James Michael Edpao

High Intermediate

Male

🌟 One-Line Summary

James | 🌟 7 Years EXP | 👨‍🏫 Kids, Business, Test Prep, & Conversation Tutor | 💡 Funny & Friendly 🙂

👋 Introduction

🌍 Passionate language teacher with nearly 7 years of experience
🤝 Love connecting with students from around the world
🎯 Lessons are personalized, interactive, and goal-oriented
🗣️ Focus on real-life communication and building confidence

📘 Courses Offered

  • English for Kids/Teens:
    Fun and interactive lessons focusing on phonics, grammar, reading, and storytelling to help young learners gain confidence and fluency.

  • Conversation English:
    Topic-based discussions to build speaking skills, expand vocabulary, and improve pronunciation in real-life contexts.

  • Business English:
    Practical English for the workplace—covering meetings, presentations, professional writing, and email communication.

  • Test Prep (IELTS/TOEFL):
    Focused practice on all test sections: speaking, writing, reading, and listening—with tips and mock test activities.

📌 Focus Areas:
Grammar, pronunciation, reading comprehension, and writing skills—customized to each student’s goals

🗣️ Languages Spoken

  • English (Native/Fluent)

  • Filipino (Native/Fluent)

🧩 Materials Used

For Kids/Teens:
Oxford Discover, RAZ, Let's Go, Wonder Skills, Power Up, Everybody Up, Reading Explorer, Oxford Reading Tree, National Geographic Learning PM, Reach Higher, Wonders, Oxford Phonics World, Magic Tree House, Oxford Skills World Listening with Speaking

For Adults/Test Prep:
Business Result, Headway, Cambridge Mindset for IELTS, Travel English

Additional Resources:

  • Custom-made worksheets

  • Interactive games

  • TED Talks and articles

  • Age-appropriate resources for children and teens

📚 Curriculum & Lesson Flow

  • Initial Phase: Student skills assessment → Goal setting → Weekly or monthly lesson planning

  • Typical Lesson Structure: Warm-up → Main Topic → Practice → Feedback/Review

  • Flexible approach: Adjusted to student progress and learning style

🎯 Age & Level-Specific Learning

  • Ages 3–5: Songs, phonics, simple vocabulary, basic comprehension

  • Ages 6–11: Reading, grammar basics, sentence building

  • Ages 12–18: Test prep, structured writing, conversation skills

  • Adults: Everyday English, Business English, Travel English

  • Levels: Tailored to beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners

🎓 Certifications & Expertise

  • TESOL / TEFL Certified

  • Licensed Professional Teacher

  • Kids and Conversation English Expert

🌏 Cultural & International Experience

  • Experienced with students from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Korea

  • Culturally sensitive and adaptable teaching approach

🧾 Detailed Course Breakdown by Age/Level

  • Kids (6–11): Age-appropriate and curriculum-based lessons, interactive stories

  • Teens (12–14): CEFR-based lessons, creative writing, discussions, academic grammar

  • Adults: Workplace speaking, interview coaching, email writing

  • Academic Learners: Essay writing, pronunciation drills, vocabulary expansion

✝️ Faith Background

I am an active member of Jesus Is Lord Church – Navotas Chapter and attend services every Sunday. Since high school, I’ve served as a Sunday School teacher, sharing biblical values with children in fun and meaningful ways.

My teaching approach is grounded in Christian principles such as patience, compassion, and integrity, aiming to create a nurturing and value-driven learning environment.

💬 Student Testimonials

🗣️ What Students & Parents Say

“Teacher James makes every lesson exciting—my son looks forward to class every day!”

“He’s patient, encouraging, and really helps students feel confident speaking.”

“One of the best teachers we’ve had—clear, kind, and always well-prepared.”

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