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Simone Ferreira

São José dos Pinhais

Summary

Professional educator with strong foundation in teaching art to elementary students. Adept at developing engaging lesson plans and fostering creative learning environment. Skilled in integrating cross-curricular themes and utilizing various art mediums. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and adapting to evolving classroom needs to achieve educational goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary art teacher

International School of Curitiba
01.2023 - Current
  • From 1st to 5th grades
  • Integrated multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, connecting art with other subjects.
  • Enhanced student creativity by introducing various art techniques and mediums.

English teacher

private, remote and on-site
01.1995 - Current
  • ESL teacher from A1 to B2, all group ages
  • Individual and/or group classes in various work environments, from kindergarten to university research groups
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.

Early Years head teacher

MAPLE BEAR SÃO JOSÉ DOS PINHAIS
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Junior Kindergarten head teacher
  • Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.

MIDDLE Years ART teacher

Colégio Internacional Positivo
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Art teacher from 6th grade up to 10th grade

Art Teacher Trainer Freelance

Editora Aprende Brasil
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisting Art teachers in their practice giving the needed support

English teacher

Phil Young's English School
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • ESL teacher from A1 to B2, all group ages
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.

English teacher

Cultural Inglesa
01.2017 - 12.2021
  • ESL teacher from A1 to B2, all group ages (from 4 to the elderly) and invigilation for Cambridge Exams

English teacher

Influx
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • ESL teacher from A1 to B2, all group ages

HIGHSCHOOL and middle school, ART AND ENGLISH teacher

Colégio estillo
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Middle school Art teacher from 6th to 9th grades and High school Art teacher, all years

HIGHSCHOOL ART AND ENGLISH teacher

Colégio milenium bilingue
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • All high school years

MIDDLE Years Art teacher

Escola Estadual Herbert Viana
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • PSS Art teacher from 6th grade up to 9th grade in São José dos Pinhais, PR

MIDDLE Years Art teacher

Escola Estadual Unidade Polo
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • PSS Art teacher from 6th grade up to 9th grade in São José dos Pinhais, PR

MIDDLE Years Art teacher

Escola Estadual Godofredo Machado
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • PSS Art teacher from 6th grade up to 9th grade in São José dos Pinhais, PR

Education

Degree - Pedagogy

UNIDOMBOSCO
01.2023

Degree - Licenciate in Visual Arts

Unespar
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
01.2017

POST GRADUATION - Visual Arts: Culture and Creation

sesc
01.2011

Degree - Painting

EMBAP
01.2009

Skills

  • Artistic talent
  • Digital art tools
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Student engagement
  • Inclusive education
  • Cross-curricular integration
  • Art materials safety
  • STEAM integration
  • Art exhibition organization
  • Multimedia art techniques
  • Motivational

Certification

  • TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test/ Cambridge), 05/20, Modules 2 and 3
  • TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test/ Cambridge), 05/19, Modules 1 and Young Learners
  • Certificate in ESOL International, 05/19, Cambridge Level 2 (Advanced/C1)

Courses/ Conferences/ Workshops


  • Blended Learning in Higher Education, UFSCAR (Universidade Federal de São Carlos)
  • AMISA (American International Schools in the Americas) Educator's Conference, Participation and Workshop Presentation on Transdisciplinarity in Portuguese, Music and Art.
  • Conceptual Transfer in Visual & Performing Arts, 05/24, Conceptual Transfer, Julie Stern

Timeline

Elementary art teacher

International School of Curitiba
01.2023 - Current

Early Years head teacher

MAPLE BEAR SÃO JOSÉ DOS PINHAIS
01.2023 - 12.2023

MIDDLE Years ART teacher

Colégio Internacional Positivo
01.2022 - 12.2022

Art Teacher Trainer Freelance

Editora Aprende Brasil
01.2022 - 12.2022

English teacher

Phil Young's English School
01.2021 - 12.2022

English teacher

Cultural Inglesa
01.2017 - 12.2021

English teacher

Influx
01.2016 - 12.2017

HIGHSCHOOL and middle school, ART AND ENGLISH teacher

Colégio estillo
01.2015 - 12.2015

HIGHSCHOOL ART AND ENGLISH teacher

Colégio milenium bilingue
01.2014 - 12.2015

MIDDLE Years Art teacher

Escola Estadual Herbert Viana
01.2014 - 12.2014

MIDDLE Years Art teacher

Escola Estadual Unidade Polo
01.2014 - 12.2014

MIDDLE Years Art teacher

Escola Estadual Godofredo Machado
01.2013 - 12.2013

English teacher

private, remote and on-site
01.1995 - Current

POST GRADUATION - Visual Arts: Culture and Creation

sesc

Degree - Painting

EMBAP

Degree - Pedagogy

UNIDOMBOSCO

Degree - Licenciate in Visual Arts

Unespar
Simone Ferreira