- Certified Teacher
- IB Examiner
Adrian
Teaching experience: 20+ years- IB Theory of Knowledge Examiner
- IB ESS previous examiner
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About:
I am an experienced international IB educator specialising in Environmental Systems and Societies, Theory of Knowledge, and Biology. My career spans field studies, classroom teaching, and department leadership across Asia, Europe, and the UK. I am a current IB TOK examiner, former ESS examiner, and an active contributor to the current IB curriculum review cycle — writing proposed units, trialling new IA criteria, and delivering upskilling workshops for workshop leaders. My passion for environmental education is at the heart of everything I teach, making me a motivating force for students preparing their Internal Assessments and Extended Essays. My deep subject knowledge, combined with genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and student-centred learning, makes me a uniquely well-qualified guide for students tackling some of the IB's most conceptually rich courses.
Teaching experience and approach:
I hold a BSc in Ecology, a PGCE in Life and Environmental Science and an MSc in Education for Sustainability with a focus on Climate Change education in the IB Diploma. My teaching career began as a Senior Tutor in Biology and Geography with the Field Studies Council in the UK, and has since taken me across Thailand, Singapore, Portugal, and the Netherlands, where I have held roles including Head of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Head of ToK, Field Centre Director of Studies, and most recently Teacher of ESS, ToK, and MYP Science at an international school in Amsterdam.
In my tutoring, I am a firm believer in activating the student voice. I draw on Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) frameworks and Socratic dialogue to unpack concepts, address misconceptions, and help students develop a clear view of their own learning. I use a wide variety of approaches, all designed to make the student's thinking visible and to support genuine conceptual understanding rather than surface-level recall. This philosophy is particularly well-suited to the inquiry-based, discussion-rich demands of ESS and ToK, where the ability to argue, reflect, and connect ideas is what separates good students from outstanding ones.
Qualifications:
- MSc in Education for Sustainability
- PGCE Life and Environmental Science
- BSc Ecology
Students and parents alike love studying with Adrian
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Jeanette Tantillo
ParentI found the staff to be considerate and responsive to our needs. We needed a specific kind of teacher and they sent us one that was better than we could have hoped for. I'm grateful and relieved!December 6, 2019 -
Michela Dario
ParentPrompt, reliable, flexible and professional service and excellent tutors. Highly recommended.December 6, 2019 -
Katie Tilston
ParentMy husband and I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex at TutorsPlus for an Educational Advisory/School Choice session. It was an invaluable conversation, that gave us great insights and perspective to inform our school choice. We have lived in Geneva for many years, but despite having a lot of input from friends & word of mouth, we found the school decisions to be challenging to navigate. This session and the perspective & insights Alex offered were absolutely invaluable. We are now confident in our school decision for our children. I would highly recommend this service to anyone! If you are musing over school options for your children - absolutely speak with TutorsPlus. Thank you Alex & the TutorsPlus team!December 6, 2019 -
Breda Gavin
ParentWhat can I say about TutorsPlus and the invaluable advice we received from Alex and her team. They provided honest, real and experienced advice that helped us make important educational decisions for both our girls at a critical time for our family. I can honestly say our move to Switzerland was made so much easier based on the service we received from TutorsPlus. Thank you TutorsPlus I cannot recommend you guys enough.December 6, 2019 -
Lucia Falla
ParentThe asnwer from TutorsPlus, was quick and efficient. Matt is helping my son with Maths and he is happy and confident. We will continue using TutorsPlus and recomned it to our friends.December 6, 2019 -
Emily Persse
Parent"Most fun maths lessons ever!" according to our son. Many thanks for a quick, efficient and excellent service.December 6, 2019 -
SteevieHar
ParentI used Tutors plus for my daughter who has dyslexia. I particularly like that they listened to my needs and paired her with Alan who had experience of using innovative and alternative styles of tutoring to reach her learning style. It was a personal service rather than a blanket service. I was contacted intermittently to confirm all was on track. My daughter ended up telling me that if she had had Alan as a tutor from primary she might actually be quite good at Maths! Just proves the tutor is so important.December 6, 2019 -
International School Parent
ParentHello, I wanted to let you know that my son's IB results came back today and he did very well in maths. Andrea has been his tutor for the last two years, and helped bring him from an "I hate maths" perspective to one where he has been happy to engage again in a subject he used to love.December 6, 2019 -
International School Parent
ParentThey have both been a lifesaver, boosting Eddy’s grades by a couple of IB points, which is no small feat. Both tutors are very knowledgeable and work extremely well with students. They always made an effort to be available even on very short notice. Eddy and I give them both top marks.December 6, 2019 -
Suzy Parker
ParentGreat French support in the run up to my DELF exams. I'd highly recommend them for this type of work if you have exams coming up.December 6, 2019 -
International School Parent
ParentI noticed such an improvement in my comprehension, my approach to unfamiliar concepts and my confidence and comfort with the SL math content after only a few lessons that I really wanted to continue.December 6, 2019 -
International School Parent
ParentShe is a delight. My children loved her. Thank-you!December 6, 2019
