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About
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Portuguese/ Literature, I am very dedicated teacher/tutor with a lot of experience at many levels and ages, if you are interesting to travel to Brazil without language problems, explore a new language or maybe boost your resume, I can teach you how to learn with a variety of methods also getting to know the everyday Brazilian Portuguese including the etiquette, traditions, food and more. My service stands out because teaching Portuguese including Ludo-Genetico method, from Latin word "Ludus" that means game/ play, curiosity turns every day in a new challenge transformed in learning, like in a game/play being spontaneous brings innumerous benefits because solicits the intelligence, makes it possible for better comprehension of the world, helps in problem solving, self-steem , self-knowledge, socializing, learning to respect rules. Playing is fun and brings joy, makes learning fun.
It is very enjoyable to see my students learning and especially how kids/ teenagers get excited for the next class.
Overview
Hired 12 times
Serves Novato, CA
Background checked
11 years in business
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Services offered
Type of balloons
Event type
Birthday party
Festival
Wedding
Corporate event
Location type
Indoors
Outdoors
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, punctuality, and work quality.
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Emily D.
Jun 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Loved the ballon common that Leila created for my son’s grad party!
Details: Special event / party • 26 - 50 guests • 18 - 30 years old • 31 - 50 years old • Balloon columns • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Balloon Decorations
Aparajita b.
May 10, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Leila did an amazing job arranging the balloons for my baby’s first birthday party. She arrived on time and was very professional. The decorations were a hit and several of my guests asked me for her contact to hire her for future parties!
Details: Birthday party • Party host • 25 guests or fewer • 12 years old or younger • Balloon arches • Indoors • My home, venue, etc.
Balloon Decorations
Guilherme S.
Aug 10, 2022
Leila has been great at teaching Portuguese to my 6 year old son. By adapting the classes to his aptitudes, she keeps him engaged and is growing his interest in the language and the culture. Leila is very skilled in teaching methodologies and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her for Portuguese lessons.
Octavius C.
Oct 13, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
She was a really great tutor.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Full literacy • 45 minutes • I travel to the portuguese tutor
Portuguese Lessons
Credentials
Background Check
Leila Schendel
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The price will depend on the type of schedule, group or individual.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Finding out the strengths/weakness/gaps and work towards improving these areas, guiding them to make the best use of.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As an Ex- School Owner and Teacher I understand that all students learn at different rates, and I believe each one needs a plan to match his/her unique needs. The pictures above are from my School, some students and a festive Cowboy Night with decorations/ games for kids and adults.
I have Bachelor's Degree in Portuguese Language and Literature, I was a Certified CPK Trainer for more than nine years, attended a numerous seminars and conventions about Learning Process, attended to San Joaquin Delta College for three years,
