Bruno Mendes

Teacher in Training | Alternative & Experiential Education Enthusiast | Sustainability | Env. Sciences | Management

Ulfborg, Central Denmark Region, Denmark

About

I am an aspiring teacher passionate about alternative education, experiential learning and community building. Dedicated to integrating nature, sports, sustainability and democratic decision making into inclusive learning environments. Skilled at creating engaging, hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, collaboration and personal growth. Adittional Internaltional and Volunteering Experience: - Hitchhiked across the Sahara; travelled to 30+ countries - Co-built a camper bus and travelled from Denmark to Guinea-Bissau (5 months) - Multiple environmental and social volunteering projects - Multiple events organised (1000+ people) - Former football team captain (10 years), volleyball player (4 years), alpinism course graduate - Erasmus student in Poland (6 months); ongoing MOOC learner.

Experience

  • Student at DNS Tvind The Necessary Teacher Training College
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    - Bachelor in Pedagogy - Learning by Doing program: International teaching practice, community governance, and experiential learning - Highlights: 5-months overland study travel to West Africa, 6-months relocation in Europe, 9-months school internship, and democratic school management - Applied Paulo Freire's PAR method and project based learning

  • YCL Fellow at Youth Climate Leaders
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Teacher at Juelsminde dagskole
    Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 · 9 mos

    Led project-based classes for special needs students (10-17 years old). Designed monthly thematic projects (Gala fest, casino day, magic show).

  • Courier at De Beren
    Nov 2023 - Apr 2024 · 6 mos

  • Pedagogue at Søgårdhus
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    - Facilitated sports and sailing based educational programs for youth from challenging backgrounds - Assisted in activity planning, trip organisation and ensuring student participation