About Corinna
I have been an IB Teacher and Librarian since 2009. I hold the following university degrees: Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts and Science, Humanities and Social Science, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Library Science. I hold the following teaching certifications: English grades 9-12, English as a foreign language, and K-12 School Library Media Specialist (New York and Massachusetts, USA). I have been an IB Extended Essay Coordinator and IB EE Examiner for over 10 years. I work closely with classroom teachers and students in TOK, CAS, EE, studies in language and literature (especially English Literature, IGCSE English, Individuals and Societies (especially Business Management), and Visual Arts. I also teach Life Skills to grades 9 and 10, and I am the Model United Nations Director at my current school.
Video Introduction
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Teaching Experience
2021–Present @ International School of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
Head Librarian and Secondary School IB Teacher
- Teach collaboratively in cohorts with Secondary teachers using classroom units in Science, Math, English, and Social Studies in a Diploma Programme setting. Direct, implement and evaluate the school library media program for grades 6 through 12. Establish behavioral standards for students in the Library Media Center. Assist students in becoming effective and discriminating users of library resources. Help students develop habits of lifelong learning and independent reference work. Organize library material, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation. Plan, equip, and maintain attractive facilities. Keep collection current within the constraints of the annual budget by purchasing quality print and non-print materials. Support the IB DP Programme with research and academic writing instruction. Actively plan with individual teachers and groups of teachers to integrate library services and multimedia materials with the instructional program. Write lesson plans and create curriculum materials.
2017–2021 @ Renaissance College Hong Kong, Ma On Shan, Hong Kong
Senior Secondary School Librarian
- Library Information Resources Center (LIRC) Coordinator • Head of Department • Extended Essay Supervisor • MUN Prep • Paper Engineering • Year Level Advisor Teach collaboratively in cohort with Secondary teachers using classroom units in Science, Math, English, and Social Studies in an IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme setting. Direct, implement and evaluate the school library media program for years 6 through 13. Establish behavioral standards for students in the Library Media Center. Assist students in becoming effective and discriminating users of library resources. Help students develop habits of lifelong learning and independent reference work. Organize library material, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation. Plan, equip, and maintain attractive facilities. Keep collection current within the constraints of the annual budget by purchasing quality print and non-print materials. Support the IB MYP and DP Programmes with research and academic writing instruction. Actively plan with individual teachers and groups of teachers to integrate library services and multimedia materials with the instructional program. Write lesson plans and create curriculum materials.
2015–2017 @ GEMS World Academy Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Secondary School Library Media Specialist for MYP and DP
- Secondary Library Team Leader • IB Extended Essay Coordinator • House Leader (Sina House) • Advisor for Student Council, MUN Prep, Paper Engineering, and NESAC Junior Varsity Academic Games
- Teach collaborative Research Writing classes to grades 6 through 10 in an IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme setting. Direct, implement and evaluate the school library media program for grades 6 through 12. Establish behavioral standards for students in the Library Media Center. Assist students in becoming effective and discriminating users of library resources. Help students develop habits of lifelong learning and independent reference work. Organize library material, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation. Plan, equip, and maintain attractive facilities. Keep collection current within the constraints of the annual budget by purchasing quality print and non-print materials. Support the IB MYP and DP Programmes by establishing deadlines and research guidelines for Extended Essay candidates. Actively plan with individual teachers and groups of teachers to integrate library services and multimedia materials with the instructional program.
2012–2015 @ American International School in Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
School Library Media Specialist
- IB Extended Essay Coordinator • Research Writing Instructor • Teacher-Liaison for the United Nations Sponsored Hope for Children Beat Bullying Campaign, Advisor for Student Council, Paper Engineering, and Secondary Writer’s Club
- Taught formal, graded Research Writing classes to grades 6 through 12 in an IB Diploma Programme setting. Directed, implemented, and evaluated the school library media program for grades K4 through 12. Established behavioral standards for students in the Library Media Center. Assisted students in becoming effective and discriminating users of library resources. Helped students develop habits of lifelong learning and independent reference work. Organized library material, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation. Planned, equipped, and maintained attractive facilities. Kept collection current within the constraints of the annual budget by purchasing quality print and non-print materials. Supported the IB Programme by establishing deadlines and research guidelines for Extended Essay candidates.
2011–2012 @ Nyack Library, Nyack, N.Y.
High School Librarian
- Reference Librarian and Circulation Service Associate.
2011–2012 @ Clarkstown North High School IB School, New City, N.Y
High School Librarian
2009–2010 @ East Ramapo Central School, District Spring Valley, N.Y
School Library Media Specialist
2009–2009 @ Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics High School, New York, N.Y
Teacher Librarian
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
B.A in English
St. Thomas Aquinas College, NY, United States
M.B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing
St. Thomas Aquinas College, NY, United States
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English A: Literature | IB DP | SLHL | Internal AssessmentExtended Essay | IB Examiner |
| TOK: Essay and Exhibition | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| University Application Essay | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Personal Project | IB MYP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| Business Management | IB DP | SLHL | Internal AssessmentExtended Essay | IB Examiner |
| Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
| English A: Language and Literature | IB DP | – | – | Qualified Tutor |
English A: Literature
IB DPSLHL
Assignments:
Internal AssessmentExtended Essay
IB Examiner
TOK: Essay and Exhibition
IB DP
Qualified Tutor
University Application Essay
IB DP
Qualified Tutor
Personal Project
IB MYP
Qualified Tutor
Business Management
IB DPSLHL
Assignments:
Internal AssessmentExtended Essay
IB Examiner
Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
IB DP
Qualified Tutor
English A: Language and Literature
IB DP
Qualified Tutor
7
Total Subjects
7
Qualified Areas
4
Assignment Types
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that all students are capable of doing well as long as they have capable teachers.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Introduce myself, tell them a bit about my relevant background, find out what the student hopes to get out of our session(s), and once we establish students' goals, we can make a plan with the student on how to reach them.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments