Mary Scholl deeply values presence, learning, empathy, creativity, and curiosity and is founder and fellow of the Institute for Collaborative Learning in Costa Rica. She has been teaching languages for 30 years, designing and implementing educational projects in Latin America for over 18 years and served as an English language specialist for 16 years in 9 countries. A teacher trainer and trainer of trainers, Mary is also a certified practitioner and facilitator at the Centre for Holding Space and holds a certification in teaching mindfulness meditation from Greater Good Science Center and The Awareness Training Institute at the University of California at Berkeley. She holds an MA in Teaching English and Spanish from SIT Graduate Institute and has done doctoral studies in Adult Learning and Leadership at Teacher’s College at Columbia University. She has lived and/or taught on four continents and currently enjoys working virtually around the world from her home in rural Costa Rica, in addition to face-to-face work wherever she is invited! She is a frequent presenter at local, national and international conferences. In 2021, she was named as one of the top 30 English Language Specialists by the US Department of State in recognition of her lasting impact on the Specialist Program and on the field of TESOL.

After studying at Oxford, Dave trained to be a Secondary School teacher. He then moved to Spain where he continues to teach teenagers every day. He is the author of the best-selling "Gateway" series, the latest edition of which is "Gateway to the World." Dave has given talks in over 30 countries and is active on social media at https://www.facebook.com/teachwithdave.

Donya Estafanous works at Cambridge University Press & Assessment creating materials for teachers, learners and parents around the world to provide support and training for taking Cambridge exams. Donya Estafanous also worked on the IELTS team for two years, managing the production of IELTS papers. Previously, Donya Estafanous has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer and manager in Malaysia, Spain and the UK. She is Delta-qualified and has worked as an examiner.

Dorothy Zemach holds an MA in TEFL from the School for International Training in Vermont, USA. After teaching ESL for over 25 years, she now concentrates on writing and editing materials and conducting teacher-training workshops. Her areas of specialty and interest are teaching writing, teaching reading, academic English, testing, and humor. A prolific textbook author and editor, Dorothy is the author of Macmillan’s 4-level writing series, a coauthor of Open Mind, and the series consultant and co-author for the dual skills course Skillful.

Hayo Reinders, a language enthusiast, educator, and prolific author, is deeply passionate about languages, learning, and teaching. From an early age, his love for languages led him to diverse roles, from a volunteer tutor to a company director. Despite formal studies in applied linguistics, he ardently pursued unconventional paths, even embarking on a PhD with a topic so obscure that his supervisor needed a glossary. Hayo's global ventures involve projects in learner autonomy, self-access, and technology, with a focus on out-of-class learning. An advocate for open education, he shares his work freely to foster empowerment and autonomy in education. Currently tending to goats in New Zealand and promoting technology's potential for transformative education, Hayo continues to inspire through speeches and writings worldwide. Connect with him via his website: https://innovationinteaching.org.

Jair Félix, National Geographic Learning Senior ELT Academic Consultant for Latin America, has a B.A. in TEFL from Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa in Mexico and a Post-Graduate Degree on Teachers’ Development from The College of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth, UK. Jair has been involved in language teaching and teacher training for over 28 years and has conducted workshops on various topics such as lesson planning, discourse analysis for language teachers, action research, educational technologies, and 21st century skills, among others. Jair holds a Diploma in Teaching English for Specific Purposes (DipTESP) and the e-Tutoring Certificate from the British Council. He is a frequent presenter at ELT conferences throughout Latin America.

Jo has been teaching English for more than 15 years in various countries. Having completed all 3 modules of her DELTA, she became actively involved in teacher training. She is a regular presenter at TEFL conferences, a lecturer of ELT methodology at Karoli Gaspar University (Hungary), and a freelance trainer/writer for Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Her main interests include Artificial Intelligence in education, all forms of online teaching and learning, and assessment and feedback. In her free time, Jo loves going downhill and jumping around in foreign forests on her mountain bike. Connect with Jo at @jo_shortnsimple on Twitter and www.shortandsimpleenglish.com/blog.

Joan Kang Shin, Ph.D. is a Professor of Education at George Mason University and the Director of the Advanced Professional Teacher Development and International Education (APTDIE) Division. She is also the founder and director of the Global Online Teacher Education Center (GOTEC) at Mason. She is an award-winning author and series editor for National Geographic Learning. Her titles include "Breaking Through the Screen", "Teaching Young Learners English", "Our World", and "Impact". She recently published a co-edited volume through Routledge called "Contemporary Foundations for Teaching English as an Additional Language" and a co-authored book through TESOL Press called "The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Young Learners in a Multilingual World". In 2021, she was named one of the top 30 English Language Specialists by the U.S. Department of State in recognition of her lasting impact on the Specialist Program and the field of TESOL. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees for The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).

Lindsay Clandfield is an English teacher, teacher trainer, conference speaker, and author of educational materials for English learners and teachers. Originally from England, Lindsay grew up and attended school in Canada before embarking on a language teaching career in southern Mexico after completing studies at the University of Toronto. With a teaching certificate in hand, Lindsay later moved to Spain, where he began training teachers in Barcelona. Since 2000, Lindsay has been writing educational materials, having authored over fifteen books for language learners and co-written four books for language teachers. Currently residing in the south of Spain, Lindsay's writing and training engagements lead him to conferences and events worldwide. He has also founded several online projects, including the blog "Six Things" and the e-Publishing collective "The Round". Connect with him via his site: https://lindsayclandfield.com.

I’m an ELT educator, young learners specialist and materials writer based in Brazil. I write for the primary and pre-primary classroom with a focus on the whole child, meaningful contexts, diversity and inclusion. I have worked in South America, Europe, Asia, and the USA. I’m the founder of The Secret Garden English School in Florianopolis, where I teach children and teenagers through practical projects involving storytelling, music art, drama, gardening, and cooking. My teaching philosophy starts with my deep love and respect for children.

Marcelo Dalpino, a highly qualified professional of education, earned a degree in English/Portuguese Literature, a postgraduate degree in People Management, and a Master's in Organizational Learning. In 2023, he successfully completed his PhD in Languages. With an extensive background spanning over 15 years in managerial positions within the field of teaching English as an international language, Marcelo currently serves as the National Director of Languages at Macmillan Education Brazil.

Matthew Ellman works in the Insight Application team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, managing training for teachers, institutions and Ministries of Education around the world. He has worked as a teacher and trainer in the UK, Spain and Malaysia, and has delivered courses, workshops and talks in a further 30 countries. Matthew’s research into teacher education won the British Council’s MA Dissertation Award at the 2018 ELTons, and he is co-author of "From Teacher to Trainer", published by Cambridge University Press in 2022.

Nik Peachey, a seasoned educator and learning tech consultant with 25+ years of experience, is a leading expert in integrating technology into education globally. Renowned for his influential publications and workshops, Nik's passion lies in enhancing teaching through innovative approaches. As a prolific author, he has written books on blended learning, digital literacy, and educational technology. Recognised internationally, Nik collaborates with institutions to develop effective strategies for technology integration. His notable works include "ChatGPT in the Language Classroom" and "Digital Tools for Teachers." Follow him on Twitter (@NikPeachey) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/nikpeachey).

Sarah Hillyard holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Young Learners from the University of York, U.K. She has been teacher and coordinator at pre-primary level for many years and is now ELT academic consultant for bilingual schools in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is tutor on NILE’s online course “Teaching English in Pre-Primary Education”, and delivers webinars and face-to-face talks at conferences and schools. She is a freelance teacher trainer, writer of articles and blogposts, course developer and author for different publishers: “Little Stars" (Pearson’s pre-primary course), “Our Stories” (Pearson's primary course) and “Kids Can!” (Macmillan Poland’s Starter course).

Akemi is a teacher, materials writer, editor, and DEI consultant. She holds a postgraduate degree in Neuroscience (UFRJ), a BA in Languages (UFRJ), and the Cambridge Delta Module 1. At Troika, she creates content for various publishers and bilingual school systems. Her main areas of research include the role of education in promoting social justice and the importance of representation in materials.

Alberto Costa is a Senior Assessment Services Manager and has been working for Cambridge University Press & Assessment for eight years. With a solid English language teaching background, Alberto has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer and academic consultant for 30 years, having also worked as a course tutor for the teaching qualifications CELTA and DELTA.

Alcione Soares Tavares holds an MA in English Language from Universidade Federal Fluminense (Niterói/RJ). She has taught English for many years and has worked as an Academic Consultant and Teacher Trainer for Cambridge University Press since 1990. She prepared teachers for the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) from 2005 to 2007.

Alex Tamulis is the academic and marketing manager at Macmillan Education Brazil. He has been involved in ELT since 1998, teaching at various language schools and also working as a translator for MTV Brazil. A CPE and CELTA holder, he’s earned a BA in linguistics from the University of São Paulo and also owns a BA in Media Studies.

Alexandre Koch has been working as an Academic Consultant and Teacher Trainer for Cambridge University Press & Assessment since 2020, conducting teacher professional development training sessions and giving pedagogical support for schools in the South of Brazil. He is also an oral examiner for Cambridge English Qualifications. Alexandre has a specialization in bilingualism and cognition, and has worked as a teacher and coordinator in many educational institutions.

With over 30 years’ experience in the ELT field, Ana holds an MA in TESL, but is in a continuous process of professional development. After years dedicated to teaching and teacher development, she is currently involved in authoring and editing teaching materials and adapting them to digital teaching platforms, always seeking to propose more effective and enriching learning experiences.

Ana Tatsumi holds a B.A. in English and Portuguese from University of São Paulo. After many years working for key institutions in São Paulo, Ana has been an ELT Consultant and Teacher trainer for Cambridge University Press & Assessment since 2006, presenting workshops and training sessions, and assisting schools with their pedagogical issues regarding teaching materials and digital learning solutions.

Anico is an English teacher, materials writer and academic consultant at Troika. She has been in ELT for 10 years, mainly working with teaching and materials writing. Moreover, she has focused on preparing students for proficiency examinations and often talks about issues related to representation, gender and diversity to promote social equity focused on the lives of transgender individuals

Ann Marie has taught Languages for  more than 42 years in Brazil and the United States. She graduated from Temple University, PA, USA, and has worked as a teacher, teacher trainer and coordinator in various institutions. She also holds a graduate degree in Psychopedagogy and a Master’s Degree in Languages and Linguistics from UFBA. At present she is a private teacher, teacher trainer  and educational consultant.

Bruno Albuquerque. Multi-skilled professional who works as a Freelance ELT teacher educator, materials writer and editor, speaker, and course designer. English Master at Lumiar, president of BRAZ-TESOL's São Paulo City Chapter, and BRAZ-TESOL's national advisory board member. BA in English, holds the CELTA, ECPE, Train the Trainer, DELTA Modules 1 and 2.

Cláudia Lopes, an educator with more than 30 years of experience, is also a psychologist, certified online tutor, and media literacy trainer. She presents at international conferences, conducts workshops for teachers in the Americas and Europe, and is completing post-grad studies in neuroscience and child development. Currently, Cláudia works as a senior professional development services consultant at Oxford University Press.

Cristiane Rossi studied Philosophy and Pedagogy and holds, among others, the CELTA, CELT-P, and I-CELT certificates. She is an English teacher, teacher trainer and Educational Services Consultant at Oxford University Press. Her areas of interest are instructional design, learning strategies and bilingual education.

Daniel Duarte Ramos is currently an Academic Consultant for Cambridge University Press & Assessment. He has been an ELT teacher for the past 23 years. He holds the CELTA certificate from Bell School - Cambridge/UK as well as the Train the Trainer and Cambridge Proficiency certificates. He is also doing a post graduation in Bilingual Education at Instituto IENH - Novo Hamburgo/RS.

Felipe Bocato is an educational consultant for Oxford University Press, holds a degree in Languages from IFSP and a postgraduate degree in bi-multilingual teaching from Singularidades. He also holds some international certifications such as C2 Advanced, CELTA, and ICELT. With 12 years of experience in the ELT field, he has worked as a teacher across various educational segments in significant institutions. Due to his passion for music and sounds, one of his favorite topics to study is pronunciation. He enjoys engaging in conversations and studying inclusive practices, active methodologies, and education in general.

Luiz Fernando Gabassa has been working in the ELT market for over 20 years. First, as a Cambridge certified English Teacher with a college degree in Letras, and since 2010 has been working for Oxford University Press as an Educational Consultant and Teacher Trainer assisting key accounts and special accounts in the Brazilian territory. A specialist in ESL, EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction), Bilingual Programs, International Curricula such as IB and Cambridge, Business English and International Exams, with expertise in delivering, designing and coordinating courses.

Gabriel Lemos is a teacher, teacher educator, materials developer, academic coordinator, educational consultant and speaking examiner. He holds a degree in Languages, and teaching certificates and diplomas such as the TKTs, CELTA, Delta, and Train the Trainer from the University of Cambridge, and other training certificates from the University of Oregon. He is currently pursuing an MBA in School Management from USP.

Luan Bernardo holds a degree in Portuguese-English and their Literatures from the University of Pernambuco, and a postgraduate degree in English Language and Literature from the Frassinetti College in Recife. With over a decade of experience in foreign language learning and teaching, Luan has worked in various educational settings, including public schools, private schools, and language institutes. In addition to academic qualifications in language teaching and learning, Luan also holds the CELTA and Proficiency certifications, as well as a certificate from the Oxford bilingual education extension course. He is a former Fulbright Scholar from the FLTA program in the United States. Currently, he serves as an educational consultant at OUP Brazil.

Luiz Rose has been working in the ELT field for over 30 years. He currently works as business development manager for Cambridge University Press. Luiz is also the author of two English vocabulary books published by Disal Editora and co-author of eight readers published by Cambridge University Press.

Maicon Souza has a dregree in ELA and is a specialist in the domain of Methodologies for Bilingual Education and Higher Education. In addition to teaching and serving in school administration since 2008, he is now in a master's program in Leadership and Management and works as an educational consultant at Oxford University Press.

Mirian Coelho holds a degree in Letras-Inglês (UFES) and an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (Anglia Ruskin University - UK). She has been an EFL teacher for over 16 years and is currently teaching private online classes to adults at Anglia English. Mirian is a teacher trainer by NGL, a course designer and a BRAZ-TESOL coordinator.

Mônica is a partner at Troika and is graduated in Letras from UERJ. She holds the RSA DOTE from Cambridge University, a Masters in Applied Linguistics from UFRJ, a specialisation in Teacher Development, Assessment and CLIL from the University of Chichester and Project Management from IBMEC. Mônica has been teaching English since 1984 and, since then, she has worked as a teacher, trainer and developer of teachers, academic coordinator, international examiner, developer of courses and teaching materials, editorial (Learning Factory) and educational manager (Britannia International English and English Culture RJ). Mônica was also a professor at the Instituto de Letras at UFRJ and president of the BRAZ-TESOL Rio Chapter. 

Rafael Korisztek holds a bachelor's degree in Digital Media from PUC-SP. After many years working in the school sector, Rafael joined the British-Consulate’s team, working with technological projects in several areas, including education. Rafael works as an ELT Consultant and Teacher Trainer for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, presenting workshops and training sessions, as well as providing digital support for schools.

Raquel Barbosa is an educational consultant at National Geographic Learning responsible for the Rio de Janeiro region.

Rebecca has been transforming lives through English for 17  years. She has the CELT-P, TESOL  and TESOL for children and all TKTs certifications as well as the CAE. One of the 8 presenters on the Learn English with Cambridge Youtube channel and host of many Cambridge University Press & Assessment events. She has been a bilingual program coordinator and is currently a teacher trainer in Campinas, as well as a teacher mentor for Strengths based education. She is also a Google Educator and Trainer, completely in love with Educational Technology.

Rodrigo Gobeti works as an educational consultant at Oxford University Press since 2014. His areas of interest include vocabulary acquisition, visual learning strategies and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). Currently Rodrigo is in the second year of the Pedagogy program at Descomplica University, and in 2022 he completed the 120-hour Bilingual Education extension course at Oxford University. One of his recent training programs was the Media Education course at the Palavra Aberta Institute in October 2023.

Rodrigo Avella Ramirez. PhD in Education, Art and History of Culture from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (UPM). Master in Technological Training Management from the Paula Souza State Center for Technological Education (CEETEPS). Specialist in Education from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS). Has a degree in Social Communication from the Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing - ESPM and a degree in English from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (UPM). Currently a Professor and Researcher in the Master's Program in Professional Education at CEETEPS where he also acts as a PPG representative for evaluating CAPES journals. Professor of Higher Education at Fatec - Centro Paula Sousa where he served as Institutional coordinator of the Languages without Borders (IsF) program. Official Cambridge Exams examiner. Academic member of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) in the Education and Languages and linguistics units.

Silvia Caldas has been an Educational Consultant at Oxford University Press since 2021. She graduated from PUCC and holds an MBA from ESPM. With 15 years of experience, she is an English teacher with expertise in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Adult Education. A mother of two, Silvia is passionate about education and cultural exchanges.

Telma Nunes is the Key Account Manager at National Geographic Learning.

Tereza Sekiya has a BA in Languages and Literature from the University of São Paulo (USP). With solid experience in school coordination and teacher training, she worked for major publishing companies in the ELT area, presenting workshops and trainings all over Brazil. Tereza wrote 8 readers for the series “Readers for Teens”, published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, where she is currently working as ELT Academic Consultant.

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Adrian Peel is the Product Manager of GELnet, the learning and quality management system for leading English language schools. With over a decade of experience as a teacher and academic manager, Adrian now works language schools to help them meet their objectives.

In addition to being a father and climber, he is a biologist and holds a master's degree in Ecology, both from UNICAMP. He is also an expert in the adoption and implementation of Google for Education technologies. He has been working with the G Suite since 2008 and has coordinated implementations, training, and certification of teachers in the Education Departments of Minas Gerais and São Paulo, as well as in various elementary, middle, and higher education institutions such as Colégio Mater Dei (a pioneer in the adoption of Google for Education technologies), Rede Pitágoras (Kroton), UNICAMP, and the Faculty of Medicine at USP.

David Coarsey, CEO and founder of Guided e-Learning (GEL), pioneers EFL with innovative online tools for course planning, testing, and progress tracking. GEL, a leading IELTS preparation provider selected by the British Council, transforms English education globally. With three years of teaching in Japan and expertise from Teradyne, a leader in automated testing, David established GEL in 2006 to elevate English language schools through digital technology. Today, GEL collaborates with top schools worldwide, offering a unique perspective on technology trends in traditional language education.

Maíra Tangerino, a Pedagogue and History teacher, specialised in EAD, UX Design, and holds a postgraduate degree in Instructional Design. She completed a Harvard University specialisation in Strong Relationships and Interactions. Currently a trainer at Nova Escola and Project Coordinator at ForEducation EdTech, Maíra has also taught and tutored at Uniaraguaia. She co-authored "Educação e Afeto" and organised "Metodologias Ativas, Tecnologias Educacionais e Ensino Híbrido." Maira is currently a mestranda in Emerging Educational Technologies and Journalism undergraduate student.

Maria do Carmo Fagundes has a degree in English Language and Literature. She has been a teacher for over 40 years and nowadays is the Head of the Foreign Languagens at Weducation Grupo Educacional in São Paulo. She has a degree in Educational Management sponsered by the British Council, and works as a translator in the medical area.

Carla coordinates and teaches at the Anglo-Brazilian online language school Educantes. Additionally, she is responsible for the MA course in translation at the University of Birmingham and serves as an examiner for the FCDO and MOD, and Pearson UK. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Sheffield, where she specialised in phonetics, bilingualism, and the acquisition of first and second languages. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor's degree in English-Portuguese Letters from PUC-SP and a master's degree in developmental linguistics from the University of Edinburgh. She also holds the CELTA certificate to teach English as a foreign language to adults.

Since he graduated in tourism, Edison has visited over 25 countries, went to India and South Africa to participated in a volunteer program and loves what he does.

Eduardo Candido is a Pearson Academic Consultant and holds a postgraduate degree in Teaching English Language Methodology from UNIFAEL. He is a TESOL Certified tutor by the University of Anaheim and holds a certificate in Pronunciation from Faculdade Cultura Inglesa. Eduardo has over 20 years of experience teaching English to students of all ages in some of the most important Language Institutes in Brazil and has also lived in the United States. There he was in contact with people from all over the world, which allowed him the opportunity to develop effective communicative strategies and apply them in the classroom.

Higor is a teacher and teacher educator based in São Paulo, Brazil. Higor is the author of "Inglês para professor" (Disal, 2015), and the upcoming "Dúvidas comuns de professores brasileiros de inglês" (June 2024). Higor is a former BRAZ-TESOL president and has a number of online courses for teachers, both about language and teaching. Visit www.higorcavalcanteelt.com for more.

Richard Chinn works on MA and BA programmes at King’s College London, and pre and in service teacher training courses at International House London. His professional interests are in classroom interaction, language teaching methodology, and teacher development. He is co-author of the book "Working with Emergent Language" published by Pavilion ELT.

Rodolfo Mattiello, with a BA in Languages from PUC Campinas and a Masters in Applied Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh, specializes in Language Acquisition through the Usage-based perspective and has a keen interest in Cognitive Linguistics. Holding postgraduate degrees in Lesson Planning and Use of Technology for Language Learning, he co-authored the book 'Formação de Professores' and founded Mattiello Consultoria Acadêmica and BELíngue. As a founding member of BRAZ-TESOL's special interest group for Mind, Brain, and Education, and a postgraduate Professor at PUC Paraná, Rodolfo contributes articles to Blog Disal, New Routes, EFL Magazine, and co-hosts the Podcast Chá Pedagógico.

Rodrigo Vanni holds an undergraduate degree in English and Literature from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2002) and a graduate degree in School Management from UNIRITTER/RS (2006). He has been an English teacher for about 30 years and has taught in language schools, regular schools (both public and private), companies and at  Faculdades Integradas de Taquara (FACCAT) in RS. He has also been a consultant for some major publishing companies. He is currently a partner at Books & Toys, representing Express Publishing and Scholastic in Brazil.

Tatiana Canto is an English teacher with over thirty years of teaching in Brazil, the USA and Canada. Her experience also includes the roles of pedagogical coordinator, producer of teaching material for some of the most renowned ELT publishers, pedagogical advisor, and researcher. She has a degree in Languages and a master’s degree in Language Studies. Her research interests include teaching English to YLs, bilingual education and biliteracy.

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Carlos Gontow is an English teacher, actor, teacher trainer and writer. He has extensive experience in teaching children, teenagers and adults. He’s involved with teaching English through theater, games and songs. He’s the author of several books including “The Classroom is a Stage” (DISAL) and “Grammar on Stage” (UICLAP).

Mario Laranjo Junior, graduated in Literature and post-graduated in bilingualism and cognition, has extensive experience in the classroom both in Brazil at all its levels and abroad. Currently, he provides pedagogical consultancy for the Santillana group, engaging with English teachers across Brazil, bringing the latest advancements in foreign language teaching.

With over 14 years of experience in ELT, Tamires is a versatile educator, trainer, speaker, and materials writer. Since 2016, she has been teaching English Online and owns Simplifica Inglês, an online English school. Tamires's passion lies in technology, studying gender and race, and designing inclusive lessons. Her qualifications include a B.A. in Languages (USP), TESOL (Anaheim University - Califórnia) , C2 Proficiency, CELTA, Train the Trainer (Cambridge University) and ACTE (British Council). She is presently pursuing a postgraduate program in Online Learning and Learning Technologies at PUCRS. She’s also an e-moderator at the British Council Teaching for Success programme.

Fiona Dunlop is the Principal at Wimbledon School of English, London, one of the oldest independent language schools in the UK. Fiona has worked for over 30 years in ELT, including in such areas as Teacher Training, Academic and School Management. She holds an MA in Psychology and an English UK/Trinity Diploma in ELT Management. She spent several years working in Egypt and Brazil before returning to London, where she has been involved in all aspects of ELT teaching, management and training. She provides training on many aspects of ELT, including CPD and wellbeing, effective project management and motivating and developing teams. Most recently Fiona has consolidated her years of experience in the form of a language school management book published in June 2019 https://www.pavpub.com/pavilion-elt/etpedia-series/etpedia-management.

Isabella Campos is a graduate teacher and teacher educator in the field of language education. She has a wide range of experiences as a teacher, teacher trainer, and academic coordinator. Her passions include teaching English to YLs, Bilingual Education and Management in Education. She’s currently finishing her MA in Professional Development in Language Education at the University of Chichester, UK.

Isadora has been an English teacher for 2014 years. She works at Secretária de Educação do Distrito Federal and holds a master's in Applied Linguistics from UnB where she also got her English Teaching degree.

Kátia Falcomer. MA in Applied Linguistics, EFL teacher and teacher trainer for over 30 years, Middle School Coordinator at Escola Eleva Brasília.

Maria Xavier holds a Post-Graduate Certificate from Nile (UK), specialising in Language Education, and a TESOL certificate from ILAC Canada. She brings 23 years of experience in the area to institutions such as the British Council as a freelance consultant. Her passion lies in fostering creativity, and she is dedicated to shaping a dynamic and impactful learning environment.

Rhona Snelling is an ELT author and speaker. She qualified with International House and has extensive teaching experience. She has been an editor at two international ELT publishers and holds a MSc in Applied Linguistics. Rhona has authored numerous coursebooks, including Get Ready for IELTS and Gateway to the world. 

Stephan Hughes is a doctoral student at the Pontificate Catholic University in Sao Paulo and Adjunct Lecturer in postgraduate programs in English Translation and English Language Teaching. He teaches English to Middle and High School students at an international school in Rio de Janeiro.

Thiago Hime is a lawyer and language teacher with a master's degree in Language Studies from PUC-RIO. He has over 25 years of experience in English teaching, teacher training, material writing, and course design. He has served as a Digital Product Manager and Academic Coordinator at Cultura Inglesa and Edify, with a certification in Digital Product Leadership from Tera.

Ana Lígia Barbosa de Carvalho e Silva, PhD is currently a postdoctoral researcher in Linguistics Studies at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in S. J. do Rio Preto. As part of her research, she conducted investigations into aeronautical English test design, serving as a visiting scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York City, in 2023. Lígia holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics from UNICAMP, along with a postgraduate degree in ESL teaching from Mackenzie, São Paulo. Over the past few years, Lígia has demonstrated presented at significant national and international conferences, publishing academic articles and book chapters. She has also contributed as a member of several study groups and language associations, including the BRAZ-TESOL Assessment and ESP SIGs, the Aeronautical English Study Group (GEIA), the International Civil Aviation English Association (ICAEA) Research Group, and the International Language Testing Association (ILTA) Aviation SIG. Her research interests center around language assessment and testing in ESP, with a special focus on English for military pilots, language needs analysis, and language test design.

Cássia Venezuela is a teacher and teacher trainer with over 15 years of experience, currently working at Faculdade Cultura Inglesa. A Ph.D. candidate at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, her research focuses on the training of teachers for bilingual contexts. She also holds a Master's degree in Literature from USP, the CELTA and the Delta.

Cristina Benedetti is a teacher at UCS/CETEC, a supervisor of an English Program for children and one of the BRAZ-TESOL Chapter (RS) coordinators, also providing training for English language educators. Specializing in Neurolearning Studies, Psycholinguistics and School Management, she holds a degree in Letras-Inglês. She is currently pursuing a master's in Education, focusing on The Research as an Educational Principle.

Gladys Quevedo-Camargo holds a PhD in Language Studies, is associate professor at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation, University of Brasília, and currently the vice-director of the Institute of Letters at the same university. She is co-founder of LAALTA Latin American Association for Language Testing and Assessment, member of ILTA International Language Testing Association and BRAZ-TESOL Assessment Special Interest Group.

Isabela Sued has been an ELT professional for over 10 years. She works as a writer, editor, teacher educator, consultant, and project manager. She has already worked for major publishers such as National Geographic Learning and Macmillan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social communication from PUC-Rio as well as a Cambridge C2 Proficiency, Cambridge TKTs 2 and 3, and two Google Education certificates.

Liberato Santos teaches English and Portuguese at Instituto Federal de Goiás, currently leads the BRAZ-TESOL Assessment SIG, and is a LAALTA and ILTA member. He holds a B.A. in Language Teaching from PUC Goiás, an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from UnB, and is a doctoral student at Iowa State University’s Applied Linguistics program, where he investigates speaking and pronunciation assessment and testing.

Luciano Alves Bezerra holds a degree in Portuguese and English from UNESP and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Luciano is currently a college lecturer in the area of Translation Studies. His research interests include literary translation, stylistics, translation and language teaching.

Marcos Cesar Polifemi is a professor at Faculdade Cultura Inglesa where besides teaching under and post graduation courses, he leads MultiTecLin, a study group that focuses on Multiliteracies, Technology and Language Learning. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and Language Studies (LAEL/PUC-SP) and his main research interests include teacher education, educational technologies, online learning and multiliteracies.

Paola Guimaraens Salimen holds a Doctorate and Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Her research focuses on classroom interaction, teaching and learning approaches, and sociological aspects of additional language acquisition. Her experience includes leading English departments and managing international curricula in mainstream schools. She teaches in Bilingual Education specialization courses throughout Brazil and undergraduate courses at Faculdade Cultura Inglesa. Additionally, she engages in teacher development through courses and consultancy services, emphasizing pedagogical skill enhancement and methodology improvement.

Paulo Torres has been working in the field of language teaching for more than 25 years. He has worked as a teacher, teacher educator and language consultant for public and private institutions with students of all ages. He also has national and international experience as a teacher and speaker. He has been the leader of the BRAZ-TESOL Espírito Santo Chapter since 2017. Paulo holds a BA in English & English Literature, a postgraduate degree in New Educational Technology Tools and another postgraduate degree in Bilingual Education and Cognition. He is currently taking a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics. He worked as an academic supervisor at Santillana Educação/Richmond for almost 6 years. His main interest in language teaching is continuous professional development.

Maria Rita Teixeira Silva Köster has a master's degree from Universidade de São Paulo, where she researched about contemporary Irish theatre. She has a specialisation in teaching English literature also from USP and she holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Pontifícia Universidade Católica. Since 2017, she has been a Professor at Faculdade Cultura Inglesa.

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Simone Vieira Resende é doutora em Linguística Aplicada e Estudos da Linguagem pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo - PUC-SP. Fez mestrado em Linguística na UERJ e Especialização em Ensino de Língua Inglesa. É professora do curso de graduação e pós-graduação em tradução. Atua como tradutora e pesquisadora dos grupos de pesquisa em Linguística de Corpus - GELC (PUC-SP) e SELEPROT (UERJ), afiliada à AILP – Associação Internacional de Linguística do Português.