teacher.maria
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teacher.maria
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Cebuano
Native
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
German
Czech
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest Preparation⭐20 YEARS of ESL teaching experience ⭐IELTS expert and other exams ⭐Job Interview expert
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Cebuano
Native
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
German
Czech
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest Preparation⭐20 YEARS of ESL teaching experience ⭐IELTS expert and other exams ⭐Job Interview expert
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From PhilippinesLiving in Prague, Czech Republic (16:08 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 1, 2012InterestsArtFilms & TV SeriesAnimation & ComicsMusic
📌ADVISORY: FEBRUARY 1, 2025, ITALKI has implemented increases to commission rate charges to teachers.
📌PLEASE READ CLASS CONDITIONS BEFORE BOOKING ANY OF MY LESSONS.📌
🎉FUN FACTS🎉
🎉italki instructor since 2012. 🥳
✔️I've been teaching ESL for over 20 YEARS. 🤗❤️
✔️TWO ESL certifications- TESOL and TEFL-C
✔️Accumulated experience online and in actual classrooms
✔️ Worked & lived in Germany, China & Czechia.🌎
✔️A strong teaching experience in preparing students for:
⭐IELTS, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and more
⭐JOB interviews
⭐UNIVERSITY interviews
📍From the Philippines, a resident of Europe since 2016. 😊❤️Me as a Teacher
📌Since I started teaching in 2003, I have gained a wide array of invaluable experience and skills that I always put to use to every student that come to me for help. I have structured teaching methods that I always tailor and modify according to the needs and goals of my students. And, not only am I focused on the grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency ability of my students, but my one main goal is for them to become comfortable in using it. ✅
⭐I consider myself knowledgeable in the structure of the English language, as I used to learn it before becoming a professional teacher, whereas my past students consider me as fun, professional, and amiable during conversations. ❤️My lessons & teaching style
🔑Your first class with me will always have an evaluation test which I have designed. Our first class will be a chance for you to give me details on your learning goals, and for us to get to know each other while I test your skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
💡At the end of this class, I will give you a proposal study structure, talk about potential materials, and discuss about your current skill set and which areas we can focus on first while following through with your goals.
🎯And from there, a tailored class according to your skills, interest and personality will occur as I help you get a better chance in reaching your language goals.
I’ll see you in class! 🤗❤️My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Test templates and examples
- Flashcards
- Homework Assignments
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
Certificates
TEFL-C - TEFL-C International - 2013This advanced certification to Teach English as a Foreign Language to Children was sponsored by the company I work for, Disney English. This course by TEFL-C International is associated with Teachers College Columbia University.
Certificate verified
IELTS- Academic - British Council - IELTS Academic - 2010
Certificate verified
TESOL Certification - Harvest Christian School International - 2009
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2003 - 2003
English teacherEnglish language instructor for teenagers.
2006 - 2008
English language instructorMost students were mostly from South Korea. Classes are done online. Classes conducted were IELTS preparation, ESL test preparation, Job interview preparation, Business English, General English.
2009 - 2009
English language instructorMost students were mostly from China. Classes are done online. Classes conducted were English for Young learners, professional English .
2006 - 2009
TeacherTeacher of communication skills development focused on the English language. Students are mostly adults in the Caregvier Program with plans to travelling and working abroad such as the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and many other English-speaking countries.
Other subjects taught - Cultural Adaptation, and Personality Development.
2009 - 2010
English TeacherMost students were mostly from South Korea. Classes are done online. Classes conducted were English for young learners, IELTS preparation, ESL test preparation, Job interview preparation, Business English, General English.
2009 - 2010
IELTS Speaking TeacherConducted IELTS Speaking orientation, mock tests, and evaluation to students at the review center.
2010 - 2011
English Language TeacherMost students were mostly from South Korea. Classes are done online. Classes conducted were English for Young Learners, IELTS preparation, ESL test preparation, Job interview preparation, Business English, General English.
2003 - 2024
Freelance English Language TeacherSelf-employed ONLINE and OFFLINE work. Classes conducted were English for young learners, IELTS preparation, ESL test preparation, Job interview preparation, Business English, General English.
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - Business Administration: Marketing
Work Experience
2003 - 2003
TeacherKorean teenagers flew from Seoul to participate in this English Summer Camp. I was the instructor with the most number of students and apparently became among the popular ones because of my playfulness to the kids and how I looked somewhat like a Korean. ^^
2006 - 2008
Online ESL TeacherFor the very first time, I was exposed to working online in an office. We catered mostly to Koreans but due to my Chinese background, I was asked to teach a number of Chinese clients who needed help with their English.
I also conducted pronunciation seminars for the teachers in the company.
2007 -
ESL/EFL instructorDoing freelance work helping clients with their English. I teach online and offline. I've even helped Filipinos prepare for embassy interviews for visa applications.
2006 -
Caregiver InstructorThe Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) in the city has a caregiver program catering to Filipinos. I teach subjects like Cultural Adaptation, Personality Development, and most importantly, Communication Skills Development.
I always conduct classes in a room with a number of students not less than 15.
2009 - 2010
Online ESL Teacher
2010 - 2011
Online ESL Teacher / Head TeacherMost of the duration of my stay with Skybel, I was the appointed Head Teacher of the manager. I managed the teachers and discuss their concerns to the managers. Apart from evaluating the skills of students of this company, it became my job to evaluate the skills of the teachers wanting to teach in Skybel.
2010 -
Assistant Editor-in-ChiefI have been most fortunate to be offered the job to be not just a writer but to be the assistant editor-in-chief for a monthly newspaper based in Alberta, Canada. It has been my dream to land a writing job for not only am I passionate in teaching English, I'm passionate in writing using the said language.
At present, I continue to explore the possibilities of being a writer for this wonderful newspaper. I love every opportunity presented to me by this company.
2012 - 2013
Online (phone) ESL Teacher• An online English school based in Madrid, Spain
• Classes are done via Skype: online or Skype phone calls
• Most students are adult ESL learners
• Teacher of General English to students in elementary level to high intermediate level
• Coach to students preparing for exams such as IELTS, FCE, CAE, TOEFL, TOEIC, or preparing for job interviews
2013 - 2014
Foreign Trainer• An English learning centre for children from ages 3 - 12
• Conducted events for children: storytelling, pen pal, music, arts and crafts.
• Taught Summer & Winter Camp programs focused on music, drama, arts and communication, and phonics.
• Tasked in creating a teacher’s guide for a short course program.
2014 - 2015
Foreign Trainer• An English learning centre for children from ages 3 - 12 <br/>• Conducted events for children: storytelling, pen pal, music, arts and crafts. <br/>• Taught Summer & Winter Camp programs focused on music, drama, arts and communication, and phonics. <br/>• Tasked in creating a teacher’s guide for a short course program.
2016 - 2017
Preschool English TeacherCreating an English environment for children as young as 3 years old while assisting them in their developments in several areas of growth. Afternoon classes are for young learners who are building their knowledge and developing their communication skills through the use of the English language.
2017 - 2017
Preschool English TeacherCreating an English environment for children as young as 3 years old while assisting them in their developments in several areas of growth. Afternoon classes are for young learners who are building their knowledge and developing their communication skills through the use of the English language.
2015 - 2021
EditorAn on-call basis work where I edit and proofread the documents of students who aim to submit application letters to their desired university.
5.0
Rating
551
Students
2,835
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
269 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
IELTS, B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), and other English language exams
A1 - C2Test Preparation729 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Speak Easy - Grammar, Conversations & Discussions in English
A1 - C2Conversation1,338 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
⭐ ENGLISH for KIDS [for kids from 7 to 12 years old]
A1 - C2Kids65 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
PREPARATIONS | Job interview, University Application interview, Immigration interview or Conferences/Defense
A2 - C2Business134 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Business | Professional
B1 - C2Business61 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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318 Reviews
Claudia
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend Maria! She is very nice, and I always have a good time practicing my English with her. She is also funny and patient, and she always provides new ideas for my answers during IELTS speaking practice :)
Apr 17, 2024
Manuela Hunkeler
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Der Unterricht war sehr angenehm und hat meinen Erwartungen absolut entsprochen! Herzlichen Dank!
Feb 26, 2024
Mani👒
27 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
maria真的好细心考虑学生需求和热情鼓励我学习动力。每次给我很专业教学。上课氛围都很轻松。
Aug 16, 2023
James
13 English lessons
老师非常健谈和善于倾听
Jan 3, 2025
Claudia
18 English lessons
Thanks for the class!:)
Oct 7, 2024
Rachel
1 English lesson
The trial class is good and well structured. Maria is professional and the test is also good to let me know my shortcomings. Her English pronunciation is great and clear without accent. I believe Maria could help me improve my English.
Sep 16, 2024
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