Flavia

English Teacher
Female43 y/oEnglish Teacher/Language TeacherLive in ChinaNationality Italy
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Summary

I am TEFL and TESOL qualified, I also hold certifications to teach younger learners and adults in person and online. I have been teaching for over a decade and I have very many interests: I am blue belt in karate, I love swimming, horse riding, playing chess, scuba diving, and travelling; I am also a volunteer at an observatory and at a race track. I enjoy getting outside of my comfort zone and exploring new horizons.

Work experience

  • English Teacher

    Dongyang Senion High School
    2024.11-Current(10 months)
    Plan and deliver ESL lessons to classes in excess of 50 students · Assess and evaluate students’ progress · Implement a variety of teaching methods to engage students and facilitate learning
  • Share Trader

    Self Employed
    2016.08-Current(9 years)
    Identify undervalued equities through technical and fundamental analysis Achievements · 10% portfolio growth YOY
  • English teacher

    Self Employed
    2010.06-Current(15 years)
    Tailor lessons to students’ specific needs. Lessons can be delivered in person and remotely · Preparation for Italian Certificates to attend schools/universities, obtain citizenship, and for personal development reasons · Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all student Achievements · Consistent number of students and retention rates YOY
  • Italian teacher

    Self Employed
    2005.02-Current(21 years)
    Tailor lessons to students’ specific needs. Lessons can be delivered in person and remotely · Preparation for Italian Certificates to attend schools/universities, obtain citizenship, and for personal development reasons · Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Achievements · Consistent number of students and retention rates YOY
  • English teacher

    All Right
    2024.03-2024.11(9 months)
    All Right, Online https://youtu.be/FgvZZQtL-MQ · Teach English to young learners, teenagers and adults · Exposure to teaching to children with various learning disorders (dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, etc) · Flexibility of speaking all five languages to liaise with children’s parents Achievements · Trial conversion of 41% within the first month, 54% ongoing · 35 regular students within the first month, 41 ongoing · 25 5 star reviews within the first month
  • Event Crew

    Event Personnel Australia
    2019.12-2024.11(5 years)
    Event Personnel Australia, Belmont, WA 6104 Cyclus Event Construction and Crewing, Osborne Park, WA 6017 · Unloading and loading materials and equipment from trucks · Building and disassembling sets · Assisting technicians with the operation of lighting, sound and video Achievements · Consistent shifts due to work ethic and can do attitude
  • Sabbatical

    Learnt Spanish and Portuguese
    2022.12-2024.08(2 years)
    Travel around the world to expand my comfort zone, widen my horizons, and learn new languages Achievements · Explored Florida, Mexico, Brazil, Peru’ and Bolivia
  • Italian teacher

    Multicultural Language Centre
    2019.08-2023.06(4 years)
    Teenagers and Adults - Create courses outlines from Beginners to Advanced to cater for all ages and levels Classes can be delivered in person or remotely to small and large groups · Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students · Run workshops periodically Achievements · Consistent enrolments throughout the year · Continuity of learning from level 1 to current level 14 (each level runs for 6 weeks)
  • Italian teacher

    Tuscany Club
    2022.07-2022.11(5 months)
    Year 2-Year 10 – Create course outlines and material · Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Achievements · Consistent enrolments per term and new enrolments throughout the course
  • Italian teacher

    Dante Alighieri Society of Western Australia
    2021.07-2022.11(a year)
    Tuart Hill, WA 6060 · Kindi-Year 2, Year 3-6 - Create courses outlines · Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Achievements · Consistent enrolments every term
  • Credit Analyst (Retail Credit Decisioning

    Commonwealth bank of Australia
    2019.10-2022.11(3 years)
    Third party channel) , Perth CBD, WA 6000 · Effective utilisation of Personal Credit Authority delegation to make safe, sound and responsible credit decisions, 3 million without policy exceptions and 2 million with policy exceptions · PAYG application analysis and decisioning · Liaise with brokers to provide the best possible outcomes for our mutual clients · Build long lasting relationships with brokers via providing excellent customer service and living our CBA values · Ability to think outside the box in order to provide the best possible outcome for our customers in a timely fashion Achievements · Consistent recognition from colleagues and brokers for living the CBA values and going above and beyond
  • Premium Personal Banker

    Westpac Banking Corporation
    2013.02-2016.06(3 years)
    Perth Head Office, WA 6000 · Manage a portfolio of affluent customers utilizing product knowledge across consumer and personal lending, deposit products, general and personal insurances · Identify customer needs across wealth, consumer and business lending, foreign exchange and liaise with Financial Planners, Consumer and Business Lenders, FX specialists · Liaise with Mortgage Brokers in relation to mutual clients to organize sign-ups · Designated Officer and Assistant Bank Manager relief Achievements · Master Club winner every quarter. The top three people from each role in the state must have the highest volume of unsecured lending, insurances, superannuation, wealth and consumer/SME referrals to win · My Bank Protection – Platinum achiever (10+ insurances every week for a quarter) · Local Hero Award FY 14 – Living the Westpac values and protecting customers · 130% of yearly plan for FY15
  • Assistant Branch Manager

    Bank Of Queensland
    2012.02-2013.02(a year)
    Bank Of Queensland, Perth Head Office, WA 6000 · Responsible for the overall branch performance along with all audit and compliance requirements · Coach and manage a team of 4 tellers/sellers · Performance appraisals · Monitor everyday branch operations, customer satisfaction (via Net Promoter Score) and handle daily reporting · Manage the collection of outstanding customer accounts Achievements · All KPIs increased from an average of 50% to budget to over 150% · Audit and compliance passed all monthly checks since March 2012 · Branch mystery shopper results increase from 79% to 97% · Customer satisfaction score for June-August 2012 was excellent
  • Assistant Branch Manager

    St George Bank
    2010.07-2011.10(a year)
    Warringah Mall, Brookvale, NSW 2099 · Coach and manage a team of 4 customer service officers · Audit and compliance management · Monitor everyday branch operations, customer satisfaction and handle daily reporting Achievements · Branch Manager relief for 8 weeks with visible improvement in regards to sales (45 to 70), productivity (6 to 10) and service (80% to 90-95% of customers served within 5 minutes)
  • Sales and Arrears Officer

    Radio Rentals
    2009.06-2010.06(a year)
    Brookvale, NSW 2099 · Approve loans and cross sell insurance · Market the showroom and create bundles · Negotiate payment plans · Field call customers to organize partial collection of equipment or repossession · Utilize skip tracing softwares and implement end to end write off process · Store manager relief Achievements · Dues growth, unit growth and penetration, 100% mystery guest, stock rotation · Arrears February
  • Café Manager

    Café Steyne/The Freshwater Club
    2005.02-2009.02(4 years)
    Café Steyne/The Freshwater Club, Manly, NSW 2095 · Exceed KPIs and provide outstanding customer experience leading by example · Coach and manage a team of 4 staff Achievements · Consistent shifts and excellent feedback from customers and colleagues
  • Italian teacher

    Manly Warringah Community College
    2008.01-2009.01(a year)
    Teaching Italian to teenagers and adults - Create courses outlines from Beginners to Advanced to cater for all ages and levels · Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Achievements · Consistent enrolments every term
  • Fitness Trainer

    Contours
    2007.07-2008.07(a year)
    Conduct one on one fitness sessions using machine resistance systems, cardio equipment and free weights · Provide clear instructions and demonstrations for all exercises · Motivate clients to reach their full potential every session · Adapt exercises to accommodate various fitness levels and individual needs · Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by monitoring proper form and technique Achievements · Consistent 5 star reviews from clients
  • Group Fitness Trainer

    Fit 2 Date
    2007.07-2008.07(a year)
    Fit 2 Date, Manly, NSW 2095 · Conduct group fitness classes that incorporate basic boxing techniques and strength & conditioning exercises · Provide clear instructions and demonstrations for all exercises and routine · Adapt exercises to accommodate various fitness levels and individual needs · Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by monitoring proper form and technique Achievements · Consistent 5 star reviews from clients
  • Italian Teacher

    Berlitz
    2004.12-2007.07(3 years)
    Berlitz, Sydney CBD, NSW 2000 · Teaching Italian to teenagers and adults - Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Lindfield public school, Linfield NSW 2070 · Teaching Italian to young learners, Year 3-6 - Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Achievements · Consistent enrolments every term
  • Italian teacher

    University of NSW
    2005.05-2005.07(3 months)
    University of NSW, Ultimo, NSW 2007 · Teach Italian to teenagers and adults – Implement effective teaching strategies to ensure the best learning outcomes for all students Achievements · Excellent preparation for all students recognized by the Head of the Modern Languages Department

Educational experience

  • Universita' di Urbino

    Arts
    1999.09-2003.07(4 years)
    Classics is a degree dedicated to the study of ancient Greece and Rome, including languages, literature, philosophy, history, and archaeology. This is a multidisciplinary programme that leads to a well-rounded knowledge of ancient Europe’s two major civilisations.

Languages

Portuguese
Proficient
Spanish
Proficient
French
Proficient
Italian
Native
English
Native

Certificates

TEAL
2024.01
TEYL
2024.01
TEFL/TESOL
2023.12
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