Paloma Capparelli

Teacher - Educator
Female48 y/oEnglish Teacher/Language Teacher/Foreign language teacher/Science Teacher/Early Childhood Education/Special Education Teacher/Teacher/Class teacher/counselorLive in BrazilNationality Brazil
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Summary

As an English teacher with over 13 years of experience, I’m passionate about creating engaging, student-centered classrooms where curiosity and joy fuel learning. With 9 years in leadership and teacher training, I bring a hands-on approach to active learning, helping students thrive academically and personally. My focus on fostering a positive, inclusive environment has earned recognition from both peers and parents. I’m committed to maintaining high academic standards while nurturing students as global citizens, always striving to make learning both rigorous and joyful.

Work experience

Bilingual Primary Teacher

BLUE GLOBAL SCHOOL
2024.02-Current(a year)
Brasília 2024 • Played an active role in establishing high standards in Elementary Education. • Created a lively atmosphere in Blue Booth Camp for students aged 6 to 9 years old. •I am committed to fostering my school's growth and aspire to contribute to its recognition as a leading institution in our city.

Bilingual Primary Teacher for Grades 3 and 5 and Bilingual Counselor

MAPLE BEAR SCHOOL
2022.01-2023.01(a year)
• I successfully cultivated a positive English language culture, leading to a 100% retention rate, the highest ratio in the segment. • 95% of my students achieved Cambridge Starters-Level and 42% achieved Level A1 ain the first year. • I diligently tailored the English and Mathematics curriculum to cater to diverse Special Needs Students, including those on the Autism Spectrum and with Cerebral Palsy.

English and Science Homeroom Teacher for Grade 4 and Bilingual Counsellor

ESCOLA ELEVA BILINGUAL SCHOOL
2021.01-2022.01(a year)
• Establish an engaging extracurricular book club, initially involving my students and later extending to students across different classes within the segment. • Seamlessly integrating technology into the learning process, fostering interactive tasks that enhanced students' learning, editing, and presentation skills. • Gaining recognition from the teaching staff and parents for innovative instructional approaches and effectively managing classroom dynamics.

English and Mathematics Homeroom Teacher for Grade 2 and Teacher Trainer

AVIDUS BILINGUAL SCHOOL
2020.01-2021.01(a year)
• I actively trained teachers to use educational tools and platforms, such as Nearpod, Mentimeter, Kahoot, Pear Deck, and Class Dojo. • Achieved a remarkable retention rate of 93% for students attending the private school consistently throughout the challenging year of 2020.

English and Science Homeroom Teacher for Grade 2 and Teacher Trainer

EVEREST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
2013.01-2019.01(6 years)
• Appointed by the school principal and faculty to welcome and train new teachers in desired active teaching practices. • Referred to as the teacher who has maintained high retention rates across segments over the years. • Founder member of the Everest Responsive Classroom Management Committee responsible for training teachers in Classroom Management Techniques. • Collaborated as one of the coaches of the Everest Classroom Management Committee, contributing to the design and delivery of certified workshops aimed at training teachers. • Developed ESL core program for entry-level students while contributing to the establishment of entry standards for each grade in the Early Years of Primary School.

Assistant Teacher for Middle and High School

colegio presbiteriano mackenzie
2009.01-2011.01(2 years)
• Assistant teacher for English and Spanish languages across Grades 3 to 9 within the Primary School setting. • Collaborated with language teachers in exams and placement tests. • Conducted academic support classes for small groups who struggled with English and Spanish subjects.

English and Russian Language Teacher

BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER
2006.01-2008.01(2 years)
• English teacher for young learners from 6 to 14 years old at Kids Discover and Kids Achieve. • English teacher for Business English and Travel English for adults.

Educational experience

University of Northen Colorado

TEFL 120-Hour Profesional Certification
2023.01-2024.12(2 years)
TEFL 120-Hour Professional Certification

Centro Universitario Unidombosco

Post-Graduation in Bilingual Education
2023.01-2024.12(2 years)
Post-Graduation in Bilingual Education.

Faculdade de Ciencias Wenceslau Braz

BA in Early Childhood Education - Pedagogy
2015.01-2019.12(5 years)
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

BA in English Language Arts and Literature
2008.01-2012.06(4 years)
Bachelor in English Language and Literature

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Skilled
Russian
Normal
Portuguese
Proficient

Certificates

TEFL 120-Hour Professional Certification
2024.12
Certificate in School Management and Leadership by Harvard Business Scholl - HBS
2022.12
Certificate in Competency-Based Education by The Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT
2019.10
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