Award-Winning Tutors from Rice University

For as long as I have been a student, I have taken great pleasure in imparting my knowledge on others and in seeing others succeed. I especially love tutoring motivated, hard-working students to help them achieve their full potentials. When reviewing material with a student, I generally like to delve straight into the meat of a topic, helping the student along the way if need be. It is also crucial to be patient and understanding when a student is struggling with a concept, since this is conducive to the student's learning.I am currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in pure mathematics at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I tutor a wide range of subjects including U.S. History, algebra, calculus, chemistry, comparative politics, economics, and test preparation. Although I enjoy tutoring in all of these subjects, I especially like tutoring math-related subjects such as high school algebra, calculus, and linear algebra. Outside of class and tutoring, I enjoy golfing, stargazing, collecting foreign coins, and playing the violin.

Hi! My name is Ashton and I am a sophomore at Rice University majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in business and certificate in engineering leadership. My goal as a tutor is to be able to establish trust between my students and I by encouragement and motivation. If a student can leave a tutoring session having learned something and happy, my job is complete :D

I am really excited about working with students in the Philadelphia area! I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time.In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator at HUP. Outside of academia, I work as a barista and I skate on an adult synchronized ice skating team in Philly!

I am currently a senior at Rice University. I am majoring in Economics and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. Since I am still a college student, I have taken most subjects recently so the concepts are still fresh in my mind. I really enjoy working with students and will customize my method of teaching to best cater you. I have previously tutored with Kumon Learning Center and am eager to tutor you!

I believe mathematics is beautiful and enjoyable and with practice and the right kind of instruction, everyone can significantly improve their math skills. This is the enthusiasm with which I approach each of my lessons.I graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Mathematics and Physics from Georgia College and a Masters in Computational and Applied Mathematics from Rice University. I have 6 years of tutoring experience from being a tutor in College Algebra, a laboratory assistant for Physics and a teaching assistant for Pre-Calculus. These roles called for different levels of tutoring from lesson planning to grading. My expertise is in tutoring students at the high school and college levels in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, and Introductory Physics.My main tools in tutoring are the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years and the ability to listen to the student's academic needs to achieve the desired success. To make it worthwhile, I thoroughly prepare for each tutoring session with concrete goals and action plans. After lessons, I evaluate performance and give feedback assigning areas to further work on. I strive to equip each of my students with new study skills that can be invaluable in their academic endeavors.

I am an undergraduate student at Rice University pursuing a B.A. in Neuroscience with minors in both Business and Biochemistry and Cell Biology. I also compete athletically at the NCAA Division 1 level as a member of Rice's Men's Cross Country and Men's Track and Field teams.

I have a Ph.D in chemistry from Rice University. Science and Math are core to what I do. I practiced as a scientist for 10 years before choosing a career in intellectual property transactions. I am passionate about communicating science and math in simple and understandable fashion. Relating the concepts to real world scenarios is a critical part of teaching these subjects.

I'm a rising junior studying Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University. I first started formally tutoring at the beginning my senior year of high school to fill up some of my free time after school. I've always enjoyed tutoring because I frequently helped my friends in my classes and really enjoyed seeing how I could impact my friends in their own success. I definitely made the right choice my senior year with tutoring because I met some remarkable families and got the opportunity to really help students in more of a long-term scope and see the difference in their grades. I'm a big advocate for the philosophy that "practice makes perfect" and I absolutely love my students that are ready to put in work.I specialize in tutoring math and science subjects. In my free time, I love playing sports (especially basketball), reading books, and spending time with my friends. I'm a pretty light-hearted and goofy person and I love to get to know people and hear their stories.If you have any questions, please message me!

I've worked at The White House, on Wall Street, and run my own tech start-up for 3 years, and I will help you achieve your goals!I overcame a significant learning disability to graduate high school at 16, publish original scientific research in major international journals, and went on to graduate from Oxford University, the London School of Economics, and Rice University. My original writing has been published in The Guardian and Le Monde, two of the largest newspapers in the United Kingdom and France, respectively.I have 10+ years of experience teaching higher mathematics, computer science, and the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, SAT II, IB, and AP exams (including SAT Math IIC, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Biology, AP U.S. and European History, AP Art History, and a wide variety of other fields).I've made perfect or near perfect scores on every standardized test I teach, beginning from when I made perfect scores on SAT I Writing, Verbal, SAT II Math IIC when I was 15.It is not at all uncommon for my students to achieve scores like these, increasing by 10 percentile points or more after only a few lessons. My approach is the opposite of "one-size-fits-all."We will develop a customized syllabus together after your first diagnostic test, and I will be data-driven in pursuit of improving your score until we achieve your goals. Fully over 90% of the students I've taught have gained admission to their top choice schools, graduate school, or one of the most selective universities in the US.Outside of this work, I have also been fortunate to start a tech company, intern for The White House Chief of Staff when President Obama was first elected, and work in medical research, where I've also been fortunate to publish peer-reviewed articles on predicting Diabetes-risk in young children.Let me know how I can help you achieve your ambitions, higher education-related or otherwise. I'm excited to work with you.

I love teaching because nothing else rivals the experience of seeing a student overcome obstacles to succeed. Whether it’s helping an autistic seven-year-old learn to play with other children or helping a high school freshman learn to make a solid argument, I value the impact I make on others through teaching. I began my professional life as a tutor six years ago, and have taught a variety of subjects, including time management, reading, writing, history and SAT and AP preparation. In lessons, I focus on teaching my students how to learn efficiently and think critically. My students don’t just master the information they need to learn: I teach them to become better workers and thinkers.

With a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Rice University and a PhD in biophysical chemistry from Stanford University, I have passion for science and mathematics that I love to share as a teacher and tutor. I am firmly of the belief that learning a technical subject like chemistry, physics, or math is much like learning a foreign language: listening and reading is much easier than speaking and writing. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of believing that if you come to class and understand what the instructor is saying, you don't need to practice the material. Accordingly, I emphasize the need to practice "speaking" the language on a regular basis and to receive immediate feedback on one's learning. In my free time I enjoy woodworking and playing with Legos with my small children.

I have an MBA from Rice University and both real-world business experience and teaching experience. Most recently, I taught a first-year college course in Microeconomics for nine years, in addition to other classes in the university's international trade program. My students came from over 30 countries! I've worked in over a dozen countries for the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as for private firms in building engineering and the energy industry. I enjoy helping students gain competence and master their chosen area of study.

I recently graduated from the University of Virginia as a biomedical engineering major. I love math and science, mostly because I had some really great teachers who made these subjects fun for me. While at UVA, I had the opportunity to tutor a high school student in algebra, and I liked the experience so much that I now want to tutor even more! In addition to lots of math and science classes, I can also help with test prep, especially for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. In my free time, I like reading, playing racquetball, camping, and exploring new places. Let me know if I can help you in any of the subjects listed on my page!

Hello! My name is Connor, and I am a Bioengineering student at Rice University with a strong background in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and standardized test preparation. I scored a 1550 on the SAT and earned a 7 in IB Higher Level Physics. I enjoy helping students build a deep understanding of concepts rather than simply memorizing formulas. My goal is to make challenging topics approachable, improve problem-solving skills, and help students gain confidence in their academic abilities. Whether you're preparing for an exam, improving class performance, or tackling difficult homework assignments, I will tailor lessons to your specific goals and learning style.

My name is Alex and I am a proud and recent graduate of Rice University where I received my Master's in Environmental Science with a heavy focus on Environmental Statistics. Before this I attended the University of Texas at Austin where I received my Bachelor's degrees in Geography and Humanities.Having been exposed to an eclectic background of liberal arts and hard science I am comfortable tutoring across a broad range of subjects and encourage students to see the inherent connections between their work and real-world applications.Despite my technical background, I am a person who would much rather contemplate the words in a good book rather than the letters of a differential equation. However, my interest in studying the natural world has caused me to suffer through more math classes than I care to count. As a result, I am well-equipped to help 'math-shy' students understand, appreciate, and flourish in a subject that they may have previously disliked.I believe in forging a relationship between the student and the subject matter with the idea being able to answer the question "when will I ever need to know this?" is the first step to understanding.Currently, I live in Houston with my bride, Nathalie, and our great big black lab, affectionately know as "The Bear". I love being out-of-doors in any capacity and am an avid soccer-player, swimmer, and cyclist.

I'm a current undergraduate at Rice University in Houston, TX, originally from Brooklyn, New York, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and Spanish. My engagement with middle school students began in the summer of 2019, when I took on the role of a 7th grade writing teacher for Houston-based students. Ever since that initial experience, I have made the continuous effort to continue developing a teaching pedagogy centered around challenging students in their writing while helping them strengthen their assets. I usually maintain a small cohort of 6th to 8th graders as this allows me to really get to know them and provide individualized support based on their academic needs. In addition to providing help with English, I can also tutor students learning Spanish and assist those applying to college.

With a Masters Degree in Music Composition and over 15 years of experience teaching music, David Pencil takes great joy in helping his students pursue their goals in music. He teaches piano, voice, music theory, and music composition.

I hold a BA from Rice University (summa cum laude, with honors) and an MA in English Literature from Rutgers University, where I am expecting to complete my PhD within the year. I offer tutoring for English or AP English classes, and writing assignments for any class at any level, as well as SAT, GRE and GRE Literature preparation.Rutgers is an extremely selective and competitive English program that requires its students to write at the level of the most elite academic journals and to independently develop syllabi for teaching, so I am uniquely qualified to help students at any level improve their writing and literacy skills. As an undergraduate at Rice, I worked with the writing department as a tutor for students in introductory writing and humanities courses. I have also worked as a tutor for elementary and middle school students in a variety of subjects during time as an undergrad. As a graduate student, I have taught five semesters of writing courses designed for incoming freshmen. I teach students the fundamentals of essay writing: making logical arguments, using evidence, constructing proper paragraphs, etc. I am especially vigilant about eradicating common writing errors and helping students improve their vocabulary and prose style. My specialty is, of course, English literature, and I have taught several semesters of literature courses for Rutgers undergraduates. Helping students develop an appreciation for great novels, poetry, and drama is not only my career but my passion! But even for students who don't love the books they are assigned, I believe it is important, as a life skill, to know how to discuss literature critically. Of course, good standardized test scores are useful too, and I understand from my own experience what skills are necessary to succeed on the SAT, GRE and Lit GRE.When I am not reading, writing, or teaching, I love to travel. In the past year alone I've been to 18 countries across Europe and Asia. Now that I'm back in New York, after a summer of research in London, I'm getting reacquainted with the Giants and Knicks (did I mention I'm a native New Yorker?), working on my cooking skills, and practicing foreign languages (French and Russian for now). Looking forward to meeting you!

Hiya!I'm Sakib, a graduate student at Rice, studying computational & applied mathematics. I have been tutoring ever since high school in a variety of subjects. I have been a Teaching Assistant for Calculus I & II, and Organic Chemistry I & II. I have also taught SAT for Kaplan for years and privately taught SAT, SAT Math/Chemistry as well as AP subject exams.I love tutoring and being able to relay concepts to students. I enjoy enhancing their knowledge and giving them the skills needed to tackle upcoming tests and their courses.

I am a junior at Rice University working towards a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Since I moved to Houston, I have been tutoring family members to help them develop their math skills, and make sure they gain a better understanding of the subject. My experience with them made me realize that I greatly enjoy tutoring as it allows me to help others succeed in their studies. I have also worked as a lab assistant and a grader for the Fundamentals of Computer Engineering course at Rice University, and will be doing it again in the upcoming semester. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects such as math, physics, and chemistry. However, I am most interested in math and topics related to computer science, and hardware design as I find them most challenging. As a tutor my goal is not to simply help out my students with a given subject, but to make them think critically and understand how to learn on their own, so that they overcome every obstacle that they encounter, now and in the future. In my spare time, I enjoy reading non fiction books, and scientific journals, running, and a good basketball game.

While I have a lot of admiration for school teachers and the work they do, I think personalized, private one-on-one tutoring is the best way to teach and learn. Happy students and happy tutors make the best results. That's why I am a tutor!First and foremost, I think it's very important to create a welcoming, respectful and relaxed learning environment that fosters communication and trust between tutor and student and one in which the student feels empowered. I'm a very patient and considerate person but can also be highly competitive and these attributes of my personality come through in my tutoring style. So while it's rewarding to teach children, introduce students to a new subject or help them improve at intermediate or advanced levels, if a student comes to me with a specific request such as helping them ace an exam, I will do my very best to help them reach that goal. I'm always open to questions and discussion, I listen to my students and I pride myself in providing helpful insights and finding fun, innovative and effective ways to teach and help students retain information. I want to help my students distinguish themselves!Growing up I wanted to be a history professor and continue to have an abiding interest in history. I graduated from Rice University in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in History and in French Studies and then attended the University of Southern California where I received a Master's in Broadcast Journalism and documentary. During my free time I enjoy photography and film production, watching and playing sports, reading about history and health and speaking Spanish.

I am currently pursuing undergraduate degree is in Economics from Rice University. I grew up teaching and helping my little brothers get through school and it has led me to enjoy helping others figure out unintuitive concepts, really understanding and enjoying the subject that they had previously had a hard time with. I believe learning should be challenging, inviting, and an overall unforgettable experience!

Everyone learns in a different way. My goal is to identify your style in order to make lessons more memorable and enjoyable. I have been tutoring for six years and teach a college level biology course and am teaching assistant for several others. I find one-on-one tutoring has an advantage over classroom settings because you are able to adapt material for the individual so that there is a higher level of understanding.I received my B.S. from Rice University in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and am now a PhD student at Rutgers University in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. I tutor throughout the sciences but also enjoy helping with written assignments. I believe that effective communication is key regardless of the field.In my free time I enjoy anything that gets me outdoors. I love hiking, camping, and rock climbing but sometimes you just need to sit under a tree and relax.

I have graduated from Rice University and will be starting medical school at Virginia Tech Carilion this fall (2022). In my gap year, I was a research enrollment analyst at Baylor Scott and White Health in Texas working at the cardiology department. I have a keen interest in pediatrics and oncology. I have extensive experience tutoring, as a third year intern at Girlstart, a nonprofit organization aimed towards educating young girls in STEM subjects in order to reduce the gender gap seen in corporate America. I am most passionate about biology and chemistry. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.

I am currently a PhD student in the Biochemistry and Cell Biology Program at Rice University. My PhD project deals with customizing 3D hydrogels for cell culture and tissue engineering purposes, but I am well versed in cancer biology, as well. I graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Texas A&M University. I am a native Spanish and English speaker. Teaching life sciences in an academic institution is my dream, and thus, I enjoy tutoring any life science subjects. As I am a fluent Spanish speaker, I am happy to share my skill to help others learn the Spanish language.

My goal as a tutor is to empower young minds to excel at what they want to do. I really believe in helping others and I will do the best I can to help in anyway I can. I first discovered tutoring when I was in high school and I was given the opportunity to teach 7-11 year olds in a variety of subjects.Now I attend Rice University, and I am majoring in Cognitive Sciences with the intention of getting into Medical school.In my free time, I love playing basketball and football, playing percussion instruments. My favorite teams are the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Cowboys.

Hey everyone!My name is Alex, and I'm currently attending Rice University- pursuing a double major Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Economics. As you can probably tell I'm very passionate about math, and I'm even more passionate about teaching it! I prefer to teach math a little differently than some of you may used to. Many of students think of math as a plug and chug approach- simply being given formulas and plugging numbers in. While I will give you the formulas and critical things to remember if you insist on it, I prefer to teach mathematics as a form of problem solving. How math works is a beautiful thought process- understanding how a formula was conceived is much more rewarding than simply memorizing it. But in the end it's all up to you- the student. If you want a fast run-down of everything you need to know to ace the test- I'll happily help you. However, if you're willing to think outside of the box and learn some very neat stuff, I'll open the doors to mathematical problem solving for you!

After attending Rice University in Houston, I taught chemistry in Los Angeles, moved back to Houston and taught chemistry, algebra 1, algebra 2, and geometry to high school students.At Rice I was pre-med for a while before I decided to become a teacher and major in psychology. In Los Angeles I earned a Masters in Urban Education and credential in science education. I taught SAT math to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders here in Houston.

I'm a first year medical school student the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated from Rice University with a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine. I teach a lot of math, science, and foreign languages (basic Chinese and Spanish). I personally prefer to write many things out, especially when I'm explaining a concept. I will try my best to cater to how your student learns best, and will share any tips and tricks that I've learned over the course of my own education. I love feedback during tutoring sessions, and will help you with whatever you need. In my free time, I conduct research and love to read. I look forward to working with you

I graduated with my Master's Degree in Public Health last year, and then backpacked around 18 countries in Asia and Europe and am now reconnecting with family and enjoying life. I'm passionate about learning, exploring and teaching, and would love to tutor you. :)

I graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a certificate in Spanish language.Previously, I taught 7th grade math, science and social studies at a Philadelphia public school. I believe learning should be fun, and I integrate different tools and methods into my teaching to make it interactive and engaging for my students. Through my tutoring sessions, I hope to get to know my students and help them grow, not only in their content areas, but also as a life-long learner!

I am a pediatrician by training and pediatricians are, by nature, educators.I have spent most of my career helping students from high school through medical school learn about medicine.I am skilled at helping students prepare for standardized tests both by learning and reinforcing their knowledge and helping them with test prep and test taking strategy.It's not enough to study hard, developing good and flexible study skills and strategies are paramount.I look forward to helping students on their road to success!

I am a recent graduate of Rice University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and a Minor in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. I love the learning process, and I love helping others discover their love for learning also. I think that education should not be viewed as a chore, but as an exciting opportunity to learn more about the world we live in. I have always loved science, and my favorite subjects to tutor are Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy. My strengths as a tutor would most likely be my friendliness and enthusiasm, as well as my genuine desire to help students master the material. In my free time, I enjoy running, watching football, playing the piano, and baking.

I am an undergraduate at Rice University in Houston pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. I have both formal and informal tutoring experience: I worked as an assistant teacher in my high school's math department in Atlanta teaching geometry, algebra and pre-calculus to students over the summer. As an Academic Fellow at Rice, I provide academic assistance to my peers in the natural sciences, specifically chemistry and biochemistry. Although my studies are focused in STEM, I am a strong writer and I excel in helping students improve grammar and essay organization. Additionally, I have abundant experience in both standardized and AP testing. I am a friendly and empathetic person, and I want to do whatever I can to help other students succeed!

Hi! My name is Aditi Velgekar and I'm originally from Dallas, Texas. I'm currently a freshman at Rice University studying Neuroscience and Psychology on the premed track. I am incredibly passionate about learning; my favorite subjects are science and history. I've tutored high school biology, middle school science, English, and math, as well as elementary school English, science, and math in the past. I'd also love to help students be successful at standardized testing such as the SAT and help students by editing essays, whether for a class or for the college application process. I am a virtual tutor and would love to connect over Zoom. I hope I can help you!

I graduated from Rice University cum laude with a B.A. in Biological Sciences. My goal as a tutor is not to simply help students with their homework but to make sure that they get a complete grasp of the concepts they are trying to learn. I taylor my tutoring sessions based on the individual because each student has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. This allows me to use practice problems from trusted resources along with problems that I craft on my own to ensure that the student's weak points are properly tended. Additionally, designing each session based on the individual prevents from wasting time covering material that he/she is already proficient in.I have a wide range of experience as a tutor. Since my freshmen year in college, I have worked with students ranging from refugee children in middle school to full-time college students. I prefer tutoring students 1-on-1 because it allows me to devote all of my resources towards helping him/her. 1-on-1 tutoring also allows me to build a strong, personal relationship with my students. To me, this is important because it establishes a sense of trust and respect between the tutor and the student, which is of utmost importance for a student to learn well because it allows for the student to be forthcoming about what exactly they need help with.

Literature is my passion and has always been the focus of my studies, both in English and in Spanish. I attended Rice University in Houston, TX. Taking advantage of being fully bilingual (I was born and raised in Mexico City, but have been living in the U.S. for almost ten years now), I double-majored in English and in Hispanic Studies so that I could read and study Literature in both languages and from many different periods and countries. I also recently earned my M.A. degree focused on Modernist Literature from the University of Chicago.I am currently a high school English teacher, and would be happy to help you improve your reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills. As a native Spanish-speaker, who has continued studying the language and its formal use, I can help you with the formal and informal use of the Spanish language and differentiating between the two, at any level.Two of my goals as a tutor are:1) Finding the best ways and environments in which each student learns. I believe everyone works differently and at a different pace. The key is to make learning entertaining, valuable, and useful for every student. I am definitely not a fan of “busy work,” but I am a fan of helpful and relevant practice (when necessary).2) Always providing encouragement when it is well deserved and always reaffirming the student about their strengths with the purpose of building the student’s confidence, which I believe has a major impact on their learning.

I attained my B.A. in French from Texas A&M University, where I studied abroad in Normandy, France for a year to enhance my cultural and linguistic knowledge. After coming back from France, I taught the language labs for French 101, where our goal was to practice the vocabulary learned in class and gain confidence using French. I then moved to Houston and received my M.A. in Linguistics from Rice University, where I researched speech acoustics and perception. Additionally, I was Teaching Assistant for the Intro to Linguistics and Phonetics classes, where I graded papers and answered students questions, occasionally even lecturing.After grad school, I taught English as a second language to adults, while at the same time continuing to tutor languages. At this time, I began to add other subjects to my teaching experience, including writing, pronunciation, listening and speaking, Spanish, SAT, GRE Verbal, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and piano. My favorite subjects to tutor are language classes.My tutoring style can be characterized as patient and interactive; While Im confident that the content that I communicate benefits, feedback from the student is an integral part of my teaching. I believe that if the student can be communicative about what they do and do not understand, it will not only help me as the tutor, but more importantly, this will inform the students understanding of their own learning processes and where they are on their journey of learning. This concept of being self-aware in the learning process is central to my teaching style.When I am not tutoring, teaching, or helping others increase their communication skills, I can be found playing piano and saxophone around town with some bands, being upside down while practicing Acroyoga, biking around with friends, or playing with my dog.

I am currently an undergraduate student at Rice University, where I'm double majoring in Statistics and Operations Research (a specific field of applied math). I've served as a private tutor for some middle school students, but I've also tutored peers while in high school as a part of my school's Math Honors Society. As many could probably guess by now, I'm most passionate about mathematics and seeing how I can make it more accessible to other students. Math can seem like a daunting subject to learn, but I promise that anyone appreciate and gain skills in it!

I am a rising sophomore majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science at Rice University in Houston, TX. Naturally, my favorite subjects to teach are math and computer science, particularly programming languages like Python, Java, and Scratch. I have found great enrichment in these seemingly daunting areas, and I hope to make them more easily accessible for others. As a founding member of the Ready for College Leadership club (RCL), I mentored high school freshmen and sophomores to help them succeed in high school and prepare for college admissions, while also providing academic aid. The best part of working with students is watching them grow not just as a learner, but also as a thinker. I always encourage students to be curious and let their true interests be incorporated into lessons. In my spare time, I love learning languages; I am a heritage Spanish speaker and a self-taught Portuguese speaker. I also enjoy playing guitar and practicing new songs to sing.