Flora
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Flora Mezzabotta
36
Female
member since Feb 5 2023
Italian
My skills
I am enthusiastic to work in the world of hospitality where I can assist and interact with people from all over the world. I just came back from a 3-month experience as a hos co-manager/receptionist on the island of Fuerteventura. I like getting to know cultures and interacting with people, especially locals. I get great satisfaction in helping travelers and paying attention to their needs. I value organization, especially when combined with good communication in the working team.
Languages Spoken
Italian (Mother Tongue) English (Advanced) French (Advanced) Hungarian (Medium) Spanish (Medium)Full CV / Resume
Hos Co-Manager / Receptionist / Housekeeping in Fuerteventura, Spain Oct 2022 – Jan 2023 Surf Riders Hos
Manage reservations, rentals, surf lesson bookings, shopping duties, and guest for repairs and overall maintenance. Manage communications with staff members and provide assistance to full perspective of hos tasks and duties with housekeeping shifts.
English Teacher at Language Institute in Kathmandu, Nepal Dec 2018- May 2019 / Sept 2021- May 2022 American Language Center
Conduct group lessons for max. 14 adults.
Business English for office staff of 12, on/site.
Short workshops (essay writing, creative writing).
> Core role: Conversation classes with activities, listening comprehension exercises, homework.
Kindergarten English Teacher in Rome, Italy Feb 2021 –July 2021 ConsorzioKids
Prepare 3 levels of English material for 23 Italian speaking children (3–5-year-old) and talk English at all times.
Provide support, encourage self-expression, creativity, and independence.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with colleagues for smooth transition between classes.
Student Mentor and IELTS Teacher in Budapest, Hungary Sept 2019- Feb 2020 Engame Academy
Role 1) Provide individual personalized guidance for university applications to 5 high-school students. Understand mentee's motivations and background to aid in writing personal statement. Share log of meetings with mentee, organize deadlines and upcoming tasks to follow-up. Role 2) IELTS teacher for group of 10 high-school students.
Private English Tutor in Nepal, Italy, Hungary Nov 2014 – Jan 2021
Prepare lessons for individuals from 6 to 50 years old evaluating level through conversation and writing. Teach conversation, pronunciation, reading, and writing using story-ling to practice grammar. Assess student’s progress and focusing on difficulties with personalized homework.
Italian Correspondent for Tour Operator in Kathmandu, Nepal Aug - Oct 2018 AaryaVillageTravel Manage requests of individual Italian clients and create personalized itineraries. Follow-up client bookings and coordinate with the office team to arrange trip practicalities. Deal with all enquiries through various platforms and provide information to potential travelers.
Volunteer at Asylum Center in Montopoli di Sabina, Italy Aug 2016- Feb 2017 Senza Frontiere
Teach practical Italian to women and raise questions about experiences in the country.
Exchange thoughts and ideas about culture, food, and traditions.
Help care for children during meals and taking them outdoors for walks and playtime.
Research Consultant in Kathmandu,Nepal July 2015 – Jan 2016 United Nations IOM (International Organization for Migration) Lead research team of 4 members for vulnerability and potential assessment street children in and revise working schedule of 3-month timeframe. Cooperate in development of relevant questionnaire and conducting interviews with 4 street children NGOs. Qualitative data collection/analysis, report write-up with recommendations for the Government of Nepal.
Social Researcher in Kathmandu,Nepal Aug 2014 – Jan 2015 ASIA Onlus Role 1) Collaborate with INGO and lead social aspect of research tool to understand slum issues in Kathmandu Valley. Role 2) Discuss suggestions/ideas on concept note for research on children and women empowerment in slums.
Intern at NGO in Kathmandu,Nepal Sept 2013- June 2014 Health Research and Social Development (HERD)
Coordinate and monitor field research of 4 bachelor medical students from University of Leeds on the slums in Kathmandu: introduction to the field, keep updates on progress, send feedback to the University.
Organize and lead meetings among staff for start-up 'urban health' research project.
Volunteer for Wildlife and Conservation in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica March- April 2012 Global Vision International (GVI)
Gather data on wildlife in tropical rainforest, canal systems, and a 15 mile stretch of Caribbean coast.
Monitor jaguar predation of marine turtles along beach, camera trapping to record jaguar population.
Excavation protocols to check nests and count eggs of marine turtle during night walks.
Cooperate with staff and volunteers in an isolated and remote area with basic accommodation and facilities.
Education
-MSc in Environmental Psychology at The University of Surrey (Guildford, UK) October 2012 – May 2013 Description: Research solutions for environmental issues in urban and natural settings through context-specific behavior change interventions.
-BSc in Psychology at Eotvos Lorand Tudomany Egyetem (Budapest, Hungary) September 2007- May 2011
-International Baccalaureate at The International School of Uganda (Kampala, Uganda) August 2005 – April 2007
About Me
Environmental sustainability, education, creative writing, behavior change communication, watercolor painting, guitar, climbing, volleyball, dance.