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Elisa Vitorio

Summary

Accomplished ESL Teacher and Portuguese Translator with a robust background in legal and business English. Excelled in cross-cultural communication and legal research, enhancing student and client outcomes. Proven ability to design dynamic curriculum and translate complex documents, achieving significant advancements in language acquisition and legal understanding.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

International House
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Planned and designed interactive class curriculum, lessons, handouts to personalize learning objectives
  • Taught ESL to students with varied cultural background in an international classroom to prepare them for ESL tests including IELTS and Cambridge exams
  • Instructed English to classes of 8 – 23 students to enhance their learning and confidence in speaking and resolve their difficulties in second language acquisition.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.

ESL Teacher

Cass Training International College
05.2022 - 01.2023

• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
• Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles
• Conducting lessons encompassing a range of skill building activities in the four areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening
• Planning, developing, and delivering lessons to all levels

IELTS English Teacher

Sydney Language School
04.2022 - 07.2022

• Training IELTS students to acquire their respective scores. Understand all areas of the course syllabus provided and self-updating on the latest exam trends. Use various skills of teaching to engage students to achieve expected results.

Portuguese Translator & Interpreter

Self Employed Services
08.2017 - 02.2022

• Translating a variety of Legal, Advertising and Business materials from Portuguese to English and vice-versa
• Reviewed presentations, speeches and other important documents for accuracy
• Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns
• Completed precise translations of official documents with precise wording and phrasing to meet legal standard

Private Legal/ Business English Tutor

Self Employed Services
03.2017 - 02.2022

• Through tutoring, presenting students with real-world scenarios, taking them out of the classroom environment
• The design of engaging instructional materials and activities for TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills)
• Assessed student proficiency and designed lesson plans to target weak areas
• Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills
• Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.

Administrative Legal Assistant

State Attorney Office of Mato Grosso
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.

Education

Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -

HBA Learning Centre
Sydney, NSW
12-2025

Certificate IV in TESOL -

Win College
Sydney, NSW
03-2023

Interpretation & Translation -

Alumni
Sao Paulo, Brazil
03-2018

Bachelor of Laws -

Federal University of Mato Grosso
Brazil
04-2014

Skills

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Office administration
  • Document preparation
  • Legal research

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ESL Teacher

International House
10.2022 - 12.2024

ESL Teacher

Cass Training International College
05.2022 - 01.2023

IELTS English Teacher

Sydney Language School
04.2022 - 07.2022

Portuguese Translator & Interpreter

Self Employed Services
08.2017 - 02.2022

Private Legal/ Business English Tutor

Self Employed Services
03.2017 - 02.2022

Administrative Legal Assistant

State Attorney Office of Mato Grosso
01.2016 - 02.2017

Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -

HBA Learning Centre

Certificate IV in TESOL -

Win College

Interpretation & Translation -

Alumni

Bachelor of Laws -

Federal University of Mato Grosso
Elisa Vitorio