Rodrigo Sigoli

Academic Manager & Teacher Trainer @Out of the Box - Soluções Linguísticas

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Rodrigo Sigoli has been in English Language Teaching since 2006, as an English Teacher, Teacher Educator, Conference Speaker, Director of Studies and Cambridge English Tutor. In addition to 17 years working with well-renowned institutions in the state of São Paulo, both as an English Teacher and Academic Coordinator, Rodrigo has worked as a Cambridge English Speaking Examiner, since 2012, for Main Suite and YLE. He is also a TOEFL and TOEIC certified Exam Administrator. Besides his degree in Languages, he has been awarded multiple certifications by Cambridge English: the C2 Proficiency (2011), the BULATS (2012), the CELTA (2013), as well as Train the Trainer (2019). Most recently, Rodrigo has completed the CertPT by Trinity College London (2023), thus being certified twice as a Teacher Trainer. In 2016, he founded his ELT project, “Out of the Box - Soluções Linguísticas”, and has been working as a Freelance Teacher Trainer since. He runs the business as head of the Academic Department, working with Teacher Development - Language and Methodology Development for English Teachers, as well as Exam Prep courses and workshops.

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Work Background

Out of the Box - Soluções LinguísticasCo-Founder and CEO

Apr. 2017Greater Campinas• Co-founder of the company alongside my wife in a partnership agreement model; • ELT Professional in charge of the company's Management of Resources and Staff for Academic, Administrative, Financial and Marketing Departments through online systems, spreadsheets and social media work; • Professional in charge of Quality Control and KPIs, overseeing 5 staff and 100+ clients, ensuring standards are met via internal auditing of all departments and agreements with stakeholders are upheld; • Freelance Translator, Editor, Marker and Interpreter.

Out of the Box - Soluções LinguísticasAcademic Manager

Feb. 2017Greater Campinas• English Language Course Designer, making use of a pool of resources aiming at a variety of needs and contexts to be delivered in-house and its subsequent monitoring; • Recruiter of new English teachers through a selection process with subsequent application of an In-Service program; • Professional in charge of teaching staff and their respective performance and professional development indices, through monthly pedagogical meetings, lesson observations and feedback sessions, reflecting on the the teacher's work locally, as well as the establishment of several semi-annual goals; • Professional in charge of monitoring managerial data, such as attendance and dropout rates, and student performance in online classes and extraclass activities; • Professional in charge of management of academic results, feedback, monitoring and action plans for all the students enrolled in the courses; • Administrator of leveling tests and respective administrative tasks (calls, student and parent support, student transfers, enrollment, class creation, course information, administrative management), using online teaching and system administration tools.

Out of the Box - Soluções LinguísticasTeacher Trainer

Jan. 2019São Paulo Area, Brazil• Tailor-made teacher training courses, workshops, methodology development and ELT consultancy which meet the specific demands of different contexts of the client, such as Lesson Observation and Feedback; • Language Development, Cambridge English C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency and Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Exam Preparation and Tutoring for English Teachers.

Out of the Box - Soluções LinguísticasEFL Teacher

Mar. 2016Greater Campinas• Private Tutor for English Lessons in one-to-one, small groups, online, face-to-face or In-Company settings, ranging from Basic to Proficiency levels (CEFR A1 - C2), making use of a range of educational tools for either Business or General English; • Private Tutor for ESP Lessons for learners who intend to take Cambridge Assessment English Exams and IELTS; • Private Tutor for Lessons for learners who have specific needs or interests, such as specific skills or systems in the language; • Provider of English Language Courses tailored to each individual student; • Focus on adaptation of materials taking the learners' needs and interests into deep consideration.

Cambridge Assessment EnglishSpeaking Examiner

Mar. 2012Sao Paulo, BrazilSpeaking Examiner working with: • CEFR Pre-A1 – Cambridge English: YLE Starters • CEFR A1 – Cambridge English: YLE Movers • CEFR A2 – Cambridge English: Key / YLE Flyers • CEFR B1 – Cambridge English: Preliminary • CEFR B2 – Cambridge English: First • CEFR C1 – Cambridge English: Advanced • CEFR C2 – Cambridge English: Proficiency

São Paulo Open CentreCambridge English Speaking Examiner

Jun. 2016São Paulo e Região, BrasilSpeaking Examiner working with: • CEFR Pre-A1 – Cambridge English: YLE Starters • CEFR A1 – Cambridge English: YLE Movers • CEFR A2 – Cambridge English: Key / YLE Flyers • CEFR B1 – Cambridge English: Preliminary • CEFR B2 – Cambridge English: First • CEFR C1 – Cambridge English: Advanced • CEFR C2 – Cambridge English: Proficiency • Local Representative, working with examinations at Regular Schools based around Campinas, São Paulo.

São Paulo Open CentreCELT-P and CELT-S Tutor

Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2021Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil• Tutor responsible for delivering all components of the course, both face-to-face and online, such as: - Preparation and delivery of Face-to-face input sessions; - Correction and Feedback on participants' monthly portfolios; - Assessment of participants' academic work, Lesson Observations and Feedback, with both formative and summative focuses.

YázigiAcademic Coordinator

Dec. 2015 - May. 2016Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil• Recruiter of new teachers through a selection process with subsequent application of a 40-hour Pre-Service program. • Administrator of an In-Service program every six months to teachers, reviewing basic job monitoring processes, ELT concepts and practices, as well as CEFR-based Assessment Criteria and Methodology Principles. • Professional in charge of teaching staff with the branches, including Pedagogical Assistant, Helpers and their respective performance and professional development indices, through monthly pedagogical meetings, lesson observations and feedback sessions, reflecting on the the teacher's work locally, as well as the establishment of several semiannual goals. • Timetable designer for the Yázigi local branches, and organizer of events which aimed at showcasing evidence of students' language production. • Professional in charge of reporting the branches' managerial data, such as attendance and dropout rates, and student performance in online classes and curriculum activities. • Establishing contact with under-performing students through action plans developed by teachers focused on problem-solving. • Speaker at semiannual parent meetings after assessment periods. • Administrator of leveling tests and administrative tasks (calls, student and parent support, student transfers, enrollment, class creation, course information, inventory control, ordering and delivery of coursebooks to the franchisor and the branch's administrative management, using online teaching and system administration tools, and planning and conducting semi-annual satisfaction surveys). • Application of ETS TOEFL and TOEIC exams, being responsible for examinations in the branch and their control. • Participant in the continuous professional development program offered by the franchisor - Pearson, including 50 hours pre-service online and on-site training, follow-up and quality assurance through an annual excellence program.

YázigiEFL Teacher

Aug. 2015 - May. 2016Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil• Teacher for Teenagers and Adults Regular groups, in Basic (CEFR A1), Intermediate (CEFR B1), Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2) and Advanced (CEFR C1) levels. Assistant Teacher, according to the branch's needs; • Teacher for Basic (CEFR A1) and Advanced (CEFR C1) level groups in private schools in Indaiatuba, São Paulo (Colégio Montreal and Colégio Objetivo), for 7th grade Secondary School up to 2nd year High School students; • Tutor for Special Language, Conversation and Pronunciation Workshops aimed at specific levels and audiences (YEC and Extracurricular Activities), which were offered monthly by the branch, as well as mediator in parents' meetings; • Responsible for guiding and giving support to students; analyzing mid-term performance as well as developing action plans for students whose performances are not satisfactory; analyzing needs and expectations; giving face-to-face feedback to students and parents monthly, assigning tasks (both online and in classroom); correcting tests and making final marks available for students online. Everyday use of online educational/teaching tools.

Cultura InglesaEFL Teacher

Aug. 2014 - Jul. 2015Santos, São Paulo, Brazil• Teacher for Young Learners, Teenagers and Adults, Regular and Holiday groups, in Basic (CEFR A1), Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2), Intermediate (CEFR B1), Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2), Advanced (CEFR C1) and Proficiency (CEFR C2) levels. Assistant Teacher, according to the branch's needs; • Tutor for Special Conversation Courses aimed at specific levels and learners (Upper Talk and Advanced Conversation in English - Technology and Travel & Living); • Coach for Intermediate and Upper Intermediate level learners (CEFR B1/B2) for English Public Speaking Competitions. Responsible for providing them with comprehensive understanding of the skill and thoroughly practical sessions in which students developed texts and worked with posture, pronunciation, tone of voice, as well as a number of resources which would enable them to perform successfully; • Member of the jury in Cultura Inglesa's internal Public Speaking Competition, for Pre-Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels. • Responsible for guiding and giving support to students; analyzing mid-term performance as well as developing action plans for students whose performances are not satisfactory; analyzing needs and expectations; giving face-to-face feedback to students and parents, assigning tasks (both online and in classroom); correcting tests and making final marks available for students online, as well as carrying out Placement Tests. Everyday use of online educational/teaching tools. • Responsible for general administrative tasks which involved all sorts of calls in the branch, transferring students to different groups, table filling, developing timetables, enrolling students for any available course and providing them with course information, demonstrative lessons and bank slips. Everyday use of online systems administration tools.

Cultura InglesaEFL Teacher

Aug. 2010 - Jul. 2014Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil• Teacher for Young Learners, Teenagers and Adults, Regular and Holiday groups, in Basic (CEFR A1), Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2), Intermediate (CEFR B1), Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2), Advanced (CEFR C1) and Proficiency (CEFR C2) levels. Assistant Teacher, according to the branch's needs; • Teacher for Basic level groups (CEFR A1) in private schools around Campinas, São Paulo (Polo Educacional/Indaiatuba, Colégio Integral/Itatiba and Colégio Progresso/Campinas), for 6th grade Secondary School up to 2nd year High School students; • Tutor for Special Conversation Courses aimed at specific levels and learners (Upper Talk and International Events Workshops); • Tutor for ESP Lessons whose objective was to prepare 3rd year High School students for Brazilian vestibular examinations. Responsible for the development of Mock Tests and Examinations, based on Secondary and High School learners' needs and expectations, aiming at maximizing their performance in the actual tests; • Teacher for Basic level groups (CEFR A1) as part of the State of São Paulo Government project for training Teenagers and Adults in Modern Foreign Languages; • Responsible for guiding and giving support to students; analyzing mid-term performance as well as developing action plans for students whose performances are not satisfactory; analyzing needs and expectations; giving face-to-face feedback to students and parents, assigning tasks (both online and in classroom); correcting tests and making final marks available for students online, as well as carrying out Placement Tests. Everyday use of online educational/teaching tools. • Responsible for general administrative tasks which involved all sorts of calls in the branch, transferring students to different groups, table filling, developing Timetables, enrolling students for any available course and providing them with bank slips. Everyday use of online systems administration tools. • Invigilator for Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations.

Michigan IndaiatubaEFL Teacher

Feb. 2011 - Apr. 2011Indaiatuba, Brazil• Teacher for Teenager Regular groups in High Intermediate (CEFR B2) and Advanced (CEFR C1) levels.

Warriors Private TeachingPrivate English Teacher

Apr. 2009 - Jul. 2010Indaiatuba, Brazil• Private English Teacher for VIP students or small groups in Basic (CEFR A1) and Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2) levels; • Adaptation of materials taking the learners' needs and interests into deep consideration; • English Language Courses tailored to each individual student.

inFlux English SchoolEFL Teacher

Aug. 2008 - Jul. 2010Indaiatuba, Brazil• Teacher for Teenagers and Adults, in groups or VIP lessons, in Basic (CEFR A1), Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2), Intermediate (CEFR B1), Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2) and Advanced (CEFR C1) levels; • Teacher in charge of Placement Tests for new students in the branch; • Responsible for helping learners in need of improvement, with remedial work and make-up lessons, as well as replacement lessons; • Teacher in charge of developing Midterm and Final Tests, based on the courses' syllabus and students' expectations. Such tests included assessment on Receptive Skills (Listening/Reading), Language and Productive Skills (Writing), with a considerable emphasis on Communication.

Wise UpEFL Teacher

Aug. 2007 - Jul. 2008Indaiatuba, Brazil• Teacher for Teenagers and Adults, in groups or VIP lessons, in Basic (CEFR A1), Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2) and Intermediate (CEFR B1) levels; • Teacher responsible for preparing real beginner students for the first Basic (CEFR A1) level; • Responsible for helping learners in need of improvement, with remedial work and make-up lessons, as well as replacement lessons.

Michigan IndaiatubaEnglish Helper

Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2007Indaiatuba• Assistant EFL Teacher. Responsible for Remedial Teaching to teenagers and adults; • Multimedia Center Helper. Responsible for helping students at the school's Multimedia Center and supporting them on how to use educational/technological resources so as to maximize their performance in classroom; • Junior IT Technician. Responsible for hardware and software maintenance of the school's systems and devices.

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