Marie Patrize Punzalan
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Skills
English Language Instruction, ESL and Conversational English Teaching, Social Studies Education, Research and Academic Writing, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Student Management, Cross-Cultural Communication, Academic Coaching, Learner Support, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Educational Technology Integration, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Student Engagement, Facilitation Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Multidisciplinary Teaching, Online Teaching, Assessment and Evaluation, Cultural Awareness, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Creative Instruction, Collaborative Learning, English Exam Preparation, Curriculum Facilitation.
About
Marie Patrize Punzalan is a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT), Senior High School educator, and ESL instructor with experience teaching diverse learners in both classroom and online settings. She has handled multidisciplinary subjects in Senior High School, including English, Social Studies, Research, Humanities, and Business-related subjects, while creating engaging, student-centered, and culturally responsive learning environments.
She also has extensive experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese learners ranging from preschool students to working professionals. Her work focuses on conversational English development, communication confidence, academic support, and English examination preparation. Through these experiences, she has developed strong cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability in working with students from different backgrounds and learning levels.
In addition to her teaching career, she has actively participated in volunteer and community-based educational initiatives, including tutoring programs for out-of-school youth and local cultural and community engagement activities. These experiences strengthened her leadership, collaboration, and community involvement skills while reinforcing her passion for education and service.
She is recognized for being patient, energetic, adaptable, and committed to creating supportive learning environments that encourage student participation, confidence, and growth.