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Sarah
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Friendly, Experienced English Teacher | 10+ Years Worldwide | General & Business English, IELTS, CAE
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Friendly, Experienced English Teacher | 10+ Years Worldwide | General & Business English, IELTS, CAE
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (02:26 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 5, 2016InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelHistoryMusicReading
Hey there, I’m Sarah! A fun, student-focused English teacher with 10+ years of experience worldwide. With a BA in History & Sociology, an MA in International Development, a CELTA, and a serious love for the English language, I’m here to help you reach your goals!
I’m from Manchester, UK, but after 10 years teaching worldwide, I now call Rio, Brazil home. I’m passionate about music, comedy, history, politics, science, and, most of all, people - I can't wait to hear your story!
Whether you’re prepping for exams, perfecting that presentation, or craving lively conversations, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals. Let’s make learning feel like exploring - fun, focused, and full of breakthroughs!Me as a Teacher
With years of teaching experience worldwide, I’ve helped students of all ages and abilities improve their language skills and pass exams — both online and in person! I’m fun, friendly, and passionate about a wide range of topics, so we’ll always have something interesting to discuss.
I’m a positive, supportive teacher who’s dedicated to boosting your confidence while helping you achieve your goals. With access to a variety of articles, fun games, and IELTS exercises, I’ll tailor every lesson to fit your needs and interests! My lessons & teaching style
Your language journey is all about you, so I tailor lessons to fit your goals and interests. Whether it’s through workbooks, quizzes, fun activities, or just a friendly chat about anything, I’ll make sure it’s personalized for you.
My lessons focus on building your confidence and helping you speak as much as possible. With experience teaching all ages and abilities, I adapt my style to your needs. Plus, I offer proofreading and editing services, drawing on my 2 years of experience in an editing company alongside teaching!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
- Video files
Certificates
CELTA - International House, Budapest - 2015
Certificate verified
Education
2017 - 2019
Master's - International Development Studies
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - History2:1
Work Experience
2015 - 2015
EFL Teacher
2015 - 2016
EFL TeacherTeaching children aged 3-11 in government schools.
Teaching teenagers in a language centre.
Teaching adults in private and group lessons.
2015 - Current
EFL Summer School TeacherTeaching teens in mixed nationality classes.
2016 - Current
Online EFL TeacherTeaching online classes.
2016 - Current
English Teacher
2016 - 2016
English Language TeacherTeaching teens and adults in schools and private lessons.
2018 - 2018
English TeacherTeaching B1 and B2 students, of mixed ages and nationalities.
2019 - 2019
English TeacherAcademic English and Business English lessons to B1-C1 students
2020 - 2021
Senior Residential AdvisorResponsible for the guardianship of teens in a residential setting.
2021 - 2024
Online English TeacherOne to one and group teacher providing General English lessons to students A2-B2.
5.0
Rating
227
Students
1,246
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
107 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation745 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials255 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Offline Proofreading/Editing
A1 - C2Language Essentials22 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 11% off
Exam Prep
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
My creations
Quiz (10)
175 Reviews
Giovanna Barradas
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Every lesson I have with Sarah is amazing! She's super nice and helped me a lot with improving my English during these 3 years I've been having lessons with her! She's the best teacher and an incredible friend!
Giovanna.
Oct 2, 2023
Lore Maestu
8 English lessons
Genial la clase con Sara. Aunque lo que va mal es vuestra app de italki siempre me da problemas la conexión. por favor revisadlo
Mar 20, 2026
Lore Maestu
8 English lessons
Sara es genial. la clase se me pasa volando. es divertida y súper interesante
Mar 13, 2026
Ana Carolina
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sarah is the best teacher ever!! After 4 months without practising, my english was a mess, but she really helped me! Thank you so much! See you soon!
Dec 12, 2017
Lara Alvarez Gonzale
2 English lessons
My impression has been very good. She is nice, funny and energetic.
She teaches with positive feedback and she has transmitted confidence to me
Mar 19, 2026
Lore Maestu
8 English lessons
muy entretenida la clase. se me pasa la clase volando y nos lo pasamos genial.
Feb 20, 2026
Trial Lesson
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