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Instructor since June 2025
Private tuition in Brazilian Portuguese and English - Language and culture
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From 92 C$ /h
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Hello! My name is Paula I’m Brazilian and a native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese. I also teach English and hold a TEFL qualification. With over 20 years of experience teaching students from diverse countries and cultures, I’m passionate about helping learners connect with the Portuguese and English languages and cultures in a natural, engaging way.

I hold degrees in Language and Arts as well as in Arts & Communication. Currently, I’m pursuing a Master’s in Linguistics at the University of Zurich and learning German — so I truly understand the journey of learning a new language!

My classes are:
• Practical, relaxed, and conversation-focused
• Tailored to your goals — whether for work, travel, studies, everyday conversation, or for children of Brazilian families living abroad who want to connect with their heritage
• Open to all levels and ages
• A space where learning is about building confidence and making real connections

Teaching, for me, is about opening new worlds. I’m here with patience, dedication, and flexibility to support your individual learning path.
If you don’t see a time in my schedule that works for you, just send me a message — I’ll do my best to find something that fits!
Come learn Portuguese with me! 🌎✨
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About Me
As a patient and empathetic educator, I’m passionate about supporting each learner’s growth — both personal and academic. I thrive in dynamic learning environments and take pride in helping students of all ages and backgrounds overcome challenges through inclusive, engaging, and learner-centered teaching.
Education
Master in Linguistics - Zürich University - Switzerland (2023 - present)

Bachelor and Licentiate degree in English Language and Literature Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) - Rio de Janeiro-RJ -Brazil (2002-2006)
Experience / Qualifications
Teaching English to Young Learners – 30H - TEFL Academy - March 2025

Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) – 120H - The TEFL Academy - February 2025

The Playground Classroom: Methodology for Primary Level - Executive Training Institute-Malta - August 2024
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Portuguese
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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