Amelia Nevis
Biography
Mi chiamo Professoressa Nevis. I have been teaching Italian to students in many levels since 2008. I live in the Central Valley with my daughters, husband, and our AussieDoodleToby. :) I am passionate about teaching Italian, as it has enriched my life incredibly and it brings me great joy to be part of your language learning journey. I look forward to meeting you and navigating this new world of online language learning!
Degrees and Certifications:
BA in Italian Studies - Gonzaga University
MA in Italian - San Francisco State University
K-12 Single Subject Teaching Credential - San Francisco State University
Memberships and recognitions by professional organizations:
AUSD Teacher of the Year 1st Runner Up - 2019
Mary Ann Fellows Award Semi-finalist - 2019
Contributor of the California World Language Framework Revision Committee at the California Department of Education
California Language Teachers Association (CLTA) - active member and participant in the California Language Leadership Initiative (CALLI) of the CLTA
Underrepresented Language Special Interest Group of CLTA - founding member and leadership team member
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages - active member
Sons and Daughters of Italy, C. Colombo Lodge of Antioch/Pittsburg - active member
California World Languages Project - UC Berkeley and Stanford University (seminars on curriculum design, Project Based Language Learning, technology in the classroom, and World Language Leadership and Advocacy)
Italian Cultural Society and Consulate of Italy - Certificate of Appreciation for Innovative Teaching of Italian and recipient of grants
Courses I Teach
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