| Name | Adolfo F. |
|---|---|
| City | São José do Rio Preto, Brazil |
| Teaching | Portuguese |
| Native Language | Portuguese |
| Originally From | Brazil |
| Working With | Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | Online |
| Hourly Rate | $27 |
Certified tutor with more than 10 years of experience
Case Western Reserve University - Inspired Leadership (Non-credit specialization/Programa de cursos integrados). 2021.
Cambridge Assessment English | University of Cambridge - ICELT- Teaching Qualification, In-Service Certificate in English Language Teaching. Pass with Merit. 2019.
Cambridge Assessment English | University of Cambridge - CELTA – Teaching Qualification, Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. 2014.
FAIMI – Faculdade de Mirassol - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Portuguese Languages and Literatures. 2008.
English teacher at Cultura Inglesa São Paulo
April 2010 – to date
Location: São José do Rio Preto, Brazil | Remote
• Teaching English classes to students of all levels and ages.
• Teaching preparatory lessons for international exams.
• Being responsible for the placement tests of new students.
Teacher Trainer at Cultura Inglesa São Paulo
February 2012 - December 2013/August 2019
Location: São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
• Working as a mentor and coach in order to provide teachers with academic support and help them deliver more effective classes.
Portuguese for Foreigners Tutor at Lingo Live
June 2015 – to date
Location: Remote
Teaching private online Portuguese classes to employees of multinational companies. They aim to meet the students' specific needs, among them:
• Learning the general aspects of the Portuguese language.
• Improving their knowledge of the language in their own area of expertise.
Oral Examiner at Cambridge Assessment English
April 2016 – June 2022
Location: São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
• Working as an oral examiner for the Cambridge Assessment main suite exams.
Elementary and Middle School English Teacher at Colégio Azevedo Marques
February 2013 - December 2013
Location: São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
• Teaching English classes.
• Designing activities and tests in accordance with the curriculum.
English and Portuguese Teacher at Scope Language School June 2009 - April 2010
Location: São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
• Teaching English classes.
• Teaching Portuguese writing classes.
• Being responsible for the placement tests of new students.
Olá, tudo bem?
Portuguese is an amazing language and I will help you learn it!
I am a seasoned professional with more than ten years of experience in foreign language teaching and teacher training. I help students from all over the world achieve their linguistic goals through relevant, fun, and memorable lessons. My lessons are tailor-made, taking into account level and the areas my learners wish to focus on.
My students often tell me that I possess great social, intercultural and communication skills. I hold a B.A. in languages, internationally recognized teaching qualifications as well as the Certificate of Proficiency in English.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me. It will be great to know more about why you want to learn Portuguese, give you all the support you need do it and also have a great time!
Muito obrigado e até logo!
Usually from Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 2pm BRT. (My availabilty might change as of Frb 2023)
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