Patricia Schaffer
Languages Teacher with a background in Psychology and Journalism | Experienced in AI Literacy, Local AI Setups, Alignment | Interested in Cognitive Science & Technology
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Career path.
CohereAI Data Trainer - Safety Tasks - Content Moderation
Aug 2025 - Present- Applied Research, Educator
Applied Researcher (Longitudinal): Model Behavior; Embedding-Based Fine Tuned Persona; Model Design
Jun 2025 - Present - Hansa Language Centre
ESL Teacher / Professeure de FLE
Dec 2013 - Present - EC English Language Centres
English as a Second Language Teacher
Jun 2012 - Nov 2013 - ILSC Education Group
English as a Second Language Teacher
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011 - CCLCS
Language Instructor for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) – (TESL Practicum)
Jan 2010 - Jan 2010 - Secretaria da Fazenda do RS
Work Psychologist Assistant
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009 - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Career Counselor
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009 - Colégio João Paulo I - Porto Alegre
School Psychologist Assistant
Jan 2008 - Jan 2008 - HCPA - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Psychopathology Intern
Jan 2007 - Jan 2007 - Reader's Digest Association
Journalist
Jan 2003 - Jan 2008 - Unisinos
Professor of Journalism
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
MA Student and Communications Teaching Assistant
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 - Hospital São Lucas da PUCRS
Journalist
Jan 1998 - Jan 1998 - Dimello Hufcor
French Teacher and Translator
Jul 1996 - Jul 1997 - Revista Tecnicouro
Reporter
Jan 1996 - Jan 1996 - Grupo Sinos
Reporter
Jan 1995 - Jan 1995 - Wizard, York’s, Yázigi (ESL Schools); Maternal Pé-de-Moleque (Daycare Facility)
English Language Teacher
Jan 1992 - Jan 1998