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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
References
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Amanda Pereira Ribeiro

Dunfermline,Fife
Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.
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Amanda Pereira Ribeiro

Summary

A highly experienced and qualified ESL teacher dedicated to fostering student confidence in language learning. Possessing a decade of teaching experience across various age groups and proficiency levels in private language schools and online platforms worldwide. Proficient in integrating technology to enhance instructional delivery and empower student access to resources. Seeking career advancement in a reputable educational institution that prioritises staff development and wellbeing.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Self-Employed
Edinburgh

English language teacher
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Online Lessons
  • Teaching English to diverse students of varying ages and levels at a hybrid language school.
  • Created various English curricula tailored to the specific needs and interests of students on a 4-week basis;
  • Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
  • Worked closely with parents of young learners to align lesson plans with their expectations, ensuring support for school curriculum as needed.
  • Successfully managed administrative tasks using school-approved software, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Supported colleagues as a substitute teacher, maintaining high-quality instruction for students in their absence.
  • Organised weekly "Speaking Club" meetings for students to gather virtually, practicing English on designated topics, akin to an English Corner format.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.

Self-Employed
Sao Paulo/Sao Luis, Brazil

English language teacher
01.2014 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Private Lessons (Individual/Group)
  • Teaching English in both classroom and online settings to support diverse environments, including young learners' development and career advancement for teenagers and adults.
  • Supported younger students by fostering cooperation and encouraging parental/guardian involvement, recognizing their crucial role in the learning journey.
  • Acquired interdisciplinary skills in language teaching while upholding ethical and legal standards of the profession.
  • Designed comprehensive teaching programs for private lessons, focusing on grammar, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills for individual and group sessions.
  • Developed ESP (English for Specific Purposes) programs tailored for au pair job preparation, IELTS exam readiness, and business interview preparation.
  • Extensive experience in developing lessons, educational plans, and creating teaching materials. Skilled in restructuring and implementing new teaching methodologies.
  • Assisted the classroom to ensure full comprehension of the curriculum, while also evaluating performance and grading exams.
  • Identified student learning problems and needs;
  • Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
  • Inspired students to demonstrate extensive, varied and dynamic vocabulary and sentence structure to produce engaging pieces of writing.

Wise Up Interlagos
Sao Paulo, Brazil

English language teacher
01.2012 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Taught English to adults in a dynamic and well-established private language school in Brazil.
  • Provided overall guidance to students, assisting in the accomplishment of tasks, clarification of doubts, as well as conducting administrative activities.
  • Prepared proposals for educational actions that contributed to individual and collective learning;
  • Instructed multilevel classes engaging students from a more basic level to a more advanced level in dynamic speaking activities;
  • Mentored and motivated difficult students, working one-on-one to help them raise their scores;
  • Responsible for class planning, application of student assessment tools, actively contributing to the quality of the teaching-learning process and its results.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
  • Established positive, productive classroom environments for maximised student engagement.
  • Worked closely with Head of English to strategise curriculum delivery, regularly implementing improvements.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.

Education

Basil Patterson School
Edinburgh

CELTA
05.2024 - 06.2024

University of Stirling

MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
01.2019 - 05.2021

University overview

Grade: Merit

Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
São Paulo, SP

Bachelors of Languages with emphasis in Translation
01.2013 - 05.2015

University overview

Grade: 8.4 (Equivalent to First Class Degree)

King George International College
Toronto, ON

English as a Second Language Course
01.2011 - 05.2011

University overview

Grade: Pass (A+)

Skills

  • English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching
  • IELTS exam preparation
  • Organised multitasker
  • Inspiring leader
  • Creative class planning
  • CELTA certificate
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Online / In person education

Languages

Portuguese
Master or proficient
C2
English
Master or proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Basil Patterson School

CELTA
05.2024 - 06.2024

English language teacher

Self-Employed
01.2021 - Current

University of Stirling

MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
01.2019 - 05.2021

English language teacher

Self-Employed
01.2014 - 01.2019

Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas

Bachelors of Languages with emphasis in Translation
01.2013 - 05.2015

English language teacher

Wise Up Interlagos
01.2012 - 01.2018

King George International College

English as a Second Language Course
01.2011 - 05.2011
Amanda Pereira Ribeiro