Rebecca Luna
Summary
Educator and psychologist with experience in safeguarding and residential care. Skilled in providing holistic care, fostering emotional wellbeing, and promoting independence within structured residential and educational settings. Committed to creating safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments for personal, social, and academic development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
House Coordinator (Live-In role)
The Mount Camphill College
, United Kingdom
2022.05 - 2025.12
- Lived on-site and supported students' daily routines, pastoral care, and personal development in a residential setting.
- Maintained a safe, structured, and nurturing house environment aligned with safeguarding and care standards.
- Led practical, social, and creative activities that encouraged independence, positive behaviour, and community life.
- Monitored student progress through observation, record-keeping, and updated support plans and risk assessments.
- Collaborated with families, tutors, and professionals to ensure consistent pastoral and educational support.
- Supported team coordination, mentoring volunteers, and contributing to smooth household operations and community events.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
German School Corcovado
, Brazil
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Supported daily routines, activities, and lesson planning for children aged 3-6, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Observed and recorded children's social, emotional, and developmental progress.
- Promoted bilingual learning through playful, sensory, and collaborative activities.
- Maintained close communication with families and collaborated with the lead teacher to support each child's wellbeing.
Residential Learning Support
The Mount Camphill College
, United Kingdom
2018.08 - 2018.09
- Provided daily care and supervision for young adults with special educational needs.
- Supported routines, social and emotional development, and independent living skills.
- Co-led activities and contributed to individual support plans.
Education
Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Studies Diploma (Level 4)
London Steiner House
United Kingdom 2024.07 -
MSc Community Psychology & Child Protection
ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon
Portugal 2019.09 - 2021.07
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Centro Universitário IBMR
Brazil 2013.09 - 2017.12
Skills
- Classroom support & lesson facilitation
- Safeguarding & child protection
- Differentiated learning & SEN support
- Behaviour management
- Positive behaviour strategies
- Multilingual communication (EN/PT/ES/DE)
- Collaboration with teachers, families & multidisciplinary teams
- Creative, play‑based and hands‑on learning
- Record‑keeping & progress monitoring
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Studies Diploma (Level 4)
London Steiner House
2024.07 -
House Coordinator (Live-In role)
The Mount Camphill College
2022.05 - 2025.12
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
German School Corcovado
2021.01 - 2021.12
MSc Community Psychology & Child Protection
ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon
2019.09 - 2021.07
Residential Learning Support
The Mount Camphill College
2018.08 - 2018.09
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Centro Universitário IBMR
2013.09 - 2017.12