Expert IB Biology SL/HL & MYP Bilingual Instructor, Examiner & Head of Science Department, holds B.Sc and M.Sc in Biology, has 10+ years of teaching experience.
Expert IB Biology SL/HL & MYP Bilingual Instructor, Examiner & Head of Science Department, holds B.Sc and M.Sc in Biology, has 10+ years of teaching experience.
International Baccalaureate DP HL Biology bilingual instructor: 100% pass rate in the IB exam -Sustainability class instructor. Curriculum revision of STEM courses grades 7-12, supervision of instructional and assessment methods. Diversity campaigns coordinator: gender equality and LGBTI inclusion.
Test and Internal Assessment examiner English and Spanish, using RM Assessor 3.
Aided underprivileged middle school and high school girls with schoolwork and preparation for tests. No students failed classes or dropped out of school while under my guidance. One student obtained a substantial scholarship.
Implementation of hands-on FOSS kits for the instruction of science.
Curriculum developer for high school Biology and Environmental Science classes online: I developed both classes' curricula, devised all learning and evaluation tools, and structured the course on Moodle.
Prepared Japanese and Mexican students for Cambridge language examinations.
Volunteer bird observer and assistant bander for the summer banding season.
Master of Science in General Biology
Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology
I believe every student is capable of success when given adequate tools and the right motivation.
Assess what the student knows and doesn't know, Introduce the topic and Solve exercises
By obtaining knowledge of the learning tools that work for them and helping them create their learning strategies.
To use positive reinforcement and a growth mindset. If the student feels and sees that they are achieving things every class, it is less likely that they will give up.
Use different techniques, from them having to explain the concept to me, to showing them animations, to using physical models they can make or use at home.
Students have to feel free of judgment so they can ask questions and feel free to say they didn't understand as many times as necessary. Kind treatment, clear expectations, and realistic goals are the best way to start.
Usually, by telling them about interesting real-life applications. Whether it is a piece of news, a video, or something that connects to their lives.
I usually share a PowerPoint with all the relevant concepts and a list of keywords, and I also use worksheets and IB exam-style questions from the question bank.