I am a Licensed Teacher by profession and my love for the language prompted me to further my studies, and so, I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Linguistics. I have been an ESL teacher for over 10 years. I have handled mostly Asian students of various levels and age. I also have experiences facilitating product and language trainings for new hires and did calibration for tenured employees.

My philosophy in teaching is ‘learning by doing’. I do believe that the best way for students to learn and acquire the language is to immerse them in practical and engaging language experiences, hence, let them have fun while sharing ideas utilizing the language. I believe that mistakes are good aids in learning, thus, I have mastered the art of patience and fortitude. I love reading books a lot. In my free time, I am usually comfortably ensconced in my bedroom, enjoying the different worlds that my books offer me. I also love watching dramas that makes me feel good, challenged or simply entertained. So, if you are into these hobbies too, feel free to share during our conversations. I am excited to hear your stories!
I am excited to see you in my class. I will do my utmost effort to help you make progress in your language journey. I will make every minute of your time in my class worthwhile and memorable!

HEAD TEACHER’S TESTIMONIAL
Teacher Mari is a kind, collected and patient teacher. She will attentively listen to you and make sure that you are enjoying learning in her class. She is able to engage her students into worthwhile and meaningful discussions without feeling too pressured. She makes sure that her students understood the lesson and learned something in her class. She gives great examples that are related to the topic and explain difficult words in a very simple way. With her, studying English becomes a fun activity and not a menial task. You will surely love studying with her! Teacher Mari is a well-experienced teacher in online classes. With her neutral American accent, excellent teaching skills, and patience, you will surely learn a lot from her while having a lot of fun.