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Hi, I’m Maria Vaz, a versatile artist.
I’ve majored in Visual Arts in 2013 and since then I’ve had the chance to work as an Arts teacher, be a private tutor, gave watercolour and Tufting and Macramé jewerly workshops and also painted in watercolours live, at a wedding
Most of my protefolio is a personal journey. I wasn’t eager to make money out of my craft, most of my creative work as been gifted, because I didn´t understood the market, untill I started to get some gigs as a tutor and also have been advised from other freelancers.
I value cross-disciplinary collaboration and love helping hotels and schools deliver vibrant cultural programs.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Hotel Entertainer Manager at Tagus Natura
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Managed and coordinated entertainment activities for adults (e.g., yoga classes, sports tournaments, group activities, thematic events) and oversaw arts and crafts workshops (watercolor painting, tufting); created weekly activity calendars and promoted hotel entertainment offerings.
Tutor at Cruz Academia
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Taught and tutored students (11th–12th grade) in the 12th-grade national arts exam; provided guidance for art-focused subjects.
Teacher (Visual Education) at Agrupamento de Escolas Dr. Azevedo Neves
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024Teaching Visual Education and coordinating artistic activities; collaborated on cross-disciplinary initiatives within the school curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Teacher (Primary School) at Escola Básica do Monte Negro
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Extra-curricular teaching for primary school students with special needs; delivered artistic and recreational activities; supported development of fine motor skills; collaborated on integrated initiatives.
Restaurant Hostess at Mama Shelter
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Greeted and assisted guests in a hospitality setting; supported guest experience and service operations.
Hotel Entertainment Manager at Tagus Natura
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Managed and executed adult entertainment activities (yoga classes, sports tournaments, group activities, thematic events) and coordinated arts/crafts workshops (watercolor painting, tufting). Created weekly activity calendars aligned with the hotel brand and promoted entertainment offerings.
Extra-Curricular Teacher (Art & Visual Arts) at Escola Dr. Azeredo Neves
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024Extra-curricular activities focusing on art and creative workshops; collaboration with Visual Education and Arts & Crafts integration within the curriculum.
Entertainment Manager at AP Cabanas Beach & Nature Hotel
April 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Managed the entertainment team and hotel activities; booked musical performances with artists; oversaw equipment setup for performances; provided feedback on services and entertainment offerings.
Substitute Teacher at Portimão School
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021Substitute teacher and form tutor for 5th grade classes.
Sales Assistant at Triumph
April 1, 2013 - November 1, 2015Customer service and sales support at Triumph store.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts at Universidade do Algarve
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts at Universidade do Algarve
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2013Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail
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