C A T A R I NA P I N T O
A BA in Languages, Literatures and Cultures from
the University of Porto, Portugal and University of Limerick, Ireland and the CELTA certificate was just the beginning for me in the world of Education.
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
P ROFESSIONAL
E X P ERIENCES
Literature Teacher Private lessons May 2018 –
Present
Creating my own literature syllabus and helping teenagers become more interested in the art of Shakespeare.
Languages Teacher Private/Tutor January 2019 - Present
Tutoring and exam preparation.
English Trainer English World November 2017 –
Present
In charge of creating lesson materials and conducting groups and 1-on-1 classes with adults looking into improving their business English.
English Teacher First Future June 2016 – April 2018 Conducted online classes with children and adults. Materials were provided; however, I always liked to give my own personal twist to each lesson.
English Teacher Topica Native February 2016 –
December 2017
Taught group lessons to adults of different nationalities in Asia.
English Teacher Mome Sweet Mome August 2015 –
March 2016
Taught primary school children (5-11 years old)
Languages Teacher Private/Tutor September 2011 – June 2015
Created my own lessons and helped students with language learning (several languages) after school.
I am a hard-working, fun and
motivating teacher with 8+ years of
experience on and offline. I have
worked in different countries, which
makes me more open and aware of
different learners’ challenges.
Working both with children and
adults has proven to be rewarding
and I can’t wait to continue creating
more experiences in the classroom!
Catarina.m.pinto93
@gmail.com
Personal website: areadingcat.com
Personal Interests
Reading, Knitting, Writing,
Geocaching, Bullet Journaling,
Cooking, Learning Languages,
Volunteering
I created a volunteering project,
which won a national award – it was
about helping elders spend their time
more meaningfully at retirement
homes.