Nayara Bernardes
Young Learners Academic Manager at Future Learning Language School- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
University of Cambridge -
Certificate in Advanced English – CAE – University of Cambridge – ESOL
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First Certificate in English – FCE – University of Cambridge – ESOL
University of Cambridge -
International English Language Testing System - IELTS
University of Cambridge -
Test of English Language Proficiency - TELP – Fulbright Commission
Fulbright Commission
Experience
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Future Learning Language School
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Ireland
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Young Learners Academic Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
● Helping to ensure the orderly running of the classes in adhering to timetable and conduct /attendance guidelines and providing occasional cover for teachers.● Supporting all staff in the successful implementation of the Project Based & Technology Enhanced curriculum for the levels assigned and responding to their feedback to update/supplement it where needed as well as observing classes from time to time to see how it is working in practice.● Introducing new teachers to the curriculum resources, as well as the applications and facilities that they need to operate it.● Arranging to collect and analyse regular student feedback and decide, together with the team what action is needed in terms of the programme delivery.● Doing initial student assessments and running standardisation between other staff who are involved in this when the volume warrants it.● Arranging for end-of-course certificates to be prepared, printed, uploaded, and handed out.● Taking a proactive role in the development of the FL approach to more effectively target the improvement of students’ 21st Century Skills.● Providing a level of culturally sensitive support for the students' learning and referring any welfare issues that come to their attention in class to the relevant person.● Maintaining regular, consistent, and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.● Managing the equipment and facilities used by Mini-Stay groups.Assigning and booking classrooms and checking facilities● Coordinating the work of teachers in the assigned location and supporting their planning and teaching.● Taking daily oral feedback from group leaders on site and dealing with complaints or delegating someone to do it. Show less
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Summer Director of Studies
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May 2021 - Present
● Coordinating teachers and STEAM activity leaders and supporting their planning and teaching.● Organising 21st century skills certification and their end-of-course reports.● Collecting and analysing regular course feedback from students and group leaders.● Dealing with any academic queries from students, agents, and other interested visitors.● Arranging substitution in the case that a teacher or activity leader is absent.● Checking and organising facilities, equipment, and any online setup needed for the course.● Arranging for technical support to teachers when needed.● Dealing with issues of conduct and attendance.● Ensuring that teachers are aware of fire evacuation procedures and other safety issues and that they brief students on them Show less
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English Language and Assistant Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - May 2021
• Planning and delivering lessons using the Project-Based Learning Approach.• Designing and also assisting to design courses for Young Learners.• Coordinating small groups of teachers during high season.• Assisting and co-delivering CPD sessions to teachers.• Implementing small changes in lessons to meet students' needs and levels of satisfaction.
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ATC Language Schools
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Ireland
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Teacher - Summer Position
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
Delivered General English and Irish Culture lessons to Italian students of the levels B2 and C1. Assessed and provided written reports on the students’ performance. Coached students on the creation of plays, speeches and short oral presentations. Delivered a workshop on designing a CV and a Cover Letter. Delivered General English and Irish Culture lessons to Italian students of the levels B2 and C1. Assessed and provided written reports on the students’ performance. Coached students on the creation of plays, speeches and short oral presentations. Delivered a workshop on designing a CV and a Cover Letter.
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Future Learning Language School
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Ireland
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Teacher - Summer Position
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
• Conducted digital projects with adolescents to enhance their Second Language learning. • Established a respectful environment in which students felt free to contribute with their ideas and experiences. • Customized the syllabus provided by the school in order to meet students’ needs. • Enabled students to speak English and improve their vocabulary mediated by technology and Language games. • Conducted digital projects with adolescents to enhance their Second Language learning. • Established a respectful environment in which students felt free to contribute with their ideas and experiences. • Customized the syllabus provided by the school in order to meet students’ needs. • Enabled students to speak English and improve their vocabulary mediated by technology and Language games.
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Escola Municipal Vicente Rodrigues do Prado
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Goiânia e Região, Brasil
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English Language Teacher
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2016
• Planned and delivered quality English classes according to students’ age (9-12-year-old children), needs and level. • Designed curriculum, tests and materials. • Used technology to mediate English Language Learning using tools like PowerPoint presentations, Blogs and Videos. • Organized events and parties. • Enabled students to communicate in English using simple structures. • Planned and delivered quality English classes according to students’ age (9-12-year-old children), needs and level. • Designed curriculum, tests and materials. • Used technology to mediate English Language Learning using tools like PowerPoint presentations, Blogs and Videos. • Organized events and parties. • Enabled students to communicate in English using simple structures.
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Self-Employed
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Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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Corporate English Language Teacher
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Oct 2015 - 2016
• Planned and delivered lessons to adults with a busy schedule. • Designed and customised materials. • Prepared students to IELTS exam. • Provided students meaningful feedback to help them improve their language skills. • Planned and delivered lessons to adults with a busy schedule. • Designed and customised materials. • Prepared students to IELTS exam. • Provided students meaningful feedback to help them improve their language skills.
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Cultura Inglesa
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Brazil
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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English Language Teacher
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Mar 2008 - Jul 2014
• Planned and delivered creative and interactive lessons to children, adolescents and adults.• Prepared students to take international exams.• Recognized as a competent and committed teacher from both employer and students and got a job promotion.• Diagnosed students’ difficulties and designed a plan to help them with extra-support lessons and extra-materials.
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Mentor / Teacher-trainer
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Dec 2012 - 2014
• Provided training to new teachers• Observed lessons and provided meaningful feedback.• Organized and delivered Teachers’ Meetings.• Designed workshops and Continuous Professional Development activities. • Supplied teachers with materials to help them to overcome their difficulties.• Improved the relationship among the teachers.• Promoted collaboration among the staff.
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Houston Idiomas, Goiânia, Brazil.
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Goiânia, Brazil
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English Language Teacher
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
• Planned and delivered meaningful lessons to children and adolescents. • Participated in workshops and CPD sessions. • Helped in the organization of events. • Planned and delivered meaningful lessons to children and adolescents. • Participated in workshops and CPD sessions. • Helped in the organization of events.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Trinity College Dublin
M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics, Applied Linguistics -
2011 - 2012
Universidade Federal de Goiás
Diploma in Applied Linguistics: Teaching-learning Foreign Languages, Specialisation in Applied Linguistics: Teaching-learning Foreign Languages -
2004 - 2007
Universidade Federal de Goiás
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
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