MindGym Philippines is a lifelong learning center engaged in:
- Intensive Coaching for the Philippine Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)
- Memory Improvement
- Academic Tutorials and Reviews for Entrance Tests
- Basic Art and Design
It is operated and manned by a dynamic team of business, public administration, research and education professionals (majority from the University of the Philippines). It is a non-traditional educational venture owned mainly by a family of artists in the fields of architecture, fine arts, graphic design, and fashion – with ancestral roots in the education sector.
At MindGym, we (your coaches) value excellence, creativity, accountability, friendship and family.
We challenge our learners to achieve peak results in school, at work, and the board exams. From late 2009 till 2011, we have enabled 13 teachers (plus coach Albert) to be topnotchers in the LET; had an 88% to 96% passing rate in the LET (vis-a-vis19% to 23% nationwide); inspired budding visual artists to launch their one-man and group art exhibits; empowered students to excel in school beyond their parents expectations; and empowered teachers to be the best in their schools and communities.
We design courses that are strategically relevant to the needs of our different learners. We are passionate about teaching and sharing our knowledge, experience, and skills in the many fields of disciplines that we have gone through, the roads that we’ve taken, and the playgrounds and gyms that we’ve had fun in. You can, therefore, expect each course at MindGym to be as unique as the group that attends it, to be fun and exciting with the out-of-the-box way we conduct trainings, and to be memorable enough to last one’s learning life (which is, a lifetime).
Recently, MindGym has pioneered an online LET review, at www.MyReviewCoach.com, to increase the chances of aspiring teachers, especially those in the provinces and overseas, to pass the LET. We had an over 80% passing rate for the first batch.
MindGym longs to be a change agent in lifelong learning. We’ve seen our seeds sprouting along this line as former LET reviewees, now professional teachers, come back to their MindGym family to coach and inspire current LET takers and to share teacher-stories of how they’ve touched a student’s life in their own way a la MindGym.
Be a part of the MindGym family and keep growing brighter, smarter, younger, and even, wealthier with the multi-intelligence, multi-sensory, and multi-disciplinary customized trainings that we offer and can prepare for you.
Visit us at La Casa MIA Building, 219 J. Rizal, Project 4, Quezon City, text 09278770800 or call us at 437-5880 for your training needs.
Albert A. Basa, Top 3, April 2009 LET (MindGym Coach – Associate Educational Director)
fell in love at the age of 10, as a young catechist, in his hometown in Aurora province. And his first love: teaching. Albert recalls, “It was fun and creative. After that first one-and-a-half-hour catechetical class, I knew I was destined to be a teacher.”
Being a consistent honor student, one could expect no less from him other than excellence. He is the Top3 in the April 2009 LET. He graduated as Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines (UP); finished a course in Professional Education at UP; has a Masters in International Relations and Management at the Colombo Plan Staff College for Human Resources Development in Asia and the Pacific Region. He is currently an A student, on his second term, taking Doctors in Public Administration at UP.
He is the “brain” and energy which keeps MindGym vibrantly alive.
Ma’m Alice, September 2008 LET (MindGym Coach – Educational Administrator)
is a gleeful golden girl who found a golden path in teaching’s wonderland. Alice never dreamt of being a professional teacher though she has had several brief and diverse stints in training, teaching, and education administration locally and overseas. She has been for most of her life a power economist and corporate planner; a mom for all seasons; a student for life; and noe, a fulfilled pathfinder in the field of nonformal, nontraditional education.
She has a degree in Business Economics and a Certificate in Professional Education from UP, a Masters in Business Administration from De La Salle University; took two international courses (one at the University of Pennsylvania and another one from the San Jose State University).
She coaches LET reviewees in General English, Principles of Teaching, and Evaluation and Measurement; tackles day-to-day affairs at MindGym; and gives reviewees the warmth, care, and support that only the “heart” could afford to deliver — to spell LET success and a life of difference as a teacher.
Jean Millare, Top 1, September 2010 LET (MindGym Philippines alumni)
believes that she was destined to be a teacher and commits herself to growth and learning, to excellence, to service, and to making an impact in the community. A graduate of Food Technology and a candidate for a Masters in Education at the University of the Philippines, Jean joined MindGym this 2011 no longer as a reviewee motivated to top the LET but as a reviewer: giving of her time, knowledge, and experience; driven by the simple reward (another personal victory) of someday meeting a LET reviewee who will tell her “Jean I did it too, because of you.”
Glenn Gilongos, Top 1, 2005 LET
garnered the highest score of 93.4% in the history of LET when he topped the 2005 LET. He has been a LET and Math reviewer for various universities and colleges for the past five years and a Math coach for MindGym’s intensive coaching for LET. He is esteemed for his ability to explain complicated math concepts quickly, in an understandable manner. He graduated from the De La Salle University.
Ma. Adeinev Reyes, Top 3, April 2010 LET, Values Education (MindGym Philippines alumni)
is a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional teacher with the desire to share what she knows to help her students understand lessons clearly. She dreams of becoming part of the country’s public school system someday so that she can help poor and underprivileged children in depressed areas. She quickly develops rapport with her students and fellow-coaches because of her charm and warmth. Nev is a graduate of A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies at the Ateneo de Manila University; has a Certificate in Professional Education from UP and a Masters in Global Development and Social Justice from the St. John’s University of New York..
Melane Manalo, Top 3, April 2010 LET, Social Studies (MindGym Philippines alumni)
as only fours years old when she asked her playmates to pose as students while she role played as a teacher-lecturer. Decades hence, after completing a degree in Public Administration at the University of the Philippines, instead of public service, Melane reverted to her childhood role and taught at the tertiary level in a private school in Batangas. She finished professional education and is currently working on her Master’s in Philippine Studies, major in Development, at UP.
Ma. Angelica Villafuerte, Top 4, Values Education (MindGym Philippines alumni)
is an accommodating and inspiring teacher with the talent to teach the fundamentals and enhance learning by drawing lessons from her own personal experiences and sharing these with her students. She dreams of running her own pre-school for special children after she finishes her training overseas. She is a graduate of Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University. She finished a Certificate course in Professional Education at the UP and currently coaches MindGym reviewees in Evaluation and Measurement and Values Education.
Rona Lumba, Top 7, April 2010 LET (MindGym Philippines alumni)
finds simple joy in seeing a student learn, develop, and grow to his/her own potential. She is a BS Early Childhood Education graduate from St. Paul University who currently teaches day care kids at the Philippine Cultural College Annex in Caloocan. She coaches Early Childhood LET majors during the weekends.
Lizamarie Campoamor-Olegario, Professor, UP College of Education
has proven success in coaching MindGym LET reviewees in Facilitating Learning, Adolescent and Childhood Development. Her broad range of exposure in Educational Psychology, guidance and couselling and academic interventions enabled her to help LET reviewees analyze relatively complex LET stituationals and draw the most meaningful option from the givens. She is a Communications Research graduate from UP, with a Masters in Education, and a pending Doctorate in Educational Psychology., also from UP
Rizza Marie Magbuhat, Top 2, Licensure Exams for Dietician 2002
communicates her ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively to enable T. L. E. majors to understand the foundations of food and nutrition, food preparation and food service management within a very limited time schedule. She is a Professor at the UP College of Home Economics where she graduated in her chosen field.
Raymond Salonga
is easily mistaken for a LET reviewee or a college student because of his boyish look and comical mannerisms. His passion for teaching started when he was a student of Quezon City Science High School, with his siblings and neighbors as his first students. He enjoyed making review notes and sharing them with classmates as a UP nursing student. A full-fledged nurse permanently working for the UP Philippine General Hospital, Mon leaves weekends off to pursue his love for teaching at MindGym as a coach for Science.
Louise Anne Porciuncula, High Rater, April 2010 LET (MindGym Philippines alumni)
realized her calling to be a teacher when she first taught young kids and teeners at Sunday school. This is where she felt fulfilled sharing her linguistic talents and inspired to give generously since she grows in the teaching process itself. Louie has been a welcome hand in Mindgym’s coaching efforts for English majors and blended well with MindGym’s LET mission, as she expressed “I love helping LET trainees simply because I know how it feels be one. I myself have been through the stress, anxiety and hours of review.” Louie is a graduate of two courses at the University of the Philippines: Development Communication and Professional Teaching. She currently teaches English at the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries and is taking her Masters in English Studies at UP.”
Carol Acebron, High Rater, April 2010 LET, Physical Science (MindGym Phlippines alumni)
is an enthusiastic teacher and learner with an upbeat and positive attitude which enables LET reviewees to be proactive and to focus on their review goals despite challenges along the way. She decided to shift from the field of engineering to education because of her preference for people-oriented rather than machine-based jobs. She has a Professional Teacher Certification from the University of the Philippines Open University. She coaches Physics majors in their specialization review and hopes to operate her own school someday.
Rodrigo Quinto, April 2010 LET, English (MindGym Philippines alumni)
has demonstrated high energy and drive in helping LET trainees review for English majorship and cope with test anxieties and worries as he relates how he manages his challenges as military officer of the Philippine Army to LET test taking. He practices his teaching profession by leading trainings for reserved officers. He is a graduate of the Officer Candidate School, with English education units from the State University
Mary Grace Palad, April 2010 LET T. L. E. (MindGym Philippines alumni)
teaches Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) reviewees about Cosmetology. Her outgoing personality makes reviewees at ease with her; thus, promoting better information exchanges. She is a Nutrition-Dietetics for Teachers graduate from the Philippine Normal University.
Melvin Pascua
has first class analytical ability and a very strong functional knowledge in a broad range of subjects. He has a nurturing personality which allows his students to feel comfortable in his presence. He teaches T.L.E. to LET majors in an understandable and uncomplicated manner. He graduated from UP, Hotel and Restaurant Management and is finishing up with his Masters in Education specializing in Educational Administration. He is the present Human Resources Manager of the Meridian International School.
Hazel Tanabe, UP
is a junior MindGym coach for Mathematics. She thinks critically, strategically, and systematically. For her, time is so precious that she always looks for ways s
Raymark Salonga, UP
is a junior MindGym coach for Science and Mathematics. He has a very strong working knowledge of Mathematics. Like his elder brother Raymond Salonga, he was a scholar at the Quezon City Science High School and is now a nursing senior at the UP-Philippine General Hospital. He is a MindGym Math and Science reviewer for College Entrance Tests.
Darwin Manalo, Top 1, 2009 Metallurgical Engineering Board
demonstrates extensive knowledge in Mathematical constructs and shows talent in simplifying the way mathematical problems are to be solved. He helps facilitate in General Mathematics. He was a valedictorian in high school and Magna Cum Laude in Metallurgical Engineering at UP.
Jose Monteverde
has a comprehensive understanding of philosophy as applied to teaching since he has a degree in Classical Philosophy from the Maria Assumpta Seminary and Theology at the Maryhill School of Theology. He helps facilitate LET review on the Philosophies affecting education. He is currently completing his professional education course at the Marikina Polytechnic University.
Evangeline Isidro
unselfishly shares her expertise on laws and legal issues affecting education with MindGym LET reviewees, whenever invited for LET coaching. She has made reviewing salient facts on the Philippine Constitution and other legislations interesting and enlightening. She is a BS Psychology graduate of St. Paul’s College of QC., currently completing Bachelor of Laws at FEU.
Mary Joshua Delfin, UP
is an petite and vivacious P.E. teacher trained and experienced in a dance, sports, and fitness activities. She was a women’s university softball champion, a volleyball varsity player, and a dance teacher-choreographer with the heart to coach as a volunteer teacher for sports and dance in several church and community events. To be a better coach and teacher, Mary Joshua, who graduated cum laude in Physical Education from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, is pursuing a Masters in Science in Human Movement Science at the University of the Philippines. Mary Joshua currently teaches Grade School P.E. at the Meridian International Learning center. She handles the bulk of MAPEH review for MindGym’s reviewees, focusing mainly in Physical Education.
Coach Mar Bongalon
Art Coach, Professional Portrait Artist (Portfolio)
Coach Mar graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts in 1967.
He has won several national art competitions and has had several one-man shows and group exhibits (in the Philippines, in Mardrid and New York). He is renowned as a portrait artist, who “paints from life”, having captured on canvass some of Philippine society’s elite, like the Cojuancos, Baby Araneta Fores, Cristina Ponce-Enrile, the Revillas, Vicky Zubiri, and more; corporate and government executives; Binibining Pilipinas candidates, actors and actresses of the Filipino entertainment scene.
Sir Mar draws out his students’ artistic creativity by motivating them to use both sides of their brains when they plan, sketch, and color.
He is actively involved with art exhibits of the UP Centennial group of artists.
do you have summer workshops in graphic arts/design for 13yr. olds? thanks.
Thanks for enrolling Diego at our summer art workshop for teens at our Loyola branch. He is a very creative boy and has shown his potential in the line of visual arts.
Hi! naemail nyo na po ba yung answer key para sa prof ed? Thanks po.
@margeo yleana: you are welcome. hope you make the most of the remaining days to review for the LET. You can do it!
Hi, i want to enroll my 6 year old daughter in your art class. kindly provide schedule and fees. thanks
@aj: Summer Art Workshop for young learners will start first week of April (yo be announced next year). Cost for 10-day workshop is P4,000 if attended at the MindGym centers in Project 4 or Loyola Heights. If conducted for a group of at least 5 students outside MindGym, cost is P 5000. Early bird discount is 10%.
Hello its my first time to be here, good day just wanna ask if merong summer art workshop this summer 2011. i am 16 years old and I think I have skill in drawing but hindi ko pa nadevelop. Can I still join here? Btw yung art class niyo po ba includes charcoal drawing or its only painting? Thanks in advance.
@jean: we sent you a private message. See you this summer
thank toy maam. review for teacher education
@mitchelle: hope you can visit us before you take your LET. Allow us to increase your chances of passing;)
good day! just want to inquire bout ur LET Review for the coming exam this September 2011…ur schedule, fees and requirements…thanks…GOD Bless!
@Lars Dao Borado: first batch will start mid-May; 17-day coaching costs P6000. See you at MindGym.
hello Ms. Alice! I’d like to make a reservation for the 2nd batch starting on July 9, 2011. Kindly email me bank details and procedure. thanks!
@ sam: hope you got our email. see you at MindGym soon:)
tnx puh sa mindgym…dami nyo po naitulong for me to pass the let…
@danilo toledo: We are happy to be part of your journey to success. Move forward teacher Dan and make Mathematics a “loveable” subject to the students that you will be teaching. See you again soon:)
@dan toledo: You are welcome. See you again soon. Always practice what you learned at MindGym.
Hi! Do you have a branch in Baguio City? Do you have reviews for weekends only? Do you still accept enrolees?
Hi Ellen! We only have review in Quezon City right now. Yes we still have openings for our classes if you’re in Manila. Please contact us through the details here details! Thanks!
meron po b kyo branch mlapit d2 s dasma cavite?
meron po b kau review every weekend,like ko dn sana tutor eh..
Hi Delly! What review are you referring to? Our LET sessions will be held every weekend. To register, please call us at 437-58-80
We also have tutorials and memory classes during the weekend as well.
do you have a review center in lucena city cause im interested.
Currently we don’t have a review center in Lucena, however we can refer you to our online review. It’s at http://www.myreviewcoach.com, where we offer drills and resources for review for General and Professional Education subjects. Hope you can check it out!
Hello MindGym!
I’m interested in online LET review course you are offering. But I wonder, what’s the difference between online review and offline review. Can we get the same materials? Is it as good as on-site review?
And by the way, for the on-site review, do you offer a review which will be done on Saturday only?
Many Thanks,
Anne
Hi Anne!
While a huge portion of the drills and resources are similar between the two, the offline/face-to-face review is more updated. Interactions between students and coaches in the classes add in rich tidbits, insights, and personal tips that are not as readily accessible in the online review. If you’re from Manila and near Quezon City, we recommend that you take our classes instead. Our online review is best for reviewees who could not physically be there in the center (ie, they’re from the province or have work/home responsibilities they can’t leave).
For more information about our classes, you might want to view posts here or in our Facebook page.
Our review sessions will be held both Saturdays and Sundays starting January 7, 2012, which makes up for the accumulated 17 sessions in time for the exam on March 12. This is the best pace we can offer to cover all the topics in the TOS extensively. If you can allot the 9am to 6pm time of your weekends this January to March, that could be one of your greatest personal investment towards earning your teacher’s license
I’m amazed! I was encouraged and inspired to enroll for LET REVIEW there..just want to inquire about the schedule,fees and requirements for LET Review…thank you and Godbless!!!
Hello MindGym!
I’m interested in online LET review..are you still offering it?…
do you offer a review which will be done on Saturday only?
Hi Real,
Yes our online review is still open. Our September 2012 batch will start receiving sign-ups on March 12, 2012, right after the March LET
Our online review course, MyReviewCoach, includes drills and resources for General and Professional Education for the LET. We have a 10-week program that you can follow at your own pace, though we recommend that you give time a few hours a day to make sure that you’re ready in time for the exam. For more details, you may browse our site at http://www.myreviewcoach.com
Each access is good for 6 months so you may register as early as this month to make the most of your time!
As for LET review for Saturdays - our live review for the September 2012 batch will begin around June-July. Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 6pm. Are you interested to join this as well? More details about our live review here: http://www.mindgymphilippines.com/course-offerings/let-review/
To whom it may concern,
Greetings! This is Armi. Do you happen to have any branch somewhere in Commonwealth?
How much is the tuition fee? Are there any schedules available on the weekdays? How many hours per session? Thank you very much. God bless your company. Armi
Hi Armi!
Our center is near the Cubao-Katipunan Quezon City area and it’ll be great if we can see you in our classes there.
As for the tuition fee, which service were you inquiring about again?
For LET review, we currently only have weekends schedule. However if we get enough students, we can open a weekday review batch. Tuition is 7k inclusive of 18 sessions (inc Majorship and 3-day Final Coaching), materials, as well as our new LET book. Classes are held Sat-Sun, 9am to 7pm. You may view our calendar for more details: (see LET Review entries: http://bit.ly/MindGymCalendar)
Please call us at 437-5880 to sign-up for the LET review. Hope to hear from you soon!
Good day. I would like to inquire if you still have an available position for a Mathematics coach/lecturer. I am a former instructor of the University of the Philippines in Diliman. Thank you very much.
Hi Gilbert! Kindly email us at mindgym.inc@gmail.com your resume. We are constantly on the lookout/pooling for guest lecturers. Hope to hear from you soon!
Hi… what is the schedule of your LET review for the applicants who want to take LET this coming Sept.
thanks…
Hi Lea, thanks for your interest in joining us
We’re currently finalizing our summer sched and registration will begin this April. We’ll use your email to contact you as soon as it’s open 
Good Day ! I am major in home management but i took Sped major durig my M.A. I am now planning to take exam can I major in special education? And just want to kno whow much is your tuition in LET review, thanks and God bless po!
Hi Raquel, thanks for your interest in joining us
It’s Php 7,000, all in for 18 whole-day review sessions, and 4 books. You may check out the full package at http://www.mindgymphilippines.com/letreview
We’re currently finalizing our summer sched. Registration will begin this April. We’ll use your email to contact you as soon as it’s open ok?