🌟 TEFL-Certified ESL Educator | 🎓 6+ Years Experience | 📚 Volunteer Teacher & Law Student 🌟
Teaches
Cebuano
Native
Filipino (Tagalog)
Native
English
Speaks
Other
🌟 TEFL-Certified ESL Educator | 🎓 6+ Years Experience | 📚 Volunteer Teacher & Law Student 🌟
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From PhilippinesLiving in General Santos, Philippines (18:08 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 15, 2022
InterestsTravelTechEnvironment & NatureGamingFilms & TV Series
Hello! I'm Elly, a TEFL-certified ESL teacher from the Philippines with over 6 years of experience. 🌟
I specialize in helping beginners gain confidence in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano for travel, work, or everyday conversations. 🗣️📖
Outside the classroom, I love hiking up mountains and binge-watching series—both are great ways to spark conversations and share stories!
My greatest joy as a teacher is watching students grow from shy speakers into confident communicators. 🚀 I’m patient, flexible, and always create a safe, relaxed space where making mistakes is just part of learning.
Let’s turn your language journey into an exciting adventure. I’d love to help you get started! 🌴💬
Me as a Teacher
🧑🏫 I’ve been teaching ESL for 6+ years and hold a TEFL certificate. I’ve worked with children, teenagers, and adults of all ages and backgrounds.
🗣️ I also teach Tagalog and Cebuano to learners interested in travel, culture, or personal growth.
🤝 I love building genuine connections with my students—it creates a relaxed, natural learning space.
🚀 One of my most rewarding moments was helping a complete beginner become fluent.
📚 Many students stay with us for the long term, and we build strong, fun, and goal-focused relationships.
My lessons & teaching style
🌟 Teaching is both rewarding and challenging because every learner is unique.
🤝 I focus on building a strong connection so students feel welcome and comfortable.
🎯 By understanding your preferences and goals, I tailor lessons to improve your reading, writing, and speaking skills.
💬 I put my heart into every class, aiming to make learning feel natural and enjoyable.
🚀 My goal is to motivate, inspire, and boost your confidence every step of the way.
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
Homework Assignments
Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Bachelor in Elementary EducationMindanao State University
4.9
Rating
622
Students
1,813
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
622
Students
1813
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Cebuano Lessons
Cebuano
Filipino (Tagalog)
English
Trial Lesson
132 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Cebuano Free Talk/Free Conversation
A1 - C1Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
158 Reviews
All
Cebuano
Filipino (Tagalog)
Dmytro
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elly the very good teacher. Elly can both communicate and write down you mistakes, which you can review after the lesson. Elly is one of the best.)
Aug 15, 2024
Norbert
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Elly are the best I've ever had!
You can talk with Elly freely about any topic.
She is a very patient listener and speaks very clearly. Corrects me and explain if I say something grammatically wrong, but in a very nice way so you can talk without any stress.
Elly is a wonderful person, taking lessons with her is a pleasure and great value! :)
Aug 2, 2023
Mirek
3 English lessons
I am really impressed. So professional and hardworking at such a young age. I finally found my favorite teacher on italki!
Jun 13, 2025
Alexander
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elly is a very good teacher. We had interesting conversations on various topics. It helps me to turn on my English. She asks questions, corrects my mistakes. She is a patient and pleasant person. I like these lessons. Thank you, Elly.
Aug 17, 2023
Bs_Luffy “DcComics”
6 English lessons
Elly is an extraordinary English teacher, and having classes with her has been one of the best decisions I’ve made to improve my English level. Her patience, dedication, and friendly teaching style make every session dynamic, engaging, and truly valuable. Elly genuinely cares about her students’ progress and tailors her lessons to each person’s needs and goals, which shows her professionalism and commitment.
Beyond being an excellent teacher, Elly is a wonderful person who creates a supportive environment where you feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and continuing to learn without fear. Thanks to her, I’ve improved my fluency, pronunciation, and confidence when speaking. I 100% recommend Elly to anyone who wants to advance in the language effectively and enjoyably.