Carole Ann Meloni has over 10 years of experience as an English teacher and tutor. She owns Alpha Level, which offers social media lesson instruction and private English tutoring in Italy. She is Cambridge CELTA certified and teaches students at all levels of the European Framework from A1 to C2. Her teaching experience includes exam preparation, conversation skills, business English, and developing vocabulary. She has a Bachelor's Degree in First Nations Studies and is currently studying Psychology.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Carole Ann Meloni
PERSONAL INFORMATION Carole Ann Arsenault
Via del Muratore 33, Baiano di Spoleto, 06049 Perugia Italy
+39 392 333 8185
caroleannmarie@hotmail.ca
www.alphalevel.net
Facebook Twitter Skype Carole Arsenault (Facebook) @caroleannmarie(Twitter)
caroleannmarie1 (Skype )
Date of birth 12/10/1964| Nationality Canadian/First Nations Indian
JOB English Teacher, Tutor
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2010- Present
December 2000- August 2010
Co- Owner
Alpha Level www.alphalevel.net offers both Social Media Lesson Instruction and private tutoring of
English language lessons in Rome, Terni, Narni, Nera, Spoleto, and outlying regions . Cambridge
University CELTA certified instructor. Instruction provided for students at A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2
levels of European Framework Guidelines, and in addition, include exam preparation for IELTS,
TOEIC, TOEFL ,CAE, PET, KET, Business English. Course materials incorporate Oxford University's
“Oxford 3000” a comprehensive word list put together by researchers at OUP consisting of the most
popular vocabulary used in the English language, OUP's Navigate series at all levels, TED Talks,
various internet resources and Cambridge Univerity English language teaching textbooks. Skype
lessons are an available option.
• Over ten years experience teaching, two of them with CELTA certification and 3 years
including Positive Psychology, offering a biopsychosocial custom English lesson plan and
individualized planning to ensure milestones and targeted goals are accomplished.
• Conversation Business English includes developing pronunciation,and vocabulary for
phone conversations, and eventually composing and replying to emails, preparing for oral
job interviews and presenting CV information with accuracy and professionalism.
• Work related vocabulary in the English Language- Creating custom vocabulary and
developing student written, listening and speaking communication skills.
• Skype Lessons involve students use of internet skills, conversation, listening, and reading.
Lesson reading and audio scripts which are sent on a weekly basis.
• Exam preparation includes adequate time of preparation as per the Cambridge University
testing guidelines, and breaking down each section of the specific exam down into smaller
chunks of learning so the student is fully prepared. This also includes the psychological
aspects of nervousness and stress associated with getting ready to write an exam.
• Each student is assessed for their strengths and weaknesses within the English language
skills of Writing, Reading, Speaking, Listening, Comprehension and learning styles.
• Strategies are developed to assist students who have special needs such as dyslexia or
mild autism or who need motivation, inspiration and encouragement.
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2. Curriculum Vitae
Carole Ann Meloni
January 1982-July 2000
Owner
Day Off Domestic Services bonded and insured maid service with clients on Vancouver Island
• Client confidentiality, bonded and fully insured serving customers in both official languages.
Routine housecleaning duties and periodicals, after construction and renovations clean ups,
move outs. Training of staff using lesson plans and PowerPoints demonstrating cleaning
techniques and organization.
Residential Cleaning Services
Sales Associate
Various positions, 7-11, Liquidation World, Crazy Mike’s Video, Husky Gas Station Harvey’s
Restaurant.
• Cashier, stock shelves, presentation of for sale merchandise, serving in both Canadian
official languages, handled large amounts of cash store clean-up, conflict management,
proficient in advancing technology using computers and cash registers, lottery machines,
debit machines, gas pump operations.
Retail Sales
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
September 2014
September 2008- August 2014
CELTA Certification
Global Village Vancouver BC Canada in conjunction with Cambridge University
▪ Lesson planning, teaching, assessing skill level of adult learners, time management, time
organization vocabulary, meaning form and pronunciation at beginner, intermediate and advanced
levels.
Bachelor Degree First Nations Studies
Vancouver Island University Nanaimo BC Canada Campus
Am a current 3rd
year Psychology student. Courses include Philosophy 1st
year, Knowledge and
Reasoning, Rhetoric and Argument, Ethics, Roman and Greek Mythology, World Religions, English 1st
and Second Year Business Communications, Creative Writing and Journalism, Positive Psychology,
Cognitive Psychology, Qualitative Research Methods, Biopsychology, Psychology Reseach Methods,
Women's Studies, Indigenous Protocols, Public Speaking, Conflict Resolutions, Study Skills, Oral
storytelling and Formal Research Presentations. Public event organizing and planning. Leadership
and Planning of many group activities and functions. Teaching of elementary school kids S.D. 68
Nanaimo kindergarten to grade 7 lesson planning, oral presentations, educational activities focussing
on Indigenous traditions, songs, rain sticks, elk hide drum making, ceremonies, social protocols and
elder care, grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening skills.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s) English
and
Canadia
n French
UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
French B B B B
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3. Curriculum Vitae
Carole Ann Meloni
Italian B B A2 A2
.
Levels:
A1/2:
Basic user
- B1/2:
Independe
nt user -
C1/2
Proficient
user
Common
European
Framewor
k of
Reference
for
Languages
Communication skills ▪ Communication skills were acquired via many venues both in academia and through employment
with the general public I have good grammar, extensive vocabulary, use good sentence structure,
and can make my voice heard in any situation.
Organisational / managerial skills ▪ As a successful business owner I have managed staff and trained employees, have proficiency in
planning and organizing of duties, tasks and record keeping
Job-related skills ▪ Good command of speaking and effective communication with all levels of learning including those
of the deaf culture.
Computer skills ▪ Good command of Microsoft Office, Power Points, good command of templates and using them
effectively. Good command of typing skills 48=50 words a minute
Other skills ▪ Good voice for singing and am not afraid to make fun of myself to teach a concept. I also have a
wonderful sense of humour and a passion for empowering others by teaching them practical
functional skills.
Driving licence Canadian license classes 5 and 6 motorcycle and car
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Documents and references will be supplied upon request. I am available to commute as necessary.
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