I arrived in Scotland in July 2006. In Brazil I worked for 13 years teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL), where I got solid experience as a teacher. My degree is in Language, a 5-year course of Portuguese, English and Literature, and also a 2-year Post Graduation course in English. With GTCS I have achieved full registration in Language & Community for Further Education (Modern Language, English as a Foreign Language, English as an Additional Language and Community Education), and I am on probation in TESOL for Secondary School.
While I was not entitled to work in Scotland I became a volunteer at Angus College in the ESOL course and at St. Thomas Primary School. Many people helped me to be engaged in the Education area, as it was my desire to stay in this country and to find a job that utilised my qualifications. In June 2007 I got married and in August I went to Scotland Career to get some help and advice to write my CV and to start to look for a job.
In September 2007 I got my first job with Angus Council and the task was to develop English lessons for the Outcomes already prepared for the English Course “Living and Working in Angus”, as part of the CLD project. After its conclusion some colleagues and I have delivered the lessons once a week in Brechin and Arbroath. Along with this job I was also fortunate to be accepted as a supply EAL (English as an Additional Language) teacher in a primary school. This became a full time post as a Peripatetic EAL Teacher covering Angus with two other members of the EAL team. In April 2009 I received full registration with GTCS for primary school in TESOL.
I learn from my different experiences everyday. I learn about my pupils, their different countries, cultures, knowledge, needs, and expertise. I try to help them to develop their own self-confidence and to encourage them to become involved within their new community. If they are confident, they can become independent learners, which will enable them to develop their natural skills and empower their background knowledge.
While I was not entitled to work in Scotland I became a volunteer at Angus College in the ESOL course and at St. Thomas Primary School. Many people helped me to be engaged in the Education area, as it was my desire to stay in this country and to find a job that utilised my qualifications. In June 2007 I got married and in August I went to Scotland Career to get some help and advice to write my CV and to start to look for a job.
In September 2007 I got my first job with Angus Council and the task was to develop English lessons for the Outcomes already prepared for the English Course “Living and Working in Angus”, as part of the CLD project. After its conclusion some colleagues and I have delivered the lessons once a week in Brechin and Arbroath. Along with this job I was also fortunate to be accepted as a supply EAL (English as an Additional Language) teacher in a primary school. This became a full time post as a Peripatetic EAL Teacher covering Angus with two other members of the EAL team. In April 2009 I received full registration with GTCS for primary school in TESOL.
I learn from my different experiences everyday. I learn about my pupils, their different countries, cultures, knowledge, needs, and expertise. I try to help them to develop their own self-confidence and to encourage them to become involved within their new community. If they are confident, they can become independent learners, which will enable them to develop their natural skills and empower their background knowledge.
