Student-centered learning
Maria José Ferreira De Oliveira
Teacher
Astoria,NY
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking, creative and effective Teacher with 28 years of experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Talented Assistant to the School's Director with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels.
Results-oriented Human Resources Coordinator with 10 years in human resources management. Highly effective communicator excelling at building relationships across organizational levels.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Colegio De Lamas
Portugal, Portugal
09.1993 - 12.2020
- Instructed groups of up to 30 students in study of economics, IT, law and social studies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Incorporated modern classroom technologies, instructional strategies activities to reinforce differentiated learning, student participation and hands-on learning.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Encouraged autonomy, creativity and critical thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on their tests.
- Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with education goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students how to explore new ideas and concepts through lively classroom discussion.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet national standards.
- Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current.
Assistant to Director
Colegio De Lamas
Portugal, Santa Maria De Lamas
01.201 - 12.2020
- Created new business model for school when public funds were cut off.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to achieve more than 50% increase in revenues
- Supported back office procedures, including hiring and firing teachers and staff.
- Provided detailed feedback to school teams after analyzing each teacher's responsibilities.
- Promoted professional growth of teachers by coaching innovative dynamics in classroom.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and teachers.
Teacher
School Of Nursing - Instituto Piaget
Portugal, Gaia
Sep2005 - Jul2009
- Taught IT, mainly Microsoft Office to nursing and teaching college students.
- Maintained passing rate of above 90 % every year.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Nursing and Teaching.
- Created, graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
BBA - Economics
University Of Porto - Economics College
Porto 09.1988 - 07.1994
Post Graduation - Technology Education
School Of Education
Gaia 09.2004 - 07.2005
Post Graduation - Education
Catholic University
Braga 09.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Law - Law
University Lusiada
Porto 10.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Special Needs Students
Differentiated instruction
Student engagement
Innovative Lesson Planning
Technological Instruction
Tailoring Curriculum Plans
Social Studies
World History
Positive Reinforcement
Smart Board Aptitude
Instructional Best Practices
Test Proctoring
Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Apple Distinguished Educator - the first teacher in Portugal to be recognized by Apple.
- Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert
Timeline
Bachelor of Law - Law
University Lusiada
10.2012 - 06.2016
Post Graduation - Education
Catholic University
09.2007 - 10.2008
Post Graduation - Technology Education
School Of Education
09.2004 - 07.2005
Teacher
Colegio De Lamas
09.1993 - 12.2020
BBA - Economics
University Of Porto - Economics College
09.1988 - 07.1994
Teacher
School Of Nursing - Instituto Piaget
Sep2005 - Jul2009
Assistant to Director
Colegio De Lamas
01.201 - 12.2020
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