English Second Language Teacher

• Mar 2021 - Present

I offered customized academic support to 637 students aged 5 – 12 in EFL during over 233 25-minute online classes. I also prepared lessons, props, and activities before each class and provided detailed progress reports after each class. I offered customized academic support to 637 students aged 5 – 12 in EFL during over 233 25-minute online classes. I also prepared lessons, props, and activities before each class and provided detailed progress reports after each class.

English Second Language Teacher

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

I offered customized 1 – on – 1 academic support to 97 students aged 4 – 13 in EFL during 2,002 30-minute online classes. I also prepared props and activities before each class and provided detailed progress reports monthly and after each class. I offered customized 1 – on – 1 academic support to 97 students aged 4 – 13 in EFL during 2,002 30-minute online classes. I also prepared props and activities before each class and provided detailed progress reports monthly and after each class.

Brazilian Portuguese Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

I recorded monthly customized video lessons with tailored lesson plans for senior citizens on Brazilian issues and the basics of Brazilian Portuguese. I recorded monthly customized video lessons with tailored lesson plans for senior citizens on Brazilian issues and the basics of Brazilian Portuguese.

English Second Language Instructor

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

I gained certifications to teach EFL to lower-level children and for a VIPKID TESOL Foundational course. I also attended over 16 hours in workshops and became proficient in teaching children EFL through the use of TPR and props, time management, preparation and organization, and writing effective feedback, among other topics. I gained certifications to teach EFL to lower-level children and for a VIPKID TESOL Foundational course. I also attended over 16 hours in workshops and became proficient in teaching children EFL through the use of TPR and props, time management, preparation and organization, and writing effective feedback, among other topics.

Assistant Lead Teacher

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2019

I assumed responsibility for classroom instruction and monitoring elementary school students on various visual art projects using different mediums. I also represented Dot Art at community events and facilitated art projects with children of the community. I assumed responsibility for classroom instruction and monitoring elementary school students on various visual art projects using different mediums. I also represented Dot Art at community events and facilitated art projects with children of the community.

Tour and Pedagogical Coordinator

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

I promoted experiential education and differentiated pedagogical tourism for University of Colorado Boulder students. I also created a 15-page briefing for students to offer background on local biodiversity conservation and Serra Grande’s region and people. Finally, I supported the logistical planning needed to realize the week-long Southern Bahia trip, led and guided students during their educational visits and lectures, interpreted from Portuguese to English, and maintained communication with the trip coordinator/organization. Show less

Instructor

• Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

I offered customized 1-on-1 academic support and enrichment for 5 elementary and middle school students in math, reading, writing, and executive functioning skills, and support for struggling learners. I also created learning plans tailored to students’ individual needs, learning styles, and objectives, and proctored diagnostics and assessments. Finally, I provided detailed progress reports with recommendations and met on a weekly basis to discuss students’ learning plans. I offered customized 1-on-1 academic support and enrichment for 5 elementary and middle school students in math, reading, writing, and executive functioning skills, and support for struggling learners. I also created learning plans tailored to students’ individual needs, learning styles, and objectives, and proctored diagnostics and assessments. Finally, I provided detailed progress reports with recommendations and met on a weekly basis to discuss students’ learning plans.

Assistant Lead Teacher

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

I assumed responsibility for classroom instruction and monitoring elementary school students on various visual art projects using different mediums. I also represented Dot Art at community events and facilitated art projects with children of the community. I assumed responsibility for classroom instruction and monitoring elementary school students on various visual art projects using different mediums. I also represented Dot Art at community events and facilitated art projects with children of the community.

Early Guidance Mentor and College Essay Coordinator

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

I mentored and prepared 7 Brazilian high school students with the tools and skills to face US college applications. I taught students how to best write the college essay and edited essays for over 30 students. I assumed responsibility for planning hour-long Skype sessions where the student and I discussed preparation for the college essay and revisions of draft essays, the SAT and ACT, study skills, soft skills, time management, letters of recommendation, majors, careers, etc. I mentored and prepared 7 Brazilian high school students with the tools and skills to face US college applications. I taught students how to best write the college essay and edited essays for over 30 students. I assumed responsibility for planning hour-long Skype sessions where the student and I discussed preparation for the college essay and revisions of draft essays, the SAT and ACT, study skills, soft skills, time management, letters of recommendation, majors, careers, etc.

Portuguese to English Interpreter and Survey Conductor

• Mar 2017 - May 2017

I interpreted interviews in Portuguese to English for 2 Brown University qualitative and quantitative researchers during an 8-week period. I conducted 50 survey interviews with rural Brazilian farmers to uncover trends in thought about the environment, the future, and reforestation. I interpreted interviews in Portuguese to English for 2 Brown University qualitative and quantitative researchers during an 8-week period. I conducted 50 survey interviews with rural Brazilian farmers to uncover trends in thought about the environment, the future, and reforestation.

English Teacher

• May 2016 - Mar 2017

I taught 630 creative English conversation classes from beginner to advanced to 179 adults from various countries. I used lesson plans teaching creative conversation classes through fairytales and fables, cooking classes, literature, diaries, music, theatre, podcasts, the news, and TED Talks. I taught 630 creative English conversation classes from beginner to advanced to 179 adults from various countries. I used lesson plans teaching creative conversation classes through fairytales and fables, cooking classes, literature, diaries, music, theatre, podcasts, the news, and TED Talks.

Fellow at environmental NGO, Instituto Floresta Viva’s forestry school, the Escola da Floresta (EdF)

• May 2015 - May 2016

I helped in planning an ecotourism course, coordinating a Permaculture and Agroecology course for adults and an encounter among cacao leaders. I wrote and translated a document with suggestions on pedagogical strategies for EdF from successful, non-conventional approaches to education. I also assumed responsibilities such as translating, writing grant proposals, communicating with other organizations, carrying out proposals, website planning, participating in team meetings, and teaching English. I helped in planning an ecotourism course, coordinating a Permaculture and Agroecology course for adults and an encounter among cacao leaders. I wrote and translated a document with suggestions on pedagogical strategies for EdF from successful, non-conventional approaches to education. I also assumed responsibilities such as translating, writing grant proposals, communicating with other organizations, carrying out proposals, website planning, participating in team meetings, and teaching English.

English Language Arts 6th Grade Teacher

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

I taught English Language Arts to 31 accomplished middle school students from Boston. In our classes we addressed social injustice issues relating to the Holocaust through the book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and a Facing History and Ourselves resource, Decision Making in Times of Injustice. I was responsible for lesson planning, classroom instruction, written evaluations of students, participation in faculty meetings, monitoring students during transition times, and other duties assigned to me. Show less

Fulbright Brazil English Teaching Assistant

• Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

I taught English as a Foreign Language at various levels to State University of Santa Cruz students, facilitated US cultural events, English language conventions, and English immersion camps. I also assisted the middle school English teacher at rural Waldorf School, Dendê da Serra, and voluntarily taught English classes to adults in Serra Grande, a small town outside of Ilhéus. I taught English as a Foreign Language at various levels to State University of Santa Cruz students, facilitated US cultural events, English language conventions, and English immersion camps. I also assisted the middle school English teacher at rural Waldorf School, Dendê da Serra, and voluntarily taught English classes to adults in Serra Grande, a small town outside of Ilhéus.

Research and Development Intern

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

I was awarded the Future Leaders of Boston Scholarship through the University Club of Boston to conduct this internship. I edited hundreds of pages of text about apartheid in South Africa to be used across FH's curriculum in the U.S. and abroad. I also wrote sections of the text regarding leadership lessons of Nelson Mandela during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and Winnie Mandela’s relationship with her husband. I was awarded the Future Leaders of Boston Scholarship through the University Club of Boston to conduct this internship. I edited hundreds of pages of text about apartheid in South Africa to be used across FH's curriculum in the U.S. and abroad. I also wrote sections of the text regarding leadership lessons of Nelson Mandela during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and Winnie Mandela’s relationship with her husband.

Preparatory Intern

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Boston Latin Academy site, including administrative duties and managing the student body. I also lead tutoring activities, substitute taught classes, administered exams, and presented at morning workshops, among other duties. I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Boston Latin Academy site, including administrative duties and managing the student body. I also lead tutoring activities, substitute taught classes, administered exams, and presented at morning workshops, among other duties.

Student Leader

• Sep 2005 - May 2013

I facilitated weekly meetings with Boston Public high school students relating to student voice and activism and school issues. I worked on policy change in Boston schools including: Punctuality (Lock Out) Policy, Cell Phone Policy, and teacher evaluations. I mediated between BSAC and the Boston School Committee/Mayor’s office. I continued to maintain a relationship with BSAC throughout college. I facilitated weekly meetings with Boston Public high school students relating to student voice and activism and school issues. I worked on policy change in Boston schools including: Punctuality (Lock Out) Policy, Cell Phone Policy, and teacher evaluations. I mediated between BSAC and the Boston School Committee/Mayor’s office. I continued to maintain a relationship with BSAC throughout college.

Micro-credit Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

For my Albright internship, I secured a Global Engagement Grant to work with this women's organization in the city of Praia on the island of Santiago. In Cape Verde I observed sexual health education workshops to learn about non-profit methods used to educate and promote development. I created budget sheets through Excel for Cape Verdean women who currently have loans and co-created a girls summer camp plan. For my Albright internship, I secured a Global Engagement Grant to work with this women's organization in the city of Praia on the island of Santiago. In Cape Verde I observed sexual health education workshops to learn about non-profit methods used to educate and promote development. I created budget sheets through Excel for Cape Verdean women who currently have loans and co-created a girls summer camp plan.

Lifeguard

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

Student Researcher

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

I secured funding through the Wellesley College Department of Religion Severinghaus Scholarship to research the connections between race and education in the lives of African Indians (Siddis) living in the Mundgod Taluk of Uttara Kanada (northern Karnataka district), Karnataka, India. I worked with my academic advisor - Professor Pashington Obeng of the Africana Studies department and a local non-profit - the sisters of the Holy Cross to develop a research plan. I interviewed over thirty research subjects, visited local schools, and wrote a senior research paper on the connections between race and education. Show less

Lifeguard

• Feb 2010 - Sep 2010

Wrangler in Training, Lifeguard, and Relief Counselor

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2010

Student Representative on the Boston School Committee

• Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

I presented quarterly Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) student proposals and addressed pertinent school issues to the Superintendent, School Committee, and Mayor at bi-weekly meetings. I spoke at various events pertaining to student advocacy including introducing Mayor Menino at the State of the City Address, a fundraiser for Barack Obama, conference for the Black Educators Alliance of Massachusetts (BEAM), etc. I also represented Massachusetts’s students at the Annenberg Supreme Court question and answer time in Washington D.C. with Justices Kennedy, Breyer, O’Connor, and Scalia. Show less

Lab Assistant and Student Researcher

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

With a classmate, I identified melanoma stem/initiating cell niche through the process of double immunofluorescence staining at Brigham and Women's Hospital through a program called Project Success. I participated in trainings in laboratory skills along with high school students from Boston and Cambridge. At the end of the program I developed a research paper and conducted a Power Point presentation about finding the niche in melanoma tumor cells. With a classmate, I identified melanoma stem/initiating cell niche through the process of double immunofluorescence staining at Brigham and Women's Hospital through a program called Project Success. I participated in trainings in laboratory skills along with high school students from Boston and Cambridge. At the end of the program I developed a research paper and conducted a Power Point presentation about finding the niche in melanoma tumor cells.