Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
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Joel Junior
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
University of Southern California, USC
Professor of ESL Studies - Per Diem
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Served as a liaison between the ESL department and university administration, ensuring program alignment with institutional goals.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, modifying instructional approaches based on data-driven insights to maximize learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior faculty members, sharing best practices for effective ESL instruction and classroom management strategies.
EC Los Angeles
ESL Lead Teacher
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Mentored new ESL teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance for successful classroom management.
New York Muslim association Boarding school
English teacher - middle school
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
UNEB - União Educacional de Brasília
English Professor (All departments)
01.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Taught courses in academic writing, creative writing and literature.
- Developed curriculum and workbooks for variety of blended courses.
- Supervised graduate teaching assistants by providing guidance and feedback on instructional methods, enhancing their own professional development as educators within the field of English literature.
University of Brasilia - UnB
ESL Professor - UnB Extension
06.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Boosted student participation rates by creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
La Salle School
High School English teacher / High School Portuguese teacher
01.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
School of the Nations
English teacher (Second grade) / ESL Teacher (Fifth grade)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Job overview
FE - Faculdade Evangélica de Brasília
English Professor - Language department
01.2011 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Company Overview: Christian College of Brasilia
- Christian College of Brasilia
JOEL FILMS
Producer
Job overview
- Producer of 4 short films which together collected over 100 awards;
- The films attracted many viewers on YouTube, two of them ('Tyler' and 'Strangers') reaching more than one million views each
- Creator of crowdfund campaigns with pitch decks, one-sheets, script treatments, reaching out investors to bring projects to life
SOPHIA FILMS
Production assistant
Job overview
- In the production of the comedy film 'Batman: Personal issues'
ME - Movie Premiere at The Grove
Production Manager
08.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: by YX Entertainment
- By YX Entertainment
Sea Sound with Saulo Fernandes
Production Manager
06.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: A concert in a Yatch by YX Entertainment
- A concert in a Yatch by YX Entertainment
GIFF - Genesis International Film Festival
Juror
01.2022
Job overview
- Part of the selection process of short and feature films, screenplays, and vote for best work for awards
LABRFF - Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival
Curator
01.2022
Job overview
- Part of the team that made the selection of work for the festival, including short and feature films
Best Producer
Job overview
- Awarded as Best Producer at the International World Film awards for 'Strangers' and at the Hollywood Gold Awards for 'Last Minute'
Snug Harbor Diner
General Manager
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Responsibilities included inventory, supply ordering, making daily reports, managing timesheets and performances
HUGO'S Restaurant
Floor Manager
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Manage the establishment with 15 employees working per shift, facilitating the workflow during pressuring times, while making ensuring our guests were provided with the best possible service
Education
University Gama Filho - UGFRio De Janeiro
Master of Arts from Linguistic
01.2011
University Overview
Completed
- Completed AP course in English
- Professional Development: Education
- Dissertation: "LANGUAGE ACQUISITION APPROACHED FROM THE ASPECTS OF PSYCHOLINGUISTICS AND SEMIOTICS"
FE - Faculdade Evangélica De BrasíliaBrasilia - Brazil
Bachelor of Science from Portuguese (Grammar and Literature), English (Grammar and Literature)
12-2008
University Overview
IPEB - Instituto Presbiteriano De Educação De BrasíliaBrasilia Brazil
High School Diploma
12-2005
University Overview
- Professional Development: Business
UnB - University of BrasiliaBrasilia, Brazil
Bachelor of Science from Japanese
03.2025
University Overview
Incomplete
SUNNY - State University of New York at Buffalo
MS from Multidisciplinary Studies and Leadership
03.2025
University Overview
Incomplete
Skills
- Leadership trained
- Deep understanding of pedagogy
- Classroom organization
- Student engagement
- ESL teaching methods
- Higher education
- Leadership and team building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Hobbies
Hobbies
- Volleyball player in high school and college
- Professional musician, working as a vocalist and vocal coach for 15 years
Academic Background
Academic Background
IPEB - Instituto Presbiteriano de Educação de Brasília, Brasilia, Brazil, FE - Faculdade Evangélica de Brasília, Brasilia, Brazil, Bachelor in two languages, Portuguese (Grammar and Literature), English (Grammar and Literature), UNB - University of Brasilia, Bachelor in Japanese, Incomplete, UGF - Gama Filho University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, MA in Linguistic, 05/11, SUNNY - State University of New York at Buffalo, MS in Multidisciplinary Studies and Leadership, Incomplete, CILG - Centro interescolar de Línguas do Guará, Brasilia, Brazil, English as a Second Language, 2001 - 2008, 580, Proficiency, Junior Achievement Brasilia, Business Management, 01/01/2005, 100, Elected company president for the course time, Certified as best salesperson, NYFA - New York Film Academy, Musical Theater, 01/01/2013, 4-week conservatory program, Michelle Danner Acting Studios, Acting Conservatory, 01/01/2015, 6-month conservatory program
Certification
- Multicultural Education Certificate – Various accredited educational institutions.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Professor of ESL Studies - Per Diem
University of Southern California, USC
03.2024 - Current
Production Manager
ME - Movie Premiere at The Grove
08.2023
Production Manager
Sea Sound with Saulo Fernandes
06.2023
Juror
GIFF - Genesis International Film Festival
01.2022
Curator
LABRFF - Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival
01.2022
English teacher - middle school
New York Muslim association Boarding school
01.2020 - 01.2021
General Manager
Snug Harbor Diner
01.2019 - 01.2020
ESL Lead Teacher
EC Los Angeles
01.2018 - Current
Floor Manager
HUGO'S Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School English teacher / High School Portuguese teacher
La Salle School
01.2013 - 01.2014
ESL Professor - UnB Extension
University of Brasilia - UnB
06.2012 - 01.2014
English Professor (All departments)
UNEB - União Educacional de Brasília
01.2012 - 07.2014
English Professor - Language department
FE - Faculdade Evangélica de Brasília
01.2011 - 01.2014
English teacher (Second grade) / ESL Teacher (Fifth grade)
School of the Nations
01.2010 - 01.2012
SUNNY - State University of New York at Buffalo
MS from Multidisciplinary Studies and Leadership
Producer
JOEL FILMS
Production assistant
SOPHIA FILMS
Best Producer
University Gama Filho - UGF
Master of Arts from Linguistic
FE - Faculdade Evangélica De Brasília
Bachelor of Science from Portuguese (Grammar and Literature), English (Grammar and Literature)
IPEB - Instituto Presbiteriano De Educação De Brasília
High School Diploma
UnB - University of Brasilia
Bachelor of Science from Japanese
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