Profile
I identify myself as an extremely passionate person for education, and I’ve already taught people of many different ages and socio-cultural backgrounds. After teaching Physical Education for some years, the fact of being constantly exposed to different cultures/languages and recognised as having a clear and neutral accent, inspired me to upgrade my career and become also an English teacher. I always care deeply about my students and my main goal is to prepare them to become self-directed learners, which means helping them to take responsibility for their own learning process and develop skills like independent thinking, communication, self-evaluation, teamwork, or healthy lifestyle awareness.
Educational Background
Jan 2014 – Jun 2014
Gold Coast Learning Centre
Queensland, Australia Meets the requirements of the Australian National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme
Key areas of study: 500 hours face-to-face training. Teach Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spelling/Pronunciation. English for General, Academic and Specific purposes.
Sept 2009 – Jun 2010
Technical University of Lisbon
Portugal Key areas of study: Sports events; Sports economy; Sports sociology; Sports marketing.
Sept 2003 – June 2008
Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
Key areas of study: Teach PE in primary, elementary and secondary/high schools; Healthcare education; Training/coaching methodologies-didactics; Exercise physiology; Nutrition in sport.
Professional Experience
ENGLISH TEACHER (EFL/ESL)
2014 – Present
Canadian Language Institute – Sevilla, Spain
Teach English for General and Academic purposes to young learners, teenagers and adults.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
2012–2013
Portimão and Lagoa Public Primary Schools – Algarve, Portugal
Responsibilities: 395 hours of P.E. teaching in both schools (ages 8-10)
Forte da Casa Public Secondary School – Vila-Franca de Xira, Portugal
2010 – 2011
Responsibilities: 176 hours of P.E. teaching (ages 14-18)
Casal de Cambra Public Primary School – Sintra, Portugal
2009 – 2010
Responsibilities: 409 hours of P.E. teaching (ages 6-10)
Laranjeiras and Moscavide Public Primary Schools – Lisboa, Portugal
2008 – 2009
Responsibilities: 394 hours of P.E. teaching in both schools (ages 6-10)
Portela Public Elementary School (Professional traineeship year) – Lisboa, Portugal
2007 – 2008
Responsibilities: 150 hours of P.E. teaching (ages 12-15)
Common Responsibilities while teaching Physical Education: Plan, teach and assess P.E. and extra-curricular sports classes. Help developing and updating schools’ P.E. curriculum. Organise sporting events.
SPORTS COACH
2012–2013
Volleyball Coach – U-18 Boys
Portimão Volley Club – Algarve, Portugal
Achievements: Regional 2013 U-18 champions
2008–2010
Football Coach (soccer) – U-11 and U-15 teams
Sporting Clube de Portugal – Sporting Lisbon Academy – Lisboa, Portugal
Responsibilities: Coach U-11 and U-15, and implement the Sporting Lisbon training methodology (physical, technical, tactical, social and competition skills);
2007–2008
Volleyball Coach – U-15 School Boys
Portela Public Elementary School – Lisboa, Portugal
2006–2007
Volleyball Coach – U-15 Girls (traineeship)
Clube Futebol os Belenenses – Lisboa, Portugal
Other Education & Training
Nov 2008 – Jan 2009
Certificate in Football Training (soccer)
Sporting Clube de Portugal Academy (Sporting Lisbon)
Level: Accreditation for Sporting Lisbon Academy training/coaching methodology
Nov 2006 – May 2007
Graduate Certificate in Volleyball Training
Faculty of Human Kinetics – Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
Level: Certified coach, accredited as Level 2 of Portuguese Volleyball Federation
March 2006 – May 2007
Graduate Certificate in Swimming Training
Faculty of Human Kinetics – Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
Oct 1999 – May 2002
Incomplete Bachelor in ‘Computer Engineering’
Évora University Key areas of study: Operating systems and software; Digital systems; Hardware and computer architecture; Portugal Digital multimedia (audio and video editing).
Languages
• Portuguese – Native speaker.
• English – Fluent/Proficient skills.
• Spanish – Fluent/Proficient skills.
• French – Elementary skills.
Key Skills
• Team work and leadership – Being a teacher/coach I’m always responsible for many individuals at the same time, and I have to manage that group of people towards the success of everyone.
• Individual approach and communication skills – Since every individual is different regarding their social and cultural background, I always try to integrate academic, emotional and social needs of each student/learner individually. This means also being a good listener, and find the best way to transmit efficiently the information according to different types of personalities and ages.
• Planning towards a goal – Whether in school or coaching I’ve always had to plan and implement the best way to achieve a goal at the end of the year/season. That means choosing (and changing along the way if needed) the most appropriate approach for teaching/training, from a wide range of techniques – or even mix a few of them – according to the group I have in my hands.
• Events organization and promotion – In schools or sport clubs I’ve always been part of sport events organization – planning, coordination and evaluation.
Other Competencies & Recreational Interests
• Information technologies and Computers (including MS Office software) – advanced skills.
• Audio/Video Digital Multimedia – advanced skills.
• Volleyball and Football (soccer) – Experience as a player.
• Guitar Player.
• Travel – Backpacked in 5 continents through 18 different countries, lots of intercultural experiences.
