Rob Cannata

Rob Cannata has a diverse range of work experience spanning over a decade. Rob is currently employed as the Program Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development at Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. In this role, they oversee adult education and workforce development programs.

Prior to this, Rob worked as an ELL Teacher at Abington Public Schools from 2018 to 2019. Rob taught English as a second language to students with limited English proficiency.

From 2016 to 2018, Rob served as the International Program Coordinator at Cape Cod Academy. Rob was responsible for coordinating and managing the international program.

Rob had a significant international teaching experience as a Program Manager and Head Teacher at Nanjing No. 1 Middle School AP Program from 2012 to 2016. Rob taught English language and U.S. culture to Chinese students aged 15-18 who aimed to study abroad.

Before that, Rob worked as an ESL Teacher at Kaplan from 2010 to 2012. Rob taught adult ESL learners from various countries and often created additional materials for the curriculum.

From 2010 to 2011, Rob worked as an ESL Tutor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rob assisted professors in English classes for international students and provided one-on-one writing assistance.

Rob also worked as a Direct Care Counselor at Communities for People Inc. in 2010. Rob provided counseling and oversight to adolescent boys in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.

Additionally, Rob served as a Cultural Adviser at Boston Life from 2009 to 2010. Rob also volunteered as an English Teacher at Ashraya, a nonprofit organization in India, from June to October 2009.

Rob started their career as a Residential Counselor at Cascap, Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Rob provided counseling and assistance to adults with severe and chronic mental illnesses in a group home setting.

Overall, Rob has gained extensive experience in education, program coordination, counseling, and international teaching throughout their career.

Rob Cannata earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bridgewater State University, where they studied from 2001 to 2006. Rob later pursued further studies and obtained a Master of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics from UMass Boston, completing this program between 2010 and 2012.