Experience Summary
I am a full time student at BYU majoring in Civil Engineering and minoring in Portuguese. I have served a two year full time mission in Brazil, where I was required to interact 24 7 with the amazing Brazilian people. I learned their languange along side their rich and amazing culture. I was required to train new Americans not only in the duties of a missionary, but in the portuguese language.
I have completed up to the Junior year requirements for a portuguese degree, which include advanced courses in writing, grammar, and conversation. I am currently studing portuguese literature including works by amazing authors such as Machado de Assis, Camões, etc.
I have worked as a translator for spanish construction workers, assiting them to understand what the employeer required of them and informing the employeer of concerns and dificulties that the workers were experiencing.
I am very comfortable in the teaching environment, and I love it!! I'm not here just to teach, I'm here to help you fall in love with portuguese the way that I did, throught music, literature, and conversation.
Teaching Style
I love to help the student not only understand concepts, but also to love them. To see just how this language was formed, what it means, and how we can use them. I also want them to understand culture, through pen pals, and movies and songs. Brazil and Portugal have some of the most amazing people, places, and histories, and the world is missing out.
My Hobbies
Fishing, camping, white water rafting, football, etc if its outside, I love it!!!