Santana Rodrigues English, Business, Finance & Statistics
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Hi there! I'm a passionate and patient tutor from Kenya with a strong command of English and Swahili, and several years of experience helping learners grow their confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding language.

I specialize in:

Conversational English – speak naturally and confidently in everyday situations.

IELTS preparation – structure, strategy, and speaking drills to boost your score.

Business English – presentations, emails, interviews, and workplace communication.

Swahili for beginners and travelers – learn one of Africa’s most widely spoken languages in a simple and fun way.

General tutoring – grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or personalized learning goals.

🎯 Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your fluency, I’ll meet you at your level and help you move forward at your pace.

✨ What You Can Expect from My Lessons:

Patient, encouraging, and student-focused teaching.

Lessons tailored to your goals, interests, and challenges.

Clear corrections with kind feedback.

Flexible schedule and consistent support outside class (on request).

Fun and engaging topics – we can talk about culture, current events, travel, or anything you like!

🎓 A Little About Me:

Fluent in English and Swahili.

IELTS band score: 7.5.

Experienced with both kids and adults from all over the world.

Background in communication, digital content, and public speaking.

I believe learning should be practical, relaxed, and meaningful. Book a trial lesson and let’s work together to achieve your goals. I'm excited to meet you!

Subjects

  • Math Beginner-Expert

  • Statistics and data analysis Beginner-Expert

  • Swahili for foreigners Beginner-Expert

  • English & Literature Beginner-Expert

  • Business & Economics Beginner-Expert


Experience

  • English Teacher (Feb, 2022Jul, 2024) at 51 Talk ESL Company Homebased, Engoo
    Conducted one-on-one online English lessons for students of varying ages and proficiency levels across Asia, Europe, and South America.

    Used Engoo’s structured lesson materials to teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational English.

    Adapted teaching approach to match each student’s learning pace, cultural background, and specific goals (e.g., travel, business, IELTS).

    Maintained a professional and engaging virtual classroom environment to improve student confidence in speaking English.

    Provided detailed feedback after each session to support student progress and retention.

    Managed a flexible teaching schedule with 100% attendance and punctuality.

    Communicated clearly using written and spoken English, often explaining complex ideas in simple terms.

Education

  • IELTS (May, 2023May, 2023) from IELTS ESL/TEFL Teacherscored 7.5
  • Bsc Finance & Statistics (Jul, 2017Aug, 2022) from Mount Kenya University Thika

Fee details

    KSh515/hour (US$0.040.12/hour)

    My pricing varies based on the subject, complexity, and level of the student. For general conversation practice or beginner-level lessons, I charge $5 to make it accessible and build long-term learning relationships.

    For more advanced subjects like Business English, IELTS preparation, or specialized communication skills, I charge up to $15 per hour. These lessons require extra preparation, in-depth guidance, and more personalized support.

    The range allows flexibility for different student budgets while reflecting the time, effort, and value I bring to each session.


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