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Valerio Piccolo

@valeriopiccolo

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Dedicated language teacher specializing in Italian and English education.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to further develop my teaching skills, including training AIs.

My name is Valerio Piccolo, and I am a passionate language teacher with a strong background in teaching Italian and English. I hold a Master's degree in Interpreting and Translation from Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where I studied English and Chinese. My journey in education began in China, where I spent three years teaching Italian to Chinese students, helping them prepare for university entrance exams in Italy.

Currently, I am based in Lisbon, Portugal, where I continue to teach Italian online to both Portuguese and Chinese students. My experience includes teaching English to Brazilian and Portuguese students through the Encceja Project. I pride myself on my ability to connect with students and adapt my teaching methods to meet their individual needs, ensuring they achieve their language goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

M北

Current

Italian Teacher

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MAMAMIA – 北京妈妈咪呀教育科技有限公司

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Currently teaching Italian online to Chinese students preparing for university entrance exams in Italy. Focus on language proficiency and exam preparation.

Online Education Communication Skills Empathy Microsoft Office Suite ClassIn VooV Meeting

Current

Italian Teacher

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Easy Talk

Nov 2024 - Present (6 months)

I teach Italian to Portuguese students focusing on language skills necessary for job purposes, enhancing their employability and communication in professional settings.

Italian Language Teaching Communication Skills Curriculum Development Student Assessment

English Teacher

Encceja Project

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Taught English to Brazilian and Portuguese students, focusing on language skills and communication. Developed lesson plans and assessed student progress.

Lesson planning Assessments Communication Skills Empathy Microsoft Office Suite

B南

Italian Teacher

BasilicoNT – 南通罗乐培训服务有限公司

Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Taught Italian to Chinese students aiming to pass university entrance exams in Italy, focusing on language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Communication Skills Empathy Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service Operator

Teleperformance

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Assisted clients by answering questions and resolving issues using effective communication and soft skills to ensure customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Problem Solving Communication Skills Empathy Microsoft Office Suite Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Master Degree, Interpreting and Translation

2015 - 2018

Master Degree in Interpreting and Translation with a focus on English and Chinese. Included a semester of study in China at Capital Normal University.

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Bachelor Degree, Language & Culture

2012 - 2015

Bachelor Degree in Language & Culture of Asia with a focus on English and Chinese. Included a semester of study in China at Jilin Huaqiao Foreign Languages Institute.