Education / Certificates
Areas of proficiency include • All levels of Portuguese Grammar & Conversation • Brazilian & Portuguese Literature • Brazilian Arts & Culture • Brazilian Music • Multidisciplinary & Individualized Education Plans • Phonetic & Pronunciation • Accent reduction (Sao Paulo – Brazilian Portuguese Standard Accent) • Portuguese Business & Coaching • Presentations, Panels & Conferences • Curriculum Development Education & Credentials Bachelor of Social Communication (1998); Major: Marketing & Advertisement PUC (Catholic University), Sao Paulo – SP – Brazil Bachelor of Arts (2000); Major: Music & Theory ULM (Universidade Livre de Música) Sao Paulo - SP - Brazil
Professional Experience
• Virtual Language School (2011 – present) Escola Absolutely! / Absolutely Brazil The Virtual Language School "Escola Absolutely!" develops individualize English & Portuguese courses and coaching, identifying and implementing goals tailored to the student’s needs. • Music Tutor & General Coordinator at Ad Libitum Art School (2002 – 2008) - Sao Paulo – SP – Brazil Interviewed and trained music tutors. Actively promoted all sorts of music and arts events related to students, coordinating with teachers, assistants, students and parents, opened auditions, workshops, work shows, and master classes. • English Tutor at Escola Pacaembu (1998 – 2002) - Sao Paulo – SP Taught English for a small-group of children and teenagers (between six and fourteen years), developing and implementing a variety of activities related to English, creating learning strategies such as games, plays, opened discussions, besides the regular classes activities with books.
Teaching Approach
Areas of proficiency include • All levels of Portuguese Grammar & Conversation • Brazilian & Portuguese Literature • Brazilian Arts & Culture • Brazilian Music • Multidisciplinary & Individualized Education Plans • Phonetic & Pronunciation • Accent reduction (Sao Paulo – Brazilian Portuguese Standard Accent) • Portuguese Business & Coaching • Presentations, Panels & Conferences • Curriculum Development
