Hello there! My name is Marcelo, I am from São Paulo, Brazil, and have taught languages since 2000. I started teaching Spanish at companies in Brazil, and then in 2004, I moved to Chicago. There I started teaching Spanish but soon more and more students requested Portuguese classes. Two years later I opened a language school dedicated entirely to Portuguese. I have been teaching languages (Portuguese, Spanish, and English) online since 2014. My method is conversational and intercultural. The students do learn vocabulary and grammar, but the time in class is used for the students to talk as much as possible.

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I am currently majoring in Special Education at Northern Illinois University, where I am developing the skills and knowledge needed to support diverse learners. My philosophy as an educator centers on meeting each student where they are, recognizing their unique strengths and challenges. I believe growth happens when students are given the right support, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed. My goal is to equip every student with a variety of tools they can carry in their “toolbox,” empowering them to navigate both academic and real-world challenges with confidence and independence.

Michelle Wong has enjoyed an extensive career as both a performer and educator. Equally at home as a soloist or in an ensemble setting, Michelle has performed and is available for engagement ranging from solo concerts to weddings to accompanying. Michelle has an extensive experience teaching for the past 10 years. Her teaching philosophy takes a holistic approach that focuses not only on performance skills, but also music theory, music history, ear training, and improvisation. Having grown up from the Yamaha Method, she is versed in both Classical and Popular Genres, giving all her students from ages 3 and above, including special needs stude...

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