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Rafaella Magellan

English Tutor at Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Brazil

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English tutor - Rafaella Magellan

Bachelors degree

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Your english tutor - Rafaella

🌟 Hi there! I’m Rafaella, your future English teacher! 🌟 With over 6 years of experience teaching English to children, teenagers, and adults, I’ve developed a dynamic and empathetic teaching style that adapts to each learner’s needs. My journey as an educator started from a deep passion for languages and communication, and I’ve since guided students from all backgrounds towards fluency and confidence. As a biologist and a current master’s student in Molecular Genetics at one of Brazil’s top universities, I know firsthand how language opens doors—whether for academic, professional, or personal growth. I love making English not only accessible, but also enjoyable, by incorporating real-life topics, culture, and lots of encouragement into my lessons. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your skills, I’m here to help you thrive. Let’s make your English journey inspiring, effective, and fun! 💫

English tutor specialities

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Real world application

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Accent coaching

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Cultural immersion

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Speaking fluency

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Career guidance

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Listening skill

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Grammar fundamentals

Rafaella graduated from Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Brazil (UFJF)

Rafaella graduated from Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Brazil (UFJF)
Rafaella graduated from Federal University of Juiz de Fora - Brazil (UFJF)

Meet Rafaella

English classes quick guide

My teaching style is student-centered, flexible, and goal-oriented. I believe that learning a language should feel natural, empowering, and fun—so I create a safe, encouraging environment where students feel confident to speak, make mistakes, and grow. I tailor every lesson according to the student’s age, level, and objectives, whether it's improving conversation skills, preparing for exams, or mastering grammar and pronunciation. I use a mix of communicative approaches, real-life materials (like songs, articles, and videos), and interactive exercises to keep lessons engaging and relevant. I focus on meaningful conversation, fluency, and building vocabulary through context, all while strengthening grammar in a natural way. Most importantly, I teach with patience, positivity, and lots of love, because I truly believe that emotional connection and motivation are the keys to lasting learning.

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English concept taught by Rafaella

Student learned 1 day ago

A recent lesson saw students delve into Chapter 6, exploring microbial growth, bacterial characteristics, morphology, and the conditions that affect it. One learner, a resident of Huntington Beach, received detailed explanations on how to differentiate bacterial species, understand the bacterial growth curve, and identify factors regulating bacterial growth. The other student offered ongoing support, encouraging the learner to reach out with any questions while preparing for an upcoming test.

Bacterial Cell Wall Structure

Bacterial Growth Phases

Factors Regulating Bacterial Growth

Biofilm

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Student learned 8 days ago

During a focused math lesson, Rafaella tutored Ajay, concentrating on scientific notation, significant digits, and unit conversions to prepare him for his upcoming exam. Ajay diligently worked through practice problems, with Rafaella offering valuable feedback and guidance. To reinforce the concepts, Rafaella assigned additional exercises for Ajay to complete before his test.

Density Formula

Unit Conversion (Volume)

Unit Conversion (Linear)

Significant Digits

Scientific Notation

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Student learned 10 days ago

Rafaella and Ajay focused on foundational chemistry topics, reviewing concepts such as scientific notation, significant figures, density, and unit conversions. Ajay then applied these principles by working through practice problems on a worksheet, specifically tackling factor labeling and density calculations. For his next steps, Rafaella tasked Ajay with completing the rest of the worksheet problems and submitting them to her before their upcoming lesson on Wednesday. He was also asked to send along a unit review and Google Slides provided by his teacher.

Scientific Notation

Density

Unit Conversions (Factor Labeling)

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Eve learned 3 months ago

Rafaella taught Kathryn about cellular respiration, focusing on fermentation (alcoholic and lactic acid) as an anaerobic alternative to glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain. She explains how the body uses fats and proteins for energy when glucose is unavailable. The lesson then transitions to photosynthesis, the reverse of cellular respiration, where plants use light energy to create glucose. The discussion covers light, the electromagnetic spectrum, pigments (chlorophyll, lycopene, carotene), and how they affect color perception, setting the stage for a future lesson on chloroplasts and photosynthesis.

Fermentation

Anabolic vs. Catabolic Pathways

Light and Pigments

Chloroplast Structure

Photosynthesis

Macro vs. Micro Molecules

Cellular Respiration

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Eve learned 4 months ago

Rafaella taught Kathryn about the process of cellular respiration, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain. Kathryn learned about ATP production in each stage and where each process takes place within the cell. They agreed to continue with ATP production, photosynthesis, and cellular division in the next session, and Kathryn was assigned to review the ATP production amounts and locations.

Cellular Respiration Steps

Glycolysis

Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)

Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

ATP Synthase and Chemiosmosis

ATP Production Totals

Role of Oxygen

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Eve learned 4 months ago

Rafaella tutored Kathryn on the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, covering energy flow in ecosystems, autotrophs vs. heterotrophs, and aerobic respiration vs. fermentation. The lesson detailed glycolysis and the role of ATP. They planned to continue with cellular respiration and begin photosynthesis in the next session.

Glycolysis

Fermentation

Mitochondria

NAD+ and NADH

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration

Chemical Equation Balancing

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Cellular Respiration

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Grammar practice

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Game based learning tools

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Speech recognition

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Phonetic drills

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Writing prompts

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Language simulations

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Adults

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Kids

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Beginners

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Learning Disabilities

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College students

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Engaging english lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Weekend lessons

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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