Maria Christine A. Villanueva
High Intermediate
Female
💡 Christine 🌟4 years teaching exp👩🏫 Beginner, Intermediate Tutor 🔥 Friendly & Goal-Oriented
Introduction
I enjoy teaching since it is my passion. I am so happy meeting students from other countries and having an impact on their learning skills. I always ensure to have a fun and lively lesson, where interaction from me and the student is so evident.
Courses Offered
I teach the following: TOEIC, English for KIDS/TEENS/ADULTS
All include topics based on the knowledge, level of understanding of the students
For Languages: I do speak Filipino and English
For Materials:
I used custom made worksheets and make sure that there is consideration on the Age- appropriate for children and teens
For The Curriculum and Lesson Flow
In each lesson, there is a warm up phase where you create a rapport with the student, getting to know part - so the student will feel at ease and not too heavy at the start of the class. There are parts by which it is being discussed one by one. Depending on the student’s level, there are areas that need to be explained further and if the student really struggles, that is the time to give cues and make use of the chat box so he/she be guided on what to say. If still unable to follow, allowing the student to repeat what I say and then allow him/her to give example . That will surely make the student be proud and accomplished once he/she, be able to understand the lesson.
Age & Level-Specific Learning
For elementary and high school students, depending too on the level of understanding, speaking phase and others, concentration will be on
Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Intonation and using good Grammar
- Adults: Everyday English, Business English, Travel English
- Levels: Tailored to beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners
I am already in my 4th year of teaching ESL
Cultural & International Experience
I have handled students from Japan and these are Japanese, Korean, Malaysian citizens living or having business engagement in Japan
I make sure that I practice to be sensitive to the culture traditions of my students leading to adapt teaching approach suitable for them
Detailed Course Breakdown by Age/Level
I also ensure to have detailed courses suitable for my students’ age
- Kids (6–11): interactive stories with visuals
- Teens (12–14): Creative writing, discussions, academic grammar
- Adults: Workplace speaking, interview coaching,
- Academic learners: Essay writing, pronunciation drills, vocabulary expansion
Faith Background
Christ Commission Fellowship (CCF) is the church I am attending to. I had actively handled a small group before the pandemic and do online church service and develop strong ties with God through prayers. Handling small group and member of a devotional group is such a strong bond, enabling me to remain faithful, worshipping God and fully trusting Him of my life and my dgroup members. Sharing the gospel is such a humbling experience since you get to have a close encounter of believer and non-believer, be rejected and accepted but remaining faithful to Him is what in my heart because He’s always there, whatever situation I may be into. If given an opportunity to teach Christian values, I will be willing to share and teach with compassion, love and deep understanding of each student that I will be teaching.
Student Testimonials
I love teaching and receiving words of affirmation, praises are just bonus for me. Though those words really uplift my confidence, my moral and my intent to help more students to reach their goals in learning English so to create opportunities too for them. Here are some of the praises, comments, feedback I received from my students.
“She’s very kind and the best teacher. Thank you.”
“She’s a very kind teacher. She always responds with a smile.”
“Her lesson is very fun. I can learn a lot. She makes me to stir my enthusiasm learning English.”
“Her lesson is wonderful as usual. I'm looking forward to her lesson every time.”
“Perfect! She corrects my wrong sentences on chat box and texts feedback. They are very useful for me.”
“The teacher is always smiling and telling me interesting stories and asking me questions. When I don't understand something, she kindly explains it to me and gives me advice on how to study.”
