About Me
Ailysh Velarde is an aspiring educator and former SEO Specialist currently navigating a mindful pivot from the corporate hustle to the world of education. A member of the Class of 2023, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Marketing Management—a foundation that taught her the intricacies of strategy and human behavior.
Today, Ailysh is unlearning the pressure of high-salary corporate metrics to focus on a mission of genuine fulfillment: helping others find their voice. Currently pursuing her TOEFL certification while self-studying Japanese, she is targeting a career in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). She carries a unique “SEO Legacy” into the classroom—the ability to map out complex courses of action and anticipate the nuances of a student’s thought process with the same foresight she once used for search strategies.
In her teaching, Ailysh champions creative, student-led discovery. She believes that the best teacher is experience, often using a blend of storytelling and hands-on practice to provoke thought, allowing students to “discover” answers for themselves. A self-described “chameleon,” she thrives in mixed classroom vibes, mirroring the energy of her students while remaining a grounded listener dedicated to helping them express their true potential. Whether discussing her fascination with the duality of man or helping a student master a new language, Ailysh remains constant in her pursuit of shared happiness and human connection.
Chronology
Homecoming + first classroom memories
- Holy Family Kindergarten Church (kindergarten).
- Early reset: new place, new routines, new school rhythm.
Integrated Montessori Center (Jusmag branch)
- Kindergarten classes at IMC’s Jusmag branch.
Grade 1 begins
- Grade 1 started in 2006.
- Moved to Diego for elementary.
Building the basics
- Routine, foundational learning, steady momentum.
Consistency years
- Skills stacking: reading + writing + classroom structure.
More independence
- More responsibility, more confidence in learning flow.
Middle elementary stride
- Habit-building era: discipline, pacing, and follow-through.
Upper elementary focus
- More complex workload; stronger study habits.
Elementary completion year
- Elementary timeline through 2013.
- Transition mindset: readying for junior high structure.
Grade 7
- Grade 7: SY 2013–2014.
Grade 8
- Grade 8: SY 2014–2015.
Grade 9
- Grade 9: SY 2015–2016.
Signal Village National High School (SVNHS)
- Grade 10: SVNHS (SY 2016–2017).
Grade 11 (MCA)
- Grade 11: MCA (SY 2017–2018).
Grade 12 (MCA)
- Grade 12: MCA (SY 2018–2019).
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Taguig)
- Started BSBA Marketing Management at PUP Taguig.
College, rewritten in real time
- Pandemic period inside college (2020–2022).
Staying sharp under constraints
- Pandemic year (inside college): 2021–2022.
BSBA Marketing Management (Class of 2023)
- Graduated BSBA Marketing Management.
Mapping outcomes, anticipating nuance
- Built a “systems brain” for multi-step goals.
- Refined pattern-reading: actions → reactions → outcomes.
Unlearning metrics, choosing meaning
- Carried forward the “SEO legacy”: strategy mapping + nuance analysis.
- Re-aimed that skill toward education and student thinking.
TOEFL + Japanese, aiming for ESL teaching
- Pursuing TOEFL certification.
- Self-studying Japanese; targeting ESL education.
- Teaching style: student-led discovery + Socratic storytelling.
