Adam B.
'I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening. Most people never listen.' Ernest Hemingway
0About Adam
I have been teaching for 26 years in different international schools around the world. I have worked as Head of Department and Vice Principal, but I am now working online from home. I love teaching because it allows me to work with fantastic young people, helping them achieve their very best in both subjects. I am a friendly, supportive teacher who will work with you to identify your specific goals and improve your skills.
Teaching Experience
Theory of Knowledge Examiner
Online & Onsite English Teacher & HOD
- Ensured that teaching and learning be student-centered and enquiry based, Responsible for the teaching, learning and support of students through KS2 - KS5.
ToK Coordinator & English B Teacher
- Ensured that teaching and learning be student-centered and enquiry based, Responsible for the teaching, learning and support of students across DP1 & DP2, Reviewed teaching and learning practices and led school-wide professional
- development, Redesigned ToK curriculum and developed English curriculum.
Head of English
- Developed teaching and learning to be student-centered and enquiry based, Responsible for the teaching, learning and support of students through KS2 – KS5 Guided the introduction of Cambridge Primary Curriculum, schemes of work, resources, marking policies and learning and teaching strategies, Reviewed teaching and learning practice and led school-wide professional development, Oversaw the revision of KS3 curriculum to place a larger emphasis on skills and
- independent learning through the integration of enquiry based learning.
Head of English
- Ensured that teaching be student-centered and enquiry based, Guided the introduction of the Cambridge English IGCSE 510 syllabus for Grade 9, Oversaw the revision of SOW, resources, marking policies and teaching strategies, Established vertical alignment between KS2 and KS3 English programmes, Responsible for performance management review and departmental PD.
Academic Director
- Oversaw provision of online vocational and FE level educational programmes, Developed and marketed e-learning portal to partners within Turkey and the Middle East.
English Teacher
- Grade 8,10 National Diploma track 10 IGCSE,11 & 12 National Diploma track & 11 &12 IB HL & SL English, Responsible for preparation of engaging lessons, syllabuses, and both formative and summative assessments for all years, Responsible for the process of curriculum development and change, ensuring the continued relevance to student needs and both internal and external examinations, Participated in departmental and school-wide planning and curriculum development.
Theory of Knowledge Coordinator
- Responsible for supervising and teaching the Theory of Knowledge component of IB core, Designed and led the vertical and horizontal alignment of key ToK concepts throughout the Middle and High School curricula.
English Teacher
- Responsible for the delivery of well-planned lessons in line with the National Curriculum KS3-5, Participated in material selection and development.
English Teacher
- Responsible for the delivery of well-planned English lessons to grades 9-12 in line with Department syllabuses, Developed formative and summative assessments, Participated in material selection and development.
English Teacher
- Responsible for the delivery of well-planned English lessons to grades 2-9 in line with Department syllabuses, as well as material selection and development, Developed formative and summative assessments.
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
BA of English Language and Literature
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English A: Language and Literature | IB DP | HL | Internal AssessmentExtended Essay | IB Examiner |
| English A: Literature | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| English B | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| TOK: Essay and Exhibition | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
English A: Language and Literature
English A: Literature
English B
TOK: Essay and Exhibition
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
We start from where you are and I show you how to get to where you want to be. I focus my teaching on you, the student, your strengths and the areas you need to develop. All answers lie within us. I can guide you, but it is your path, your journey, and only you can walk it for yourself.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
This is the time to discuss what the student needs from me. What are their strengths and what are the areas in which the need to improve. I get to know my students, and what interests them, and what they want to do beyond school. I learn what motivates them and how we can use those motivations to generate academic success.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments