Hello, I'm

Teacher Luiz

Caterpillar Class

It is an honor for me to be present in the early years of children’s lives as they embark on their own journey of inquiries into the world and themselves. I began my teaching career 13 years ago, offering language lessons to teens and adults. This is my fourth year as an early childhood educator, which is my true passion. At Microcosmos, I am in charge of the Caterpillar class alongside Teacher Lily. It is my greatest joy to witness our youngest learners’ discoveries as they grow. I love sharing experiences and laughter with them each day!

ABOUT ME

I grew up in a family where my father was an English teacher and my grandparents spoke 3 other languages at home. This environment influenced me from childhood, giving me two goals: to speak many languages and to become a teacher!

I love learning about/from languages and cultures. I speak English, Portuguese, French, Italian, and a little Spanish and Japanese. I have been to 22 countries, and have lived in 4.

EDUCATION

PhD Candidate in Social Anthropology - Critical Childhood Studies Soka University

HOBBIES

Traveling

Skincare

Fashion

Cooking

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023-2026

Teacher at a K-12 International IB School (different roles supporting students from Preschool to High School, but focusing on Preschool and Kindergarten), Tokyo, Japan

2018-2020

Event and Press Manager Assistant at Air France-KLM Group, Paris, France

2017-2018

Customer Service Advisor and Project Manager at Disneyland Paris, France

2015-2017

Front Desk Receptionist at Disneyland Hotel 5*, Paris, France

2013-2015

Teacher of French as an Additional Language for Middle/High School students and adults, Sao Paulo, Brazil