Celeste Maria Alves Simões is an experienced English and French teacher and trainer with over 25 years of experience teaching both children and adults in Portugal. She holds a Master's degree in English and French and certificates in teaching English and from the British Council and Alliance Française. She is passionate about giving students the best education and committed to promoting their independence, well-being, and self-esteem.

1. Celeste Maria Alves Simões
Quinta Serrada Da Nora, 3B.U
3220-235 Miranda do Corvo Portugal
Mobile phone:969951252/ cmasimoes04@gmail.com
Experience
• October 2015/ September 2016, English teacher, Year 3, in different primary schools of Jaime
Cortesão School, Coimbra, with the final evaluation of Very Good.
• 2013/ 2015: English teacher, young learners, Year 1 to year 4 and kindergarten.
• 2007/2013: English teacher, young learners, Year 1 to year 4.
• 2008/2015: English trainer, adult education (level 2 and level 4) and Youth training (level 2 and
level 4) at the Cearte training Centre, Coimbra, Portugal.
• 2009/ 2013: French trainer, adult formation at the Cearte training centre, Coimbra Portugal
• 2004/2014: English trainer, adult formation (level 2 and 4) and Youth training (level 2) at the
Institute of employment and professional training of Coimbra, Portugal.
• 1998/2001: English trainer, Youth training at the Institute of employment and professional
training of Coimbra, Portugal.
• 2001: English and French substitute Teacher (Year 5, Year 11 and 12), Almalaguês Institute,
Coimbra, Portugal.
• 1995/1998: French trainer, Youth training at the Institute of employment and professional
training of Coimbra, Portugal.
• 1995: French substitute teacher, Year 10 and 11, Cristina Torres Secondary school, Figueira da
Foz, Portugal.
• 1994: English substitute teacher, Year 5 and 6, João de Barros Junior School, Figueira da Foz,
Portugal.
• 1991/1994: French trainer, Youth training at the Institute of employment and professional training
of Coimbra, Portugal.
• 1987/1990: French trainer, Youth trainer the Institute of employment and professional training of
Coimbra, Portugal.
Education
• Faculdade de Letras of the University of Coimbra, Portugal.
• Trainee (French and English) at the Secondary School of Lousã.
• Infanta D. Maria Secondary School, Coimbra, Portugal
• Pierre et Marie Curie Secondary School, Neufchateau, France.
• Jeanne D´Arc Private School, Primary and Junior School, Neufchateau, France.
Certifications
• English and French Master´s Degree.

2. • Certificate in Primary English Language Teaching (CiPELT Modules: Steady & Go) by the British
Council
• Certificate of the Alliance Française, 7th
year.
Supporting Statement:
• An experienced, enthusiastic and focused teacher committed to safeguarding and promoting the
education and well-being of children and young people.
• Passionate about giving young children the best possible education in life.
• Enjoy working in a busy and diversified environment.
• Able to establish a supportive relationship with not only students but also their parents and fellow
teachers.
• Committed to promote and reinforcing a student’s independence and self-esteem.
• Engaged in continuous learning to improve my skills and experience.
• Look forward to knowing the British Education system and different cultures.
• Look forward to improving my knowledge of the English language and of the French language.
Personal Interests:
• Family contact
• Reading
• Swimming
• Nature contact