Sofia Adolfo

Dedicated online teacher with expertise in preparing and delivering lessons that meet pedagogic standards. Skilled in marking and providing feedback on both oral and written work, as well as administering and recording results of progress reports, tests, and assessments. Experienced in tutoring adults to the highest standards of the English language, including teaching research methodology.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a commitment to continuous professional development evidenced by completion of the TEFL online course. Career goals include advancing pedagogical skills and contributing to innovative educational practices. Experienced educator with focus on online teaching and curriculum development.

Known for creating engaging, interactive lessons that enhance student learning and retention. Utilises innovative tech tools and personalised teaching strategies to achieve educational outcomes. Offering strong communication and organisational skills, with solid understanding of online education tools and platforms.

Knowledgeable about engaging students through interactive content and fostering positive learning environment. Ready to use and develop creativity, adaptability, and patience in teaching role.

Online English Teacher - Lingoda - Germany

(2019-08)

Online language school offering live online classes.

• Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes and age groups
• Prepare and set tests and exercises
• Mark and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work
• Attend and contribute to training sessions

Online English Teacher - Learnship - Germany

(2019-10 - 2025-12)

• Lesson preparation
• Delivering lessons to business professionals according to course objectives
• Assigning homework and providing session & course feedback online

Online English Teacher - Whales English - China

(2018-03 - 2024-10)

• Online English teaching platform for students in China

Online Teacher - Berlitz Europe - Online

(2017-09 - 2023-08)

• Global education company specializing in language instruction

PA to Ambassador - Angola Embassy - Nairobi, Kenya

(2014-08 - 2017-06)

Embassy representing Angola in Kenya.

• Diary management
• Principal contact person between United Nations offices in Nairobi
• Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, emails, note verbal, circulars, convocations, memorandums, scheduling appointments, organising meetings, travel and accommodation locally, regionally, internationally
• Assist in drafting position papers for various local, regional and international conferences
• Produce quarterly & annual reports
• Process staff salaries, bookkeeping, produce weekly, monthly reconciliations of accounts
• Recruit, train and supervise junior staff and delegating work as required
• Negotiate and draft employees and supplier contracts terms and condition
• Purchasing a wide range of commodities, benchmarking suppliers in terms of price, quality and service

Registrar/tutor - Diplomatic Council - Oxford, United Kingdom

(2007-09 - 2014-03)

An organization focused on international relations and diplomacy.

• 16 hours a week, teaching English classes via skype
• Develop academic programmes and activities for students
• Promptly respond to and resolve students' academic issues, programmes and concerns
• Coordinate with teachers in developing academic curriculum for students
• Organising onsite seminars, including, scheduled inspections, external events at Chatham house, London; both events involved extensive planning with the academic staff, external contractors, coordination with education accreditation agencies
• Assist in drafting position papers for various local, regional and international conferences
• Produce quarterly & annual reports
• Process staff salaries, book keeping, produce weekly, monthly reconciliations of accounts
• Recruit, train and supervise junior staff and delegating work as required
• Negotiate and draft employees and supplier contracts terms and condition
• Purchasing a wide range of commodities, benchmarking suppliers in terms of price quality and service

Personal Assistant to Defence Attaché - Angola Embassy - London, United Kingdom

(2005-03 - 2007-07)

• Assist in drafting position papers for various local, regional and international conferences
• Produce quarterly & annual reports
• Process staff salaries, book keeping, produce weekly, monthly reconciliations of accounts
• Recruit, train and supervise junior staff and delegating work as required
• Negotiate and draft employees and supplier contracts terms and condition
• Purchasing a wide range of commodities, benchmarking suppliers in terms of price quality and service

Project Coordinator - European Commission - Juba, South Sudan

(2003-03 - 2005-01)

The executive branch of the European Union.

• Responsible for overall supervision of project activities
• Responsible for the design and project work plans to meet the goals and objective of the project
• Identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
• Ensuring good coordination with all stakeholders, government ministries, other agencies; UN, DFID, IMF, local administration and local community
• Conducted orientation sessions to properly orient the staff overall objective and activities of the project as per approved proposal
• Monitoring visits to field and to provide technical support to field staff
• Responsible for planning, program design, and to ensure its proper implementation at the field level
• Submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly report to Head Office
• Liaising with Manager Admin and Logistics, Manager Finance, M&E, HR in Head office to take support in orderto make project activities as per budgeted

Advanced Training - IELTS Preparation Coaching - TEFL Institute (2026-01 - 2026-01)

TEFL Diploma - TEFL - BSY Group (2018-03 - 2018-12)

PhD - International Relations and Diplomacy - Centre d'Etudes Diplomatique et Strategiques (2004-03 - 2008-02)

Advanced Diploma - Diplomacy, Diplomatic and Consular Law and Practice - The Diplomatic Council (2001-01 - 2002-07)

Licentiate - Diplomacy, Diplomatic and Consular Law & Practice - The Diplomatic Council (2002-09 - 2003-06)