Certified TESOL/TEFL/ IELTS teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
English
Speaks
Other
Specialties
Business
Test Preparation
Certified TESOL/TEFL/ IELTS teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From PhilippinesLiving in Batangas, Philippines (23:43 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 25, 2021
InterestsBusiness & FinanceArtTechMusicTravel
Hello, everyone! My name is Janelle, and I was born and raised in the Philippines. I have had the privilege of working with students of all ages from various corners of the world for many years. I've taught IELTS, General English, Business English, and ESL Kids. I have obtained international teaching certificates such as TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), and I am equipped with the necessary knowledge and techniques to create engaging and effective online learning environments.
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Me as a Teacher
I take my lead from students and work at their pace. I will then work with my students to help them enhance their language skills. I also give further advice on how to continue to improve.
My lessons & teaching style
I can teach my students slang expressions to let them sound like native speakers. I also offer conversational, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary classes. I always make sure that my class will always be student-centered. I love to hear my student's stories and experiences. I am always willing to give concrete support if my students have difficulties. It will definitely be an engaging and relaxed class.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
COE - Novakid - 2021
Certificate verified
TEFL - TEFL Professional Institute - 2021
Certificate verified
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2019
Certificate verified
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2019My TESOL qualification qualifies me to teach test preparation for various English proficiency exams, including IELTS and Cambridge tests like KET, PET, FCE, FCAE, and CELPIP. With this accreditation, I have laid a solid foundation for teaching the basic language skills—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—needed for these tests. I am also excellent at offering test-specific tactics to reach the desired score.
Certificate verified
Diploma - University of Batangas - 2011With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Human Resource Development Management from the University of Batangas, I have a solid understanding of key business areas such as marketing, financial management, human resources, and organizational behavior, which qualifies me to teach Business English. Furthermore, my TESOL and TEFL certificates enhance my ability to tailor classes to the individual language demands of professionals from various industries.
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development ManagementUniversity of Batangas
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
ESL TeacherTSK Edutech - Manila, Philippines
2020 - 2022
ESL TeacherNovakid - California, United States
2016 - 2020
ESL TeacherCaffeenglish - Beijing, China
5.0
Rating
1,616
Students
6,495
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Students
6495
Lessons
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Filipino (Tagalog) Lessons
Filipino (Tagalog)
English
Trial Lesson
1,218 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Basic Tagalog for all ages
A1 - A2Language Essentials445 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 13% off
Intermediate-Advanced Tagalog for all ages
B1 - C2Language Essentials74 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 13% off
Tagalog Free Conversation for all ages
B2 - C2Conversation26 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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307 Reviews
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Filipino (Tagalog)
English
Anthony
1 Filipino (Tagalog) lesson
Teacher’s pick
Janelle is an excellent Tagalog teacher. This is my first time learning the language and it was my first class with Janelle. She was able to explain things clearly and simply so that there isn't any misunderstanding.
She uses the CLT (Communicative Language Teaching) approach in her classroom. This allows you to really get hands-on and start speaking even from the first class. She is very energetic, understanding, encouraging and jovial.
The lesson format was good. It started with a brief introduction including a bit of who I am and my goals. She then used a textbook appropriate to my level and helped me to start saying phrases. Do not worry if you are worried about pronunciation or making mistakes. Janelle will guide you through it in a way that doesn't make you lose any confidence. It is actually quite the opposite. She will help you stay motivated.
If you are considering learning Tagalog, you won't need to look any further. This is the teacher for you.
Jan 21, 2025
Sabrina Hsieh
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Janelle helped me a lot with my preparation for the IELTS test. I got an overall 8 (speaking 8, writing 7) in the end after taking several classes with her.
Janelle took notes when I spoke and gave me constructive feedback on how to restructure my sentences to sound more formal, reminding me of my grammar and vocabulary errors. She also provided me with tons of learning and practicing materials, such as mock tests and helpful test prep websites.
During the writing sessions, she taught me the core principles of IELTS writing, the pitfalls we often face, the examination criteria, etc. It helps me to gain more confidence in my writing and know the directions I can improve.
Overall, I love all the classes I have, they were always lively and she encouraged me a lot. Highly recommend teacher Janelle if you're looking for an IELTS tutor!
Nov 4, 2022
Dilara
3 English lessons
She is very helpful and supportive. Her mood also lifts your spirits. Thank you for another nice lesson.
Mar 21, 2025
lily
44 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I can't thank Janelle enough for her incredible support over the past two years. She has been instrumental in helping me improve my English, from IELTS to daily communication skills. Recently, she has been tirelessly assisting me with CELPIP preparation. Janelle is always kind and encouraging, offering prompt and practical suggestions during our lessons. I highly recommend Janelle, if you're looking for an exceptional English teacher :)