I believe that education and learning are not one size fits all, but rather it is the teacher’s and teaching assistant’s job to speak to each child’s individuality as well as arm them with the proper tools to be lifelong learners. I feel that learning is a process that takes place throughout our whole life, which is essential for our wellbeing and for nurturing and keeping alive our curiosity about the world. 

I was fortunate to attend the laboratory school of the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies as a child. U.E.S. (now known as UCLA Lab School) instilled in me a love of learning. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with a minor in Communications from the University of Southern California where I also received a full scholarship as a rower. I am TEFL certified as well as have completed the Elklan speech, language and communication support course for early years learners. I am currently enrolled and in the process of completing my certificate in early childhood education as an associate teacher with UCLA Extension. I have over four years of experience as a teaching assistant. 

ABOUT MS ZARATE DE MACEDO

I was born and raised in Los Angeles and have been living in Lisbon for three years. I enjoy staying active by running and practicing yoga whenever I get the chance.