Charbel A.
IBDP Biology HL/SL & Physics HL/SL Teacher, Examiner of both, and Head of Science Department; Holds Bachelor of Biology with 14+ Years of Teaching Experience.
About Charbel
A highly talented Biology/ Physics (IB - AP - IGCSE and A- level) Teacher who has a solid career path and is rich with earned set of qualifications and competencies within the education private sector, in addition to a wealth of academic accomplishment at one of the most reputable international universities in Lebanon. My professional background includes over 14 years of teaching Biology / Physics advanced in-class theories, and related Laboratory hands-on implementations at schools and universities; furthermore, I was involved in designing academic yearly credentials as a Head of Science department.
Video Introduction
Watch this video to learn more about Charbel's teaching approach and experience.
Teaching Experience
IBDP Physics and Biology Instructor
- ● Conducted regular brainstorms among students, to share their own understandings, and defend their
- points of view throughout the case study.
- ● Implemented a group study environment to develop students' academic ability and become
- supportive team players with active voice, strategic thinkers, and flexibility when solving cases.
- Over 90 percent of my students were punctual with their homework submission according to set
- deadlines. Furthermore, 86 percent were more likely to set goals, use their weekly agenda, improve
- their general study skills and organizational strategies and be interested in the IB curriculum.
Head of Science Department & Biology Instructor
- ● Planning, organizing, and executing activities and events related to admissions and
- over 20 academic fairs per year (open house, science workshops, and international science
- competitions) worldwide across SABIS.
- ● Monitoring and Controlling corporate quality measurements across the department, and
- emphasizing departmental compliance with integrity and related code of ethics.
- ● Conducting team members’ training and coaching sessions, performance reviews, and
- disciplinary actions when required.
- ● In charge of the recruitment process, conducting the standard orientation, in addition to on the job
- shadowing strategy.
- ● Coordinating and collaborating with various departments to accomplish operational and
- academic short and long-term goals.
- ● Teaching Biology material to Grades 10, 11, 12 IP (Advanced Placement AP – International
- Program IP – International
- General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE – Cambridge International A and AS levels).
- ● Monitoring Science teachers’ performance while delivering their sessions, and related academic
- outcomes.
- ● Conducting departmental meetings to discuss the updates, reviewing the team’s priorities to keep track of the academic year, and making sure to achieve set deadlines.
- ● Coordinating practical sessions’ requirements to the Laboratory team to make sure availability of resources to ensure successful implementations.
- ● Designing departmental budgets ranging from ($12,000 – $20,000) and analyzing related data to
- stay in line with the plan.
- ● Editing Biology books that will be injected across SABIS as part of the curriculum.
- ● Reporting to the school Director, and supervising a team of 3 coordinators and 12 instructors.
- ● Designing a yearly academic curriculum based on international requirements.
- ● Achieved a progressive average grade over 4 out of 5 throughout 2013 to 2017.
Science Department Coordinator & Biology Instructor
- ● Coordinated with other departmental coordinators regarding academic curriculum to make sure uniform implementation of the Brand standards, corporate values, mission, and vision.
- ● Monitored instructors’ performance to sustain the quality level of the establishment, related to the academic outcome in the market, in terms of the teaching body and students as well.
- ● Prepared, coordinated, and developed academic material related to individual courses and assessment methods.
- ● Redesigned Chemistry, Biology, and Physics laboratory sessions, to meet Pearson Operating guidelines.
- ● Monitored departmental expenses according to departmental budget.
- ● Conducted the team’s regular departmental meetings, to discuss departmental updates, review individual priorities to keep track of the academic calendar and its deadlines.
- ● Emphasized practical workshops and assigned projects, to facilitate Science related material for students throughout the school year.
- ● Taught Biology courses that cover general and specific knowledge about plants and animals, in addition to the interrelations of the living and the nonliving world.
- ● Introduced the “Circle Time” technique, which improved students’ time management, and increased their confidence and ability to engage in conversation with each other.
- ● Designed and executed Critical Thinking & Problem-solving Seminar for Biology students to support those who were facing challenges in absorbing Biology material. 95% of students passed Science final exams by end of the school year.
- ● Supervised a team of 14 instructors.
Biology and Chemistry Instructor
- ● Conducted regular brainstorms among students, to share their own understandings, and defend their points of view throughout the case in study.
- ● Implemented a group study environment to develop student's academic ability and become supportive team players with active voice, strategic thinkers, and flexibility when solving cases. Over 90 percent of my students were punctual with their homework submission according to set deadlines. Furthermore, 86 percent were more likely to set goals, use their weekly agenda, and improve their general study skills and organizational strategies.
Education Developer
- ● Designed academic curriculum, and developed related test formats, which were applied to National and International Baccalaureate/ High school diplomas.
Science Instructor
- ● Organized Biology workshops and exhibitions.
- ● Conducted field surveys along with students, and collected samples for laboratory sessions.
Biology Instructor
- ● Treated students according to their individual needs, and delivered assigned topics to fulfill their learning abilities and mutual understanding of the material.
- ● Selected and organized individual Crouse credentials
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
Bachelor of Biology
Lebanese University, Beirut District, Lebanon
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | IGCSEIB DPAS-LevelAPIB MYPPCAT | CoreExtendedSLHL | Practical Test (Paper 5)Core Tier ExaminationExtended Tier ExaminationAlternative to Practical (Paper 6)Internal AssessmentExtended EssayCollaborative Sciences ProjectPractical EndorsementAS-Level ExaminationsAP Exam PreparationLaboratory Skills | IGCSE Examiner; IB Examiner; Advanced Placement (AP) Examiner |
| Physics | IB DPAS-LevelIB MYPIGCSE | SLHLCoreExtended | Internal AssessmentExtended EssayCollaborative Sciences ProjectAS-Level ExaminationsAlternative to Practical (Paper 6)Core Tier ExaminationExtended Tier Examination | IB Examiner |
| Physics 1 | AP | – | AP Exam PreparationLaboratory Skills | Qualified Tutor |
| Physics 2 | AP | – | AP Exam PreparationLaboratory Skills | Qualified Tutor |
| Chemistry | IB MYPIGCSE | ExtendedCore | Core Tier ExaminationExtended Tier ExaminationPractical Test (Paper 5)Alternative to Practical (Paper 6) | Qualified Tutor |
| Integrated Sciences | IB MYP | – | Personal ProjecteAssessment | Qualified Tutor |
| Mathematics | IGCSE | CoreExtended | Core Tier ExaminationExtended Tier Examination | Qualified Tutor |
| Bio/Biochem | MCAT | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Natural Sciences | OAT | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
Biology
Physics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Chemistry
Integrated Sciences
Mathematics
Bio/Biochem
Natural Sciences
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy revolves around aiding my students in growing and thriving in the field of science. I aim to develop learners’ understanding starting from the core of inquiry and branching out to critical thinking and inquiring about certain phenomena, conducting experiments as a means to answer those questions, and providing explanations based on evidence. My teaching philosophy further stretches to rooting the seed of enthusiasm in learning the subject as it is an additional intrinsic motivation to mastering science.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
ask the right questions before the lesson, dress to impress but not to intimidate and be punctual and on time, Introduce yourself and find out what your students' aims are, explain how sessions will work, bring resources and assess their current level of study, make the student feel confident teach them something new leave some home learning build a rapport with the student's parents book in your next session.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments
Student Reviews
What students say about their experience (1 review)
Nicolas L.
June 2024
He is responsible and organized. He provides summary of the biology curriculum which greatly help my son in organizing the concepts for easy review. He is patience in explaining important concepts. I highly recommend him for future students.