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Education
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Rosaria Solange Alves Mendonça

Language teacher
Imperia,IM
Rosaria Solange Alves Mendonça

Summary

CELTA teacher and professional in the following languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch with experience in educational planning as well as giving individual and group lessons in private, academic and corporate environment.


Patient and effectual proficient in instructing students of different age groups using different teaching methodologies. Committed to instilling comprehensive understanding of language and culture through imaginative and efficient lesson plans.


Skilled in communicating assertively together with the ability to relate to colleagues and students with an open and positive attitude, working with dedication and empathy.


Fluent in French, English, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish and basic understanding of German.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Wallstreet English

Dutch Teacher
01.2024 - Current

Self - Employed

Private Teacher
01.2021 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to address diverse learning styles.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment where all individuals felt supported and valued.
  • Boosted academic achievement by providing one-on-one tutoring and support for struggling students.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to develop individualized learning plans tailored to each student''s needs and goals.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills in students through regular practice of problem-solving exercises and analytical discussions during class time.
  • Strengthened connections between course material and everyday life experiences, helping students relate concepts more closely to their own lives for increased relevance.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

CENTRO LINGUISTICO HUGHES

Language Teacher
09.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Language teaching (English – French – Spanish) to students from elementary - middle & high school
  • Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
  • Increased student proficiency in foreign languages by incorporating immersive activities and multimedia resources.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, resulting in improved comprehension and retention of language concepts.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student performance, both verbally and in writing, enabling them to make continuous progress in their language studies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced language acquisition across subjects.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for teaching foreign languages effectively.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.

Connor Training

Language Coach in Business English
09.2016 - 01.2019

Job overview


  • Developed personalized lesson plans for individual students, resulting in improved language proficiency and confidence.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies to address specific areas of need.
  • Provided constructive feedback on spoken and written communication, enabling students to refine their language skills effectively.
  • Successfully prepared students for language exams by implementing targeted test-taking strategies and practice exercises.

British school

Language teacher
04.2015 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Teaching of the English language at all levels, teaching Portuguese (Continental and Brazilian)

British school

English teacher and occasional translator
01.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Teaching of the English languages at all levels

BRITISH INSTITUTES

Language teacher
01.2010 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Language teaching of English, French, Dutch, Portuguese and translation of various documents

CIRCOLO PARASIO

English teacher
01.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Teaching of the English language at all levels and teaching of Maritime English for touristic ports

PROMOEST

Translator
01.2007 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Translating various documents (technical, commercial, legal, …) from and into Italian, English, Dutch, French and Portuguese

CONNOR

English teacher
01.2008 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Teaching technical, business English

Italian Navy Academy

English teacher
11.2007 - 03.2008

Job overview

  • Teaching VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) = Maritime English language teaching

Pianeta Mare Charter

Translator
05.2007 - 05.2007

Job overview

  • Translating its website from Italian into Dutch

LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL

English teacher and translator
01.2006 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • English teaching and translation of various documents from Italian into French, English and Portuguese

ISTITUTO TECNICO PARITARIO ORION - I.T.O. SRL

Portuguese teacher
09.2005 - 03.2006

Job overview

  • Teaching Portuguese in military context at the following military institution in Turin: Scuola di Applicazione e Istituto di Studi Militari di Torino

De Maertelaere NV (Bank)

Management Assistant in the IT sector of the Bank
08.2004 - 08.2004

Job overview

  • Translating (Dutch – French); layout, spelling and grammar check of documents, layout and data insertion of documents in Easy wmc v 3.0g (Lotus notes)
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient systems for file management and document organization.

Secretary plus

Receptionist / Secretary
09.2003 - 04.2004

Job overview

  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.

Education

HoGent
Ghent, Belgium

BBA from Office Manager
06.2003

University Overview

* administrative, logistic and legal support to policy-makers and other managers.

* skilled communicators and able to carry out secretarial tasks in spoken and written Dutch, French and English and master the ICT applications required to carry out the secretarial duties.

* translate business documents from Dutch into French, English, Spanish or German and vice versa.

* ability to run a reception desk efficiently

* ability to act as contact of and within the company (command of languages - culture >international dimension), making use of the most advanced technologies;

*ability to prepare meetings, give presentations; - ability to organize business trips and events.

*ability to work both under somebody and in an environment where it is required to take initiative, think proactively and autonomously;

*ability to work in a team;

* ability to function as a loyal, discreet and flexible confidential advisor;

* ability to adapt translations to the target group stylistically and terminologically.

TeacherTraining.it (Centre Nr. IT464)
Milan

CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults) from English Language Teaching To Adults
12.2006

University Overview

Subjects: English Teaching Methods to adults

As part of the Management Assistant Bachelor degree

University Overview

Subjects: Management assistant in Spanish

Skills

    In my early working career as an Office Assistant, I had the opportunity to work in a team on various projects and I often had the opportunity to get in touch with clients in which case it was essential to be able to communicate with them Communication is fundamental in the teaching business and as a language teacher it was crucial to establish, from the first instance, an efficient and clear communication with the students in order to optimize the teaching and to create a constructive and dynamic environment Also, working in contact with various cultures has always been my goal

    My bachelor education in Office Management provided me with the necessary education for my organizational skills and competences which are reported hereunder:

  • individual and group Instruction in classrooms as well as on-sight ( in business locations, corporations, )
  • Organizing teaching courses for adults
  • Coordinating reunions
  • following up administration matters such as purchase orders and invoices, written and oral communication with the interviewed clients, organizing and getting into touch with personnel for flu vaccine
  • Fluent in English - French -Dutch - Italian - Portuguese - Spanish
  • Lesson Planning
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Key Microsoft & internet skills: Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, Google meet, Outlook, Skype and Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Additional Information

INTERNSHIP as an assistant at Competency & Reward Management , Human Resources Hudson Highland/De Witte & Morel ( 24th of February – 23th of March 2003) 9000 GHENT, Belgium ERASMUS at ISSA, Universidad de Navarra SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain (September 2002- February 2003)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
German
Beginner (A1)

Artistic Skills

Music: singing

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/07/1979
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Belgian / Portuguese
  • Driving License: B

Timeline

Dutch Teacher

Wallstreet English
01.2024 - Current

Private Teacher

Self - Employed
01.2021 - 12.2023

Language Coach in Business English

Connor Training
09.2016 - 01.2019

Language Teacher

CENTRO LINGUISTICO HUGHES
09.2015 - 01.2020

Language teacher

British school
04.2015 - 08.2015

English teacher and occasional translator

British school
01.2012 - 01.2015

Language teacher

BRITISH INSTITUTES
01.2010 - 01.2012

English teacher

CIRCOLO PARASIO
01.2010 - 01.2011

English teacher

CONNOR
01.2008 - 10.2008

English teacher

Italian Navy Academy
11.2007 - 03.2008

Translator

Pianeta Mare Charter
05.2007 - 05.2007

Translator

PROMOEST
01.2007 - 01.2011

English teacher and translator

LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL
01.2006 - 01.2008

Portuguese teacher

ISTITUTO TECNICO PARITARIO ORION - I.T.O. SRL
09.2005 - 03.2006

Management Assistant in the IT sector of the Bank

De Maertelaere NV (Bank)
08.2004 - 08.2004

Receptionist / Secretary

Secretary plus
09.2003 - 04.2004

HoGent

BBA from Office Manager

TeacherTraining.it (Centre Nr. IT464)

CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults) from English Language Teaching To Adults

As part of the Management Assistant Bachelor degree
Rosaria Solange Alves MendonçaLanguage teacher