CACristina Mayer Acunzo
@cristinamayeracunzo
Experienced language specialist with a focus on applied linguistics.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated language specialist with over 10 years of experience in freelance roles, particularly at Appen, where I have honed my skills in analyzing, training, and annotating data in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. My academic background includes a PhD in Applied Linguistics from São Paulo Catholic University, complemented by extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. I have a strong commitment to enhancing language education through innovative curriculum design and pedagogical strategies.
Throughout my career, I have actively contributed to various academic and professional projects, including serving as a pedagogical consultant for bilingual programs and managing academic operations at Laureate International Universities. My research interests lie in corpus linguistics, and I am currently involved in a significant project aimed at publishing a dictionary of collocations in Brazilian Portuguese. I am passionate about mentoring students and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pedagogical Consultant
StandFor - FTD
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
In her current role, Cristina serves as a pedagogical consultant for a bilingual program, providing training and guidance to teachers in regular schools, enhancing their teaching methodologies.
Freelance Language Specialist
Appen
Oct 2010 - Present (14 years 8 months)
Cristina has over 10 years of experience as a freelance language specialist, focusing on data analysis, training, and annotation in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. She has worked extensively on compiling and interpreting corpora, utilizing various software for data management.
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Various Institutions
Jun 1996 - Present (28 years 11 months)
Cristina has over 25 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language across various institutions, including online and in-person settings. She has taught all levels and specialized in Business English and exam preparation.
Pedagogical Analyst
Laureate Brazil / Ânima
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
As a pedagogical analyst, Cristina focused on improving and developing graduate and undergraduate courses, enhancing student experiences, and addressing student issues through collaborative projects.
Coordinator of EnglishNow
Laureate International Universities
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Cristina coordinated the EnglishNow program, overseeing academic operations, marketing, communication, and student engagement, ensuring high-quality educational delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSão Paulo Catholic University
Doctorate, Applied Linguistics
2012 - 2018
Completed a Doctorate in Applied Linguistics with a thesis focused on Corpus Linguistics and Multidimensional Analysis, studying the language of the Internet. Also served as a Visiting Scholar at Northern Arizona University for four months.
SUSão Paulo Catholic University
Master's Degree, Applied Linguistics
2010 - 2012
Earned a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics, focusing on Corpus Linguistics and the teaching of English using corpora.
UIUNIBERO - Universidade Ibero-Americana
Graduation, English Studies
2006 - 2009
Graduated with a degree in English - Advanced Studies, completing a monograph on the development of classes for teaching English as a Foreign Language.
UPUniversidade de São Paulo
Degree, Linguistics
2002 - 2006
Obtained a degree in Linguistics, gaining foundational knowledge in language structure and analysis.
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Location
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