11/07/2025
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Meet John Wilbert Raymundo Aretaño!
A proud son of Laua-an, Antique, John Wilbert was raised by hardworking farmer parents in a rural community where success had to be earned the hard way. Every milestone was a product of perseverance, faith, and an unbreakable will to rise above adversity. From enduring bullying to overcoming self-doubt, he transformed pain into purpose and continues to inspire through his leadership in education and service.
🎓 Academic Qualifications
•12 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Units in Teaching Middle School Mathematics - University of Massachusetts Global, California, USA (All “A” Grades)
•39 Doctoral Units in Ph.D. in Education - Major In Educational Management
•Master of Arts in Education - Major In Educational Management
•Bachelor of Elementary Education - Major In Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
🏅 Awards and Recognitions
•Top 4, 2008 Philippine Licensure Examination for Teachers (Board Rating: 90.40%)
•Top 12, 2015 Principal’s Test, National Level
•Rated Highly Effective Teacher, State of Nevada (2022–2025)
•Passed PRAXIS and U.S. Licensure Exams for Middle and High School Math Teachers (2021)
•DepEd Division of Antique Outstanding Math Teacher, 2012
Regional Champion, Letter Writing Contest, UP-Visayas (2006)
•3rd Place, Regional Statistical Analysis Competition, NSO Iloilo City (2005)
•Champion in various collegiate quiz bees, extemporaneous speaking, and oratorical contests
•Multiple championships in collegiate quiz bees, extemporaneous, and oratorical contests
🎤 Public Speaking & Debate Awards
•National Grand Silver Awardee, Rizal Youth Leadership Institute, Baguio City (2007)
•Visayan Champion, Rizal Youth Leadership Institute, Cebu City (2007)
•National Champion, Impromptu Speaking, 32nd YMCA National Congress (2006)
•Best Debater & Champion, DYKA Debate Series, 2008
•Member, Best Debating Team, YMCA National Congress (2006)
🏆 Coaching Achievements (USA-Based)
As ASTEM Club Adviser and Math Coach, John Wilbert led his students to significant wins, including:
•2023 MathCON Nationals – Silver Medalist, Chicago, Illinois
•2022–2023 National Math League Contests
-Top 1 (6th Grade) and Top 2 (7th Grade), Team Category
-1st Place (6th Grade) and 7th Place (7th Grade), Individual Category
•Noetic Learning Math Contest – Top 10 National Winners & Team Achievement Award
•2023 MathLeague Nevada State Competition
-1st Place (Division 6 Overall Winner)
-3rd Place (Division 5)
-Team Champion, Sweepstakes Round
-Four National Qualifiers
•2025 Mathleague.org State Championship
-2nd Place (6th Grade)
-4th Place (7th Grade)
-National Qualifiers
•2024–2025 MATHCOUNTS Chapter
-Top 5 (Team)
-4 of Top 20 State Qualifiers
•2024–2025 AMC 8 – National Honor Roll (Top 5% Nationwide)
•2024–2025 National Math League State Contest – 4th Place, Nevada
💼 Professional Experience
•Secondary Math Teacher, State of Nevada, USA (2022–2025)
•Secondary Math Teacher, State of Alaska, USA (2021–2022)
•College Instructor / Graduate School Professor (2018–2020)
•Program Head, BEED Program (2018–2020)
•Division Mathematics Coordinator, DepEd (2017–2018)
•Master Teacher I / School In-Charge, DepEd (2015–2018)
•Teacher I, DepEd (2009–2015)
🧾 Other Roles & Contributions
•Chosen Graduation Emcee, State of Nevada (2023–2025)
•Motivational Speaker and Learning Resource Speaker
•Pageant Host
•Motivational speaker
•Math Trainer and Peer Coach
•Writer and Researcher
•Active participant in professional development and leadership trainings in both the Philippines and USA
🎯 Hobbies and Passions
John Wilbert finds joy and relaxation in cooking, which serves as his creative outlet beyond the classroom.
He firmly believes that "Every struggle has a purpose, and every painful step can lead to greatness. With faith, humility, and a heart for service, we all have the chance to rise no matter where we begin."
With this guiding philosophy, John Wilbert continues to dedicate his life to empowering students, inspiring fellow educators, and transforming classrooms one learner at a time.
