Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I worked as a kindergarten teacher in Brazil, for a non-profit organization for three years, and by the time, I was doing a degree in Education. After I got my degree, I started a postgraduate in Personnel Management, and I discovered that my professional goal was to work with developing people in Education. Through researches in the Internet, I realized that many philanthropic organizations needed this type of service. I managed to contact these organizations through a site, which offered virtual volunteer opportunities, and since 2012, I contribute as an educational writer for projects worldwide.
In 2013 I was invited by one of the Organizations that I work for, to write a book in partnership about Education and Literacy. Three years later we launched “Unraveling Reading”, my first book and the first literature of a series that will cover each core subject taught in schools.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book that I recently launched is “Unraveling Reading”. What inspired me to write this book was the aim to disseminate quality information about how a student can develop reading and writing skills in a dynamic way, through exercises that take into account students’ capabilities and learning styles. This is important to consider because each of us learns in a unique way, and knowing this, can help educators and instructors to develop better teaching strategies.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have the habit of writing with a bottle of water in my side, so I don´t need to get up to drink water when necessary. Also I really appreciate the silence to write and organize my thoughts and due this fact I often write my articles and materials using a headphone (without listen to music). This keeps me concentrate and foccused in what really matters.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I really appreciate the book “Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman. It’s A great book about how to perceive, generate and manage our emotions.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on translating Unraveling Reading from English to Portuguese. In addition, Unraveling Reading is the first book in the series “Unraveling”. The goal is to develop a book for each specific subject of learning, such as History, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Arts and Special Education.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
To be an educational writer is necessary first, be motivated with the theme education. The reading, research, ability to write and elaborate texts with quality are essential to the development of this work. When I talk about texts with quality, I mean the composition of educational materials that attend the real necessities of the target public and for this, it is essential to know and research a lot, the needs behind each project, person and community.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To not be so critical with myself. There is a fine line between excessive self-criticism and the desire to achieve perfection in everything you do. In fact, perfection is something that is impossible to achieve, and based on this, instead of seeking this “perfection” we must recognize our strengths and our points to improve, and under this bias always seek self-knowledge and self-development in life.
What are you reading now?
Emotional Pedagogy: Michel Chabot and Daniel Chabot. It´s a book about how to considerate and incorporate emotions in the academic curriculum.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I said previously, I’m translating Unraveling Reading (to english from portuguese) and I intend to launched it in the next year.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
1. The Holy Bible
2. Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence.
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