About
Hello! You may call me Des and I am from the Philippines.
I have taught face-to-face classes with kids and adults who are challenged in different developmental areas for 10 years. Then I taught face... -to-face classes with preschoolers in all subjects for 10 years and 3 years online.
Since the onset of the pandemic, I became a tutor to Chinese-Filipino preschoolers and elementary students online. I help them with various learning areas.
I make it a point to establish a personal connection with each tutee and I see them as my children. Being a mother of 3 kids who are now in their teens, it is easier for me to extend patience and see to it that I highlight even the smallest increment of learning or improvement to help motivate the learner. I tell my students and tutees that it's alright to make mistakes because that is part of the learning process. All it matters is you try your best at all times. The learning process is equally important as the result so I make it a point that I make my class or sessions fun and engaging.
My ultimate goal as a teacher or tutor is to be able to gradually release or lessen assistance gradually amongst students or tutees. Learn, grow, and thrive with me!read more
Experience
Tutor
Freelance
May 2004 - present
* Identified learning needs of students in preschool, primary, and intermediate levels
*Assisted stu... dents with homework, projects, test preparation, and other academic tasks.
*Communicated students’ progress with parents.
*Collaborated with other educators.read more
ESL Tutor
English Pad
Nov 2022 - Oct 2023
*Facilitated personalized interactive English classes
Preschool Teacher
Greenwoods Learning Center
May 2009 - Jul 2022
*Assessed student applicants for admission.
*Planned programs and prepared activities for preschoole... rs both in physical and online classes.
*Led, supervised, and supported children during classroom activities both in physical and online classes.
*Facilitated both face to face and online one-on-one and general conferences with parents on a quarterly basis.
*Attended educational conferences, trainings, and workshops to maintain and enhance professional
knowledge and skills.read more
Special Education Teacher
Alyssa-Allen Learning Center
May 1999 - May 2009
*Collaborated with developmental pediatricians, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to me... et
individual needs of children who are developmentally challenged.
*Developed and implemented IEPs (Individualized Education Plan).
*Completed all IEP supporting documentation.
*Implemented lessons to meet academic, behavioral, and functional skill requirements.
*Organized classroom environment to maximize student’s independence.
*Communicated with parents and guardians regarding students’ success, concerns, and challenges.
*Attended educational conferences, training, and workshops to maintain and enhance professional
knowledge.read more