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Roderick R   
New to Strømmen 17 yrs teaching experience
Helping Business Professionals communicate clearly and confidently, in English.

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  • Valledupar, Cesar

I teach

English English Second Language IT Project Management

I also speak

Maori Spanish
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$75/hr
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Tutor Bio

I’m Roderick, a New Zealand–born English coach with more than 20 years of experience helping adult learners communicate clearly and confidently in professional and international environments. I specialise in Business English, workplace communication, job interviews, presentations, meetings, pronunciation, and English for technology and IT professionals. I have taught learners from many different countries and professional backgrounds, including software developers, engineers, managers, sales professionals, and job seekers.

My lessons are practical, personalised, conversational, and focused on YOUR needs, goals, and interests. I help students use English in real situations, such as explaining their work, participating in meetings, answering interview questions, writing professional messages, and communicating with international colleagues.

My teaching style is friendly, supportive, and direct. I believe that clear English is more important than perfect English. My goal is to help you feel relaxed, become more independent, speak with greater confidence, and move towards your personal or professional goals.

A little bit of English...EVERY DAY!

Hourly Rates

Online tutoring
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    $85/hr
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    $800 total
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    $75/hr
    $1,500 total

Based in Valledupar, Cesar

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Degrees and Certificates

Degrees

Psychology

Certifications

CELTA

Personal Interests

Pet Sports Web surfing Woodworking Yoga Gardening

Learn more about Roderick

  • What is your favorite word in your language and why?

    Absolutely - it's super positive, anything is possible. My favourite phrase for you is - "A little bit of English...EVERY DAY!"

  • What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

    Raw Fish - soaked over night in lemon juice and coconut, with some spring onions, tomatoes, and peppers...mmmm

  • Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

    I speak Spanish, I've lived in Colombia for 20 years.

  • What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

    Technology, Sports, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Yoga, Gardening, all things related to the Natural World: plants, trees, animals.

  • What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

    Wellington, New Zealand. It's small but full of life, surrounded by the sea, and hills, and good people.