Fernanda Lourenco

Fernanda Lourenço is a Part-Time Lecturer in Portuguese at Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. She also collaborates with local schools through Portuguese language workshops. Her professional background includes over three decades of experience in education and psychology.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (1991) - University of Algarve, Portugal
• Masters in Educational Psychology (1999) - Universidade Lusófona, Portugal

Professional Experience:

• Early childhood and drama teacher (1991–2001)
• Educational Psychologist for Caritas Diocesanas project (2001–2003), supporting marginalized pregnant teens from Portuguese-speaking African communities
• Freelance translator (2003–2011)
• Portuguese language instructor at Durham University (2011–present)

Key Expertise: Bilingual education, cross-cultural pedagogy, and educational interventions for vulnerable populations. Her work bridges linguistic instruction with socio-emotional development strategies.