Mary J.

Mary Joan M. is a seasoned educator with over 22 years of teaching experience across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. As a College Instructor at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Cavite and a part-time ESL Teacher for KaynaforKids, she delivers instruction in Filipino, Art Appreciation, Rizal studies, and English to learners in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Her background includes roles in secondary education at Statefields School, Inc. and Elizabeth Seton School, where she specialized in the Filipino language and Christian Living. Since 2010, she has held middle management positions including Subject Area Coordinator, overseeing teacher performance, training new educators in cooperative learning and constructivism, and developing lesson plans and assessments. Her expertise is reinforced by certifications in TESOL/TEFL and Early Childhood Education, and she is a licensed professional teacher in the Philippines.