Teachers, coordination and support

Meet the Step Up team

A close, experienced team helping students feel safe, supported and confident as they learn English in Montijo.

Mariana Martins, Step Up English teacher

English Teacher

Mariana Martins

6 years of experience

Her mission is to help students lose the fear of speaking English. Trained by Tt Madrid, she teaches a language she truly loves.

She believes classes should be a safe space to make mistakes, learn and, above all, practise. For Mariana, learning English does not have to be boring: it should be useful for daily life, career goals or the next trip.

Speaking confidencePractical EnglishSafe learning space
Kimberly Bueno Cabral, Step Up English teacher

English Teacher

Kimberly Bueno Cabral

20 years of experience

An English teacher with 20 years of experience teaching groups of different ages, from younger learners to older adults, including Brazilian and international students.

Graduated in Brazil in English Language and Literature, with teaching and bachelor degrees, she brings broad, human experience to support each student at their own rhythm.

All agesStrong experienceClose support
Lorena Brandão, Step Up coordinator and English teacher

Coordinator and English Teacher

Lorena Brandão

Over 25 years of experience

Coordinator and English teacher with over 25 years of experience teaching English. With a background in Social Communication, she has strong experience supporting students and parents.

She closely follows the development and needs of each class. Lorena believes English can be light, dynamic and enjoyable, creating engaging lessons that help students gain confidence and enjoy the learning process.

Academic coordinationFamilies and studentsDynamic classes

Close support

The team supports students, parents and classes so the experience feels clear and human.

Teaching experience

Teachers with strong backgrounds in English teaching and different learner profiles.

Confidence to learn

Lessons are designed for practice, safe mistakes and step-by-step progress.

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