Jo

4.8 50+ students

IB English A Tutor & Examiner | 30 Years International Teaching

I have over 30 years of teaching experience, including more than 20 years teaching and examining the IB curriculum. I have taught in five countries across Asia and Europe, working with students from a wide range of cultural and academic backgrounds. My greatest strengths are the strong relationships I build with students and my passion for both literary and non-literary texts.

Teaches:IB English

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Qualifications

International Baccalaureate:Qualified Online Teacher (IB English A: Language and Literature & English A: Literature SL/HL)

IB Examiner:IB English A Examiner

Educational Background:MA English

Teaching Experience:30 years of international teaching experience

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Personally Interviewed

Our tutors go through a rigorous selection process, having been interviewed to assess their teaching skills and subject knowledge. They have extensive tutoring experience with a track record of success, helping students achieve their academic goals.

Tutoring Experience

I have taught English and Drama at KS3–KS5 in secondary schools in England, Saudi Arabia, India, South Korea, and Slovakia. I have extensive experience teaching the IB curriculum and have served as an IB examiner for over five years, leading a Paper 1 examiner team. I teach Language A Literature, Language and Literature, and Literature and Performance, combining classroom expertise with detailed exam insight and a deep understanding of assessment criteria.

Tutoring Approach

I am a passionate and experienced teacher who places strong relationships at the centre of effective learning. My approach is firm but flexible, balancing high expectations with personalised support tailored to each student. I help students develop confidence, critical thinking, and strong written expression, guiding each individual to achieve their full academic potential while fostering a genuine, lasting appreciation of language and literature.