Multidisciplinary theater educator with 10+ years of experience in creative pedagogy, inclusive education, and socially engaged art. I use theater as a tool for empathy, expression, and collective transformation across schools, communities, and audiovisual media. My approach combines project-based learning (PBL), social-emotional learning (SEL), and bilingual practices to empower young learners through embodiment, creativity, and critical thinking.
Hi, I’m
Fernanda Abegg
Multidisciplinary Performing Arts Educator
São Paulo
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
OAT Marketing
Project Manager / Videomaker
09.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Project planning, script development, and audiovisual production for marketing campaigns.
- Coordinated remote teams and post-production workflows.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Colégio Olga Ferraz
Theater Teacher (After-School Program)
03.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Designed and facilitated theater workshops for children aged 4-10.
- Fostered self-expression, collaboration, and confidence through creative play.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling students through individualized tutoring sessions focused on targeted skill development.
"Contágio Cultural" Short Film
Screenwriter & Cinematographer
01.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Presented at Canal Futura
- Created the narrative and visual design of an award-winning short documentary on cultural activism.
- Official selection: "Meu Olhar" Showcase (OEI, Spcine, FRM).
Escola SESI
Performing Arts Teacher (In-Person & Remote)
01.2020 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Taught theater using PBL and SEL frameworks to middle and high school students.
- Led Robopel, an award-winning digital theater project developed during the pandemic.
- Supervised senior students in the ROTA project (academic writing & research).
- Enhanced student performance by employing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
Arata Academy
Video Editor
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Edited educational video content for YouTube and online learning platforms.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Olhares para Inclusão
Producer & Documentarist
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Sicredi Social Fund Winner
- Directed a photoshoot and exhibition on disability inclusion and body diversity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of each project.
Makadi Palace Resort
Instructor (Leadership Development Program)
02.2018 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Facilitated recreational activities for multicultural family groups.
- Presented Daily Performances.
- Thought Yoga Classes
Casa das Artes
Theater Teacher (English Language)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Conducted bilingual theater classes for children and teens.
- Designed assessments that measured student growth based on clear objectives established according to each class
Portão Fechado
Educator & Art Director
01.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Developed visual concepts and guided art direction with youth from marginalized communities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Gathered sponsors and donations to create the set design (such as make-up, costume and furniture)
PIBID (CAPES)
Theater Education Researcher & Event Producer
03.2014 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Led theater workshops, community events, and pedagogical research.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Translated complex research findings and published papers.
- Documented practices and researched identity, memory and photography through the lenses of theater
- Produced Theater Festivals
Yours English School
English Teacher
01.2010 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Taught learners of all ages and levels with a focus on conversational fluency and creative topics.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Education
SP Escola De TeatroSão Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Certificate of Technical Studies from Humor
05.2001
University Overview
UniCesumarRemote
MBA from Creative Economy, Culture And Inovation
05.2001
University Overview
Universidade Federal De Santa MariaSanta Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
Bachelor of Arts from Theater Education
05.2001
University Overview
Universidade Federal De Santa MariaSanta Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil
No Degree from Economics
05.2001
University Overview
Avon High SchoolIndiana - U.S.A.
High School Diploma
05.2008 - 01.2009
University Overview
Study Abroad:
- U.S. Government
- U.S. History
- Ceramics I
- Business Foundations
- Music Theory Composition
- International Relations
- Dance Performance I
- Speech (Public Speaking)
- Photography I
- Psychology
- Journalism
- Broadcast: Mass Media
- Discrete Math
Skills
Theater Pedagogy
Academic Research Extension Projects
Academic Research Extension Projects
- The Image of the Scene: Photographic Approaches Through the Theatrical Lens UFSM, 01/12/17
- Relations Between Teacher Licensure and Schools: Creating and Touring Theatrical Performances, UFSM, 01/01/16
- Collaborative Processes as Pedagogical Strategies in Artist-Teacher Formation, UFSM, 01/01/16
- Spatial Dramaturgy in the Performance of Jakob Von Gunten, UFSM, 01/01/16
- Circus Arts in the "Fazendo Artes" Project, UFSM, 01/01/16
- Errant Method: Theater with Children, UFSM, 01/01/16
- Interdisciplinary Teaching Strategies: Geography and the Arts, UFSM, 01/01/15
- Community On Stage: Artistic Actions in Public Spaces, UFSM, 01/01/14
- PIBID UFSM Theater Showcase, UFSM, 01/01/13
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Timeline
Project Manager / Videomaker
OAT Marketing
09.2024 - 04.2025
Theater Teacher (After-School Program)
Colégio Olga Ferraz
03.2024 - 09.2024
Screenwriter & Cinematographer
"Contágio Cultural" Short Film
01.2023 - 12.2023
Performing Arts Teacher (In-Person & Remote)
Escola SESI
01.2020 - 12.2022
Video Editor
Arata Academy
01.2019 - 12.2019
Producer & Documentarist
Olhares para Inclusão
01.2019 - 12.2019
Instructor (Leadership Development Program)
Makadi Palace Resort
02.2018 - 04.2018
Theater Teacher (English Language)
Casa das Artes
01.2017 - 12.2017
Educator & Art Director
Portão Fechado
01.2017 - 12.2017
Theater Education Researcher & Event Producer
PIBID (CAPES)
03.2014 - 12.2017
English Teacher
Yours English School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Avon High School
High School Diploma
05.2008 - 01.2009
SP Escola De Teatro
Certificate of Technical Studies from Humor
05.2001
UniCesumar
MBA from Creative Economy, Culture And Inovation
05.2001
Universidade Federal De Santa Maria
Bachelor of Arts from Theater Education
05.2001
Universidade Federal De Santa Maria
No Degree from Economics
05.2001
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