Luciane Oliveira
Teacher
East Peoria,IL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating changes. Dedicated professional, proactive attitude. Strong work ethic, also eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria, Illinois
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Followed directions from supervisors
- Offered support and assistance
VBS Volunteer
Brimfield Evangelical Free Church
Brimfield, Illinois
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety while participating in VBS activities.
ESL Teacher
Wise Idiomas - Private School
Janaúba-MG - Brazil, Minas Gerais
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to help improve their language skills and confidence in using English.
Elementary School Teacher
Prefeitura Municipal de Janaúba
Brazil, MG
04.1998 - 09.2018
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
ESL Teacher for Adult Group
Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas - IFNMG/Brazil
Janaúba-MG - Brazil, Minas Gerais
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Integrated cultural lessons to promote multicultural understanding and sensitivity.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for ESL programs.
- Employed kinesthetic, multimedia technology, by approaching interactive lessons
- Assessed student progress through written tests and quizzes.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate.
- Incorporated real world applications into lessons, whenever possible.
ESL Teacher
Colégio Prêmio - Private School
Janaúba-MG- Brazil, Minas Gerais
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
- Participated in workshops.
- Input student grades and attendance records into school databases and reported student progress.
- Delivered performance results to dean of students each semester.
- Coordinated with language labs and library resources for supplemental information.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and examinations.
- Made difficult language rules digestible to students.
Volunteer
Municipal Council Protect Children's Rights
Janaúba-MG , Minas Gerais
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with others in the community-based support to provide policies of guarantees protection to the children and adolescents victims of abuse, violence, etc.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, developing approaches to support the cause
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals, improving communication among the members of the council.
Voluntary Assistant
Lions Club International
Janaúba-MG - Brazil, MINAS GERAIS
04.2003 - 12.2006
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Reserved and managed meeting room availability.
- Coordinated with other organizations to find opportunities for volunteers to serve in their communities.
- Assisted with set up for social events and food deliveries.
Education
Master of School Administration - Administration And Public Policies
01-2016
- Participated in events, workshops, and all the seminars in Portugal related to study fields, and completed online course in Brazil, by supervision of Portuguese's Professors program.
- Attended in Workshops and Seminars about Dissertation*
- *Dissertation could not be done, due to changes in personal life career plans since 2016-2017 and under personal decision to get married in the USA, which occurred after moving by K1-Visa in 2018.
Bachelor's Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
12-2012
- Relevant Coursework and Training Programs: Language, Linguistics, Sociology and Philosophy of Education, ESL Education.
- Presentation of research in Seminar: (In)discipline: resistance of learning English (in Brazil)
- Major: Educational
- Main Minors: Teaching training course of Language: English; Linguistics; English Literature; Multidisciplinary studies and English teaching programs in Brazil; Practice of English on e-learning skills.
- Participated in the University's Mentorship Program: Latim and Linguistics studies;
- Completed online course on English skills.
- Dissertation theme: (In)Discipline: possible resistance of learning English as a second Language - a behavioral study about Brazilian students.
Post-Degree Certificate - School Inspection And Supervision
12-2005
- Relevant Coursework and Training Programs: Educational Policies; Statistics applied in Education; School Administration, Supervision and Inspection of Brazilian Schools.
- Theme of Dissertation Title: "Discipline - An Educational Problem?"
Teaching 1rst To 4th Grades - Elementary School Teaching
07-2002
- Continuing Education: Didactics, leadership, and other studies of methods, teaching and attending Elementary Public Schools.
- Projects and Research: Multidisciplinary Projects at School; Discipline in Classroom; Communication and development skills; Teaching Special Education; Real challenges on teaching: Literacy vs. Iliteracy - poverty, worker students, reading disorders, etc.
- Researching about Types of Communication Disorders.
- Major: Educational
- Minors: Methodologies in several Educational Fields; Special Education; etc.
- Workshops and Seminars attended: Body Arts; Physical Education and Folklore Festival - play time to educate at school.
- Professional Affiliation: Prefeitura Municipal de Janaúba-MG - Brazil.
Associate of Science - Elementary School Teaching
12-1998
- Continuing Education: Science and other Multidisciplinary studies on methods of Teaching Earth science and human biology studies.
- Licensed on teaching skills for GED classes based in knowledge of: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
High School Diploma -
12-1996
- Professional Educational Course (1994-1996) emphasized in learning: Teaching, educational skills, didactics.
- Relevant Coursework and Training Programs for Teaching to the Elementary Schools in Brazil.
- Major: Professional Educational - 1994
- Studies in Minors: Sociology of Education, Philosophy of Education, Didactics in Education, and Methodologies of teaching the Elementary School's Subjects.
- Training course: Learning English as a Second Language and aprehending methods for teaching practices of skills.
- Internship: Child development; Classroom management; Education and Public Policies; Ethnicity in education and society; Planning, instruction, and assessment; Science and Social studies.
Skills
- Adaptability to new environment
- Administrative tasks: Event setup, conflict resolution, recordkeeping, equipment installation and administrative support
- Leadership qualities: Positive attitude, emphathy, self-starter, problem-solving, relationship building, teamwork and collaboration
- Volunteer recruitment and orientation
- Professional appearance
- Attention to details
Timeline
Volunteer - Peoria Riverfront Museum
12.2024 - Current
VBS Volunteer - Brimfield Evangelical Free Church
07.2019 - 07.2019
ESL Teacher - Wise Idiomas - Private School
08.2015 - 09.2018
ESL Teacher for Adult Group - Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas - IFNMG/Brazil
07.2014 - 12.2014
Volunteer - Municipal Council Protect Children's Rights
06.2012 - 06.2013
ESL Teacher - Colégio Prêmio - Private School
05.2010 - 12.2013
Voluntary Assistant - Lions Club International
04.2003 - 12.2006
Elementary School Teacher - Prefeitura Municipal de Janaúba
04.1998 - 09.2018
UA - University of Aveiro, Portugal - Master of School Administration , Administration And Public Policies
Unimontes - University of Montes Claros, Brazil - Bachelor's Degree, English-as-a-Second-Language Education
ISEJAN - Institute of Sejan College - Post-Degree Certificate, School Inspection And Supervision
Unimontes - Teaching 1rst To 4th Grades, Elementary School Teaching
Colégio De Estudos Caxiense - Associate of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Escola Estadual Mauricio Augusto De Azevedo - EEMA - High School Diploma,
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