Gigi Diane Guarnieri Rosso
B.S., M.Ed.
Child and Family Scientist and Language Specialist
EFL Teaching Certificate
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Founder and Managing Director, Archetype Switzerland
Phone:
0041793379468
Email:
Address:
Collina d'Oro
Ticino, Switzerland
A Bit About Me
An Italian-American Becomes Swiss
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I moved to Switzerland in 1990 at 23, and I have taught in a private school in Ticino for most of that time. I am settled with my family in the Collina d'Oro, and I consider myself very fortunate. However, the transition to a foreign country can be an extremely challenging one. Culture shock and language differences can create significant obstacles for families settling into a new country. I have many personal stories to share with you and a wealth of knowledge regarding your move to Ticino, Switzerland.
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Also, I have acquired skills in all aspects of teaching in various capacities in school operations over the past 30 years. My experience includes developing and implementing the curriculum, teacher training, office administration, test supervision, test coordination, EFL Support teacher, English Literature teacher from ages 6-21, and support teacher for differently-abled students. Moreover, I have worked as a classroom teacher for most of these 30 years, and I know the job's demands well.
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With over 30 years of international teaching experience and first-hand expatriate know-how, I strive to provide relocation services for families, business executives, and locals. In addition, I am committed to delivering academic courses that fit every skill level and background and infuse my supportive and innovative teaching approach.
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Brief Educational Experience
The University of Utah, Graduate Department of Educational Studies June 1997
Master of Education, Cultural, Critical, and Curriculum Studies. Focus: Language Acquisition, Linguistics, and Cross-Cultural Education coursework.
Syracuse University Department of Child and Family Sciences June 1989
Bachelor of Science, Child and Family Sciences
Syracuse University London Centre September 1988-December 1988 (Division of International Programs Abroad)
Language Centre of Guildford Surrey, England 1990
Awarded the Introductory Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Secondary School Admissions Test Board Conference
40th Anniversary Admissions Conference, Phoenix, Arizona 1997
Saudia Arabian International Boarding School Fairs
Associate Director of Admissions, held in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dhahran, Ras Tanura, and Jubail 1998
Trade Office of Swiss Industries
Associate Director of Admissions, Kaohsiung & Taipei Taiwan
1997
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Pearson SIOP
(Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol-Centre for Applied
Linguistics) 11-Hour Virtual Institute 18 June 2014
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment)
Effective Instructional Practices 25 Hours January 2018
Paris, France.
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University of Leeds
The IB Extended Essay: Managing Your Research Project
IB Certificate of Progress 2019 (online)
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IB Professional Development
Language A: Literature Certificate of Completion
September 2020
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FutureLearn online Platform
King’s College, London Understanding ADHD August 2020
Awarded with a Current Research and Practice Certificate
The University of Kent
Understanding Autism CPD-Certified Course 2019
University of Groningen
Improving Your Study Techniques
August 2021
First Lego League World Festival
Swiss Robotics Team Mentor
Houston, Texas
April 2022
Teaching for Students' Success by Nuno Crato
& The Knowledge Gap: What It Is and How to Narrow It
By Natalie Wexler
Switzerland, August 2022
Building a Future with Robots
The University of Sheffield, England
Certificate of Achievement
Online, October 2022
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First Lego League Competition
Robotics Explore Challenge
Judge
11 February 2023
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VEX Robotics World Championships
Swiss Robotics Team Mentor
21-29 April 2023 Dallas, USA
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Vex Robotics Educator Certification (in-progress) April-May 2023
Approximately 21 hours to complete the course. ; Total of 10 Units in the Educator course. ; Online exam estimated at 1 hour.
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