Aloha!(Hello in Hawaiian)
I’m Wally, born and raised in Hawaii. My whole life was spent on the beautiful island of Oahu. I’m excited to welcome you to my English classes, where we’ll focus on practical, real-life conversations to help you achieve your language goals. With a 120-hour TESOL certification and a Bachelor of Science degree, I’m well-equipped to guide you in your learning journey. As a native speaker of American English, I teach with the aloha spirit, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere to help you feel comfortable while building your confidence in speaking. Let’s get started and make learning English an enjoyable experience!
Professional Experience & Achievements
- GABA Japan Instructor: I had the privilege of working for GABA Japan, one of the most respected Eikaiwa companies in Japan. There, I specialized in providing 1-to-1 personalized lessons for adult learners, especially beginners, helping them build a strong foundation in English and reach their personal and professional goals
- Certified in Teaching Beginners: As a certified GABA instructor, I’m trained to guide beginner learners step by step, ensuring each student gains the confidence and skills needed to communicate effectively.
- Private English Tutor: After my time at GABA, I began teaching students privately and realized how much I enjoy helping learners improve their English through real-life conversations—something that makes each lesson enjoyable and meaningful.
Proven Track Record of Success
- Consistently Rated 5.0 across 200+ lessons.
- 300+ Positive Reviews for helping students meet their learning goals.
- Exceptional Trial Lesson Ratings: An average score of 4.9/5.0.
- 15,000+ Profile Views, reflecting strong online visibility and a reputation for teaching excellence
Whether you're looking to improve your conversational fluency, enhance your business English, or feel more confident in everyday communication, I’m here to help. Let’s make learning English practical, fun, and rewarding!
A Little About Me
I am Filipino and my wife is Japanese. Together, we have one son(Japino, JAPanese+FiliPINO). We've been living in Japan for 3 years. I enjoy eating delicious food, especially sweets (I have a sweet tooth), traveling, watching combat sports (MMA, boxing, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai Kickboxing, etc), and most importantly, spending time with my family.
I'm excited to work with you—let’s start your journey today!
Book a trial lesson now, and let’s begin your path to confident English communication!