Giovanni Minicucci
Spanish Instructor @Instituto Cervantes
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WORK HISTORY
Spanish Instructor @Instituto Cervantes
Chicago, IL, US
I teach Spanish at all levels at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, the official institution for the promotion of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, supported by the Government of Spain.My role includes guiding students in both language acquisition and cultural understanding, while fostering a dynamic and immersive environment that highlights the richness and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.
EDUCATION
Nazareth University
B.A. Exchange Program (English and Spanish Studies), Foreign Languages and Literatures
Niagara College
Certificate, English Studies
École Pratique des Hautes Études
Arabic Codicology. The Islamic Manuscript Heritage in The Escorial Collection, Codicology
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti
Master's degree, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Syracuse University
Master of Arts - MA, Spanish Language, Literature and Culture
Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti
Bachelor of Arts - B.A., Linguistic Mediation and Intercultural Communication
Occidental College
Certificate of Attendance, English Language and Literature/Letters
St. John's University
Summer School, English Language and Literature/Letters
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
Seminar, La literatura secreta de los últimos musulmanes de España
Middlebury Language Schools
Master of Arts - MA, Italian Studies
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Romance Languages & Literatures
St. Thomas University
Summer School, English Language and Literature/Letters
ABOUT GIOVANNI MINICUCCI
Giovanni was born and raised in Italy and is a dedicated language educator with extensive experience teaching Italian and Spanish at various levels. His teaching emphasizes communication, cultural immersion, and student engagement. He specializes in teaching Italian to speakers of other Romance languages and strongly values multilingual backgrounds; students who speak additional foreign languages are warmly encouraged to bring their linguistic knowledge into the classroom. Giovanni believes that language learning goes beyond grammar: it is fundamentally about connecting with people and cultures. His approach fosters confidence in speaking and comprehension through real-world practice.During the summer, Giovanni teaches at the Scuola Italiana of Middlebury College’s Language Schools, where he also helps organize cultural events. He is the Founder and Co-Director of WorldLangAmerica, a non-profit organization that connects high school and university students across the U.S, Canada, Italy, France, and Germany through meaningful language exchanges.Giovanni is currently a Lecturer of Spanish and Italian at North Park University and the College of DuPage, and he also teaches Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago. In addition to his teaching, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Chicago, where his research focuses on travel narratives, colonial Pacific literature, and translation studies. He holds a Master’s degree in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture from Syracuse University and a Master’s degree in Italian Studies from Middlebury College. His research examines how language and cultural mediation shape colonial encounters, and he has presented his work at numerous international conferences. Giovanni has been recognized for his teaching excellence and contributions to language education. His goal is to continue expanding opportunities for language learners worldwide.Motto: Practice makes perfect!
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