TESOL Certified Teacher and University Instructor for 8 years
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
Other
TESOL Certified Teacher and University Instructor for 8 years
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From PhilippinesLiving in Calamba, Philippines (05:06 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 25, 2021
Interest topicMusicFilms & TV SeriesFood
Areas of Expertise: CONVERSATIONAL and WRITTEN English
I am a BS Development Communication graduate, major in Broadcasting, so speaking is basically my specialization. I do public speaking, and have even competed in English speaking and writing competitions as a student. I am trained to teach English Oral Communication and Technical Writing courses to college students. I also have vast experiences in training adult professionals since I used to train ESL teachers on how to teach kids in my previous company. I have background in syllabus writing and course planning so I am able to create my own lesson materials based on reliable references.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I love conversations! Before beginning the session, I always establish a natural connection with students to set the right mood in class. My students are given ample opportunities to speak in class so they can practice and I can evaluate better. Though I plan and structure my lessons well ahead of time, I always make sure that I have very fun and spontaneous delivery in class. I also have a lot lesson materials and references for every lesson I offer. I am a very diligent teacher and I always aim for my students' excellence in every session.
My lessons & teaching style
I believe that mastering a language has a lot to do with practice and one’s exposure to it, so I make sure that I provide my students with extended speaking experiences in my classes. I’m also keen when it comes to assessing my students’ performance. First, I highlight their strengths so they can still be confident speaking the language. Second, I go into the details of their areas for improvement, and third, I provide very clear and doable recommendations.
I keep track of their progress over the course of our classes. I am very particular when it comes to thought organization, grammar and pronunciation. I’ve mastered the International Phonetics Alphabet (IPA) to guide my students better.
Talking with Divine is so interesting. She is patient and professional. And She sends me notes of class details after very class. It’s very useful. Thanks Divine.
Oct 14, 2022
Miho
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks for the fun lesson! I really like to talking to her. And she introduces new vocabularies so well. I can understand easily. See you soon!
Mar 16, 2022
Maki
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I took her trial lesson for the first time, and I had so much fun. I tend to get really nervous when I talk to someone who I meet for the first time, but I could relax thanks to her friendly attitude. I was so engaged in our conversation that I lost track of time. You can't go wrong with Coach Divine's lessons. I strongly recommend her.
Jan 14, 2022
Rui
7 English lessons
Her class is always full of energy and I enjoy talking with her.
May 14, 2024
Kannara Mom
3 English lessons
I had a great time with Divine !
I'm looking forward to talking to her again.
Apr 23, 2024
Coco
1 English lesson
A very sweet and responsible teacher with great English skill!!