Bored Into a Trance

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João Paulo Oliveira Severo da Silva

English teacher with experience in communicative methodology, lesson planning, and teaching across different age groups and proficiency levels. Focused on student-centered teaching and the real development of oral and written communication.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil joaopaulo@letras.ufrj.br linkedin.com/in/jpsevero/ Download PDF

Professional Experience

Wizard by Pearson

English Teacher

Sep 2025 - Present

  • Planning and delivery of communicative lessons for children, teenagers, and adults at varying proficiency levels.
  • Development of dynamic materials and activities focused on the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Colégio de Aplicação da UFRJ (CAp-UFRJ)

English and Portuguese Language Intern

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025

  • Planning and delivery of English lessons for high school students and Portuguese lessons for elementary school students.
  • Performance recognized with a Letter of Recommendation from the Deputy Board of Teacher Education in March 2026.

Escola Politécnica de Saúde Joaquim Venâncio (FIOCRUZ)

Writing Monitor - Extension Program

Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • Individualized support for students in the development of academic and creative writing.

Instituto de Educação de Nova Friburgo

PIBID Scholar - Teaching Initiation

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Supervised teaching practice with the development and application of innovative instructional materials.

Personal Projects

Personal Blog in English

akaboredman.dev

Regular production of written content in English on a variety of topics, as an ongoing exercise in fluency and written expression.