Marko Aratea specialized on Educational Pedagogy and Andragogy, Literature and Education, Literary Criticism, Educational Theories, Educational Innovation, Communication and Linguistics Studies, and Action Research.

Marko Aratea earned his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, major in English as Batch Salutatorian (Magna Cum Laude) in Gordon College, Olongapo City, and received various distinct awards such as in Journalism, Culture and Arts, together with Medalya ng Kahusayan and Academic Excellence Award. He graduated as HUMSS Valedictorian during Senior High School at Columban College, Inc.. Currently, he is taking his Masters in Education, major in English at National Teachers College, Manila.

He is a Licensed Professional Teacher and a Top 2 Certified Research Specialist. He works as a College Instructor and the Research Publication Unit Coordinator of College of Education, Arts and Sciences at Gordon College, Olongapo City. He published various articles/studies in different international journals. He is also a college level adviser under the English department. He is a subject matter expert, literature educator, and author/writer at National Development Board of the Philippines. Currently, he is a member of various organizations from local to international, such as Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) Inc., Southeast Asian Media Studies Association (SEAMSA), and Transforming Advocates and Champions (TRAC) Inc.