Berkeley K.
Private tutor in Austin, TX
Education
Master's Degree in Portuguese from Brigham Young University. 2013. Bachelor's Degree in Portuguese with a minor in Linguistics from Brigham Young University. 2011. I lived in North and Northeastern Brazil from February 2008-August 2009 learning the Portuguese language and participating in humanitarian projects and lived and worked almost solely with native Brazilians during my time there. I assisted in training and language teaching for other members of the program that arrived in Brazil after I did. I returned to Brazil for 3 additional months in both 2010 and 2012 to participate in a Study Abroad program and Internship, respectively. After studying Portuguese intensely for 8 years at the University level, as well as my 2 years spent living in Brazil, I have a firm grasp on the the language as well as the culture and am excited to share all the knowledge I have gathered to help other people have the chance to experience the richness that Portuguese and Portuguese-speaking countries have to offer!
Experience
I was a Portuguese Instructor for beginning and intermediate Portuguese classes at BYU for 3 years while pursuing my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I also spent the past three years teaching group and private Portuguese classes in California for adults from beginners to advanced Portuguese, including formal and colloquial language for every use from casual slang to formal business language. Now that I have moved to Austin I want to continue helping students and adults improve their Portuguese either as a part of their studies or just to learn the language for travel, business, or to be able to speak with Portuguese-speaking friends! I have published two articles in Portuguese journals and can help with all grammar, formal writing, language for specific situations, Brazilian history, culture, film, or Portuguese linguistics. I am passionate about Brazil, Portuguese language, and second language learning! I love seeing students improve and expand their ability to communicate with people around the world.
Availability
Weekdays after 6PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I have a 2-year old Corgi that I love to take walking on the many trails in the Austin area. I like to run, play guitar and sing with my sister in our little band, and watch comedy shows on Netflix. I have a growing collection of original art. I grew up building houses with my dad and love to do hands-on projects whenever I can!
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