Klein Mamayabay is an accomplished educator with a diverse background in education and a passion for research and linguistic studies. He pursued postgraduate studies at the University of the Immaculate Conception, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a major in Applied Linguistics. Additionally, he holds a Master of Education in Teaching English from the same institution. Klein’s tertiary education journey led him to graduate cum laude with a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major in English) from St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc. His academic excellence continued in secondary education, where he earned the distinction of 1st Honorable Mention at La Filipina National High School and the title of Salutatorian at Nueva Fuerza Elementary School. Klein’s professional experiences include serving as the Institutional Student Affairs and Services Director at St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc., where he also worked as a College Instructor for research, general education, and English-major subjects. He has been actively involved serving as the Moderator of the Tertiary Student-Body Organization (SCEB-COP) and as the HED-Student Activity Coordinator.
In addition to his teaching roles, Klein has contributed to the institution as a Research Associate. His diverse field of interest includes research quantitative and qualitative methods, language (literary criticism, discourses, and computational linguistics), community involvement and activities, and arts and communication. He participated in several significant events recently. Firstly, he attended the 15th Philippine Congress held at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Additionally, he engaged in the Application and Ethics of Chatbots in Research session organized by IAREAD. Moreover, he took part in the 2nd National Research Conference for Student Affairs, facilitated by PAPSAS. These experiences have enriched my understanding and involvement in various academic and research-related endeavors.