Professional Translation, Editing & English Language Teaching
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Whatever English Language services you need or goals you are trying to achieve, I will provide you with sound advice and professional guidance every step of the way. Take a look at my website and see what I can do for you.
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Certified Expert
Committed to Excellence
In 2018 I was awarded a certificate in "Teaching English as a Foreign Language" by ITTT TEFL and TESOL training. This was a 120 hour course for English language teachers.
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Curriculum vitae
Dedicated & Experienced
Take a look at my CV below to get an idea of my previous roles.
2017-Present
English Professor
I have taught English in Italy at various levels and at different institutions including: the University of Parma, the University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, The Popular University of Parma, The European School in Parma, and The Liceo Marconi in Parma. I am an English native speaker and also fluent in Italian and can therefore help my students to learn in the best possible way.
2016- Present
Freelance Editor
I have edited various English language texts. I worked for Cactus Editing Services and Publication Support where I edited, proofed and formatted hundreds of texts, including many scientific journal articles which then went on to be published. I also taught a Successful Publishing Course at the University of Parma to help researchers improve their chances of publishing their work.
2010-Present
Freelance Translator
I have translated books, chapters, articles, blog posts and websites for many different clients. I am currently working for the SIPRE (Italian Society of Relationship Psychoanalysis) where I translate scientific psychoanalytic journal articles.
2018 and 2019
Professor of Health Psychology
I taught Health Psychology in English at the San Raffaele University in Milan. The course was entirely in English and focused on doctor-patient communication in the medical field.
2017-2021
IGCSE Biology and Geography expert
I taught Biology and Geography in English at the Liceo Marconi in Parma for the Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum. Many of our students achieved A * grades and the course was very hands on with fun experiments and fieldtrips carried out in class.
2015-2016
Assistant Researcher and Assistant Psychologist
I worked as an Assistant Researcher and Psychologist in the Gynecology and Oncology ward of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan and also worked for a year at the SERT (Public Substance Abuse Clinic) in La Spezia, Italy.
Testimonials
What can I say about Martina? She is definitely the best English teacher you can find out there! I started doing lessons with her about 3 years ago to prepare for the IELTS test and do some conversation practice. She is always kind, helpful but above all very professional and prepared. Martina gave me a lot of advice and so I learned how to improve my English from my mistakes and weaknesses. I'd choose her a thousand times and I would recommend her to anyone!
Carlotta
I met Martina 4 years ago when I was searching for an English teacher to help me in my difficult objective of learning English whilst working and with not much time on my hands. She is a great teacher, competent, helpful, patient and flexible. Martina has made me love the English language and has motivated and stimulated me with lessons that are adapted to my needs. I could not find a better teacher.
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Alba
I met Martina during my years at high school and I found her to be someone who was very attentive to my needs and difficulties, she is very competent and flexible in her teaching methods and she always offered fun ways of remembering things. I still remember her mnemonic for spelling "Because" about elephants! Later, she helped me translate some articles for my degree thesis, supporting me in my research and work. She is a great help for anyone who needs to work with the English language. I suggest contacting her!
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Published work
Partnerships and Projects
Psychology Applications & Developments II, Science Press
Valentina E. Di Mattei, Martina Bernardi, Fabio Madeddu, & Lucio Sarno (2015). Psychological distress and coping strategies among women who undergo cancer genetic testing, Psychology Applications & Developments II, Science Press. ISSN of Collection: 2183-2854. ISBN of this Volume: 978-989-97866-9-1
Counseling and Coaching in Times of Crisis and Transition, Routledge
Valentina E. Di Mattei, Martina Bernardi & Letizia Carnelli (2017) Psychological distress and other aspects regarding cancer genetic testing, Counseling and Coaching in Times of Crisis and Transition (Eds Laura Nota and Salvatore Soresi) Routledge. ISBN-10: 1138290084
Comprehensive Guide to Genetic Counseling, Nova Science Publishers
Valentina E. Di Mattei, Martina Bernardi & Martina Mazzetti (2019) Chapter 1: Psychological aspects in Breast & Ovarian Cancer, A Comprehensive Guide to Genetic Counseling. Editor Benjamin A. Kepert. Nova Science publishers. ISBN: 978-1-53616-975-1
Recent Advances in Medicine
Di Mattei VE, Mazzetti M., Carnelli L., Bernardi M., et al. (2015) Trophoblast tumors of gestational origin: psychological impact and role of defense mechanisms in the disease path. Recent Advances in Medicine, 106 (12): 641-645. ISSN: 2038-1840.
Clinical Neuropsychiatry
Di Mattei VE, Mazzetti, M., Taranto, P., Bernardi M., Carnelli L. (2018) Personality Disorders: The missing diagnosis in psycho-oncology? Clinical Neuropsychiatry 15, 4, 258-271.
Frontiers in Psychology
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L., Bernardi M., et al. (2018) Coping Mechanisms, Psychological Distress and Quality of Life prior to Cancer Genetic Counseling. Frontiers in Psychology, 9 1218. doi: 10.3389 / fpsyg.2018.01218
Frontiers in Psychology
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L., Taranto, P., Bernardi M., et al (2017) "Health in the Mirror": An Unconventional Approach to Unmet
Psychological Needs in Oncology. Frontiers in Psychology eCollection: doi: 10.3389 / fpsyg.2017.01633
Open Journal of Medical Psychology
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L., Mazzetti, M., Bernardi M et al. (2017) Illness Perception in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Patients: How Mental Representations Affect Anxiety, Depression, and Infertility-Related Stress. Open Journal of Medical Psychology, 6, 1-15. DOI: 10.4236 / ojmp.2017.61001
Journal of Cancer Clinical Trials
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L., Bernardi M., Mangili G., & Candiani, M. (2017) Psychological Aspects Influencing Perception of Illness in a Rare Pregnancy-related Tumor. (Commentary) Journal of Cancer Clinical Trials 2: 128.
Frontiers in Psychology
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L., Bernardi M., Jongerius C., et al. (2016) Identification of socio-demographic and psychological factors affecting women's propensity to breastfeed: an Italian cohort. Frontiers in Psychology, 7: 1872. doi: 10.3389 / fpsyg.2016.01872.
Cancer Nursing
Di Mattei VE, Carnelli L., Carrara L., Bernardi M., et al. (2016) Chemotherapy induced Nausea and Vomiting in women with gynecological cancer: a preliminary single-center study investigating medical and psychosocial risk factors. Cancer Nursing. In press. Decision on Manuscript No. CN-D-15-00165R2. ISSN: 0162-220X.
PLOS One
Di Mattei VE, Mazzetti M., Carnelli L., Bernardi M., et al. (2016) Mental representations of illness in patients with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: how do patients perceive their condition? in PLOS One, 11 (4): e0153869. doi: 10.1371 / journal.pone.0153869