"Mabuhay! Long live! I am committed in helping a student learn by developing an intrinsic love for learning and by making it fun. I have been teaching for the past seven years in public elementary schools with gifted, academically challenged and English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Because of this, I use different strategies to reach my student’s potential capitalizing on each child’s multiple intelligence (e.g., visual, kinesthetic, verbal, and musical, etc.) to make learning more enjoyable and effective. I graduated from UNCC in 2013 with a GPA of 3.8 and a degree of Graduate Certificate in Teaching majoring in English as a Second Language.

I am certified in ESL from K-12. I can tutor in different subject areas from K-7 and in English and Writing from K-12. I came to the United States from another country, the Philippines, in 1994. Thus, I have to learn English, myself, together with my native language Filipino since I was six years old. Being fluent in two languages, English and Filipino, and being able to converse in basic Spanish helped me to be flexible not only in language but likewise in my thought processes and methods of teaching, as well. Furthermore, my background helped me to understand the struggles that students face in knowing and mastering the different subject areas. But have no fear! I am here! I can give your child extra exercises for homework or an alternate activity, depending on your child’s ability, interests and threshold level.

As I progress in helping your child academically, my goal is for him or her to eventually be doing things independently while instilling confidence in themselves. I strive for an open communication with the parent, knowing the child’s strengths and weaknesses, and other factors important to your child’s developmental progress. It is my belief that the best way for a child to develop is from a holistic point of view. I will try to be flexible with my time and I do need at least an 8-hour notice in case you wanted to cancel a tutorial. In tho" less...