Bernadette Hapin
Vigo, Pontevedra
Summary
Experienced English Language Teacher with over 6 years in education, specialising in classroom management and student engagement. Completed TESOL/TEFL certification, equipping with strategies for teaching non-native speakers in diverse settings. Certified CEFR C1 in the International English Test. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student development through innovative teaching methods and effective collaboration with colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER III
Talaonga National High School - Department of Educ
Sorsogon, Philippines
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Employed effective teaching methods to enhance student development through collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling, and explicit instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, interests, and abilities, promoting inclusive education.
- Applied effective classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment that fostered student respect and cooperation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to support student success.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Counselled students working through educational, personal and behavioural problems.
English Coordinator
TALAONGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Coordinated with teaching staff to implement innovative teaching methods, resulting in increased student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with librarians to curate diverse reading materials, fostering a love for reading across all year groups.
- Prepared students for public speaking events, enhancing their communication and presentation skills.
- Developed and maintained online resource portal, offering supplementary learning materials and past papers to support student learning.
- English Coordinator for English Department from 2021-2024.
Teacher - I
TALAONGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions, facilitating personalised learning and academic progress.
- Engaged in professional development training sessions to refine teaching skills and improve student outcomes.
- Coordinated and led district-wide training workshops for teachers during pandemic, enhancing instructional practices.
- Worked outside normal hours to answer parent and student questions.
Education
MAED - Major in English
SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Philippines01-2018
BSED - Major in English
R. G. DE CASTRO COLLEGES
BULAN, SORSOGON, PHILIPPINES01-2016
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum development
- Teaching Strategies
- Engaging instruction
- Learner-focused education
- Classroom discipline
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student counselling
- Student Motivation
- Positive reinforcement
- Supportive classroom
References
- Edwin C. Valin, Head Teacher III, Talaonga National HS, edwin.valin@deped.gov.ph
- Rosemarie D. Galeria, Teacher III, Talaonga National High School, rosemarie.galeria@deped.gov.ph
Certification
- 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL CERTIFICATE, February 2026
- Certificate of Participation in the Division Mass Training on Higher Order Thinking Skills Professional Learning Packages (HOTS-PLPs) for Mathematics, Science and English
- Certificate of participation in the District -Based Training Workshop for Teachers on Managing Interrupted Face to Face Instruction, March 2021
- Certificate of Participation in International Training on Teaching Strategies, December 2018
- Certificate of Participation in National Seminar-Workshop on Differentiated Instruction, October 2018
- Certificate of Participation in National Seminar-Workshop on Developing and Using Appropriate Teaching ang Learning Resources, including ICT to Address Learning Goals, September 2019
Timeline
TEACHER III
Talaonga National High School - Department of Educ
09.2023 - 08.2024
English Coordinator
TALAONGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 01.2024
Teacher - I
TALAONGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2023
MAED - Major in English
SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
BSED - Major in English
R. G. DE CASTRO COLLEGES