I am a History IB SL and HL teacher, including Guided Course Work and EE. Furthermore, IB Theory of Knowledge(ToK) with Prescribed Essay has been taught, holds Master of Education with 25+ years of teaching experience.
Tutor Bio
I am from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and attended both Secondary School(Gymnasium) and University(Leiden). I was awarded an international scholarship to come and study in the U.S. First at Shippensburg University in PA and completion of the M.Ed in History and Education. Followed by a doctoral programme at Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, and completed this with an ABD in History and Education. I finished my doctoral work at Leiden University with a “Doctorandus” degree. After that, I started my teaching career and taught at several places in the U.S and abroad at international schools. In my 25 years of teaching, I taught IB History and ToK for about 15 years in both the U.S. and Europe. I was introduced to ToK by Michael Woolman, a known author of several ToK textbooks. At all schools, I was involved with the writings of the several papers required by the IB: the History Guided Course Work and the EE. As well as, with ToK, assisting students with their Prescribed essays. My approach here is very one-on-one, with several rough drafts before the final paper is presented and sent off for examination by IB scholars worldwide. I can honestly say that none of my students ever failed their History and/or ToK assignments.
Due to my experiences in the IB Curriculum, I feel that I can be of (much)help and assistance to any student who is somewhat struggling with their History and/or ToK assignment(s).
Tutor Introduction
Teaching Experience
2016-Present @ Twilight High School, NC, USA
History Teacher
Teaching American History I and II, World History, and Civics.
2015-2016 @ The Harrisburg Academy, Harrisburg, PA, USA
IBDP History and ToK Teacher
Taught IB/DP History and Theory of Knowledge, 10th grade American History, and 8th Grade Civics. Middle School Soccer coach. Director of MUN.
2010-2014 @ Verde Valley School, Sedona, AZ, USA
IBDP History Teacher
Taught IB History HL/SL, 11th and 12th Grade, 12th. Grade Theory of Knowledge. MUN. IGCSE History, and Theory of Knowledge. Head Soccer Coach.
2008-2010 @ Lausanne International School, Switzerland
IBDP ToK Teacher
Taught IB/DP, ToK, and IGCSE teacher. JV Soccer coach for the boys.
2002-2008 @ The Greensboro Day School, Greensboro, NC. USA
History Teacher
AP European and American History, Humanities, and Social Science classes. JV Soccer coach boys and girls.
2000-2002 @ The American Community School, Cobham, England
IBMYP History & ToK Teacher
Taught IB MYP and History HL/SL, Theory of Knowledge. Soccer coach.
1996-2000 @ The Greensboro Day School, Greensboro, NC, USA
History Teacher
Taught AP European and American History, Modern European History, Medieval, Ancient, pre-History, and Geography. Head Soccer coach.
1992-1996 @ The Munich International School, Munich, Germany
IBDP History Teacher
Taught MYP, IB/DP, and IGCSE History, Theory of Knowledge. Head Soccer coach.
Education
Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. USA
Ph.D (abd) in Economic and Social History
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, PA. USA
Master of Education in History
Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Bachelor of History
Teaching Skills
Subject
Level
Assignments
History
SL, HL, MYP
Extended Essay (EE), Internal Assessment (IA)
TOK: Essay and Exhibition
Tutor Teaching Style
I started my IB career at The Munich International School, teaching IB History SL/HL and ToK. I was introduced to ToK by Michael Woolman, a known author of several ToK textbooks. I continued teaching IB History and ToK at the American International School in Cobham, UK, and the International School of Lausanne, Switzerland. I moved to the U.S and taught the same IB subjects at the Verde Valley World IB School, Sedona, AZ, and the Harrisburg Academy, Harrisburg, PA.
At all schools, I was involved with the writings of the several papers required by the IB: the History Guided Course Work and the EE. As well as, with ToK, assisting students with their Prescribed essays. My approach here is very one-on-one, with several rough drafts before the final paper is presented and sent off for examination by IB scholars worldwide. I can honestly say that none of my students ever failed their History and/or ToK assignments.
Due to my experiences in the IB Curriculum, I feel that I can be of (much)help and assistance to any student who is somewhat struggling with their History and/or ToK assignment(s).
Get to know the student and make sure that the student has a good understanding of who I am and what my expectations are. We will discuss some of the student’s interests and I will share mine and, from there, move to their questions about the subject at hand, be that History or ToK.
Once the subject is broached, a discussion can take place between us to see what work needs to be done and when, potential, due dates are to be met. Our first session should set the student at ease with my way of working and asking questions. What I will emphasize is that “not knowing is good”. Don’t be afraid to say you don’t know/understand something, there are plenty of things I don’t know or understand either. This approach should set the tone for a fruitful relationship for upcoming sessions.
Tutor Reviews
Sarita from the United States of America
Very helpful feedback , very prompt responses. Thank you!
Tutor Quote
Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity. Booker T. Washington.