Luciana Trinder
Swindon
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in education. Known for strong relationship-building skills and effective classroom management, contributing to enhanced student performance and engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Little Britain School of English
Tupi Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil
04.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Designed and maintained classroom environments that promote inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- From 2015 until 2017 I was also a English Professor (EdD) at Unifada, Dracena, Brazil.
Curriculum Coordinator
MTC Learning
Swindon
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Developed and implemented curriculum frameworks aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to promote best practices in teaching.
- Managed project timelines and resources for curriculum development initiatives.
- Evaluated instructional materials to ensure alignment with learning objectives.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Evaluated instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with department heads to ensure interdisciplinary coherence and support across subjects.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, utilizing results to inform targeted support strategies.
- Assisted with teacher recruitment process by participating in interviews and reviewing applicant qualifications against program requirements.
- Increased student engagement with introduction of interactive learning platforms.
- Conducted regular assessments to identify gaps in curriculum, making data-informed adjustments.
- In addition to my Job at MTC Learning I was also a Portuguese Language Teacher at Swindon College, New College and Cirencester College.
English Teacher
MTC Learning
Swindon
07.2005 - 07.2010
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse teaching methodologies to cater to various learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Led curriculum development initiatives, aligning educational objectives with industry standards and trends.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary learning approaches across subjects.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Translator and Interpreter
Immigration Department, Police Department and County Court Department for Wiltshire, Hampshire and Sumerset County, UK
Marlborough
05.2001 - 08.2007
- Facilitated communication between non-English speakers and law enforcement personnel.
- Translated legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Interpreted court proceedings, maintaining impartiality and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to enhance multilingual service delivery.
- Streamlined translation processes to improve turnaround times and efficiency.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into translation workflows for improved accuracy.
- Translated documents from Portuguese to English and vice versa.
- Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
- Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering accurate translations and interpretations within tight deadlines.
Education
Ph.D. - Bilingual Education
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK06-2010
MBA - Teaching in Adult Learning
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK06-2007
BBA - English, Spanish And Portuguese
Unibero
Sao Paulo, Brazil12-1999
College Degree - Primary Education
Leonidas Ramos De Oliveira ( CEFAM)
Tupi Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil12-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Little Britain School of English
04.2014 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
MTC Learning
07.2010 - 03.2013
English Teacher
MTC Learning
07.2005 - 07.2010
Translator and Interpreter
Immigration Department, Police Department and County Court Department for Wiltshire, Hampshire and Sumerset County, UK
05.2001 - 08.2007
Ph.D. - Bilingual Education
Oxford Brookes University
MBA - Teaching in Adult Learning
Oxford Brookes University
BBA - English, Spanish And Portuguese
Unibero
College Degree - Primary Education
Leonidas Ramos De Oliveira ( CEFAM)