My Profile

I was born and reside in South Africa, I am of Portuguese descent so I speak both English and Portuguese fluently. I am enthusiastic, positive and confident. I love working with kids and I enjoy helping others learn new things. I am a wife and a mother of two confident and independent young men. I am patient, kind and adaptable. I have a good sense of humor and I love to laugh. I enjoy reading, exercising at the gym and baking delicious things for my family.

I have a degree in Bachelor of Principles & Methods of Language Education, I too hold a TESOL Certificate (120 hours).

Public Presentation Course - for 10 years I have been involved in a training program directed toward training native and non-native English speakers, utilizing both platform demonstrations and podium presentations to improve reading and speaking skills.

Classroom study 100 hours - studied the preparation and delivery of public speaking presentations, with the emphasis on speaking, writing, pronunciation, fluency and diction.

Volunteer Tutoring - successfully trained students to implement new life skills, especially with relation to family and community values; including issues such as education, work ethics and social integration skills.