Hello! My name is Rodrigo - but you can call me “Riggs”.
I’m an American English Teacher and I’ve been teaching English for over 10 years, now. I’ve worked in the US, in Brazil and now I’m teaching from Italy.
My family is from a bit all over the place and I have roots in the Lebanon, Syria, Italy and Japan. So, learning languages and new cultures has always been my passion.
I also enjoy drawing, painting, sculpture, gaming and computer programming.
Me as a Teacher
I love making my lessons all about my students, so I always make sure I know what you need and I understand how to get you to your objectives. The idea is to make the lesson all about the students and make you as independent as possible. I enjoy using tools such as GoogleDrive, Anki and Youtube to help my students build their own fluency, proficiency and confidence.
My lessons & teaching style
I've been described as professional but friendly, serious but entertaining. I see myself as an enabler towards a student's independence, as I treasure a student's capacity to improve above all else. In my lessons, you can expect a lot of stimulation towards speaking your mind and expressing yourself, with as little interference from me as possible. I believe strongly in autonomous learning, so you can also expect homework tailored to your availability and needs.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Homework Assignments
Flashcards
5.0
Rating
2
Students
18
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
91%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
2
Students
18
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
91%
Response rate
English Lessons
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 15% off
Certification Exam Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation18 lessons completed
USD 52.50+
Package with 20% off
Availability
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13 Reviews
Giulia Strada
10 English lessons
I'd never learned so much in an hour! And the homework is helping very, very much
Thank you!!!
Apr 3, 2025
Giulia Strada
10 English lessons
My first English lesson with Riggs was engaging and productive. Loved!
Mar 27, 2025
Marcos Gallao
10 English lessons
I really appreciate my lessons with Riggs!
Mar 2, 2025
Giulia Strada
10 English lessons
The second lesson with Riggs went really well, it felt very comfortable!
Mar 27, 2025
Marcos Gallao
10 English lessons
Riggs is a fantastic teacher—patient, professional, and engaging. He makes learning easy and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Mar 2, 2025
Marcos Gallao
10 English lessons
With each lesson, I feel more confident about my test! Thank you Rigss