Mckynlea B. Cable
Visiting Assistant Professor Of Italian
Winston-Salem
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian
Wake Forest University
08.2025 - Current
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes, tests, essays, and classroom participation, identifying areas needing further study or reinforcement.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and growth.
- Developed innovative lesson plans incorporating visual aids and interactive activities, increasing student engagement.
- Classes taught: Italian 111, Italian 112, Italian 113, Italian 153
Italian Language Teacher
Tennessee Language Center
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Expanded students'' conversational skills through structured speaking activities, dialogues, and role-playing scenarios.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Classes taught: Beginner Italian 1, Beginner Italian 2
University Lecturer- Italian Department
University of Tennessee
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Classes taught: Italian 111, Italian 112
Student Teacher
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with Professor Mariani during the University's 6 week summer study abroad program in Bologna Italy.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
Language Practice Leader
University of Tennessee
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted students and members of the community with Italian conversation
- Discovered efficient methods of language learning including games and music
- Reviewed basic grammar components with students in the Italian department
Education
Laurea Magistrale - Culture Letterarie Europee
Università Di Bologna/ Université De Strasbourg
07.2024
Diplome Universitaire d'Études Françaises - undefined
Université Catholique de Lyon
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Language and Literature
University of Tennessee
05.2020
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Università degli Studi di Pavia
08.2019
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Rotary Youth Exchange
Cremona, Italy07.2016
Skills
Course planning
Research and analysis
Student engagement
Mentoring
Cultural awareness
Affiliations
- Seymour Rotary Club
- Cremona Rotary Club
- Rotary International
- CLE International
- Erasmus Mundus Network
Awards
- Outstanding Language and World Business graduate May 2020
- Outstanding Italian department graduate May 2020
- Mossman Scholarship award April 2018
- Outstanding Italian Department student April 2017
- Rotary Club scholarship August 2016
Publications
Cable, M., Gaglione E., Micheletto, E. (2023) L'amica Geniale. Incontro con Chiara Lagani e Mara Cerri. Sebastiani, A. Adattare e Riscrieve a Fumetti pp. 55-78. Odoya.
Leadership Positions
- Student Representative Master CLE University of Strasbourg 2023/24
- Student Representative Master CLE University of Bologna 2022/2023
- President of the Bureau of Students Catholic University of Lyon 2021/22
Timeline
Italian Language Teacher
Tennessee Language Center
10.2025 - Current
Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian
Wake Forest University
08.2025 - Current
University Lecturer- Italian Department
University of Tennessee
08.2024 - 05.2025
Student Teacher
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
06.2023 - 07.2023
Language Practice Leader
University of Tennessee
08.2017 - 02.2020
Diplome Universitaire d'Études Françaises - undefined
Université Catholique de Lyon
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Language and Literature
University of Tennessee
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Università degli Studi di Pavia
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Rotary Youth Exchange
Laurea Magistrale - Culture Letterarie Europee
Università Di Bologna/ Université De Strasbourg