Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Certification
Ministry & Leadership Experience
Academic and Pastoral Initiatives
Languages
Timeline
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Erica Laurenti Serra Almeida Leite

Miami,U.S.A.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher of Theology

S.E.A. (Santa Maria - Centro De Espiritualidad)
10.2024 - Current

Permanent Diaconate Program Associate

S.E.P.I. (Southeast Pastoral Institute)
01.2024 - Current

Professor and Researcher

University of Mogi Das Cruzes (U.M.C.)
08.2001 - 12.2004

Profesor

University of Alfenas (Unifenas)
08.2000 - 12.2001

Profesor

University of Uberaba (Uniube)
08.1999 - 12.2000

Education

MA - PMH - Pastoral Ministries For Hispanics

Barry University
Miami, FL
05-2025

MPT. - Physical Therapy

UFSCar (Federal University of São Carlos)
12.1999

BSPT. - Physical Therapy

UFSCar (Federal University of São Carlos)
12.1996

Skills

  • Faith-Based Community Building
  • Religious Guidance and Support
  • Public Speaking and Teaching
  • Mentorship and Counseling
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Empathetic
  • Theological studies
  • Biblical knowledge

Publications

Journal Articles:

Serra, É. L., C. C. Medalha, R. O. Bueno, and R. Mattioli. “The Role of Chlorpheniramine in Inhibitory Avoidance in Danio rerio.” Journal of Fish Biology 60, no. 5 (2005): 1342–1345.

Serra, É. L., C. C. Medalha, and R. Mattioli. “Natural Preference of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) for a Dark Environment.” Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 32, no. 12 (1999): 1551–1553.

Conference Proceedings:

Mattioli, R., É. L. Serra, C. C. Medalha, and R. O. Bueno. “Efeito da Clorfeniramina na Esquiva Inibitória em Danio rerio.” In XVII Reunião Anual da FESBE, Salvador, 2002, 01528.

Mattioli, R., R. Bueno, and É. Serra. “Análise do Efeito Reforçador da Clorfeniramina em Teste de Condicionamento de Preferência por Lugar em Danio rerio.” In FESBE, Caxambu, 2000, 251–251.

Serra, É. L., C. C. Medalha, and R. Mattioli. “Preferência Natural por Ambientes Escuros em Danio rerio.” In XIV Reunião Anual da Federação de Sociedades de Biologia Experimental, Caxambu, 1999, 346–346.

Mattioli, R., and É. L. Serra. “Analysis of the Role of Chlorpheniramine on Inhibitory Avoidance in Goldfish.” In Neuroscience Meeting, Miami, 1999.

Santangelo, E. M., É. L. Serra, R. Mattioli, and Silvio Morato. “Efeito da Substância P sobre a Aprendizagem em uma Tarefa de Esquiva em Carassius auratus.” In XIII Reunião Anual da FESBE, Caxambu, 1998, 64–64.

Certification

Spirituality and States of Consciousness - Postgraduate certificate/diploma - Pontifícia Universidade Católica, Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brazil (Current)

Gender, Sex and Educación - Postgraduate certificate/diploma - Universidad Francisco de Vitoria - Instituto Desarrollo y Persona, Madrid, Spain (Current)

Cognitive CoachUniversidad de la Mística, Ávila, Spain (July 2024)

Joint Diploma in Integral EcologyGregorian University, Rome, Italy (May 2024)

Certified Spiritual DirectorSaint Thomas University, Miami, FL (May 2024)

Ministry & Leadership Experience

Guest Speaker for Ministry
Speaker for faith-based formation and ministry events.

Translator for YOUCAT
Translation of catechetical materials for youth and adult faith formation.

SacristanSaint Louis Catholic Church, Miami, FL.
Responsible for preparing the liturgical environment and assisting in sacramental celebrations.

Portuguese Parish Community Liturgical Coordinator - Saint Louis Catholic Church, Miami, FL.

Oversees and organizes liturgical celebrations for the Portuguese-speaking parish community.

Coordinator, Emmaus for Spanish WomenSaint Louis Catholic Church, Miami, FL.
Organizes and facilitates spiritual retreats for Spanish-speaking women.

Coordinator, Friends of Jesus and MarySaint Louis Catholic Church, Miami, FL. (2013-2016)
Led a faith-based community promoting spiritual growth for kids.

Head of Bible Studies MinistrySaint Louis Catholic Church, Miami, FL. (2013-2016)
Developed and led Bible study sessions to deepen scriptural understanding among parishioners.

Academic and Pastoral Initiatives

Conscious Consumption: Guideline for Catholic Consumers 

A guideline based on Laudato si' and the Social Teachings of the Church.

Head Ministry Survey & Parish Synodal Voices 

Survey conducted at Saint Louis Catholic Church to gather insights from ministry leaders and parishioners.

Descubriendo la Ternura de Dios – Co-Creator & Technical Support

Evangelization project via YouTube, offering Bible classes.

Christian Spirituality – Founder and Coordinator
Formation and evangelization group for Brazilian women not involved in a parish community.

Oppening Doors – Program Developer
Lay ministry formation program designed to equip parish volunteers for pastoral service.

And you, who do you say I am? – Program Developer
Lay ministry formation program supporting theological and pastoral education in parishes.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Teacher of Theology

S.E.A. (Santa Maria - Centro De Espiritualidad)
10.2024 - Current

Permanent Diaconate Program Associate

S.E.P.I. (Southeast Pastoral Institute)
01.2024 - Current

Professor and Researcher

University of Mogi Das Cruzes (U.M.C.)
08.2001 - 12.2004

Profesor

University of Alfenas (Unifenas)
08.2000 - 12.2001

Profesor

University of Uberaba (Uniube)
08.1999 - 12.2000

MA - PMH - Pastoral Ministries For Hispanics

Barry University

MPT. - Physical Therapy

UFSCar (Federal University of São Carlos)

BSPT. - Physical Therapy

UFSCar (Federal University of São Carlos)
Erica Laurenti Serra Almeida Leite