Mariana Barbosa De Toledo
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator and caregiver with proven expertise in child development and multilingual instruction, notably at KNN Language School. Excels in creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that foster academic success and emotional well-being. Skilled in lesson planning and cross-cultural communication, demonstrating significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/ Au Pair
Private Household
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
English Teacher
KNN Language School
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage Portuguese speaker students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
English Teacher Intern - Elementary/ High Level
FURB - REGIONAL UNIVERSITY OF BLUMENAU
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking through challenging essay prompts, guiding students towards well-reasoned arguments based on textual evidence.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging literature selections and promoting active discussion.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, fostering improvement in students' writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated multimedia resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with fellow educators for curriculum development and sharing of best practices, resulting in a more cohesive teaching approach.
Education
Education - Portuguese And English Language And Literature
REGIONAL UNIVERSITY OF BLUMENAU
BLUMENAU, BRAZIL01.2020
Skills
- English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluency
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Cross-cultural communication
- Online Teaching
- Intercultural competence
- TESOL Certification
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Child Development
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- 180-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate - Specialized in teaching English online.
- Certified teacher in Brazil.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Caregiver/ Au Pair
Private Household
02.2020 - 02.2022
English Teacher
KNN Language School
08.2018 - 01.2020
English Teacher Intern - Elementary/ High Level
FURB - REGIONAL UNIVERSITY OF BLUMENAU
01.2018 - 12.2019
Education - Portuguese And English Language And Literature
REGIONAL UNIVERSITY OF BLUMENAU