunities in Schools. Given that at the end of the degree programme, the Diploma in Education confers Qualified Teacher Status, I completed a final placement of 3 months in a secondary school teaching classes from S1 to S4. Upon graduation, I received registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland, which is the national governing body for teachers in Scotland. Recognised by the Italian Consulate (Edinburgh) with Dichiarazione di Valore in Loco issued in January University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LL High School Subjects studied Date Aug 1984 Jul 1990 Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh Exams in fourth year (O levels) in: English, French, German, History, Art, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Biology, AP&H (Anatomy, Physiology and Health) and Chemistry. In the final two years of high school, I completed exams (H Levels) in: English, French, History and German. Teaching Placements Date Jan week teaching placement at Stenhouse Primary School. Teaching foreign languages to children in Primary 3 and Primary 5. Preparation of games and materials for lessons. Date Jan week teaching placement at Dunblane High School involving both observation and teaching practice. Participation in departmental meetings, identification of learning aims, preparation of teaching materials. Teaching placement with the presence of a university supervisor who evaluated classroom management skills, approach, materials and lesson plan. Date Sept 1993 Dec month teaching placement College Elsa Triolet, St. Denis, Ile de France. Conversation classes with pupils. Collaboration with the class teacher to plan activities and lessons.

11 Date. Sept 1995 Dec 1995 As a Degree leading to Qualified Teacher Status, the Degree in Education with Diploma in Education requires that three classroom observations are carried out during the final extended teaching placement; each of which must be graded as satisfactory in order to graduate. 4 month placement at Larbert High School. Participation in the Modern Language Department planning activities. Teaching of lessons from Year 1 to Year 4. Conferences Date 8-9 November 2012 International Symposium on Eurolinguistics and the Challenge of Language Barriers in the Public Service (ELB2012) Universita della Calabria Presentation of research paper entitled Speaking the Same Language: Italian University Student Perceptions of NESTs and Non-NESTs. Date 6-8 September 2013 ATTRAverso-ISBIL2013 Sibari, Italy Presentation of research paper entitled Attitudes to Folk Bilingualism in Scotland: an Analysis of Scots based on data collected during the research phase of the project conducted in Scotland in July/August Date October 2013 Languaging Diversity International Conference Universita l Orientale, Naples Presentation of research paper entitled Scots: A poor variation of English or a language in its own right? Date May 2014 RILL 2014 Language and Law in Social Practice Università Federico II Napoli Presentation of a research paper entitled The Legal Gap in the Social Practice of Scots: Resolution or Violation? Date 2 nd -3 rd October 2014 Transatlantic perspectives on knowledge dissemination in the long 19th century University of Bergamo, Italy Invited speaker at the symposium organised by Prof. Marina Dossena. Presentation regarding the dissemination of knowledge of distant lands through epistolary discourse, analysing uncensored letters from the World War I trenches, written by a sergeant in the British Army. Date 9 th 11 th October 2014 Languaging Diversity International Conference University of Catania, Italy Presentation of a research paper entitled Alterity in Epistolary Discourse: The Emergence of Scottish National Identity

12 Date 15 th 18 th October 2014 Scotland in Europe English Department, University of Warsaw, Poland Presentation of a research paper regarding attitudes to the Scots language. Date July 2015 Alternate Spaces of War University of Plymouth, Great Britain Presentation of a research paper regarding how experiences of war were shared through letter writing. Publications 1. Lawson, K. J. (2014). Scots: A poor variation of English or a language in its own right? Perceptions in Scotland Prior to the Referendum on Independence ALPPI Annual of -Language & Politics and Politics of Identity,(ISSN ) Vol.VIII/2014, pp Lawson, K.J. (2015). Scots: A poor variation of English or a language in its own right?' In D. Britain, & S. Guzzo (eds.). Languaging Diversity Variationist Approaches, Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, in print. 3. Lawson, K. J. (2015). Scots: a language or a dialect? Attitudes to Scots in Pre- Referendum Scotland in HJEAS International Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies, Debrecen, Hungary: Institute of English and America Studies 4. Lawson, K.J. (2015). Speaking the Same Language: Italian University Student Perceptions of Native and Non-Native English Speaking Teachers, In A.F.Plastina (ed.), Challenging Language Barriers in the Public Service: An Interdisciplinary Perspective., Rome: Aracne Editrice, in print. 5. Lawson, K. J (2015), The Legal Gap in the Social Practice of Scots: Resolution or Violation?, CRILL 2014 Conference Proceedings, in print 6. Lawson, K. J. (forthcoming), Letters from Somewhere in France: Reconstructing Knowledge of Life in the Trenches through Letters from the Front, in The Sharing of Knowledge in the Long 19th Century, Marina Dossena (ed), Leiden: BRILL, ppxx Other activities 2014 Peer-Reviewer for the Rivista di Psicolinguistica Applicata (RiPLA) 2015 Peer-Reviewer forthe Journal Teaching English with Technology (TewT) 2015 Writing of exam materials for the TOESP for Telecommunications Engineering exam TOESP Oral examiner Skills Other languages Comprehension Oral Written European level (*) Listening Reading Oral Interaction Oral Production Written Production Language IT C2 IT C2 IT C2 IT C2 IT C2 Language FR B2 FR B2 FR B2 FR B2 FR B2 (*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level

13 Communication skills Organisational skills Interpersonal skills Computer skills Effective communicator both with students and with administrative bodies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience communicating with many cultures Clear and effective speaker. Experienced in transferring knowledge of the principles of EAP and the standard referencing and citation styles used in both the sciences and humanities.. Time management experienced in prioritizing lesson activities and able to balance both individual and group learning. I am punctual, always prepared for different attendance scenarios, and always have back-up lesson plans/materials to hand. Experienced in the creation and maintenance of reusable educational materials. As an educator, I am both patient and approachable; I understand the value of active listening. I believe motivating students and encouraging them is a fundamental skill for any educator. I strive to consistently bring a positive to the workplace and endeavour to develop a positive rapport with students. I am sensitive and open to students personal needs. Experienced in using web-based resources to enhance classroom instruction. Substantial experience of using as a tool to enhance learning and the teacher-student relationship. Well acquainted with virtual learning environments, which I have used for three years during my time at Edinburgh Napier University (first WebCT and successively Moodle). Responsible for preparing materials and uploading them to the group on Moodle. Good understanding of the design and delivery of student learning activities integrated with computing/instructional technology. Excellent practical knowledge of the MIUR platform INDIRE. Proficient user of all main suite Microsoft programmes, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Autorizzo il trattamento dei miei dati personali ai sensi del Decreto Legislativo 30 giugno 2003, n. 196 "Codice in materia di protezione dei dati personali.