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Mylène Selistre Miranda
Summary
Highly committed, professional, punctual and capable of working alone or as part of a team. Fast learner. Outstanding communication skills. Proven ability to stand in front of a group of students and present class materials and tutorials. My style of teaching can cater for students of all abilities and I use different teaching and learning approaches. Other skills include attention to details, ability to prioritize workload, experience of working under pressure to meet targets and can handle challenging environments. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Ability to put together lesson plans and prepare required materials for classes of different skills and ages. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on professional focused on student success.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
UP Idiomas
English Teacher as a second language
03.2017 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Plan and deliver English language lessons to groups of students and one-to-one tutorials for students of different ages, goals and levels
- Assess the knowledge of students to place them in the appropriate level using adequate material
- Prepare, conduct course content and correct mock exams in preparation for English-language tests such as TOEFL, IELTS and others.
Achieve Languages by Oxford
English Teacher as a second language
10.2013 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of English language lessons to groups of students of different ages and levels
- Responsible for teaching Intensive English courses
- Prepare and deliver courses in preparation for exams aimed at International College Entry to Brazilian students.
Talisman Educational Centre
English Teacher as a second language
09.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of English lessons to groups of students of various levels (mainly teenagers and adults)
- Evaluate the progress of the students
- Responsible for designing courses to train other English Teachers (mainly Russians)
- Prepare and deliver presentations at workshops.
The Oxford Nursery
Co-Manager and Room Coordinator
12.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Co-manage a team of 15 child carers to ensure the best possible care is provided to the children using the services at The Oxford Nursery
- Participate in staff meetings, teacher training practices, conferences and educational workshops
- In classroom, deliver the lessons in a professional and positive manner, interacting with the children and making sure the learning process is effectively performed and the children are enjoying the process at the same time
- Solely responsible for developing the English Language skills with the children who are not English native speakers.
Private Tutoring
Private English Language lessons given in Brazil on one-to-one basis to children and adults
06.2006 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Implemented creative teaching strategies to address diverse learning needs and keep students motivated and engaged throughout the tutoring sessions.
Witney Travel
Reservation Consultant
05.2005 - 05.2006
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling reservation inquiries and providing accurate information.
Oxford Brookes University
Admissions Officer (Part-time)
10.2003 - 04.2005
Job overview
- General administrative tasks within the office and to enroll new students during enrollment week.
CIE College of International Education
Admissions Officer/ Supply English Teacher as a second language
06.2003 - 10.2003
Job overview
- Perform administrative tasks in the office, however, when a teacher was unable to teach due to illness or personal issues, I stepped in to teach English Language to the class of children based on my previous experience as a Primary School teacher in Brazil.
Education
Sheridan College Mississauga, ON Canada
from TESL Ontario
08.2024
Sheridan CollegeMississauga, ON Canada
from TESL Canada
08.2024
Sheridan CollegeMississauga, ON Canada
from CELTA Plus / TESOL Plus
04.2024
I-to-i TEFL CoursesOxford, UK
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
2011
Oxford Brookes UniversityOxford, UK
BA Hons in Tourism Management and European Culture and Society (Upper 2.1)
2006
Oxford College of Further EducationOxford, UK
British Airways Fares and Ticketing Level 1 Certificate (97%)
2003
Cambridge Examination Board
First Certificate in English Language (Grade B)
2001
Premier College LondonLondon, UK
2000
Gornall English Language SchoolWitney, UK
English Language Course
1999
Stanton School of EnglishLondon, UK
English Language Course
1998
Escola Estadual Marcilio DiasTorres, Brazil
Primary School Teaching Training
01.1993
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student Support
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Online Teaching
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
Other Information
IN JANUARY 2018 I HAD THE EXPERIENCE OF TAKING SOME OF MY BRAZILIAN STUDENTS TO A CULTURAL/ STUDY TRIP TO OXFORD, IN THE UK. I ORGANIZED THE WHOLE ITINERARY, SCHOOL, ACCOMMODATION, FLIGHTS AND I ALSO WORKED AS A TOUR GUIDE FOR THEM. THEY WENT TO CIE COLLEGE TO STUDY IN THE MORNING AND AFTER LUNCH THEY TOOK PART IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY THE SCHOOL. IT WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF US.
Training
- Team Leading NVQ Level 2 Course - April 2011
- Paediatric First Aid Course (Emergency First Aid at Work) April 2011
- First Aid at Work Course - update - 22 October 2009
- SHE Advisor: Safety, Health and the Environment (Capita L&D) 22nd January 2009
- Innovative Problem Solving (Capita Learning and Development 23rd September 2008
- Effective Written Communication - (Capita Learning and Development) - 19th March 2008
- Time Management Skills (Capita Learning and Development) - 18th March 2008
- Fire Marshall (Swan Fire Limited) - 12th March 2008
- First Aid at Work (British Red Cross) - 23rd February 2008
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
English Teacher as a second language
UP Idiomas
03.2017 - 12.2023
English Teacher as a second language
Achieve Languages by Oxford
10.2013 - 12.2016
English Teacher as a second language
Talisman Educational Centre
09.2011 - 08.2013
Co-Manager and Room Coordinator
The Oxford Nursery
12.2010 - 05.2011
Private English Language lessons given in Brazil on one-to-one basis to children and adults
Private Tutoring
06.2006 - 10.2010
Reservation Consultant
Witney Travel
05.2005 - 05.2006
Admissions Officer (Part-time)
Oxford Brookes University
10.2003 - 04.2005
Admissions Officer/ Supply English Teacher as a second language
CIE College of International Education
06.2003 - 10.2003
Sheridan College
from TESL Ontario
Sheridan College
from TESL Canada
Sheridan College
from CELTA Plus / TESOL Plus
I-to-i TEFL Courses
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Oxford Brookes University
BA Hons in Tourism Management and European Culture and Society (Upper 2.1)
Oxford College of Further Education
British Airways Fares and Ticketing Level 1 Certificate (97%)
Cambridge Examination Board
First Certificate in English Language (Grade B)
Premier College London
Gornall English Language School
English Language Course
Stanton School of English
English Language Course
Escola Estadual Marcilio Dias
Primary School Teaching Training
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