Alonzo Vanessa

Community Tutor

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

Learn English Confidently with a Patient Tutor

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

Learn English Confidently with a Patient Tutor

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From PhilippinesLiving in Other, Philippines (03:14 UTC+08:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Mar 11, 2026

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Hello! I’m Vanessa, a TEFL-certified teacher who loves helping beginners speak English with confidence. With two years of experience, I specialize in guiding shy or new learners through friendly, stress-free lessons that make English feel approachable. My superpower? Turning "I can’t" into "I did!" using patience, practical exercises, and lots of encouragement. When we work together, expect a joyful space where mistakes are welcome—because that’s how growth happens! Let’s start your journey to natural, confident English. 🚀

My creations

Me as a Teacher

As a teacher, I am patient, supportive, and understanding. I believe that every student learns differently, so I always adjust my teaching style based on their level, goals, and learning pace. I create a comfortable and positive environment where students feel confident to speak and make mistakes, because mistakes are part of learning. I focus on improving my students’ speaking skills, pronunciation, grammar, and confidence. I like to make my lessons interactive, engaging, and practical so students can use English in real-life situations. My goal is not only to teach English but also to motivate and inspire my students to believe in themselves.

My lessons & teaching style

Student-centered, interactive lessons tailored to your goals. Build confidence in speaking with a friendly, supportive tutor using real-life examples and practical activities.

My teaching material

PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments

Certificates

VANESSA T. ALONZO - TEACHER RECORD - 2026To obtain my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, I completed specialized training focused on teaching English to non-native speakers. The course covered essential areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, teaching grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation techniques, and methods for teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. I also learned how to adapt lessons for different age groups and proficiency levels.

Teaching experience

2025 - 2026

ESL TEACHERPREPLY - DIFFUN QUIRINO, PhilippinesOn Preply, my focus is helping students improve their speaking skills, pronunciation, grammar, and overall confidence in English. I work with learners from beginner to intermediate levels, and I design lessons based on their specific goals whether for daily conversation, work, travel, or exam preparation. I mainly focus on conversational English and practical communication, helping students speak naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Education

2022 - 2025

Bachelor’s - GENERAL EDUCATIONQUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITYAs a Bachelor of Elementary Education graduate, my studies focused on child development, language acquisition, and effective teaching strategies skills that are very important in ESL teaching. I learned how students develop communication skills and how to create lessons that build strong foundations in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. My training helped me understand how to simplify lessons, explain concepts clearly, and adjust my teaching style based on students’ levels and learnin

Work Experience

2025 - 2026

SUBTITUTE TEACHERDIFFUN WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL - DIFFUN QUIRINO, PhilippinesI worked with diverse learners and adapted to different teaching situations, helping students understand lessons and complete activities. This experience strengthened my classroom management skills, communication, and ability to explain concepts in a clear and supportive way.