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Sandra Sena

@sandrasena

Online language teacher focused on phonetics, proofreading, and engaging methods that help learners perform confidently.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can teach languages online, coach Phonetics and Phonology, and support learners with proofreading and customized exercises—using communicative, active methods in a growth-focused environment.

I’m a language instructor with 34 years of experience teaching in online and in-person settings, from private courses to schools, universities, and consultancies. Since March 2020, I teach, proofread, and develop students’ Phonetics and Phonology, using Skanning, Skimming, Communicative Approach, Behavourism, and Active Methodologies.

I also create and proofread lists of exercises with tools like Cloude, Gemini and Poe to consolidate learning after class. Earlier, I taught English and Portuguese at Firjan and offered English and German classes for military personnel through a Virtual Language Environment (VLE), where students edited messages and followed guided activities. I’m committed to endless studies and believe “the action of studying should be one of the cornestones to safeguard our existence.”

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Online Language Teacher

Current

Sandra Sena Pinhais

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years)

Teach, proofread, and coach phonetics and phonology in online language classes, using techniques like scanning and skimming plus communicative and active learning approaches. Create and proofread post-class exercise lists with tools such as Cloude, Gemini, and Poe to consolidate learning.

Online Teaching Proofreading Phonetics Communicative Approach Scanning Instructional Design AI Exercise Creation Tools

English & German Instructor

Firjan

Mar 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 9 months)

Provided English and German instruction and tutoring to support learning across Firjan-related programs. Delivered tailored lessons and proofreading to help students improve language performance.

English Instruction German Instruction Tutoring Proofreading Lesson planning Communication Skills Language Coaching

Private Teacher & Translator

Light

Aug 1998 - Jun 2019 (20 years 10 months)

Taught languages and performed freelance translation and revision of articles and technical materials across regulation, logistics, acquisition, accountancy, and tax law. Produced Portuguese and English learning content and updated course materials for students.

Freelance Translation Technical Writing Proofreading English Instruction Accounting & Tax Editing

Military VLE Language Instructor

Marinha do Brasil

Aug 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 3 months)

Delivered group language classes to military personnel through a Virtual Language Environment (VLE), guiding live editing of messages and structured exercises. Designed activities aligned with instructor guidelines to support participation and language practice.

Language Instruction Group Exercise Guided Exercises Communication Skills Active Listening Student Engagement