Alvin Garrido
High Intermediate
Male
Teacher Alvin 🌟 10+ Years
EXP 👨🏫 ESL, Math & Science Teacher and Engineer with MBA 🎸 TESOL
Certified | Patient & Purpose-Driven
Hi! I’m Teacher Alvin, a licensed
educator and engineer with over 5 years of ESL teaching experience and more
than 10 years of classroom teaching in Math and Science. I love helping
students grow in confidence, skill, and motivation—whether they are just starting
out or refining advanced language skills.
Teaching for me is a calling. I
find joy in connecting with learners of all ages from around the world and
seeing them achieve their personal and academic goals. My lessons are
respectful, encouraging, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
I bring patience, creativity, and
a genuine love for learning into every session—and my greatest reward is seeing
students speak with clarity, write with confidence, and enjoy the journey along
the way.
📚 COURSES
OFFERED
• 【Conversation
English】 – Topic-based speaking practice with pronunciation and vocabulary
support
• 【Music
Ministry & English Integration】
– Teaching English through music, worship, and ministry topics
• 【Music
Instruments】 – Guitar, Violin, and Piano lessons with a focus on music theory
and practical playing
• 【English
for Kids/Teens】 – Fun and structured lessons in reading, phonics, and
storytelling
• 【Academic
English】 – English for Science and Math, academic writing, and critical
thinking
• 【Basic
Math – Elementary & High School】
– Arithmetic, basic algebra, problem-solving, and foundational math concepts
• 【Workplace
& Practical English】 – Everyday English for professionals, emails, travel, and
interviews
• 【Bible-Based
ESL Lessons】 – Conversational English with Scripture themes and faith-building
topics
🗣 LANGUAGES
SPOKEN
• English
(Fluent)
• Filipino
/ Tagalog (Native)
·
Bisaya/
Native
📘 MATERIALS
USED
•
English modules
• Custom-made
worksheets and vocabulary lists
• Current
articles, and real-life roleplays
• Bible-based
devotionals and study guides (for faith-integrated lessons)
• Interactive
stories, phonics games, and visual aids for kids
🧭 CURRICULUM
& LESSON FLOW
·
Step 1:
Student needs assessment + goal setting
·
Step 2:
Personalized weekly/monthly lesson plan
·
Typical
Lesson Flow:
Warm-up → Lesson focus →
Interactive practice → Feedback & reflection
·
Review
system: Regular checks to celebrate progress and target weak areas
·
Lessons are
flexible and always adjusted based on student learning style and pace
👦👩 AGE &
LEVEL-SPECIFIC LEARNING
·
Ages 5–11:
Phonics, sight words, interactive reading
·
Ages 12–18:
Academic English, writing skills, structured speaking
·
Adults:
Workplace English, conversation fluency, interview prep
·
Levels
Covered: Beginner to advanced learners
·
Focus on
confidence-building, accuracy, and real-life application
🎓
Certifications & Expertise
• TEFL
Certified –
• TESOL
Certified
• TESDA
Certifications – English for STEM, Business, Tourism, and Sustainable Work
Practices
• Master’s
in Business Administration
• Licensed
Mechanical Engineering
• Licensed
Teacher
• 10+
years teaching Math and Science in both college and high school settings
• 5+
years online ESL instruction (51Talk, homeschool, private tutoring)
🌍 Cultural
& International Experience
I’ve taught English to students
from Gulf Countries, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines. I’m
culturally sensitive, adaptable, and love learning about my students'
backgrounds. I strive to make every student feel seen, heard, and supported.
🙏 Faith
Background
I have been a committed Christian
for over 20 years, and I’m an active member of a grace-based evangelical church
where I regularly serve in the music ministry as a guitarist, pianist, and
violinist.
I have experience teaching in
Christian schools and faith-based settings, and I love incorporating values
such as grace, humility, integrity, and compassion into my teaching. For
students interested in Bible-based English learning, I offer faith-integrated
classes that build both language and character.
Student Testimonials
“Teacher Alvin helped me speak
more confidently and clearly. I love his calm and kind style.”
“My son loves every class and
always says, ‘When’s the next lesson with Teacher Alvin?’”
“He’s patient, organized, and
really listens to what the student needs!”
