FRANCIONE NEFF
602 East Main Street, Hyrum, Utah 84319 • (435) 512-7351 • [email protected], francioneneff.weebly.com
Student Success Coach /DLI-Portuguese Teacher
Professional SummaryProfessional Educator in the Portuguese language, technology and online instructions with high performance and motivational skills in teaching and learning projects. A high believer that education is the most powerful weapon people can use to transform the individuals' life, the communities, and the world. Without education, people are lost in the world of ignorance incapable to act in a positive way to transform their lives and do something meaningful for society.
Skills
Education
Master of Arts: Master’s In education: Teaching & Learning- Technology and Online Instruction,
2020 Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
Foundational knowledge in the teaching-learning process for preparation in applying effective theories and approaches in various educational settings. Learning theory, Curriculum Development with a focus on Elementary and Secondary education, for construction, organization, and function. Understanding of handling children and youth with exceptionality, documentation procedures, and legal-ethical issues. Understanding Technology and diversity and how to integrate technology in the classroom, teaching and learning at a distance.
B A of Arts Degree with major in Portuguese and English: Fafire University, Recife, Brazil 2008-13
Foundational knowledge in the Portuguese Language I, II, III, IV
Work History
Dual Language Immersion Portuguese Teacher, 07/2016 to 01/2017
Logan City School District – Logan, UT
Planned and taught lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in the Portuguese language to the second grade. Maintained a positive environment to help students develop their learning skills. Established and maintained classroom rules and routines. Communicated with teachers, administrators, and support staff to help students in their emotional and learning growth.
Portuguese Teacher and English Teacher, 03/2012 to 11/2014
Raimundo Diniz School – Olinda, Pernambuco- Brazil
Classroom management worked with middle and high school students to ensure their development in critical thinking. Participated in teachers training in educational professional development. Motivational speaker for groups of students.
Portuguese Teacher and English Teacher, 03/2012 to 11/2014
Costa Azevedo Public School – Recife, Pernambuco
Taught Portuguese and English to grade school and high school students. Classroom management, guiding students in academic skill development. Worked with differentiated instructions to ensure each student has been reached. Participated in teachers training development.
Certifications
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS
602 East Main Street, Hyrum, Utah 84319 • (435) 512-7351 • [email protected], francioneneff.weebly.com
Student Success Coach /DLI-Portuguese Teacher
Professional SummaryProfessional Educator in the Portuguese language, technology and online instructions with high performance and motivational skills in teaching and learning projects. A high believer that education is the most powerful weapon people can use to transform the individuals' life, the communities, and the world. Without education, people are lost in the world of ignorance incapable to act in a positive way to transform their lives and do something meaningful for society.
Skills
- Methodology implementation
- Portuguese Speaker • Good Work Ethic
- Educational leadership • Staff development
- Common Core Knowledge • Project management
- Lesson Plan developer • Self-motivated
- IEP Familiarity • Curriculum Developer
- Leadership in Educational Technology
Education
Master of Arts: Master’s In education: Teaching & Learning- Technology and Online Instruction,
2020 Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
Foundational knowledge in the teaching-learning process for preparation in applying effective theories and approaches in various educational settings. Learning theory, Curriculum Development with a focus on Elementary and Secondary education, for construction, organization, and function. Understanding of handling children and youth with exceptionality, documentation procedures, and legal-ethical issues. Understanding Technology and diversity and how to integrate technology in the classroom, teaching and learning at a distance.
B A of Arts Degree with major in Portuguese and English: Fafire University, Recife, Brazil 2008-13
Foundational knowledge in the Portuguese Language I, II, III, IV
Work History
Dual Language Immersion Portuguese Teacher, 07/2016 to 01/2017
Logan City School District – Logan, UT
Planned and taught lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in the Portuguese language to the second grade. Maintained a positive environment to help students develop their learning skills. Established and maintained classroom rules and routines. Communicated with teachers, administrators, and support staff to help students in their emotional and learning growth.
Portuguese Teacher and English Teacher, 03/2012 to 11/2014
Raimundo Diniz School – Olinda, Pernambuco- Brazil
Classroom management worked with middle and high school students to ensure their development in critical thinking. Participated in teachers training in educational professional development. Motivational speaker for groups of students.
Portuguese Teacher and English Teacher, 03/2012 to 11/2014
Costa Azevedo Public School – Recife, Pernambuco
Taught Portuguese and English to grade school and high school students. Classroom management, guiding students in academic skill development. Worked with differentiated instructions to ensure each student has been reached. Participated in teachers training development.
Certifications
- AAPPL Rater Certificate for Portuguese in ILS and Presentational Writing (PW), Feb 11, 2019.
- Certificate of Membership from The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, Dec 2018.
- Certificate of Achievement from ProEthica Program for Leaders: Foundations June 22, 2018.
- Proficiency Certificate, Portuguese Superior from UFLA, July 2016.
- English Courses English Language Center of Cache Valley, Logan, UT, USA2015/2017.
- Certificate from Start talks to participate in the Utah Office of Education Portuguese Teacher Training June 17, 2016.
- Distance Education Tutor Certificate Creative EAD, SP, Brazil Jan. 2014-Dec. 2014.
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS
- Member of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
- Member of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
- Award from the Team Logan Shout Outs for being a model first year teacher 2016.
- Ongoing publication of articles for Deseret Connect in Salt Lake City, Utah (149 to date in familia.com.br)
- Wrote and published a book of fiction - A História da Terra dos Homens - - Em Busca de Respostas. Publisher Livro Novo, Águas de São Pedro, SP-Brazil.