Professional Experience
Dubai American Academy (GEMS) -Â United Arab Emirates
January 2021 - Present
Educational Assistant (Grade 2 and KG1) and Teaching Internship
Planned and delivered standards based lessons using CCSS and Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
Assumed responsibility for the classroom when the lead teacher was absent.
Collaboratively analyzed data to support individual and small group learning of material and skills.
Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Reflected on my lessons to enhance my teaching practices.
Guided independent and collaborative work, enrichment work, and remedial work.
Guided children in working and playing harmoniously with other children in a variety of settings.
Assisted with large group activities such as reading aloud and storytelling.
Assisted teachers in daily classroom activity planning and supervision.
Supervised children during recess, play periods, and snack and lunch times.
Helped students master equipment and instructional materials including technology, such as iPads.
Earned my SeeSaw Pioneer and Apple Teacher iPad Certification through professional development.
Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
October 2019 - March 2020
Teaching Intern
Observed Middle and High School Portuguese language classes.
Analyzed lesson and unit plans, standards alignment, and assessment design.
Planned and delivered standards based lessons.
Reflected on the lessons and discussed areas of growth with the lead teachers.
Private Yoga Instructor
January 2019 - December 2020
Taught individuals, small groups, and large groups in English and Portuguese with students of varying levels in person and over Zoom.
Provided guidance to ensure the proper alignment of the posture by observing and providing feedback.
Prepared the class space to create a positive experience for the students.
Private English Teacher
January 2019 - December 2020
Worked individually and in small groups with students of all ages to improve their English grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Conducted assessments on skills and provided feedback to enhance areas of need.
Created individualized lessons to improve the areas of need.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
May 2017 - October 2018
International Assignment Service (IAS) Tax Consultant
Communicated with expats in English about their legal requirements in Brazil through email, conference calls, and in person meetings.
Collaboratively planned and developed solutions to ensure the adherence of tax law for the client.
Education
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Moreland University
October 2021 -Â November 2022
Teaching License in Early Childhood Education from Washington D.C.
License in Portuguese Language Teaching
Universidade Norte do Paraná (Brasil)
September 2019 - December 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Law
PontifÃcia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais-PUC Minas (Brasil)
July 2010 - June 2015
My Skills
Seesaw Pioneer
Apple Teacher iPad Certification
