Professional Curriculum Vitae
Vanessa Macamo
My curriculum vitae reflects my journey as I prepare to become a PhD candidate in Special Education at the University of Arizona. It also reflects my broader professional experience as an educator, researcher, and advocate for inclusive education. It highlights my work across teaching, research, leadership, service, and community engagement, both in Mozambique and internationally.
You can explore my CV to learn more about:
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Academic background and training in education, psychology, and disability studies
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Research and publications focused on inclusive education, disability rights, and Global South perspectives
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Teaching and professional experience, including university teaching and school leadership
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Leadership and service roles, such as program coordination, organizational leadership, and community-based advocacy
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EDUCATION
2026 (Expected)
2020
PhD in Special Education
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Dissertation: The right to Education for Children with
Disabilities in Early Childhood Education:
A Case Study of Mozambique
Supervisor: Adai Tefera, PhD
Committee: Taucia González, PhD, PhD and Kirsten Lansey, Melanie
LLM in Disability Law and Policy (Masters of Law)
Master of International and Comparative Disability Law and Policies
National University of Ireland, NUI Galway, Galway
Dissertation: The Right to Inclusive Education for Children
with Disabilities in Early Childhood Care and Education,
Under the CRPD & CRC: A Case Study of Ireland and Mozambique
Advisor: Áine Sperrin, PhD
2007
Post-Graduation in Public Health Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique
Advisor: Baltazar Chilundo, PhD
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