Adriana Rosa

Adriana Rosa is currently an Assistant Professor at ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute (LCT-IUL), with extensive academic credentials including a PhD in Communication Sciences from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2016-2020). Her career spans international educational contexts with significant experience in Portuguese language instruction and educational consultancy.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD in Communication Sciences, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2016-2020)
• Master's degree in Production Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina (2000-2003)
• Multiple degrees in Pedagogy and Education from Brazilian institutions
• Technical Specialization in Interior Design focusing on school spaces (2022-2023)

Rosa's research focuses on the intersection of communication, child education, and language teaching. Her work demonstrates how marketing principles can enhance educational quality in early childhood settings, with particular attention to physical environment, technology integration, staff development, and leadership approaches that foster quality education.

Her professional activities reveal a strong commitment to practical application of educational theory through her current role as Trainer and Training Coordinator at CEFAD-Lisbon, where she provides specialized instruction in communication techniques and Portuguese language training for non-native speakers.

Rosa has held significant international positions including Portuguese Language Professor in Timor-Leste (2012-2013) and educational consultant roles in Timor-Leste and Angola (2014-2015), demonstrating her expertise in cross-cultural educational contexts.