Amanda Amaral Doctor of Philosophy in Neo-Latin Languages, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro / UFRJ Dr. Amaral brings to the table years of classroom experience as a foreign language teacher in Language Institutes, Universities and K-12 schools. Throughout her career, Amanda Amaral has also been responsible for the teacher's training and the creation of teaching materials. http://lattes.cnpq.br/9737831752238478

Gabriela Freire Master in Applied Linguistics / Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF Member of the Institute's academic team, Gabriela Freire researches the teaching and proficiency evaluation of portuguese as a sacond language, with emphasis in the production of teaching materials. She brings to the team extensive teaching experience in different levels of education (open courses, k-12 and university). http://lattes.cnpq.br/1057910410485630

Academic Board

María Paz Pizarro Doctor of Philosophy in Foreign Languages - Universidade Federal Fluminense / UFF Having work experience in different types of educational institutions (Universities, K-12, Language Institutes) either as a teacher or administrator, Maria Paz, a Spanish national fluent in four languages, brings to the Institute her international experience and vision of language teaching. Both as an academic and a teacher, her work has been focus on intercultural learning and the development of teaching materials.http://lattes.cnpq.br/1920151671124679

Claudia Assad Alvares Doctor of Philosophy in Philology and Portuguese Language - Universidade de São Paulo / USP An specialist in Portuguese Language, Cláudia Assad contributes to the ILC Brasil endeavor with her vast academic knowledge. An experient researcher, Claudia Assad has in her resumé an extensive list of publications and years of experience as a Portuguese teacher.http://lattes.cnpq.br/6239671097415262

Executive Management

Frederico Almeida Master in Business Admnistration - Georgetown University Founder of the Instituto de Língua e Cultura Brasileira, Mr. Almeida is a seasoned executive with more than twenty years of international experience in management and business development. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, Frederico worked in management and leadership positions in organizations of different sizes and segments.br.linkedin.com/in/fredalmeida