I am a passionate, student-centered language teacher with experience teaching English, German, and Portuguese to learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I am currently completing a Master's degree in Education at the Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto, and I enjoy blending communicative methodologies with blended learning to create engaging, real-world language experiences. I adapt my teaching to each learner's goals, learning profile, and motivation, whether in-person or online. I value personalised education, reflective practice, and the use of digital tools to support progress.

Ana Carolina Peixoto

I am a passionate, student-centered language teacher with experience teaching English, German, and Portuguese to learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I am currently completing a Master's degree in Education at the Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto, and I enjoy blending communicative methodologies with blended learning to create engaging, real-world language experiences. I adapt my teaching to each learner's goals, learning profile, and motivation, whether in-person or online. I value personalised education, reflective practice, and the use of digital tools to support progress.

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I am a passionate, student-centered language teacher with experience teaching English, German, and Portuguese to learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I am currently completing a Master’s degree in Education at the Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto, and I enjoy blending communicative methodologies with blended learning to create engaging, real-world language experiences.

I adapt my teaching to each learner’s goals, learning profile, and motivation, whether in-person or online. I value personalised education, reflective practice, and the use of digital tools to support progress.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Student Teacher – German & English (Practicum) at Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Planned and delivered German (DaF) and English lessons for 8th-grade secondary classes under supervision of Prof.ª Mónica. Designed full didactic sequences using Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills (e.g., 'Fahrkarten kaufen', 'Grab Some Culture'). Conducted action-research cycles (PIA) on oral comprehension strategies using a vor/während/nach listening framework. Produced practicum dossiers (Dossiê de Regência) including Verlaufsplanungen, worksheets, Rollenkarten, and reflective reports. Created differentiated materials tailored to A2–B2 CEFR levels, aligning with Prima Aktiv and Cambridge course books.
Freelance English, German & Portuguese Teacher at Superprof
January 1, 2025 - Present
Online individual lessons in English (A1–C2), German (A1–C1) and Portuguese as a Foreign Language. Development of personalised learning plans according to students’ goals and language levels. Experience teaching international students from different cultural backgrounds.
Language Teacher at 2 London Institute – Language School, Braga
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Individual German lessons for beginner students (A1 level). Preparation of teaching materials and communicative classroom activities.
Teacher at Study Support Centres
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Teaching and academic support in English, Portuguese, Philosophy, History, Geography and French. Group and individual sessions with students from primary to secondary education. Adaptation of teaching strategies to different learning profiles.
Student Teacher Intern at Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa (Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa, Braga) / Faculty of Letters – University of Porto
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Planned and delivered English and German lessons in secondary education contexts. Designed communicative and student-centred classroom activities. Developed assessment materials and differentiated learning tasks. Applied blended learning methodologies and digital teaching tools.
Freelance Teacher of English, German & Portuguese at Superprof
January 1, 2025 - Present
Individual online lessons in English (A1–C2), German (A1–C1), and Portuguese as a Foreign Language. Design of personalised learning plans tailored to students' goals and language levels. Experience teaching international learners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
German Teacher at London Institute – Language School, Braga
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Individual German lessons for beginner students (A1 level). Preparation of teaching materials and communicative classroom activities.
Academic Support Teacher at Study Support Centres
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Teaching and academic support in English, Portuguese, Philosophy, History, Geography, and French. Group and individual sessions with primary and secondary school students. Adaptation of teaching strategies to different learning profiles.
Secondary School Teaching Practicum at Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa, Braga
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Planning and teaching English and German lessons at secondary level. Design of communicative, student-centred activities. Development of assessment materials and differentiated tasks. Application of blended learning methodologies and digital teaching tools. Participation in lesson observation, pedagogical feedback sessions, and reflective practice. Adaptation of teaching strategies to diverse classroom needs.

Education

Master's Degree in Teaching German and English at Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto (FLUP)
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master’s Degree in English and German Teaching at Faculty of Letters – University of Porto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in European Languages and Literatures (English Major, German Minor) at University of Minho
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master's Degree in Teaching English and German at Faculdade de Letras – Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in European Languages and Literatures (Major: English, Minor: German) at Universidade do Minho
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

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Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet