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TUTOR PROFILE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tutor ID: OTC-T1006<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Richard Varquez<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A thoughtful partner for confident, independent learning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

English & academic writing \u00b7 IELTS speaking \u00b7 Business English \u00b7 Mathematics & more<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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26+ years teaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English & Business English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IELTS speaking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three languages<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Philippines \u00b7 PHT (UTC+8) \u00b7 Online worldwide \u00b7 Seven-day availability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Request This Tutor \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Discuss Your Learning Needs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

OTC-T1006 will be added as your first tutor preference on the request form. You can list up to five tutors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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26+ years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching and tutoring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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19 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elementary classroom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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7 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online ESL instruction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C2 English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified proficiency<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Richard Varquez combines 19 years of elementary classroom teaching with seven years of online ESL instruction. Now retired from full-time classroom work, he supports children, teenagers, university students and adults through clear explanations, responsive feedback and a relationship built for sustained progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His strongest areas include English language arts, practical and business English, IELTS Speaking, foundational mathematics and academic support across selected school and college subjects. He works with learners internationally and tailors the pace and approach to their goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BACKGROUND & PREPARATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Broad Education and Teaching Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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University of Mindanao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor in Elementary Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major in General Education \u00b7 Minor in Mathematics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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University of Mindanao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

B.S. Commerce, Major in Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation for business, accounting and practical mathematics support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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University of Mindanao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Master in Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate preparation informing Business English and professional communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Philippine LET \u00b7 TEFL \u00b7 CEFR C2 English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philippine licensure exam passed; additional online and language training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

His professional experience spans school classrooms and multiple international online teaching platforms. He has also served as vice president of a teachers\u2019 association and participated in in-service training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WAYS TO LEARN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Richard Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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English Language Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, academic writing and composition for elementary through college learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual guidance \u00b7 writing and feedback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General & Business English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Practical English for young learners age seven and up, students and adults; workplace language, presentations, email and reports for professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversation \u00b7 professional communication<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IELTS, TOEFL & GMAT Verbal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Targeted IELTS Speaking coaching, supplementary IELTS Reading and Listening, and support for TOEFL or GMAT verbal reasoning and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test preparation \u00b7 especially IELTS Speaking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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K\u20137 Mathematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Build foundational skills and confidence through practical examples and real-world problem solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten through Grade 7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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High School Subjects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Biology, Geography, World History and Health Education, adjusted to a learner\u2019s course and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondary-level support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Economics & Accounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Introductory and intermediate economics and introductory financial accounting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College-level subjects within stated scope<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Academic & Presentation Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Writing review, interview preparation, presentations and project-focused sessions for learners and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recurring or focused one-time sessions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Music Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beginner-to-intermediate guitar, drums and keyboard through demonstration and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For ages 10\u201320 \u00b7 scales and technique<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Read the full professional profile<\/summary>\n

Education, credentials and experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Richard holds an MBA, a B.S. in Commerce with a major in Accounting, and a Bachelor in Elementary Education with a major in General Education and minor in Mathematics, all from the University of Mindanao in Davao City. He passed the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission Licensure Examination for Teachers at the elementary level. He also reports a TEFL credential, CEFR Level C2 English proficiency certification and in-house tutoring certifications from international ESL organizations. His background includes service as vice president of a teachers\u2019 association and participation in Department of Education in-service teacher training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across more than 26 years of combined teaching and tutoring, Richard taught in elementary classrooms in the Philippines for 19 years and has spent seven years teaching ESL online on international platforms. He has worked primarily one-to-one with both children and adult professionals across Asia, Europe and Arabic-speaking communities. He now seeks ongoing online tutoring relationships while remaining open to targeted one-time sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subjects and learning levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

English language arts spans reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, academic writing and composition from elementary through college levels. General English is available for learners age seven and older; Business English emphasizes presentation delivery, reports, workplace email and professional correspondence. His other stated subjects include kindergarten through Grade 7 mathematics; high school Biology, Geography, World History and Health Education; college introductory and intermediate Economics; and introductory Financial Accounting. He also offers practical beginner-to-intermediate guitar, drum and keyboard instruction for ages 10\u201320.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam preparation and learner outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Richard\u2019s examination support has a particular emphasis on IELTS Speaking, with supplementary IELTS Reading and Listening. He also offers TOEFL and GMAT support focused on verbal reasoning and writing. He reports coaching IELTS Speaking learners who moved from band 4.5\u20135.0 to 6.0 or higher through targeted practice in speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary and confidence. Individual results vary; those examples are not a promised outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Languages, formats and online delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Richard is a native Bisaya\/Cebuano speaker, fluent in Filipino\/Tagalog and holds near-native professional proficiency in English, his primary language of instruction. Tutoring may be delivered in English, Filipino\/Tagalog or Bisaya\/Cebuano. He has basic conversational Spanish, but does not offer full tutoring instruction in Spanish. He offers one-to-one and small-group sessions of two to three learners, using Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, ClassIn or VooV Meeting. Digital whiteboards, screen sharing, document annotation and classroom tools support live instruction. Backup devices, internet and power equipment help him maintain continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule and scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based in Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8), Richard reports availability Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. PHT, including evening hours that may suit international learners. He can accommodate approximately 25 sessions per week, subject to confirmation. Recurring engagements are preferred, while focused one-time sessions may fit IELTS speaking practice, interview preparation, academic writing or business presentations. Doctoral coursework, calculus and engineering mathematics, and assignments requiring specialized special-education credentials fall outside his stated scope.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n