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Victoria Wada

@victoriawada

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Languages graduate (Portuguese–English) interested in starting in the publishing and communication industry.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in publishing or communications where I can apply archival digitization, editorial care, translation/text reviewing and/or pedagogical experience within collaborative, detail-focused teams.

Languages graduate (Portuguese–English) with teaching experience, advanced English proficiency, and academic background in literature, textual analysis and handling of rare books. Experienced in marking student work, providing structured feedback, and working remotely with digital platforms. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable meeting strict deadlines. Interested in starting in the publishing and communication industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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English Teacher

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Yázigi Language School

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Teach English to Brazilian teenagers and adults using inclusive, topic-based curricula that cover grammar, expression and social issues; maintain student engagement and progress tracking since 2024. We use a digital platform and its' facilities for assessment, audios, texts and videos.

Lesson planning Curriculum Design Classroom Management Remote Teaching Feedback

Library Digitization Intern

Brasiliana Guita and José Mindlin Library

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Digitized rare manuscripts and early printed books, ensuring careful handling, documentation and accessibility of cultural heritage while collaborating with archivists and librarians from 2022 to 2024.

Quality Control Documentation Attention To Detail

Essay Marker (Volunteer)

Preparatory Course

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Marked student essays using structured assessment criteria and provided detailed feedback on coherence, grammar, argumentation and style to support exam preparation in 2022.

Assessments Coherence Evaluation Standardised Exam Prep

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of São Paulo

Teaching Degree, Portuguese and English Languages

Teaching Degree in Portuguese and English Languages with supervised teaching experience and observation of Portuguese lessons for children, focusing on teaching and learning strategies in school settings.

University of São Paulo

Bachelor Degree, Portuguese and English Languages

Bachelor Degree in Portuguese and English Languages providing foundations in textual and critical analysis and sensitivity to different registers and discursive contexts.

University College London

Exchange Student Program, Linguistics / Second Language Acquisition

2024 - 2024

Exchange program studying second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and bilingual development, with emphasis on social/affective factors and identity.