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Sofia Shefer - English Language Instructor (USA national)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: English Language Teaching, Cambridge Exams Preparation, International Relations, English for Diplomats and Public Service Officials, Energy Oil & Gas Industry, Business Communication, Marketing, Project Management, Logistics Management, Business Negotiations, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP); Photography and Visual Arts.
| 04/2018-present | English Language Teacher www.english-skype-lessons.com |
| 2016-04/2018 | Cambridge English Instructor State Scientific College (Liceo Scientifico Statale) "Vito Volterra", Ciampino (RM), Italy Taught Cambridge IGCSE Photography course in English; Cambridge FCE, PET, and IELTS preparation courses. |
| 2016-2017 | Business English Istructor CEB (now Gartner), Rome, Italy Taught business English in CEB Company in Rome, Italy as a Dialogue Language Services International Teacher (Dialogue Language Services International Ltd., Swindon, UK). |
| 2014-2016 | Business English Instructor. RAI – Radio and Television, Rome, Italy Taught Business English of different levels (beginner – advanced) to RAI, RAI Com, and RAI Way top managers and staff. |
| 2014-2015 | Cambridge English Instructor. State Scientific College (Liceo Scientifico
Statale) “C. Cavour”, Rome, Italy
Taught groups of young learners IELTS, FCE and PET Cambridge tests preparation courses; conducted students placement tests, performance evaluations; kept up to date students reports. |
| 2011-2013 | English Language Instructor (via Skype) Taught adults and teenagers via Skype: General English (all levels), Business English; IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, BEC Cambridge exams preparation. |
| 1999 - 2011 | Program Manager, Events and VIP Visits Coordinator, U. S. Department of Energy |
EDUCATION AND TRAININGS:
2014 State Institute of Photography and Cinema of Roberto Rossellini, Rome, Italy; Degree: Photography and Visual Arts
2011 CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English) - International House, Barcelona, Spain
2008 Istituto Dante Alighieri, Rome, Italy - Italian language course (Advanced);
2007 Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Course – FSI, Washington D. C., USA
1992 University degree in teaching