Jon P.IB Economics & Business Management Tutor
Give a man a fish; you feed them for a day. Teach a man to fish; you feed them for life.
About Jon
I’m 18 years of experience in economics and business studies, with 7 years of teaching IB DP economics & business management. I’ve taught curriculums to students around the world. My view on education is to build on what students know and apply constructivism. Through exploration and inquiry, pupils can understand what is partial to their understanding of their role in the economy by relating to what students know and building an understanding based on observation and experience; knowledge is applied to a global society. Lastly, I believe that encouragement with positive reinforcement and a relaxed learning atmosphere creates the best results.
Video Introduction
Watch this video to learn more about Jon's teaching approach and experience.
Teaching Experience
Teacher and Economics Coordinator
- Teacher of IGCSE and IBDP Economics SL/HL.
- Teacher of IBD Business Management SL/HL.
- Coordination of curriculum, moderation of assessment, and teacher schedules.
- Development of scheme of work and online learning resources for IGCSE and IB syllabi.
- Internal exam preparation and quality assurance.
- Examinations invigilator and officer (in some cases).
Teacher and Head of Department
- Teacher of IGCSE and A Level Business and Economics.
- Introductory business studies taught to ‘experimental’ class (Jr. 3 – Advanced English).
- Developed curriculum and assessment for ‘experimental’ students.
- Internal exam preparation, moderation, and evaluation.
English as a Second Language Teacher
- Taught vocabulary and grammar skills with low-level ESL students.
English as a Second Language Teacher
- Implemented school-based curriculum to various levels of student ability.
- Developed ad hoc lesson plans for Business English, General English, and IELTS Preparation.
Teacher and Business Tutor
- Leveraged classroom management skills in self-monitoring position, teaching high school
- courses in the multicultural environment of international students.
- Prepared and delivered lessons for Economics (CIA4U), Organizational Behaviour (BBI10),
- International Business(BBB4M) and Introduction to Business (BOH4M).
- Counseled and coached students to develop learning techniques, study skills, and apply business concepts and motivated students through positive feedback to create a positive learning environment.
- Prepared and evaluated tests, exams, and individual student projects.
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
Graduate Diploma in Education
Queensland University of Technology- Australia
Master of Business Administration
McMaster University- Canada
Honors Bachelor of Commerce
McMaster University- Canada
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | IB DP | – | Extended EssayInternal Assessment | IB Examiner |
| Business Management | IB DP | – | Extended EssayInternal Assessment | IB Examiner |
Economics
Business Management
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that understanding comes from relating to what students already know or can explain. In economics, the normative and positive discussion of economic theory allows students to take what they know (positive) to make assumptions and apply knowledge and theory to what they can evaluate (normative). In short, what a student can understand is just a continuation of what they already know. Skills-based learning will allow pupils to learn and apply knowledge to any scenario or question.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Introduce myself and offer the opportunity for the student to do the same. Create a comfort level to assist in communication and, lastly, determine exactly what the student requires of me as a tutor. Setting goals and sticking to a strategic and transparent approach to work together to reach success.
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 (10 reviews)
Socorro L.
June 2024
Jon was one of the best tutors I’ve ever had. Patient, understanding, thorough and clear- he boosted my knowledge and confidence in Economics which reflected in my exam results. He was also easy to communicate with, and worked around my schedule. Thank you, Jon!
Tala A.
September 2023
Jon has deep and profound knowledge in Econ. He is making it a very interesting subject .
Nelson B.
April 2023
Great professional, teachers and mentor
Lechun Z.
March 2023
Jon is really wonderful, Enthusiastic and clear, every minute of his class is not wasted。
Asra K.
February 2023
The method he uses to teach involves application of concepts into the real world, for that reason everything makes so much more sense!
Jane E.
January 2023
Jon is an excellent tutor. He covered Macroeconomics calculations and graphs in 5 sessions.
Mikayil M.
June 2022
Mr. Jon, is amazing tutor, his explanations are extremely clear and understandable. Furthermore, he connects the studying and entertainment at the same time, what makes his lessons very interesting. He helped me to prepare for my Eco exam for 3 hours.
Mario M.
June 2022
The best teacher I’ve ever had in my life, he is so good and cares a lot for his students. I only have good words for this man!
Arpan C.
May 2022
Revision of course content were of high quality, and made me better understand some concepts that I previously struggled with in school or on my textbook. For example, Jon made the concept of credit creation and how commercial banks make a profit, when I previously couldn't get my head around the concept of interest beforehand.
Tairat T.
April 2022
He was a great tutor and encouraged me to ask questions. He encouraged us to ask questions and was very thorough in his explanations. He also made the class quite interactive and fun to keep us engaged- 4 hour lessons can be really hard to keep up with.