Maria Eden C. Zarate is a Professor I teaching English language subjects at the Cebu

Normal University-Main Campus. She graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education

(BSEd) in English from CNU in 2002 and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers

(LET) in the same year. She obtained a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Teaching

English as a Second Language (TESL) in 2007, and in 2015, she earned her Doctor of

Education (EdD) degree in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) at the same

school where she is presently working. She is the Overall Technical Adviser of the CNU

“Ang Suga” Publication from 2018 to the present.

Her research focuses on the English language, innovative pedagogical strategies,

methodologies, trends, issues, and concerns in English Language teaching and learning,

teacher education, and the integration of technology in ELT. She has published in peer-

reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals and presented at local, national, and international

conferences which enriched her knowledge and refined her skills in her chosen

profession. Passionate about advancing English language education, she continues to

mentor aspiring educators and collaborate on interdisciplinary activities. She aimed at

enhancing English language proficiency in diverse learning contexts. She has also

participated in workshops and training programs across various educational settings. The

exposure in elementary, high school, tertiary, and language school serve as her key

experience in the field.