Stefania ANZELMO

Adjunct Professor of English language, translation and linguistic [ANGL-01/C]

Stefania Anzelmo is an English-language teacher with solid experience in secondary, higher, and university education. She has taught in schools, academies of fine arts, and at the University of Catania, developing strong expertise in language instruction, assessment, and curriculum design. Her professional work combines innovative teaching methods, inclusive education, and interdisciplinary approaches, with particular attention to the dialogue between language, culture, and the visual arts.

Professional Profile

English language lecturer and teacher with extensive experience in upper secondary education, university teaching, and academic training. Her work focuses on English language instruction, assessment, inclusive teaching, interdisciplinary learning, and language education in cultural and artistic contexts. She has taught in secondary schools, academies of fine arts, and at the University of Catania, combining teaching, examination design, and curriculum support with broader cultural and educational activities.


Academic and Teaching Appointments

University of Catania - Department of Humanities (DISUM)
Adjunct Lecturer in English Language, Degree Programme in Cultural Heritage (L-1)
A.Y. 2025/2026 - 6 CFU, 36 hours

University of Catania - Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
Adjunct Lecturer in English Language, Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Pharmacy (LM-13)
A.Y. 2025/2026 - 5 CFU, 35 hours

University of Catania - Department of Humanities (DISUM)
Adjunct Lecturer in English Language 2, Degree Programme in Planning and Management of Cultural Tourism (L-15)
A.Y. 2025/2026 - 6 CFU, 36 hours

University of Catania - Department of Humanities (DISUM)
Adjunct Lecturer in English Language, Degree Programme in Cultural Heritage (L-1)
A.Y. 2024/2025 - 6 CFU, 36 hours

University of Catania - Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
Adjunct Lecturer in English Language, Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Pharmacy (LM-13)
A.Y. 2024/2025 - 5 CFU, 35 hours

University of Catania - Department of Humanities (DISUM)
Adjunct Lecturer, Advanced English Language Laboratory, Degree Programme in Cultural Heritage (L-1)
A.Y. 2024/2025 - 6 CFU, 36 hours

University of Catania - School of Teacher Education (ASFI)
Adjunct Lecturer, AB25 teacher qualification pathway
2024 - 3 CFU, 24 hours

University of Catania - Department of Humanities (DISUM)
Teaching Assistant, Advanced English Language Laboratory, Degree Programme in Cultural Heritage (L-1)
A.Y. 2023/2024 - 6 CFU, 36 hours

University of Catania - Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
Teaching Assistant in English Language, Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Pharmacy (LM-13)
A.Y. 2023/2024 - 5 CFU, 35 hours

San Metodio Institute of Religious Studies, Siracusa
English Language Lecturer
A.Y. 2022/2023

Fidia Academy of Fine Arts, Vibo Valentia
Lecturer in English for Artistic Communication
A.Y. 2015/2016; 2014/2015

Lorenzo da Viterbo Academy of Fine Arts, Viterbo
Lecturer in English for Artistic Communication
A.Y. 2011/2012; 2010/2011; 2009/2010


Secondary School Teaching Experience

Enrico Medi Institute, Randazzo
Permanent Teacher of English
2023 - present

Previous fixed-term teaching appointments in English, French, and special needs support at upper secondary level, including service at:

  • Marconi Mangano Technical Institute, Catania
  • Turrisi Colonna Linguistic High School, Catania
  • Principe Umberto Scientific High School, Catania
  • Ettore Majorana Scientific High School, Scordia
  • Piero Bottoni Scientific High School, Milan
  • Artemisia Gentileschi Technical Institute / Linguistic High School, Milan

Earlier international experience:

  • Language Assistant, Finsterwalder Gymnasium, Rosenheim, Germany (Comenius - Lifelong Learning Programme)

Education

Single-cycle Master's Degree in European Languages and Cultures
University of Catania - 110/110

Second-level Academic Diploma in Photography
Academy of Fine Arts of Catania - 110/110 cum laude

DITALS II Certification in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language
University for Foreigners of Siena

24 CFU in Anthro-Psycho-Pedagogical Disciplines and Teaching Methodologies and Technologies
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan

First-level University Master's Degree in Sociology and Methodology of Teaching in Language Subjects
University for Foreigners "Dante Alighieri" - 110/110


Teaching Qualifications

Teaching qualification in English - National competitive examination for English teaching (AB24) - Ordinary Competition D.D. 499/2020 - successful candidate, ranked 29/164

National competitive examination for English teaching (AS2B) - successful candidate, ranked - Ordinary Competition D.D. 2939/2025 - ranked 19/213


Language Skills

Mother tongue: Italian

Language

Listening

Reading

Spoken Interaction

Spoken Production

Writing

English

C2

C2

C2

C2

C2

French

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

German

B1

B1

B1

B1

B1

Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2: Proficient user


Digital Skills

  • ECDL IT Security Certificate, Specialised Level
  • FORLIM Certificate - AIMC
  • FORCODING Certificate - AIMC
  • FORTABLET Certificate - AIMC

Selected Publications and Translations

  • Alias / Self Portrait (2015), translation of an art catalogue, Tyche Edizioni. ISBN 9788899060060
  • La Cattedrale di Siracusa (2014), translation of a booklet on the artistic heritage of Siracusa. EAN 9788890350139
  • Albe Steiner, 1913-2013 (2013), translation of a scholarly and cultural essay, Tyche Edizioni. ISBN 9788897672463
  • Lucia nell'arte del presente (2012), exhibition catalogue translation, Emanuele Romeo Editore. ISBN 9788874280988
  • Antonio Recca, Paint in Black (2011), translation of an exhibition catalogue. 
  • Urban Fabula (2011), translation of texts for a music release. EAN 8031510000985
  • Controcorrente, l'eterno presente della pittura italiana (2011). 
  • Caravaggio Contemporaneo. Realismo storico e sperimentazione (2010). ISBN 9788862420266
  • Even Eight (2009), translation of texts for a music release. EAN 8017419007256

Core Areas of Expertise

  • English language teaching in secondary and higher education
  • University and academic teaching
  • Assessment and examination design
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Interdisciplinary and culture-based language education
  • Teacher training
  • Translation in artistic and cultural contexts

 

Selected Publications and Translations

  • Alias / Self Portrait (2015), translation of an art catalogue, Tyche Edizioni. ISBN 9788899060060
  • La Cattedrale di Siracusa (2014), translation of a booklet on the artistic heritage of Siracusa. EAN 9788890350139
  • Albe Steiner, 1913-2013 (2013), translation of a scholarly and cultural essay, Tyche Edizioni. ISBN 9788897672463
  • Lucia nell'arte del presente (2012), translation of an art catalogue, Emanuele Romeo Editore. ISBN 9788874280988
  • Antonio Recca, Paint in Black (2011), translation of an art catalogue. ISBN to be verified
  • Urban Fabula (2011), translation of texts for a music release. EAN 8031510000985
  • Controcorrente, l'eterno presente della pittura italiana (2011). ISBN to be verified
  • Caravaggio Contemporaneo. Realismo storico e sperimentazione (2010). ISBN 9788862420266
  • Even Eight (2009), translation of texts for a music release. EAN 8017419007256
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