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Renata Hägele

@renatahgele

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Experienced bilingual educator and sworn translator focused on inclusive learning.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design inclusive language programs or curricula, apply sworn translation expertise, and support learner growth in collaborative, student-centered environments.

I am a bilingual education and learning professional with extensive experience teaching Portuguese and English to children and adults, developing creative lesson plans, and providing individualized learning strategies. As a sworn translator, I translate legal, technical, academic, educational, and child development texts between English and Brazilian Portuguese, maintain glossaries, and use CAT tools to ensure accuracy and consistency.

I have taught in international and bilingual settings, managed teams in customer-facing roles, and supported operations and logistics in international contexts. My background includes formal training in pedagogy, school management, writing and editing, and early childhood education, and I bring a practiced commitment to inclusive instruction, clear communication, and delivering measurable learning outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Teacher and Language Instructor

Current

Self-employed

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 8 months)

Provided bilingual/multicultural education consulting and delivered Portuguese–English instruction for children and adults; developed individualized lesson plans and maintained glossaries to ensure consistent terminology across translation projects.

Bilingual Education Lesson planning Curriculum Development Translation CAT Tools Glossary Management Multicultural Consulting Adult & Child Instruction

Elementary School Teacher

Colégio Belo Futuro Internacional

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018 (9 months)

Taught core curriculum in Portuguese and English using immersion and dual-language methods; developed creative lesson plans and used formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.

Curriculum Design Lesson planning Summative Assessment Classroom Management

Language Instructor

Berlitz Language School

Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 (9 months)

Designed and delivered customized Portuguese and English programs (including Business English) using communicative teaching methods and authentic materials to engage diverse learners.

Communicative Language Teaching Lesson planning

Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

DVS Shoe Company

Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 10 months)

Managed client billing and dispute resolution, negotiated payment plans to recover revenue, and acted as subject matter expert supporting stakeholders on accounts receivable matters.

Accounts Receivable Collections Client Relations Negotiation Billing Dispute Resolution Financial Reporting

Administrative and Logistics Specialist

Abbeyfield Foods

Mar 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Supported the Operations Director with scheduling and travel, managed container bookings and export documentation, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and timely deliveries.

Logistics Coordination Calendar Management Travel Coordination Compliance Supply Chain Administrative Support

Global Tele-Sales Assistant Team Manager

Lufthansa

Jan 2006 - Oct 2007 (1 year 9 months)

Managed tele-sales team performance by optimizing workflows and providing coaching; handled customer claims per aviation regulations and improved productivity and quality metrics.

Team Management Performance Monitoring Workflow Optimization Claims Coaching Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

Certificate in Writing and Editing, Writing and Editing

2022 - 2022

Completed a Certificate in Writing and Editing focused on synthesizing complex information, crafting tailored written materials, and managing multiple projects to achieve timely outcomes.

Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná

Graduate Certificate, Pedagogy and School Management

2017 - 2018

Earned a Graduate Certificate in Pedagogy and School Management with emphasis on inclusive classroom practices, assessment design, and implementation of school-wide initiatives to improve student outcomes.