Sofia Adolfo
Alfreton,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated online teacher with expertise in preparing and delivering lessons that meet pedagogic standards. Skilled in marking and providing feedback on both oral and written work, as well as administering and recording results of progress reports, tests, and assessments. Experienced in tutoring adults to the highest standards of the English language, including teaching research methodology. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a commitment to continuous professional development evidenced by completion of the TEFL online course. Career goals include advancing pedagogical skills and contributing to innovative educational practices.
Experienced educator with focus on online teaching and curriculum development. Known for creating engaging, interactive lessons that enhance student learning and retention. Utilises innovative tech tools and personalised teaching strategies to achieve educational outcomes.
Offering strong communication and organisational skills, with solid understanding of online education tools and platforms. Knowledgeable about engaging students through interactive content and fostering positive learning environment. Ready to use and develop creativity, adaptability, and patience in teaching role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lingoda
Germany
2019.08 - 2026.01
- Online
Lingoda
2019.08 - 2026.01
- Online
Online Teacher
Lingoda
2019.08 - 2026.01
- Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes and age groups
- Prepare and set tests and exercises
- Mark and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work
- Attend and contribute to training sessions
- Online language school offering live online classes.
Learnship
Germany
2019.10 - 2025.12
- Online
Online Teacher
Whales English
2018.03 - 2024.10
- Online English teaching platform for students in China.
Whales English
China
2018.03 - 2024.10
- Online
Whales English
2018.03 - 2024.10
- Online
Berlitz Europe
2017.09 - 2023.08
- Online
Berlitz Europe
2017.09 - 2023.08
- Online
Online Teacher
Berlitz Europe
2017.09 - 2023.08
- Global education company specializing in language instruction.
PA to Ambassador
Angola Embassy
Nairobi
2014.08 - 2017.06
PA to Ambassador
Angola Embassy
Nairobi
2014.08 - 2017.06
- Diary management
- Principal contact person between United Nations offices in Nairobi
- Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, emails, note verbal, circulars, convocations, memorandums, scheduling appointments, organising meetings, travel and accommodation locally, regionally, internationally
PA to Ambassador
Angola Embassy
Nairobi
2014.08 - 2017.06
- Diary management
- Principal contact person between United Nations offices in Nairobi
- Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, emails, note verbal, circulars, convocations, memorandums, scheduling appointments, organising meetings, travel and accommodation locally, regionally, internationally
- Assist in drafting position papers for various local, regional and international conferences
- Produce quarterly & annual reports
- Process staff salaries, bookkeeping, produce weekly, monthly reconciliations of accounts
- Recruit, train and supervise junior staff and delegating work as required
- Negotiate and draft employees and supplier contracts terms and condition
- Purchasing a wide range of commodities, benchmarking suppliers in terms of price, quality and service
- Embassy representing Angola in Kenya.
Registrar/tutor
Diplomatic Council
Oxford
2007.09 - 2014.03
Registrar/tutor
Diplomatic Council
Oxford
2007.09 - 2014.03
- 16 hours a week, teaching English classes via skype
- Develop academic programmes and activities for students
- Promptly respond to and resolve students’ academic issues, programmes and concerns
- Coordinate with teachers in developing academic curriculum for students
- Organising onsite seminars, including, scheduled inspections, external events at Chatham house, London; both events involved extensive planning with the academic staff, external contractors, coordination with education accreditation agencies
Registrar/tutor
Diplomatic Council
Oxford
2007.09 - 2014.03
- 16 hours a week, teaching English classes via skype
- Develop academic programmes and activities for students
- Promptly respond to and resolve students’ academic issues, programmes and concerns
- Coordinate with teachers in developing academic curriculum for students
- Organising onsite seminars, including, scheduled inspections, external events at Chatham house, London; both events involved extensive planning with the academic staff, external contractors, coordination with education accreditation agencies
- An organization focused on international relations and diplomacy.
Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché
Angola Embassy
London
2005.03 - 2007.07
Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché
Angola Embassy
London
2005.03 - 2007.07
- Assist in drafting position papers for various local, regional and international conferences
- Produce quarterly & annual reports
- Process staff salaries, book keeping, produce weekly, monthly reconciliations of accounts
- Recruit, train and supervise junior staff and delegating work as required
- Negotiate and draft employees and supplier contracts terms and condition
- Purchasing a wide range of commodities, benchmarking suppliers in terms of price quality and service
Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché
Angola Embassy
London
2005.03 - 2007.07
- Embassy representing Angola in London.
Project Coordinator
European Commission
Juba
2003.03 - 2005.01
Project Coordinator
European Commission
Juba
2003.03 - 2005.01
- Responsible for overall supervision of project activities
- Responsible for the design and project work plans to meet the goals and objective of the project
- Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
- Ensuring good coordination with all stakeholders, government ministries, other agencies; UN, DFID, IMF, local administration and local community.
- Conducted orientation sessions to properly orient the staff overall objective and activities of the project as per approved proposal.
- Monitoring visits to field and to provide technical support to field staff
- Responsible for planning, program design, and to ensure its proper implementation at the field level
- Submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly report to Head Office.
- Liaising with Manger Admin and Logistics, Manager Finance, M&E, HR in Head office to take support in order to make project activities as per budgeted
Project Coordinator
European Commission
Juba, South Sudan
2003.03 - 2005.01
- Responsible for overall supervision of project activities
- Responsible for the design and project work plans to meet the goals and objective of the project
- Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
- Ensuring good coordination with all stakeholders, government ministries, other agencies; UN, DFID, IMF, local administration and local community
- Conducted orientation sessions to properly orient the staff overall objective and activities of the project as per approved proposal
- Monitoring visits to field and to provide technical support to field staff
- Responsible for planning, program design, and to ensure its proper implementation at the field level
- Submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly report to Head Office
- Liaising with Manager Admin and Logistics, Manager Finance, M&E, HR in Head office to take support in order to make project activities as per budgeted
- The executive branch of the European Union.
Education
Advanced Training - IELTS Preparation Coaching
TEFL Institute
UK 2026.01 - 2026.01
TEFL Diploma - 120 hours
BSY Group
UK 2018.03 - 2018.12
PhD - International Relations and Diplomacy
Centre d’Etudes Diplomatique et Strategiques
Paris 2004.03 - 2008.02
Advanced Diploma -
The Diplomatic Council
Oxford 2001.01 - 2002.07
Licentiate -
The Diplomatic Council
Oxford 2002.09 - 2003.06
Skills
- Online Teacher
- Prepare and deliver lessons to meet pedagogic standards
- Mark and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work
- Attend and contribute to training sessions
- Registered for the TEFL online course (Completed)
- Tutoring adults the highest standards of the English language, including teaching research methodology Prepare lessons and materials required
- Administer correct and record results of progress reports, tests and assessments for students
- Assist in placement testing and interviewing of new students
- Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Language Skills
Portuguese – B1.1
French – A2.2
Timeline
Advanced Training - IELTS Preparation Coaching
TEFL Institute
2026.01 - 2026.01
Learnship
2019.10 - 2025.12
Lingoda
2019.08 - 2026.01
Lingoda
2019.08 - 2026.01
Online Teacher
Lingoda
2019.08 - 2026.01
Online Teacher
Whales English
2018.03 - 2024.10
Whales English
2018.03 - 2024.10
Whales English
2018.03 - 2024.10
TEFL Diploma - 120 hours
BSY Group
2018.03 - 2018.12
Berlitz Europe
2017.09 - 2023.08
Berlitz Europe
2017.09 - 2023.08
Online Teacher
Berlitz Europe
2017.09 - 2023.08
PA to Ambassador
Angola Embassy
2014.08 - 2017.06
PA to Ambassador
Angola Embassy
2014.08 - 2017.06
PA to Ambassador
Angola Embassy
2014.08 - 2017.06
Registrar/tutor
Diplomatic Council
2007.09 - 2014.03
Registrar/tutor
Diplomatic Council
2007.09 - 2014.03
Registrar/tutor
Diplomatic Council
2007.09 - 2014.03
Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché
Angola Embassy
2005.03 - 2007.07
Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché
Angola Embassy
2005.03 - 2007.07
Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché
Angola Embassy
2005.03 - 2007.07
PhD - International Relations and Diplomacy
Centre d’Etudes Diplomatique et Strategiques
2004.03 - 2008.02
Project Coordinator
European Commission
2003.03 - 2005.01
Project Coordinator
European Commission
2003.03 - 2005.01
Project Coordinator
European Commission
2003.03 - 2005.01
Licentiate -
The Diplomatic Council
2002.09 - 2003.06
Advanced Diploma -
The Diplomatic Council
2001.01 - 2002.07