Kristin Campainha
Viana do Castelo
Summary
After taking a Masters degree in English at the University of California in Davis, I received a teaching certificates and diploma to teach EFL in Portugal and other places abroad. I have taught in a variety of language schools and settings, most recently with English Language Programs as a Virtual Educator in the Congo (DRC). Over my career, my learners have been mainly Portuguese-speaking, but also other Europeans, Brazilians, Africans, and Asians–the latter in particular when I spent half of a sabbatical year in Vietnam teaching for the British Council and a business college for adults. The main emphasis of my experience is with younger teens to older adults, in general and exam-related courses, using graded readers and task-based methodologies, yet now I am experimenting with the emergence of accessible online resources. Most importantly, what fuels my passion for the EFL profession is a keen interest in languages and the cultures they come from.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Educator
English Language Programs
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Successfully improved French-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through interactive activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
English Language Teacher
Centro Britanico do Alto Minho
05.2022 - Current
- Establish positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Increase ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Successfully improve Portuguese-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluate student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
English Teacher
British Council
09.2001 - 07.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
British Council
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University of California, Davis
Davis, California1991
Bachelor of Arts - English
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY1986
CELTA -
University of Cambridge ESOL Exams
International House, Lisbon1994
Diploma - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
British Council, Lisbon2004
Skills
- Course Material Selection and Evaluation
- Classroom Discussion Facilitation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- English as Second Language
- Syllabi Creation
- Class Work Evaluation
- Course Content Revisions
- Online Course Instruction
Languages
I am a fluent speaker of Portuguese, with a reasonable knowledge of Spanish and French.
Timeline
Virtual Educator
English Language Programs
08.2022 - Current
English Language Teacher
Centro Britanico do Alto Minho
05.2022 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
British Council
06.2012 - 12.2012
English Teacher
British Council
09.2001 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts - English
Sarah Lawrence College
CELTA -
University of Cambridge ESOL Exams
Diploma - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
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