"Hi there! I'm Karen, a passionate and patient language tutor based in Pennsylvania, USA.

I specialize in English Language Arts (ELA Reading), English as a Second Language (ESL), and two major Philippine languages—Tagalog/Filipino and Bisaya/Cebuano. I work with both children and adults, tailoring lessons to suit individual goals—whether it’s building reading confidence, mastering grammar and pronunciation, preparing for academic success, or becoming fluent in conversational or academic English.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ateneo de Cagayan - Xavier University, where the medium of instruction was English. I'm TESOL-certified (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and have been tutoring international students from the United States, United Kingdom, China, Japan, France, and Sweden since 2021. In addition to tutoring, I also work part-time as a substitute teacher in U.S.-based schools, where I teach English Language Arts following different state-specific curriculum standards.

My teaching style is supportive, engaging, and student-centered. I design custom lesson plans based on each student's level, pace, and learning goals. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, my lessons are interactive and adapted to your needs. I understand the challenges of learning a new language and always bring empathy, clarity, and encouragement to every session.

Whether you're preparing for school, work, travel, or just passionate about language learning, I’m here to help. I’d love the opportunity to support you in reaching your language goals.

Let’s get started—book a session with me today!" less...