Creative Writing
Richard Sy
Learning And Development Professional
Cebu
Summary
Dedicated Educator transitioning from language teaching to new field. Developed expertise in lesson planning and student engagement through classroom experience. Committed to leveraging strong communication skills and understanding of language learning processes to foster collaboration and contribute effectively in professional setting.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
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3
years of professional experience
Work History
English Second Language Teacher
Seiha Network
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to address varying language proficiency levels.
- Facilitated interactive language activities to promote practical communication skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Operation staff
Seiha Network
06.2022 - 09.2025
- An operations staff role in an ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching company refers to the support and administrative functions that ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the school or platform. While ESL teachers focus on instruction, operations staff handle the behind-the-scenes logistics.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Diploma of Professional Education - Professional Education
St. Theresa College
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, Philippines 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major in Marketing
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, Philippines01-2013
Skills
Classroom management
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Vocabulary development
Vocabulary enhancement
Classroom management
Student engagement
Administrative organization
Kind and compassionate
Student engagement
Additional Information
Professional Highlights
- Passionate Learning and Development professional with experience in training needs analysis, instructional design, facilitation, and performance consulting.
- Speaker on workplace learning and performance improvement, including presentations on distinguishing training problems from performance problems.
- Skilled in developing engaging learning materials, presentations, facilitator guides, and e-learning content.
- Strong communicator with excellent presentation, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.
- Continuously expanding knowledge in AI-assisted learning design, digital learning technologies, and organizational development.
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- ChatGPT & AI Productivity Tools
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Instructional Design
- Data Analysis and Reporting
Languages
- English (Professional Proficiency)
- Filipino (Native)
- Personal Interests: Creative writing, fantasy world-building, public speaking, learning psychology, and exploring AI applications in education and workplace learning.
Certification
Diploma in Learning and Development (L&D) - 1st January 2026
Interests
Reading
Timeline
English Second Language Teacher
Seiha Network
06.2022 - 09.2025
Operation staff
Seiha Network
06.2022 - 09.2025
Diploma of Professional Education - Professional Education
St. Theresa College
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major in Marketing
University of San Carlos
CONTACT
- 0917-158-5615
- Richardsy.028@gmail.com
- Cebu City, The Philippines
- Www.linkedin.com/in/richard-dominic-ong-sy-9b57b8242
Creative Writing
Passionate creative writer with experience developing original fantasy stories, immersive world-building, and compelling character-driven narratives. Skilled in storytelling, creative problem-solving, research, and maintaining long-term writing projects. These experiences have strengthened my communication, presentation, instructional design, and audience engagement skills, which I apply to developing effective learning experiences and training materials.