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Carlos Alves

@carlosalves

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PhD candidate and experienced language educator specializing in Portuguese.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that foster growth in language education and research.

I am a dedicated language educator and PhD candidate in Language Studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. My academic journey has been marked by a strong focus on the intricacies of language, particularly in the context of broadcast news interviews. My intended thesis project explores the dynamics of interrogatives in political interviews, showcasing my commitment to understanding and improving communication in media.

In my professional career, I have held various roles that highlight my expertise in language instruction and data annotation. Currently, I work as an Online AI Data Annotator, where I teach Brazilian Portuguese to AI systems, and as an Online Brazilian Portuguese Teacher, designing tailored classes for business professionals. My experience in the Brazilian Air Force has further honed my leadership skills, where I supervised language courses and taught English to military personnel. I am passionate about empowering students and professionals through language learning, believing in the transformative power of communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Online AI Data Annotator

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Data Annotation Tech

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Teaching Brazilian Portuguese to AI through creative writing and chatbot interactions, enhancing AI's understanding of the language.

AI Data Annotation Creative Writing Portuguese

Current

Online Brazilian Portuguese Teacher

Current

Executive Language Training

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Designing tailored Portuguese classes for business professionals, focusing on practical language skills for the workplace.

Curriculum Design Online Education Student Engagement

Current

English Teacher

Current

Municipal Educational and Cultural Secretariat of Rio de Jan

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Motivating elementary and high school students to explore the benefits of learning a foreign language.

Student Motivation Curriculum Development Classroom Management

2nd Lieutenant

Brazilian Air Force Specialists School

Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 (3 years 2 months)

Taught aviation and plain English, coordinated teachers, and supervised campus contracts.

Aviation English Coordination

1st Lieutenant

Brazilian Air Force University

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Head of distance learning department, supervising foreign language courses and teaching English to military personnel.

Distance Learning Language Supervision Course Coordination

Simultaneous Interpreter

Companhia Siderúrgica do Atlântico

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 (3 months)

Interpreted meetings and translated documents during the commissioning of the company.

Simultaneous Interpretation English Portuguese

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

University of Miami

Jun 2008 - Jan 2009 (7 months)

Assisted the main teacher in Elementary Portuguese courses, enhancing language learning for students.

Portuguese Classroom Management Cultural Exchange

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

PhD Candidate, Language Studies

2025 -

Currently a PhD Candidate in Language Studies with an intended thesis project focusing on information conveying interrogatives in broadcast news interviews with politicians.

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Master of Arts, Language Studies

2020 - 2022

Completed a Master of Arts in Language Studies with a dissertation titled: 'It is legal, but is it moral? Understanding adversarial questioning in broadcast News interviews with politicians.'