Elizabeth Souza
@elizabethsouza
Experienced English and Portuguese teacher and translator for professionals.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced English and Portuguese teacher and translator with over 25 years working in corporate and educational environments, teaching executives from multinational companies and preparing students for proficiency exams.
I have delivered training for professionals at organizations such as BASF, Dow Chemical, Sanofi and others, and prepared learners for SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and J-1 exams.
My background also includes developing pedagogical and cultural projects, creating educational materials, and recent hands-on experience experimenting with a CRM interface for a small service business.
I seek part-time opportunities where I can apply my language teaching and translation expertise while continuing to develop CRM and productivity-tool skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Trainer
IT4CIO (4NETWORK)
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)
Delivered English training to professionals from multinational companies including Opella, BD, Corteva, Kenvue and Sanofi, focusing on business communication and professional development.
Customer Relationship Manager
XP Clean Solution LLC
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)
Experimented with and managed a CRM interface for a small house and office cleaning firm, improving client tracking and service coordination during the engagement.
English Teacher
Fisk Janga
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Taught English to children, teenagers and adults and prepared students for the TOEIC exam, improving exam readiness and classroom outcomes.
English Teacher & Translator
Freelance
Jan 1997 - Dec 2017 (20 years 11 months)
Provided English and Portuguese teaching and translation services to executives and students, preparing learners for SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and J‑1 exams and delivering corporate language training for multinational clients.
English Teacher
Instituto de Idiomas Yázigi
Jan 1995 - Dec 1997 (2 years 11 months)
Taught children and adults, developed supplementary pedagogical materials and supported language instruction across multiple units.
Secretary
SBS Sistemas
Jan 1992 - Dec 1994 (2 years 11 months)
Managed administrative tasks related to import of plastic film and packaging and export of metals and alloys, supporting trade operations.
Secretary / Executive Assistant
Kendall do Brasil
Jan 1988 - Dec 1991 (3 years 11 months)
Served as executive assistant to the financial director and senior management in a medical products company, supporting administrative and executive operations.
Teaching Assistant
Associação Escola Graduada de São Paulo
Jan 1985 - Dec 1988 (3 years 11 months)
Provided pedagogical support, developed instructional materials and assisted in preparing experimental laboratories for students.
Cultural Monitor
SESC
Jan 1982 - Dec 1985 (3 years 11 months)
Developed and coordinated cultural projects in São Paulo, increasing community engagement through educational and cultural programming.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Pedagogical Complementary Studies, Education / Pedagogy
1991 - 1991
Completed pedagogical complementary studies at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo in 1991.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Psychology, Psychology
1978 - 1982
Studied Psychology at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo from 1978 to 1982.
University of Cambridge
Certificate of Proficiency in English, English Language Proficiency
1980 - 1980
Obtained a Certificate of Proficiency in English from the University of Cambridge in 1980.
University of São Paulo (Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas)
History, History
1978 - 1980
Studied History at the University of São Paulo (FFLCH) from 1978 to 1980.
Southern Illinois University
Operational English Competence, English Language Competence
1977 - 1977
Completed Operational English Competence program at Southern Illinois University in 1977.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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