Marc Rodrigues
@marcrodrigues
EdTech content developer and qualified Portuguese language instructor focused on learner-centered digital experiences.
BelgiumWhat I'm looking for
I’m an EdTech Content Developer and qualified teacher of Portuguese as a Foreign Language with five years’ professional experience creating accessible, learner-centered materials for global audiences.
I design and develop structured language courses, lead small content teams, and evaluate AI tools to improve content quality and consistency.
My work includes scriptwriting, video editing, subtitling, LMS deployment, and producing multimedia social content that has reached top-10 status for EU Portuguese on YouTube.
I hold a MA in Portuguese as Foreign and Second Language Teaching and technical training in programming, and I actively seek roles where I can blend pedagogy, content design, and educational technology to drive learner success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Portuguese Instructor & Content Developer
Learn European Portuguese Online
May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Delivered remote Portuguese instruction and developed multimedia course and social media content, achieving a 95%+ student success rate on the CIPLE exam and growing the school's top-10 EU YouTube presence.
LEPlanned and developed 8 structured language courses across four levels, led a team of 7 content developers, improved content processes, and evaluated AI tools to raise quality and consistency for global corporate learners.
Freelance Portuguese Instructor
Português et Cetera
Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Taught European Portuguese to diverse learners and delivered customized individual and group lessons, supporting language acquisition across cultural and age groups.
Volunteer Portuguese Instructor
SPEAK Social
May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)
Volunteered remote Portuguese instruction for emigrants, refugees, and expatriates, facilitating linguistic integration and cultural exchange within diverse communities.
Literary Tourism Consultant
Independent Consultant
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Developed a virtual literary map of Braga and contributed expertise to conferences and cultural events to promote literary tourism and local heritage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversidade do Minho
Master of Arts, Portuguese as a Foreign and Second Language
Master's degree in Portuguese as a Foreign and Second Language completed in 2020, focused on teaching methodologies for Portuguese to non-native speakers.
TecMinho
Certificate, Programming for Non-IT Professionals
Certificate in Programming for Non-IT Professionals completed in 2020 covering foundational programming concepts for non-technical learners.
UMUniversidade do Minho
Bachelor of Arts, Portuguese and Lusophone Studies
Bachelor's degree in Portuguese and Lusophone Studies completed in 2016 with focus on Portuguese language, literature, and Lusophone cultures.
Escola Secundária de Alberto Sampaio
Technical Course, Programming and IT Systems Management
Technical course in Programming and IT Systems Management completed in 2011 covering programming and IT systems fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BelgiumAuthorized to work in
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