Antonio Marinho dos Santos Neto
New York,United States
Summary
Multilingual educator with 7+ years of experience teaching middle school, high school, and university students in the United States and Brazil. Experienced in Spanish, Biology, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and multilingual instruction. Skilled in classroom management, culturally responsive teaching, and creating engaging learning environments that support diverse learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Q-status Middle & High School Teacher
Mott Hall II
New York, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Taught daily Spanish instruction to approximately 120 students across grades 6–9 while maintaining high classroom engagement and supporting language acquisition.
- Taught sixth-grade Science, designing engaging, standards-aligned lessons that promoted scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.
- Taught a self-contained 7th/8th grade class, designing lessons that accommodate a wide range of academic and behavioral needs.
- Supported a multilingual student population by incorporating language scaffolds and culturally responsive practices into daily instruction.
- Facilitated an after-school Movie Club, encouraging student engagement, cultural awareness, and thoughtful discussion through educational and recreational films.
Tenured-State Middle School Teacher
Ms. Natalia Vinhaes State School (Escola Estadual Professora Natalia Vinhaes)
Salvador, Brazil
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Taught multiple disciplines, including Life Sciences, Portuguese Language, Language Arts, Social Studies & Ethics, and Communication Skills, to middle school students of an underserved neighborhood.
- Developed transdisciplinary workshops implemented during extended day classes.
- Promoted execution of projects to deepen theoretical and practical skills, while strengthening social integration among different student classes, like National Music Festival and Field Day.
Data Collection Manager & Instructor
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) – National Census of the Brazilian Government
Salvador, Brazil
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed the data collection process for the Brazilian National Census, overseeing multiple professionals at lower levels of the hierarchy to ensure high-quality data collection in the city of Salvador, BA, Brazil.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new professionals to develop the necessary skills for the data collection process.
Spanish Teacher
Podemos+ Network of Popular Preparatory Courses (rede de Cursinhos Populares Podemos+)
Salvador, Brazil
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Taught Spanish to university candidates preparing for the High School National Exam (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio), the primary pathway to undergraduate programs in Brazil (equivalent to the SAT in the USA).
University Teaching Apprentice
Federal University of Bahia (Universidade Federal da Bahia)
Salvador, Brazil
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted a senior professor in a master’s program course in International Relations as part of the academic apprenticeship program.
English Teacher
Salobrinho State School (Escola Estadual do Salobrinho)
Ilhéus, Brazil
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Taught English language classes to high school students across all three grades, meeting the requirements to obtain a Licensed English Teacher certification from the State University of Santa Cruz.
English Teacher
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Ilhéus, Brazil
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught university students from various majors in language classes ranging from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1) levels, as part of the 'UESC English' and 'Language Without Borders (Idiomas Sem Fronteiras)' programs, administered by the Language Center of the Liberal Arts and Letters Department at the university.
Portuguese Teacher
St. Peter Inner School (Escola Municipal São Pedro)
Ilhéus, Brazil
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught Portuguese language classes to middle school students, meeting the requirements to obtain a Licensed Portuguese Teacher certification from the State University of Santa Cruz.
Literature & Language Workshop Teacher
Military Police School (Colégio da Polícia Militar - CPM)/State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Ilhéus, Brazil
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed workshops for middle school students as part of the 'Institutional Program for Teaching Initiation Scholarships (Pibid)', a nationwide teaching preparation program that combines research on pedagogical strategies with practical workshops in partnership with schools. This initiative was carried out in collaboration between the Ilhéus Military Police School and the State University of Santa Cruz, focusing on literature and language teaching.
Scientific Researcher
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Ilhéus, Brazil
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Developed multiple scientific research projects in the field of Biological Sciences, including zoology, ecology, and oceanic biology. Presented results through scientific articles and oral conferences to the academic community to promote advancements in research.
Education
Bachelor's degree - English and Portuguese Language Teaching Education
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Ilhéus, BA, Brazil07-2020
Bachelor's degree - Biology
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Ilhéus, BA, Brazil10-2015
Technical degree - Computing
Federal Institute of Bahia (Instituto Federal da Bahia – IFBA)
Valença, BA, Brazil12-2009
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Scientific Education
- Language teaching
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Student Engagement
LANGUAGES
- Spanish Highly proficient
- Portuguese Native speaker
- English Near Native
- French Very good command
Technology
- SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
- Restorative Practices
- Google Classroom
- Smart Boards
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office
- Alo Acadience
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft CoPilot/ChatGPT/Gemini
Timeline
Q-status Middle & High School Teacher
Mott Hall II
03.2025 - Current
Tenured-State Middle School Teacher
Ms. Natalia Vinhaes State School (Escola Estadual Professora Natalia Vinhaes)
06.2023 - 01.2025
Data Collection Manager & Instructor
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) – National Census of the Brazilian Government
06.2022 - 04.2023
Spanish Teacher
Podemos+ Network of Popular Preparatory Courses (rede de Cursinhos Populares Podemos+)
08.2021 - 11.2021
University Teaching Apprentice
Federal University of Bahia (Universidade Federal da Bahia)
02.2021 - 07.2021
English Teacher
Salobrinho State School (Escola Estadual do Salobrinho)
07.2018 - 07.2019
English Teacher
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
08.2017 - 01.2019
Portuguese Teacher
St. Peter Inner School (Escola Municipal São Pedro)
07.2017 - 06.2018
Literature & Language Workshop Teacher
Military Police School (Colégio da Polícia Militar - CPM)/State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
08.2016 - 03.2018
Scientific Researcher
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
03.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor's degree - English and Portuguese Language Teaching Education
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Bachelor's degree - Biology
State University of Santa Cruz (Universidade Estadual da Bahia - UESC)
Technical degree - Computing
Federal Institute of Bahia (Instituto Federal da Bahia – IFBA)