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...It is such a rich language with which to work. I have taught English to native speakers who wish to expand the efficacy of their language usage, as well as to persons who wish to learn it as a second language. I also enjoy teaching English as a second language.
4 Subjects:
including
Portuguese,
English,
ESL/ESOL,
vocabulary
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...Another approach is to use clever acronyms or phrases as mnemonics tools. Of course, I do not impose one approach or the other on the student. I adapt to each student’s needs.
25 Subjects:
including
Portuguese,
chemistry,
physics,
calculus
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...I hate boring grammar drills, so unless you really want to do them, I won't make you. Instead, we'll use language in a way that practices the skill we're working on and is also interesting and authentic. I always ask the people I tutor to set goals, whether that goal is to get an A in a class or to understand a movie without subtitles.
12 Subjects:
including
Portuguese,
Spanish,
English,
reading
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...Let me tell you a little bit about myself, I've got some experience as a teacher in language schools in Brazil, about 5 years. So I try to use my knowledge as an English instructor and also as a foreign language student to help my students on Portuguese. I'm graduated in Letras (similar to the English/Portuguese BA degree in the USA) at Universidade de Sao Paulo.
1 Subject:
Portuguese
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...Luckily, I am calm, charismatic, and organized, so I'm equipped to help any person through the struggles of learning (or perfecting) either. My lessons will utilize teaching methods I experienced while studying at Los Positas. These have proven to be very effective.
5 Subjects:
including
Portuguese,
English,
Spanish,
reading
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