Yazo Edmond K.

Biology and Chemistry teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

About

Professional Experience
Biology and Chemistry Teacher | ENKO Education, Ouagadougou
January 2021, Present (5 years)
Teaching Biology (Life and Earth Sciences) from Grade 9 (3ème) to Terminale within the French curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IBDP Biology).
Teaching Physics-Chemistry in Grade 8 (4ème), Grade 9 (3ème) and Grade 10 (2nde).

Education
Master's degree (Master 2) in Integrative Biology and Toxicology: Paul Sabatier University of Toulouse
Regulatory, clinical and experimental toxicology, ecotoxicology, human and animal physiology, Bio Safety Officer, statistical analysis

Master's degree (Master 2) in Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry: University of Bordeaux
Drug delivery, molecular interactions, medicinal chemistry
Master's degree (Master 1) in Chemistry and Biological Biochemistry: University of Bordeaux
NMR, mass spectrometry, confocal fluorescence microscopy (PALM, STORM, STED), nanotechnology

Bachelor's degree (Licence 3) in Fundamental Biochemistry (Algeria)

I speak

French Proficient C2

Teaching experience

3 to 5 years of teaching

Teaching experience

Between 3 and 5 years of teaching experience.

Biology and Chemistry Teacher, Secondary Education (IB Programme and French Curriculum)

Teaches Biology and Chemistry to middle school and high school students, covering the entire IB Diploma Programme curriculum

Designs and administers exams and continuous assessments for DP level classes (final year classes), including the development of detailed answer keys aligned with learning objectives

Adapts teaching strategies to the varied profiles of learners according to their level

Private Tutoring: 2023 to present

Provides individual tutoring sessions in Biology and Chemistry for students preparing for their exams (middle school and high school)

Adapts sessions and progression to each student's learning pace, gaps, and exam objectives

Supports students in mastering complex concepts

Prepares students for high-stakes exams (Brevet, Baccalauréat) through targeted work on response technique and timed exercises

Teaching methods

I have skills in rigorous lesson planning, formative and summative assessment. I also have skills in differentiation, allowing me to provide specific support to students.
I have had the opportunity to work with learners from diverse cultural backgrounds, which has led me to constantly adapt my teaching approaches to maintain each student's engagement and progress. This adaptability, combined with my organizational skills, will help me guide you toward success.