About Us
What we do
Our main mission is to create the optimal learning experience for our students and teachers. That means evaluating our teaching practices, finding what works & ways to improve, and implementing technology-assisted ways to optimize teaching.
We also work directly with students (through our CTL Production Team, the University Student Government, etc.) to help them with their learning journey and to achieve the learning outcomes of their programs of study. Together, we try to make sense of feedback, facilitate teaching and learning cases, and more.
How we do it
ATS
The Academic Technologies Section encourages the adoption of innovative, technology-assisted teaching methods, and handles concerns regarding technology-based teaching and learning tools such as Canvas. Recently, they have also been looking into data analytics in order to better drive decisions regarding technology adoption.
SLS
The Student Learning Support section primarily aims to provide needed support services for the students to improve their learning experience. Our mission is to improve an existing learning environment and make it a compelling one that promotes academic success and eliminates learning barriers.
TRD
The Teaching Research and Development Section conducts research on the best teaching practices and provides programs and resources to help the faculty improve their teaching practices. This section also handles professional development activities and teaching and learning concerns, reports, and feedback. Currently, this section is acting on an ad hoc basis but we do hope to solidify it as a fixed section once more people join our team!
Meet the Team
Jason de Villa
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Managing Director
Sir Jason has taken on many roles in UA&P, from higher management to full-time teacher, and he brings with him a wide range of experience in UA&P, from both the management and teaching sides, to his role as head of CTL.
Bing Urgel
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Executive Assistant
Bing finished her BS in Interior Design at the Philippine School of Interior Design, and is relatively new in the academe. Her previous work experience equipped her with a broader understanding of design, training, and administration. When not at work, she's most likely in the kitchen preparing a new dish to try.
Za Elises
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EdTech Specialist
Za is a UA&P alumna with a degree in Humanities (Literature) although her entire career has been in education. As a former school principal, coach to home-based online teachers, and early childhood teacher, she is strongly experienced in administration, operations, and teaching. Za has a lot of unread books, tattoo ideas, and godchildren. She dreams of going for a long drive in a 4x4 with her cat, Haru.
Van Mendoza
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Learning Support Coordinator
Van believes in lifelong learning. She finished her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology at the University of the Philippines - Los Banos, graduated with a Master's degree in Education major in Educational Leadership from UA&P, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Education Management at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She also started her official teaching stint at UA&P last 2022. She spends time with her five adorable fur children when she isn't coming up with new ideas on how to improve students' lives.
Cathy Lee
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Learning Experience Designer
Cathy is a graduate of UA&P’s Human Capital Development program, and has experience in the fields of corporate training, organizational development, and instructional design. An enjoyer of cozy living and cute things, spot her in her go-to sweaters watering the office plants and watching the school cats in her free time.
Maita Pelea
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Learning Experience Designer
Maita graduated from UA&P with a degree in Education and has experience in teaching, instructional design, and learning & development. She's currently pursuing her graduate studies in Human Capital and Organizational Development. Her go-to pastime is watching a kdrama while attending to her sweet tooth.
Zoe Mauleon
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Research Assistant
Zoe graduated from De La Salle University with a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education specializing in English. Her earlier work experience includes teaching UA&P-JC students what she loves to read and write about. As a Research Assistant, she's often found typing away by a window with a sweet iced matcha latte.
