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About Me
italki teacher since Jun 28, 2016
I'm a native Tagalog speaker. I was a flight attendant for more than four years and was based in Dubai during that time.
Me as a Teacher
I teach Tagalog the way I'd like to be taught -- less suffering, more fun.
I struggled with some subjects in school. So when a teacher comes along and turns what's complex into something that's easy to understand, I cry inside.
At the very least, I aspire to be that kind of teacher, the one who always keeps the beginner in mind and constantly gauges when it's time to challenge the student.
I always ask the student if he or she has any questions, and, if what I just said was clear.
My lessons & teaching style
Lessons are student-led: It depends on the student's needs and interests.
The first lesson involves an assessment -- not to evaluate, but to be on the same page. The intention is to meet the student where he or she is at. There's no cookie cutter lesson because each student has a different purpose for learning, a different learning style, and a different lifestyle.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
5.0
Rating
89
Students
833
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
89
Students
833
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Filipino (Tagalog) Lessons
Filipino (Tagalog)
English
Trial Lesson
42 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Filipino Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation Practice261 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
236 Reviews
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Filipino (Tagalog)
English
Ivan Fong
117 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Val is a very good teacher and she prepares a lot of material for the lesson.
Nov 1, 2016
111
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm glad that she always listens to me carefuly and patiently, so I don't have to hesitate or be afraid of making mistakes. Thank you!
Sep 27, 2016
Bransen Luna
19 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks again for a fun lesson~ Today we described pictures and I learned some new vocabulary. As always I appreciate the time Val spends making personalized lessons for class. Maraming salamat!
Sep 17, 2016
Maximillian Simons
6 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
Val is able to understand the level of the student, and seeks to teach progressively and at a reasonable pace. When she gives homework, she takes the time to go through the students work. She is very patient and enjoys teaching.
Mar 19, 2022
Maximillian Simons
6 Filipino (Tagalog) lessons
Val is very prepared and organized. Was able to inform ahead of time what I wanted to learn on the first lesson, and she then had a prepared lesson tailored to my request. She gave tips on learning and kept it at a level that I could grasp as a beginner, while informing me of what more I could learn, shall I dive deeper into the language. Am looking forward to the next lesson.