Emily Pessoa Plimpton
Falls Church,VA
Summary
I am a completely bilingual and bi-cultural Brazilian/North American who has been teaching both Brazilian Portuguese and English as a second language since 2012. I am a hard-working and reliable teacher with strong teaching and organizational skills and possess a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Brazilian Portuguese Instructor
International Monetary Fund, IMF
Washington, D.C., D.C.
01.2020 - Current
- Design lesson plans and instructional materials for IMF officials in the US and abroad via Zoom.
- Conduct language comprehension skills sessions for the IMF's Portuguese interpreters.
- Teach grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, conversational skills, reading, and writing in Portuguese.
- Utilize online educational platforms for language learners, periodicals, literature, podcasts, and videos.
- Assess student progress through tests, quizzes, and other activities.
Brazilian Portuguese Instructor
International Center for Language Studies (ICLS)
Washington, DC
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Designed instructional materials such as lesson plans, handouts, and audio-visual resources.
- Conducted individual and group lessons to teach grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, conversation, reading, and writing in Portuguese.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and other activities.
- Utilized podcasts and videos for a class of interpreters to maintain their interpretation skills.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction when appropriate.
Brazilian Portuguese Interim Instructor
ICA Language Services
Arlington, VA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed a curriculum set by the Director of Portuguese language instruction
- Conducted a group class for armed services officers to teach grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, conversational skills, and reading and writing.
- Provided feedback on each student's performance to reinforce a positive learning experience.
- Encouraged the regular use of media in Portuguese to learn about current events in Brazil.
Brazilian Portuguese Instructor
Berlitz
Tysons Corner, VA
02.2019 - Present
- Design lesson plans targeting the individual needs of the student.
- Develop and implement a Portuguese language curriculum for students of all ages, including the use of different online platforms and periodicals.
- Conduct lessons to teach grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, conversation, reading, and writing in Portuguese.
- Assess student progress through tests, quizzes, and other activities.
- Provide feedback on student performance to ensure positive learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
The Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD06.1975
Skills
- Course Material Preparation
- Curriculum Development
- Course and Lesson Planning
- Tutoring and Assistance
Affiliations
- I enjoy painting landscapes and portraits.
- Bicycling, hiking, boating, and skiing are my favorite outdoor activities.
- Volunteering.
Accomplishments
- I graduated from university with Summa Cum Laude honors.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Brazilian Portuguese Interim Instructor
ICA Language Services
09.2021 - 12.2021
Brazilian Portuguese Instructor
International Monetary Fund, IMF
01.2020 - Current
Brazilian Portuguese Instructor
International Center for Language Studies (ICLS)
01.2020 - 05.2023
Brazilian Portuguese Instructor
Berlitz
02.2019 - Present
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
The Maryland Institute College of Art
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