Tom O.

I am a passionate and experienced IB Mathematics and Physics teacher currently teaching at Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. With over 8 years of teaching experience across IB and Cambridge curricula, I specialize in helping students develop deep conceptual understanding while achieving strong academic results.

I believe that every student can succeed in Mathematics with the right guidance. My approach focuses on building confidence, strengthening reasoning skills, and making complex ideas simple and accessible. I work with students across MYP and DP levels, supporting both classroom learning and exam preparation.

I am committed to delivering high-quality, student-centered lessons tailored to individual needs, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential.

• I have over 8 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics across IB and Cambridge curricula. I am currently an IB Mathematics teacher at Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, where I teach MYP Mathematics and support students in developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• My experience includes:
• Teaching IB MYP and DP Mathematics (AA & AI)
• Teaching Physics at secondary level
• Supporting students with varying abilities through targeted instruction
• Using assessment data to inform teaching and improve student outcomes
• I have also facilitated parent workshops and collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and improve student transitions across programmes.

I am an IB-trained Mathematics and Physics educator teaching MYP and DP students, as well as students preparing for international examinations.
My lessons are structured for 60 minutes and designed to balance Conceptual understanding, Problem-solving skills and Exam readiness

My typical lesson includes:
1. Diagnostic starter (to assess prior understanding)
2. Clear explanation of concepts using real-life connections
3. Guided practice with increasing difficulty
4. Independent application (exam-style questions)
5. Feedback and reflection

I also differentiate instruction to meet individual learner needs and use questioning techniques to develop critical thinking and reasoning. My teaching is student-centered, engaging, and focused on long-term mastery rather than memorization.