Amanda Mendonca
Summary
Dedicated English Tutor focused on providing an innovative, fun and inspiring classroom. Offering excellent communication skills to build relationships with students of all ages. Track record of encouraging students to master English while also nurturing their love of the language. Adaptable to apply various teaching methods to address multiple learning styles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Tutor
Private Practice
Paraibuna, Sao Paulo, Brazil (Remote)
11.2021 - Current
- Create lesson plans, including developing assignments, activities and projects, and scheduling special events.
- Teach one-on-one sessions five times a week.
- Use technology to develop interactive teaching activities.
- Encourage students to use English in their daily lives to increase proficiency.
- Prepare student centered lessons, to give students many opportunities to practice their communication skills.
- Increase student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
- Keep accurate records of each tutoring session, tracking attendance, progress notes, and areas for future focus.
- Mentor students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
- Work with students on their pronunciation skills.
ESL Teacher
Go Ahead - School Of English
Paraibuna, Sao Paulo, Brazil
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created activities and assignments to encourage and assist students with language acquisition.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Hosted a weekly book club for students to discuss their favorite books and engage in conversation expanding their exposure to the language.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
ESL Teacher
Infotec Ltd
Paraibuna, Sao Paulo, Brazil
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed lesson plans for classes with 4 students, each with different proficiency levels.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created activities and assignments to encourage and assist students with language acquisition.
- Paid attention to the students needs and adjusted the lessons accordingly.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Used technology to make learn English fun.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Education
High School Diploma -
E. E. Cel. Eduardo Jose De Camargo
Paraibuna, Sao Paulo, Brazil12.2009
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Patience
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Cultural awareness
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Master Course in Montessori Teacher Training 2.0
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Timeline
English Tutor
Private Practice
11.2021 - Current
ESL Teacher
Go Ahead - School Of English
03.2017 - 04.2018
ESL Teacher
Infotec Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
E. E. Cel. Eduardo Jose De Camargo