Fabiana Esteves de Lima
Key Biscayne
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the higher education industry, I bring a passion and dedication to my role as Director of Special Services at Language On Schools, a leading provider of English language courses and programs. As Director, I actively support mission-critical institution-wide initiatives such as CEA accreditation and reaccreditation, curriculum development and review, teacher training, and international student recruitment. Leveraging my expertise as an ESL and IELTS specialist, instructor, and examiner, I consistently deliver high-quality instruction and assessment to postsecondary level students. My ultimate goal is to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity in language education while providing teachers with top-notch training and support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Services
LANGUAGE ON
08.2021 - Current
- Support to mission-critical, institution-wide endeavors, CEA accreditation and reaccreditation, curriculum development and review, teacher training and international student recruitment
ESL Instructor / TOEFL and IELTS Specialist
LANGUAGE ON
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Responsible for delivering instruction to students at the postsecondary level;
- TOEFL and IELTS Specialist;
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
IELTS Examiner
IELTS Speaking and Writing Examiner
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Writing and Speaking assessments of IELTS candidates
Academic Director
MILO LANGUAGE CENTER
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Staff recruiting, hiring, supervision and training;
- Provided professional development opportunities for faculty members, empowering them to excel in their teaching roles.
- Curricula design (English and Portuguese);
- Development of course material and assessments;
- CEA Self-Study Coordinator;
EFL Instructor / Coordinator Assistant
ASSOCIAÇÃO ALUMNI
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsible for teaching children, teenagers and adults;
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Developed of course material and assessments;
- Class observation and feedback to teachers
- Improved student language proficiency by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials into daily lessons.
Education
Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA12-2025
Master of Science - Foreign Language Education (TESOL)
Florida International University
Miami, Florida06.2016
POSTBACCALAUREATE - Communication
ESPM
São Paulo, Brazil07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
FISP/ FMU
São Paulo, Brazil11.2003
Skills
- Positive behavior supports
- IEP development
- Instructional leadership
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Curriculum design
- Multicultural competence
- Training facilitation
- Compliance monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Organizationsandcertifications
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Florida Teacher Certification (ESOL K 12)
- TESOL International Association (Member ID: 231850)
Internship
ESL Instructor (Grammar 4 and Reading 3 classes), English Language Institute at Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 01/01/16, 04/30/16
Certification
Teacher Trainer - TESOL International Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Special Services
LANGUAGE ON
08.2021 - Current
IELTS Examiner
IELTS Speaking and Writing Examiner
06.2018 - 11.2019
ESL Instructor / TOEFL and IELTS Specialist
LANGUAGE ON
05.2017 - 07.2021
Academic Director
MILO LANGUAGE CENTER
08.2016 - 05.2017
EFL Instructor / Coordinator Assistant
ASSOCIAÇÃO ALUMNI
03.2012 - 09.2013
Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Virginia
Master of Science - Foreign Language Education (TESOL)
Florida International University
POSTBACCALAUREATE - Communication
ESPM
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
FISP/ FMU
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