Isabelle Guimarães

sabelle Guimarães

Teacher, Translator, and Proofreader

Profile

I am a dedicated teacher of Portuguese and French languages, as well as French and Brazilian literature, with a specialization in 19th-century poetry. During my master’s degree, I worked on translating literary theories and poems from French to Portuguese. My writing skills have been highly praised in academic circles. I am proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and possess strong analytical, organizational, and deadline management skills. Currently, I teach Portuguese language, writing, and reading at full-time schools in the state of São Paulo.

Key Achievements

• Master’s thesis recommended for publication by the evaluation committee.

• Innovative research in 19th-century comparative literature between Brazil and France.

• Top grades in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Professional Experience

Freelance Teacher (2019 – present)

Teaching French language and literature, Brazilian literature, essay writing, and French translation for competitive exams.

French Teacher at Languages Idiomas (2019-2020)

Taught French from beginner to advanced levels to students of all ages.

Research and Teaching Assistant at UNESP (2015-2022)

• FAPESP Scholarship holder for Brazilian Literature research.

• Volunteered as a French teacher for the University’s program for senior citizens.

• Proofread academic articles for Miscelânea Journal.

• Delivered presentations at academic conferences and was an active member of a research group focusing on Romanticism to Contemporary Literature.

Education

Master’s in Literature and Social Life, UNESP (2022)

• Awarded a CAPES Scholarship.

• Organized and lectured at the mini-course “Poetic Allegory: Trajectories”.

• Produced original translations of Victor Hugo’s poems and French literary theories.

Summer Courses at Sorbonne University, Paris (2019)

• Studied classics of French literature and Greco-Roman influences on European culture.

Bachelor’s in French Language and Literature, UNESP (2015-2019)