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Jason S.

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  • History Cat 2 / 3, TOK Cat 3, TOK Exhibition Cat 3, EE Cat 2

Andrew is an accomplished IBDP History and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) educator with 16 years of experience shaping student success. His deep expertise in TOK is demonstrated through his leadership of four successful TOK departments and his previous role as an Associate Dean. Andrew possesses an insider’s understanding of the IB curriculum, having worked extensively as both an IB Examiner and a curriculum writer. This powerful combination of classroom leadership and assessment experience provides him with a comprehensive and nuanced perspective on what is required for students to excel in the humanities.

Jason S.

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TOK Advisor
Extended Essay Advisor
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Jason’s tutoring methodology is built on the powerful principle that a strong grasp of TOK unlocks a student’s full academic potential across all subjects. He specialising in demystifying TOK for students, alleviating stress and developing the sophisticated critical thinking and essay skills essential for both TOK and IBDP History. Andrew shows students how to apply TOK concepts to elevate their other work, from enhancing reflective writing in their IAs to structuring persuasive arguments in their Extended Essay. By linking TOK’s ways of knowing to historical inquiry, he empowers History students to analyze sources more critically and write with greater insight, ensuring they can confidently tackle the demands of the entire Diploma Programme.

Teaching Experience

IBDP History Teacher, HOD, TOK Coordinator
International School Teacher
Leadership and Curriculum: The role involves leading the Humanities department, developing curriculum, and making sure it aligns with international standards. Faculty and Resource Management: The person in this role is responsible for managing teachers, providing professional development, and handling the department's budget and resources. Teaching and Student Support: The head of the department is also a teacher, specifically of IB History. They must teach rigorous lessons and help students with their academic work, including research papers and exam prep. Enrichment and Academic Excellence: This role requires the person to lead initiatives, organize student activities like trips and competitions, and maintain high academic standards through assessments.
IBDP History Examiner
International Baccalaureate
IBDP TOK Examiner
International Baccalaureate
Exhibitions and Essays
IBDP Extended Essay Examiner
International Baccalaureate

Education

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Glasgow University, Scotland
BEd with a focus in History and English Literature
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University of Strathclyde, Scotland
History and English Major

Teaching Skills

Subject Category
IBDP History Examiner
TOK Essay Examiner
TOK Exhibition Examiner
History EE Examiner
IBDP Extended Essay Workshop Cat 3
IBDP History Workshop Cat 3
TOK Workshop Cat 3

Student Reviews

Mr. Jason is seriously one of the best teachers I've ever had. He doesn't just make you memorize stuff; he pushes you to actually think critically. For my History IA and Extended Essay, he was a huge help. He gave me so much personalized support, offering clear guidance and super helpful feedback that made a massive difference in my final work.

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"History is a vast early warning system." - Norman Cousins

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