"Olá!

I’m a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker from Porto Alegre, Brazil, now based in Nashville, Tennessee. With over 25 years of teaching experience, I help beginners and professionals speak Portuguese confidently and naturally from day one. I’m also a State Certified Court Interpreter and professional translator, which means my lessons are precise, structured, and results driven without ever feeling rigid.

Teaching Portuguese and sharing Brazilian culture isn’t just my profession, it’s my passion.

Background

I hold a degree in Modern Languages and Literature with a focus on Portuguese and English from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.

What to Expect in My Lessons

You will start speaking Portuguese from the very first lesson.

Lessons are fully tailored to your goals, pace, and learning style.

I offer flexible session lengths of 30, 45, or 60 minutes.

My teaching style combines clear explanations, real world language, and constructive feedback.

Skills We Work On

Speaking, listening, reading, and writing

Conversation with guided correction and confidence building

Reading and discussing Brazilian Portuguese articles, news, and books

Students I Commonly Work With

Learners preparing for travel, work, exchange programs including Fulbright, or missionary work

Students preparing for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)

Individuals wanting to communicate with Brazilian in laws, partners, or friends

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners learning Portuguese

Heritage speakers who grew up bilingual and want to strengthen Portuguese grammar, reading, and writing

English for Brazilian Speakers

I also teach English to Brazilian students, both in Nashville and online. Learning with a Brazilian tutor can be especially helpful at the beginner level and for Brazilian spouses who want smoother, more confident communication in English.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. I’d love to help you reach your language goals.

Obrigada!" less...