Fabrice B.

Adaptable, inspiring and reflective teacher with extensive international experience, student centered approach, focused on methods (learning/understanding lessons and solving exercises), bilingual French-English

About

Long-standing commitment (30+ years) to helping pupils progress and achieve their potential. IB teacher since 2015 and IB examiner since 2022. Currently working in an IB school in Paris, France.
Provides a positive learning experience for all using superior presentation and communication skills.
• Global teaching experience in France, Ireland, the USA, Belgium, Germany, Albania and Canada
• Cultivates robust and fruitful relationships with students and other educational practitioners

I speak

English Proficient C2 French Proficient C2

Teaching experience

Aug 2022 - to date: Maths teacher, Lab School Paris, France
Jan 2022 - June 2022: Chemistry teacher, Leipzig International School, Leipzig, Germany
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 Maths and Physics teacher, Albanian College, Tirana, Albania
Aug 2018 - June 2020: Maths and Physics teacher, Class Afloat, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018: Maths and Chemistry teacher, École Internationale Montgomery, Brussels, Belgium
Aug 2015 - June 2017: Physics and Chemistry teacher, Baton Rouge International School, Baton Rouge, USA
Oct 2011 - Aug 2015: Maths teacher, Life Centre, Cork, Ireland
1994 - to date: Maths, private tuition, free-lance

Teaching methods

My methodology is based on the student's needs. The class is driven by the questions and expectations as expressed by the student. The work can be focused on the lessons to make it more explicit and allow the student to get a deeper understanding of the concepts. It can also be focused on solving exercises to get more practice and acquire a good command of the solving methods.
I consider methods (for learning/understanding lessons or for solving exercises) to be the utmost important aspect of studying if one wishes to succeed. So, I regularly provide advice and tips to my students so that they learn how to study and become more independent while achieving their potential. This also includes time management and techniques to increase study time and make it more efficient.
I expect and active participation from my students and ask them to prepare in advance each lessons so that they come with questions. This allows for a more custom-tailored lesson to the student's benefit.