Claudio Rocha

Experience

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  Sociedade Brasileira de Cultura Inglesa SA

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2013

  ◽ taught adolescent, young adult and adult students from basic to advanced levels, 1:1 and in groups, in Academic and General English.◽ created, curated, and developed print and digital materials that facilitated reading, writing, listening and speaking that catered to different learning needs and abilities.◽ designed lessons that focused on English speaking and production while providing effective and personalised feedback on student progress.◽ developed additional and remedial resources to help learners fully understand and successfully complete their assignments. Show less

  • University of Cambridge ESOL Speaking Examiner

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2013

  • EFL Teacher

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2013
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  British Council

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2006

  Interpreter

  Provided simultaneous English-Portuguese translation and version services during the TIPD - Teachers' International Professional Development event in Rio de Janeiro.

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  Learning Factory

  Apr 2009 - Oct 2018

  Having worked as an ELT Teacher for over 9 years, then as materials writer, proofreader and ELT consultant, becoming a development editor was a natural next step in my career. At Learning Factory, the publishing division of Cultura Inglesa Rio de Janeiro, one of the largest and most important English Language Teaching institutes in Brazil, I had the opportunity to take part in all the stages of the publishing process and develop various courses for the Brazilian and Latin American markets.◽ designed and developed a number of multi-level print and digital ELT coursebooks and materials for young learners, adolescents and adults ranging from basic to upper-intermediate levels, including a gamified four-level ELT coursebook series featuring an interactive whiteboard version and a gaming app for young learners.◽ supervised the production team to meet deadlines while handling the development of different projects by liaising with other editors, copyeditors, authors and suppliers to ensure successful publication.◽ consolidated thorough content-check before the publishing stage and provided continual feedback to freelancers and suppliers to improve content and maintain quality standards.◽ participated in materials implementation and teacher-training sessions. Show less

  • Development Editor

    Jul 2013 - Oct 2018

  • Materials Writer / ELT Content Consultant

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2013
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  Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro

  May 2010 - May 2010

  Speaking Examiner - Rio de Janeiro Public School English Teachers

  Assessed and graded 150+ candidates based on world-class standardized examination criteria and protocols.

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  Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

  Speaking Examiner - Rio de Janeiro Public School English Teachers

  Assessed and graded 150+ candidates based on world-class standardized examination criteria and protocols.

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  Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Speaking Examiner - Rio de Janeiro Public School English Teachers

  Assessed and graded 150+ candidates based on world-class standardized examination criteria and protocols.

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  Escola Eleva

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  Working at Escola Eleva, a leading premium bilingual school in Brazil, reaching over 1,400 students, was a fantastic career opportunity and a great challenge. As a member of the EAL team, my main goal was to promote students' linguistic development and offer targeted in-class support and regular feedback to improve learners' outcomes. It was absolutely rewarding to see EAL students making real progress and to share their results with parents and colleagues.◽ collaborated with colleagues, area leaders and coordinators to develop and implement the Middle School EAL programme.◽ promoted Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy as part of the Middle School electives curriculum.◽ participated in the development of a Middle School ELA curriculum that meets both Brazilian and International learning standards at each grade level. Show less

  • ELA Teacher

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  • EAL Teacher

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Richmond Publishing / Español Santillana

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Development Editor

  Working independently for an international ELT publisher was an excellent opportunity to hone my skills as an editor. The project involved evaluating, adapting, and developing content while ensuring relevance to a global market and adherence to editorial guidelines and compliance policies.◽ adapted a multi-level ELT coursebook series, including both its print and digital resources originally developed for Mexican middle-school students to actively engage global audiences.◽ customised edition processes to strictly meet tight deadlines and the publishing schedule for both print and digital materials and ancillary items.◽ Streamlined processes by working closely with copyeditors, freelancers and illustrators as part of a team to ensure content was thoroughly checked before the publishing stage. Show less

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  Learning Factory

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Materials Writer

  Taking part in the development of a multi-level course for Brazilian high school students who are learning English as a foreign language. The syllabus is closely aligned with the Brazilian National Curriculum, PISA and EAQUALS standards. The course focuses on the development of reading skills and the connection between language and different areas of knowledge through authentic and engaging texts from a range of genres, which drive the language presentation and practise while promoting scientific investigation, sociocultural interventions, creative processes and entrepreneurship. Show less

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  University of the Arts London

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Pre-sessional EAP Tutor

  Providing both academic and pastoral support to students from a range of international backgrounds and preparing them for tests, assessments, international exams, as well as providing the academic and study skills they needed to develop to succeed in their Grad Dip and MA courses.Contributing to assessing, material and course review, and curriculum development for a pre-sessional programme that currently teaches +500 students from around the world. Actively adapting content to online delivery and supporting both synchronous teaching and independent guided learning.The position involved:◽ selecting and adapting from a set of materials provided.◽ delivering lectures, marking essays and mock tests, and carrying out formative and summative assessments.◽ liaising with peers, academic coordinators, and members of staff to provide students with ongoing academic support.◽ taking part in assessment standardisation meetings and weekly CPD sessions.◽ providing feedback and student support, including learning needs and accommodations, via weekly tutorials. Show less

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  Anglo Educational Services

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Adjunct EAP Lecturer

  Teaching Rhetoric & Research I (Academic Writing, Research, and Study Skills) – a freshman-level course designed for students in their first year of college. The purpose of the course was to prepare students as writers for college assignments, and the writing demands in their personal, professional, and civic lives. Specifically, learners were encouraged to focus on how writing is (i) a communicative act that always occurs within a particular context and with a particular purpose; (ii) a process (rather than a one-time act) in which reading, feedback, and revision help us realize the full potential of our written works; and (iii) a communal act, for we always write to engage with an audience.The position also involved:◽ designing a bespoke course, including lectures, workshops, conferences, guest speakers, and field trips.◽ delivering lectures, marking worksheets and essays, and keeping track of students' progress and engagement via formative and summative assessment.◽ liaising with peers and academic coordinators to ensure ongoing academic support to students.◽ taking part in assessment standardisation and academic committee meetings.◽ catering for students with learning needs and accommodations (e.g., dyslexia) via conferences, office hours, and by developing instructional, environmental, or personalised strategies. Show less

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  Kaplan International Languages

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  Supporting the teaching team, assisting with academic administration, and the delivery of K+ products and services.Delivering well-planned, engaging, and successful lessons in line with the Kaplan Intl Languages Teaching Standards.Managing the design, provision and promotion of an interesting, varied, well-attended and profitable social programme, both in and out of the school, in line with best practice guidelines and risk assessment procedures.Ensuring all our 30+ students have the best Kaplan Experience through top-quality customer service and by making their welfare and safeguarding a priority.Teaching young adult, and adult students from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, from beginner to advanced levels, with a focus on General English. The position also involves:◽ creating and curating print and digital materials that facilitate the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills catering to different learning needs and abilities.◽ designing lessons that focus on speaking and production while providing regular effective and personalised feedback on student progress.◽ developing learner autonomy and promoting independent learning via needs analysis, tutorials, support, and reports.◽ assisting in the induction programme, testing, and placement of new and existing students.◽ encouraging students to, and taking part in social programme activities that help students develop fluency skills while interacting with teachers and peers. Show less Teaching young adult, and adult students from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, from beginner to proficiency levels, including General English, Business English, and Exam-Preparation courses. The position also involved:◽ creating and curating print and digital materials that facilitate the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills catering to different learning needs and abilities.◽ designing lessons that focus on speaking and production while providing effective and personalised feedback on student progress.◽ developing learner autonomy and promoting independent learning via needs analysis, tutorials, support, and reports.◽ assisting in the induction programme, testing, and placement of new and existing students.◽ encouraging students to, and taking part in social programme activities that help students develop fluency skills while interacting with teachers and peers. Show less

  • Academic Support Manager

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

  • English Language Teacher

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
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  Verto Education

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Teaching an Academic Inquiry and Writing course designed for students in their first year of college. The purpose of the course was to prepare students as writers for college assignments, and the writing demands in their personal, professional, and civic lives. Specifically, learners were encouraged to focus on how writing is (i) a communicative act that always occurs within a particular context and with a particular purpose; (ii) a process (rather than a one-time act) in which reading, feedback, and revision help us realize the full potential of our written works; and (iii) a communal act, for we always write to engage with an audience.The position also involved:◽ designing a bespoke course, including lectures, workshops, conferences, guest speakers, and field trips.◽ delivering lectures, marking worksheets and essays, and keeping track of students' progress and engagement via formative and summative assessment.◽ liaising with peers and academic coordinators to ensure ongoing academic support to students.◽ taking part in assessment standardisation and academic committee meetings.◽ catering for students with learning needs and accommodations (e.g., dyslexia) via conferences, office hours, and by developing instructional, environmental, or personalised strategies. Show less

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  Macmillan Education

  Oct 2023 - now

  Development Editor

  As a Development Editor, I'm at the heart of Adult publishing projects, helping to shape both print and digital content – from the initial writing brief to the final publication – to drive successful publications.