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Since July 2026
Instructor since July 2026
Native American English Bridging Cultures & Minds: Helping Leaders, Families & Neurodivergent Professionals Find Their Voice
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From 66 C$ /h
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Tired of stiff, boring textbook English? You are in the right place.

Forget robotic English. My goal is simple: helping global professionals, leaders, and families find a real voice to speak with clarity and confidence.

Originally from the U.S. with over 15 years of business experience and 16 years of hands-on expertise in the Philippines, my background is rooted in cross-cultural operations. This includes nearly a decade running an English Language Program for a leading Japanese digital marketing and ad-tech firm, as well as serving as Retail Floor Manager for Cebu Home & Builders Centre. These real-world challenges across diverse industries have shaped my deep understanding of actual communication barriers.

Why My Approach Is Different
Drawing from 17 years of life in the Philippines while raising a mixed Filipino-American family (including two sons on the autism spectrum), life has taught me more about clear communication and patience than any degree ever could.

While I navigate the fast-paced city life, I’m a nature-lover at heart — trading urban noise for swimming and camping with my family whenever possible. When I'm not coaching, I design LEGO MOCs (AFOL), or listen to classical music and traditional Asian string instruments like the Erhu and Koto.

Personal interests and a real-world background unlock your path forward! I don’t try to fit you into a mold; I adapt to you and your learning style.

• For Professionals: We focus on your background, connecting directly to actual job tasks and personal interests to keep conversations natural. No rigid scripts — just practical strategies that fit you.
• For Families/Youth: Using tools like Bluey episodes to practice real-life social scenarios while building confidence in a low-pressure way.

No generic textbooks or drills, instead we focus on actual needs!

How We Work Together
• Low-Stress Environment: We move at your pace to match how your brain naturally works!
• Flexible Scheduling: Weekend sessions (Sundays) and holidays available to fit your busy life!

Ready to make your voice heard? Send me a message, and let’s build a plan that works for you.
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At student's location :
  • Around Consolacion, Philippines
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At teacher's location :
  • Basak, Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines
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Online from Philippines
About Me
Drawing from 17 years of life in the Philippines while raising a mixed Filipino-American family (including two sons on the autism spectrum), life has taught me more about clear communication and patience than any degree ever could.

While I navigate the fast-paced city life, I’m a nature-lover at heart — trading urban noise for swimming and camping with my family whenever possible. When I'm not coaching, I design LEGO MOCs (AFOL), or listen to classical music and traditional Asian string instruments like the Erhu and Koto.
Education
Completed 2 years of university while in high school and after graduating from high school. Completion of 120-hour TEFL
Experience / Qualifications
3 ESL schools in the Philippines for more than 4.5 years + nearly 10 years running an English Language Program for a leading Japanese digital marketing and ad-tech firm
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English for adults
English as a second language (esl)
Availability of a typical week
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New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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At student's home
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