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                                            PRESENTATIONS:
I've been a keynote speaker for K-12 schools, public libraries, colleges, adult schools, graduations, library openings, ESL conferences, and I've done Skype presentations for teachers around the world. Some presentations are for large groups of 500+ people but I enjoy small ones as well. 

Major Past Presentations:
  • STAR Conference - Speaker - Wyoming Department of Education - WY
  • ELL Keynote Speaker - TX
  • Skype Conference - La Salle University - Mexico City, Mexico
  • Willowbrook Library Opening Day - Keynote Speaker - CA 
  • Academic Excellence Awards - Keynote Speaker - CA
  • Norwalk Adult School - Keynote Speaker​​​​ - CA
  • Compton Adult School - Keynote Speaker​​​​ - CA
  • Podcast Recording for ESL - Culips http://esl.culips.com/2016/07/chatterbox-168-interview-with-paula-mp/​
  • Texas Schools - Video conference - Keynote Speaker​​​​ - TX
  • Florida schools - Video conference - Keynote Speaker - FL
  • ​CATESOL Santa Barbara - Presenter - CA
  • Haskell Middle School (120 students) - CA
  • Artesia High School - Keynote Speaker (180 students) - CA
  • Burbank Elementary School - Career Day - CA
  • Gahr High School - Keynote Speaker - CA
  • Cerritos College ESL Program - Keynote Speaker - Multiple Events - CA
  • Maxine Waters Employment  Center- Presenter - CA
  • Life Christian University - Presenter (Japanese Students) - CA
  • Downey Public Library - Presenter - CA

  • Upcoming Events:
  • Middle School - Keynote Speaker (795 students) - CA
  • Middle School - Keynote Speaker (500 students) - CA
  • Book Signing & Reading - CA
  • ESL Conference - Keynote Speaker
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Hello! I'm Paula, and I'm originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I moved to the United States when I was nineteen years old. Although I had studied English while I lived in Brazil, it clearly wasn't enough. Reality hit as soon as the plane landed! Weeks after I arrived, I took English as a Second Language classes at an adult school and briefly after at a community college. A semester later, I wanted to fully embrace the American culture, so I started to work at my college library. A new world opened up for me. Everything was unfamiliar.  I mean, everything! 

For several years, my goal was to be able to communicate well with others while pursuing a higher education. That's all I wanted. I obtained my B.A. in psychology while working at the library. Those were tough years. By the time I completed my degree, I wanted to be a librarian. 

Today, I have a master's degree in library and information science.  I've worked as a librarian in Texas and California, taught countless bibliographic instructions, selected materials for collection development (especially ESL), participated in several committees,  coordinated the work of several employees, taught library classes, and so much more.  

I am blessed to work as a full-time faculty librarian. It is my dream job!  For the last several years, I've had the opportunity to share my immigrant story with English learners, and I've read How I Learned English to them. Their enthusiasm about the story and how they've related to the main character motivated me to publish this book.  My latest book titled Matt Is a Normal Cat has been inspiring kids (and adults) all over the country. I also have a music video that I recorded with a professional songwriter, that has been bringing joy to kids (and adults) around the world. 

My goal is to continue writing inspirational picture books that portray the reality of immigrants in the United States. This is my little way of giving back to the community. 

Thank you for your support.

Paula Massadas Pereira
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