One-on-one instruction in Portuguese from a native speaker. Lessons are for students of all proficiency levels.

Instructor's Bio

EDUCATION

Education in Brazil - PUC Pontifica Universidade Católica

Graduated in Bachelor of Education with a major in Social Studies 1978-1981

Education in the United States of America - Saint Joseph College in West Hartford

Master’s level in Special Education with specialization in autism. 2010-2012

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Bible Studies, in progress

WORK EXPERIENCE

Grace Evangelical Church of Boston , Roslindale /MA - Portuguese teacher for Pastors and

missionaries 1987-1988

Naugatuck High School - Tutor Assistant / ESL , Portuguese translator 1999-2003 Ms. Brigitte

A. Crispino Director of Instructional Services

No Child Left Behind , Federal Program - Tutor for Portuguese and Spanish students in

Elementary School in Waterbury 2004

City of Waterbury- Behavioral Therapist, ABA, for Elementary and Middle School in Waterbury

2005-2017 Ms Amy Sims Supervisor of Special Ed.

Waterbury Christian Academy , monitor 2021-2022 Principal of School Mr. Paul Forcucci

Waterbury Christian Fellowship - Sunday School Teacher -1999-2021

Baptist Brazilian Church in Naugatuck - Sunday School Teacher - on going - Pastor Jose

Monteiro

CERTIFICATES

Mandated Report Training State of Connecticut , Department of Children and Family - 20017

Emotion Management Training of Quality Life- San Francisco CA 2017

Mental Health First Aid USA - 20017

Autism Spectrum Disorder Saint Joseph College 2011

Training on Aggression and Prevention Waterbury Board of Education 2009