Mark

PGCE Qualified Teacher | IB Examiner | BA Engineering

I am Mark, an experienced IB Physics educator specializing in both Higher and Standard Levels. With over 20 years of teaching experience and just as many as an IB Physics examiner, I have an in-depth understanding of the IB curriculum, assessment criteria, and effective exam strategies. I earned my teaching degree in Education from Cambridge University, which has strengthened my ability to simplify complex physics concepts and enhance student understanding.

Teaches:IB Physics

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Qualifications

International Baccalaureate:Qualified Online Teacher (Physics SL/HL, TOK, Internal Assessments)

Cambridge University:Physics PGCE Qualification

Degree Qualifications:BA Bachelors in Engineering

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Tutoring Experience

I graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1975 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and began my teaching career in 1976 as an A-Level Physics teacher at UWC of Southern Africa in Swaziland. After completing a PGCE at Pembroke College, Cambridge, in 1980, I returned to Waterford kaMhlaba to teach IB Physics when the IB Diploma Programme was introduced. In 1983, I was appointed Head of Science at UWC Adriatic in Italy, where I remained until 2020. Since 1995, I have been an IB examiner, marking Physics papers, and from 1990 to 2018, I also taught Theory of Knowledge. Now retired, I greatly miss the rewarding experience of working with students and sharing my passion for physics.

Tutoring Approach

I begin by identifying their strengths and weaknesses, using the first lesson to assess their understanding of a chosen topic through targeted questioning. Rather than delivering long lectures, I engage students with specific IB-style questions, encouraging them to think critically and articulate their reasoning. If they need help with theory, I provide concise explanations before guiding them through problem-solving. I make extensive use of past IB exam questions to familiarize students with exam formats and techniques. I ensure lessons are dynamic, responsive, and focused on maximizing student progress.