Ana De Souza
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Skilled Curriculum Coordinator is adept at setting course objectives, selecting materials, and overseeing program deployment. Well-organized and detail-oriented with an adaptable approach. Bringing many years of progressive experience as an educator. My background includes optimizing courses and improving classroom instruction and teacher training with a proactive and positive mentality. Well-versed in different approaches, instructional techniques, and curriculum choices. Instrumental and creative instructional designer, educator, and coach with several years of experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAB Communiny English Program
UAB
Birmingham, AL
03.2018 - Current
- Instruct adults in fundamental skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and meet the needs of individual students.
- Assess student progress through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Provide pre-service training to the UAB CEP new instructors.
- Coach new UAB-CEP teachers.
- Engage Adult Learners with Real-World ESL Scenarios.
Office Assistant
AMSTI-UAB
Birmingham, AL
12.2017 - Current
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Provided administrative support to multiple departments as needed.
- Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees by providing orientation materials and training resources.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and placed orders when needed.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher
Irmã Maria Montenegro School Middle School
Fortaleza, Brazil, Ceará
02.2001 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum planning, assessment design and instructional strategies.
- Monitored student progress using data analysis tools such as rubrics or checklists.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to EFL teaching methodology and materials selection.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into lesson plans to make learning fun and interesting for all levels of learners.
- Encouraged self-expression by providing a safe environment for open dialogue among students.
English as a Foreign Language Instructor
Yázigi Internexus Language Institute
Fortaleza, Brazil, Ceará
2004 - 2012
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades according to school policy.
- Conducted small group activities such as role-playing scenarios, games, and debates to promote student engagement in the learning process.
- Researched new teaching techniques that could be incorporated into existing curricula.
- Advised students on best practices for studying English outside of class time.
- Served as mentor for new instructors offering guidance on effective strategies for teaching ESL.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching English as a foreign language.
- Facilitated workshops focused on specific topics relevant to the study of English as a foreign language.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos, audio recordings, and online activities to supplement classroom instruction.
- Provided one-on-one consultations with parents regarding their child's progress in learning English as a foreign language.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Ari de Sá Cavalcante School K-6
Fortaleza, Brazil, Ceará
2008 - 2010
- Developed lesson plans for English as a Foreign Language classes that included grammar, pronunciation and conversation exercises.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, tests and assignments to evaluate their progress.
- Utilized instructional technology such as video conferencing and online course platforms for remote teaching sessions.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Farias Brito School
Fortaleza, Brazil, Ceará
2003 - 2007
- Organized cultural activities to give students an opportunity to experience native English culture first-hand, creating the English Club at School.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences in the classroom by encouraging students to practice speaking English with each other.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, tests, and assignments to evaluate their progress.
- Utilized instructional technology such as video conferencing and online course platforms for remote teaching sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments to design curricula incorporating different English language aspects into lessons.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to help struggling students understand complex language concepts.
- Created educational materials such as worksheets, handouts and audio recordings for use in the classroom.
- Initiated new learning methods to achieve total student comprehension and curb learning time.
- Delivered performance results to dean of students each semester.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate new teaching strategies and materials into the curriculum.
- Founded and Coordinated the Summer Cultural Exchange Program, Brazil-Canada, at Ryerson University.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher and EF Coach
GEO School
Fortaleza, Brazil, Ceará
1996 - 2002
- Conducted individual interviews with students to assess their proficiency levels in English.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences in the classroom by encouraging students to practice speaking English with each other.
- Developed lesson plans for English as a Foreign Language classes that included grammar, pronunciation and conversation exercises.
- Utilized instructional technology such as video conferencing and online course platforms for remote teaching sessions.
- Created educational materials such as worksheets, handouts and audio recordings for use in the classroom.
- Organized cultural activities to give students an opportunity to experience native English culture first-hand.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Performed skill evaluations to discover areas of interest and competencies in students.
- Coordinated with language labs and library resources to supplement classroom instruction.
- Trained and coached EFL teachers.
- Coordinated the GEO School Pennsylvania Cultural Exchange Program.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
- Initiated new learning methods to achieve total student comprehension and curb learning time.
Middle School Portuguese Teacher
Batista School Of Art
Fortaleza, Brazil , Ceará
1993 - 1995
- Created an engaging environment conducive to learning by using innovative strategies such as games and music.
- Counseled students on how best to improve their proficiency in Portuguese.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum through online resources and software programs designed for language learning.
- Developed instructional objectives that were aligned with course goals and standards.
- Prepared lesson materials such as worksheets, handouts, tests, and quizzes for use in the classroom.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate all learning styles, including lectures, group discussions, audio-visuals, and projects.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Coach
English Institute of Christus School ( CLC)
Foratleza, Brazil , Ceará
1993 - 1995
- Created educational materials such as worksheets, handouts and audio recordings for use in the classroom.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to help struggling students understand complex language concepts.
- Utilized instructional technology such as video conferencing and online course platforms for remote teaching sessions.
- Encouraged students to participate in class discussions on various topics related to literature, history and current events.
- Developed lesson plans for English as a Foreign Language classes that included grammar, pronunciation and conversation exercises.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences in the classroom by encouraging students to practice speaking English with each other.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Coaching EFL teachers.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - English as a 2nd Language TESL
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2024
Certificate Teaching Multilingual Learners ( TMLS) - Applied Linguistics
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2024
Certificate Teaching English As Additional Language ( TEAQ) - Applied Linguistics
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2024
Specialization Course in Psicopedagogy - Educational Psychology
Universidade Estadual Do Vale Acaraú
Fortaleza,Brazil01-1997
Bachelor of Letters - Literature, Linguistics, Pedagogy
Universidade Estadual Do Ceará
Fortaleza, Brazil01-1992
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Teacher Training
- Feedback Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Literacy strategies
- Standardized Testing
- Curriculum Design
- Developing Materials
- Digital Literacy
- Teacher Mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Rubric creation
- Student assessments
- Student Advising
- Group and individual instruction
- Multitasking
- Materials Selection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Course material development
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Learning Strategies
- Progress Tracking
- Course Management
- Course design
- Training Materials Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Active Listening
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Technology Integration
- Team building
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Prêmio CHAPLIN Professora do ano 2000(GEO DUNAS School) (Teacher of the year)
- Diploma of Notable member of the Academy of Letters of the Women of Ceará
- Distinction at VII PRÊMIO IDEAL CLUBE DE LITERATURA ( Literature Prize)
- Honorable Mention at X PRÊMIO IDEAL CLUBE DE LITERATURA ( Literature Prize)
- Certificate of recognition in appreciation of 5 years of service at UAB.
Certification
- TESOL ( TESL)
- TMLS
- TEAQ
Affiliations
- I love reading and writing
- I practice mindful meditation and yoga.
- Passion for learning about different cultures.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UAB Communiny English Program
UAB
03.2018 - Current
Office Assistant
AMSTI-UAB
12.2017 - Current
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher
Irmã Maria Montenegro School Middle School
02.2001 - 08.2015
English as a Foreign Language Instructor
Yázigi Internexus Language Institute
2004 - 2012
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Ari de Sá Cavalcante School K-6
2008 - 2010
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Farias Brito School
2003 - 2007
English as a Foreign Language Teacher and EF Coach
GEO School
1996 - 2002
Middle School Portuguese Teacher
Batista School Of Art
1993 - 1995
English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Coach
English Institute of Christus School ( CLC)
1993 - 1995
Master of Arts in Education - English as a 2nd Language TESL
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Certificate Teaching Multilingual Learners ( TMLS) - Applied Linguistics
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Certificate Teaching English As Additional Language ( TEAQ) - Applied Linguistics
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Specialization Course in Psicopedagogy - Educational Psychology
Universidade Estadual Do Vale Acaraú
Bachelor of Letters - Literature, Linguistics, Pedagogy
Universidade Estadual Do Ceará