Hello! My name is Cátia, I am 43 years old, and I bring with me a deeply multicultural background shaped by having lived in Portugal, England, Switzerland, and France.

I have always been an avid reader, immersing myself in stories and letting my imagination unfold within each narrative. Language has always fascinated me — I learned grammar rules effortlessly and found joy in expressing myself through writing. This passion eventually led me to publish a youth literature book and collaborate on several projects with other authors.

I hold a degree in Portuguese Language and Culture, a Cambridge English qualification, and a Master’s degree in Journalism. In addition, I have completed various training courses in psychology, didactics, and pedagogy, which have enriched both my teaching approach and my understanding of the learners’ needs.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach Portuguese in England, Portugal, and France, working with students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

I speak English fluently and I have an intermediate level in french. I was also part of a support and integration team for foreign students from South America at the University of Beira Interior in Portugal, where I taught English.

These experiences strengthened my belief that teaching is, above all, about building bridges — between languages, cultures, and people.