Mariana Gouvêa

Mariana Gouvêa is a dedicated researcher and educator currently serving as a researcher at the Universidade Federal de Pelotas since August 2020, focusing on child and adolescent development within the NEPDI - Núcleo de Estudos e Pesquisa em Desenvolvimento Infanto-juvenil. In addition to research, Mariana has tutored various specialized educational courses, particularly in the context of educational support and interventions for students with special needs. Experience also includes working as a therapeutic companion at Affeto - Espaço de Desenvolvimento Infantil since June 2023 and an internship in psychology at Unimed Pelotas/RS, where responsibilities involved supporting therapy sessions and organizing didactic materials. Mariana's educational background includes a degree in Psychology from Universidade Federal de Pelotas, currently pursuing a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás. Prior academic credentials include a technical degree in Eletrotécnica from IFSUL - Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense.