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Renato Estrela dos Santos
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Education Background
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (in progress), UniCesumar
About Renato
Renato Estrela dos Santos is a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker based in Rio Branco, Brazil, teaching Portuguese as a foreign language online at every level from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1).
Lessons focus on conversational Brazilian Portuguese: practical communication, pronunciation, vocabulary and cultural immersion. Renato taught adult education for the municipal education service in Paraíba, Brazil, adapting lessons to learners with different backgrounds, confidence levels and learning speeds.
Renato is completing a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics at UniCesumar and holds a C1 Advanced English certificate (EF SET), so lessons can be explained in English. Classes are online and scheduled on request.
FAQs about Renato
What do you teach?
Portuguese as a foreign language, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1), with a focus on conversational Brazilian Portuguese.
Can lessons be explained in English?
Yes. I hold a C1 Advanced English certificate.
What teaching experience do you have?
I taught in a municipal adult education programme in Paraíba, Brazil, adapting lessons to learners of different levels.
Are lessons online?
Yes, all lessons are online and scheduled on request.
Qualifications & Background
Native Brazilian Portuguese Speaker
Conversational Portuguese from A1 to C1.
Adult Education Teacher
Municipal adult education (EJA) programme, Paraíba, Brazil (2020–2021).
C1 Advanced English
EF SET English Certificate (2026).
Bachelor's in Mathematics
In progress, UniCesumar.
Subjects & Syllabus Covered
Service Locations
Primary city
Rio Branco
Areas served
All over Rio Branco
Sectors served
Reviewed by route
Societies served
Nearby areas considered
Scheduled on request
Online sessions only.
Teaching Expertise & Methodology
My methodology revolves around breaking down highly complex portuguese as a foreign language topics into intuitive, real-world models. Rather than relying on rote memorization, I empower students to understand the underlying logic required by examiners.
Sessions are structured around syllabus requirements, marking criteria and targeted practice so students can build clearer exam habits over time.
Home Tutor vs Online Tutor by Renato
In-Person Home Tutoring
Recommended for students who struggle with focus or prefer a highly observed disciplinary environment. I provide complete oversight of written work in real-time, enforcing study habits directly.
Interactive Online Tutoring
Utilizes state-of-the-art interactive digital whiteboards and simulation tools. This approach offers massive scheduling flexibility and provides instant access to digitized past papers and global resources.
Not sure what to choose?
A short consultation checks teaching style, pace and subject fit before regular sessions.