Hi, I’m
Maria Ângela Vinagre Dias Moreira Limas
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The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
George Bernard Shaw
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering different subjects.
Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Creative and with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning.
Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach.
Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Versatile Job Title with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Ministry Of Education Aveiro
Bilingual Teaching Project Coordinator
09.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing new pedagogical approaches
- Liaised between subjects to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Conducted thorough post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in association with Aveiro University.
- Set up a cooperation agreement with the US Embassy Lisbon with constant pedagogical, cultural and educational support.
Portuguese Ministry of Education
English / German Elementary and High School Teacher
09.1995 - Current
Job overview
- Performing intermediary leading roles, such as: Teacher training supervisor, Class director coordinator for high school level, Class director coordinator for elementary level, Teacher in-service trainer, Bilingual CLIL project coordinator (English+History+Life Sciences)
Porto Editora
Co-author of English grammar books and ESL exercise books
01.2015 - 12.2019
Aveiro University
German adult teacher
09.2008 - 12.2016
Ministry Of EducationAveiro
In-service Teacher Trainer
10.2008 - 12.2010
Job overview
Promoting in-service knowledge of new currricula and methodologies.
Coimbra University
Academic Researcher
09.2006 - 09.2008
Ministry Of EducationAveiro
Teacher Training Supervisor
09.2002 - 08.2007
Job overview
Supervision, regular feedback and evaluation of trainee teachers performance.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Evaluated performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Education
Coimbra UniversityCoimbra
Master from German Studies
08.2008
University Overview
LITERATURE, TRANSLATION, LINGUISTICS, GENDER STUDIES
FINAL MARK 18 OUT OF 20
Aveiro UniversityAveiro
Degree In Education from Foreign Languages And Literatures
09.1995
University Overview
English and German- Language, Literature, Culture, Didactics, Pedagogy
Final mark : 15 out of 20
Skills
- Excellent abilities in: text writing / revising, translation
- Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Troubleshooting
- Relationship Building
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization
- Dependable and Responsible
In Service Training
1995, present, grammar, literature, pedagogy, IT skills- Office, emotional intelligence, conflict management, supervision
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/13/72
- Nationality: Portuguese
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Traveling
- Culture
- Music
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Availability
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Timeline
Co-author of English grammar books and ESL exercise books
Porto Editora
01.2015 - 12.2019
Bilingual Teaching Project Coordinator
Ministry Of Education
09.2010 - Current
In-service Teacher Trainer
Ministry Of Education
10.2008 - 12.2010
German adult teacher
Aveiro University
09.2008 - 12.2016
Academic Researcher
Coimbra University
09.2006 - 09.2008
Teacher Training Supervisor
Ministry Of Education
09.2002 - 08.2007
English / German Elementary and High School Teacher
Portuguese Ministry of Education
09.1995 - Current
Coimbra University
Master from German Studies
Aveiro University
Degree In Education from Foreign Languages And Literatures