About me

Matt Rhoades

My journey into teaching began with my lifelong passion for communication and language. Originally from the United States and now living in Portugal, I have spent the last five years teaching English as a foreign language, beginning as a volunteer and now as a dedicated professional.

With a background in journalism and communications and a diverse career in public relations, business communications, and writing, I bring a unique ability to connect with students of all levels.

Coming from a family of teachers — grandmothers, siblings, nieces, cousins and uncles — I knew that teaching would be a natural next step in my career. Whether leading group classes or working one-on-one, I find immense joy in helping students achieve their language goals and flourish in new cultural environments.

• Native English speaker from the United States living in Portugal.
• Five years of experience teaching English as a foreign language, with a TESOL Certificate.
• Experienced in teaching group classes and individual students at various levels of English proficiency.
• Communications career in public communications, business communications, writing, editing, and web content management. Versatile writer and editor with broad experience in corporate communications. Experience collaborating with people from different countries and cultures.
• Degrees in Journalism and Communications.