Adolfo Ferraz

Adolfo Ferraz began their work experience in 2009 at Scope Language School as an English and Portuguese Teacher. Adolfo taught English and Portuguese writing classes and was in charge of placement tests for new students. In 2010, they joined Cultura Inglesa as an English Teacher, teaching classes to students of all levels and preparing them for international exams. Adolfo also served as an Oral Examiner from 2016 to 2022. At Cultura Inglesa, Adolfo also held the position of Headteacher in 2021, providing academic support and fostering thriving local communities of practice. Adolfo also worked as an In-House Mentor & Coach from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2019 to 2021. In 2013, they worked at Colégio Azevedo Marques as an Elementary and Middle School English Teacher, designing activities and tests according to the curriculum. Adolfo Ferraz joined Lingo Live in 2015 as a Brazilian Portuguese Coach.

Adolfo Ferraz has a strong educational background in language teaching. In 2005, they obtained a BA in Languages with a focus on Portuguese and English from FAIMI - Faculdade de Mirassol. This three-year degree provided him with a foundation in language studies.

In 2014, Adolfo attended the University of Cambridge to obtain their CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This certification further enhanced their skills in teaching English as a second language.

Adolfo continued their professional development in 2019 by completing the ICELT (In-Service Certificate in English Language Teaching) program at the University of Cambridge. This program likely provided him with advanced methods and techniques in language teaching.

In addition to their formal education, Adolfo has also completed several certifications to enhance their teaching abilities. Notably, they obtained a Train the Trainer certification from Cambridge Assessment English in January 2020. This certification likely focused on providing Adolfo with the skills to train other language teachers effectively.

Adolfo has also obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from Cambridge Assessment English in April 2019. This certification indicates their high level of proficiency in the English language.

Furthermore, Adolfo has completed several additional certifications that have expanded their knowledge in various areas. These certifications include an Inspired Leadership Specialization from Case Western Reserve University in December 2021, a certification in Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers from the University of Colorado Boulder in September 2020, and a certification in Memory and Movies: Explaining the Psychology of Memory Through Films from Wesleyan University in March 2016.

Overall, Adolfo Ferraz has a comprehensive education and certification background in language teaching, with a specific focus on English language instruction.