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Sana is an experienced English tutor specializing in supporting ESL/EFL learners from diverse international backgrounds, including students from Malaysia, Singapore, India, China, Japan, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. She has worked extensively with learners across different proficiency levels and is particularly skilled in helping slow learners achieve their academic goals through consistent guidance, patience, and structured learning support.

She tutors English (across different variants), Business Studies, Sociology, and Humanities, with strong experience in developing students’ reading, writing, and analytical skills. She also provides support for IB-style academic work, including essay writing and Extended Essay guidance, with a strong focus on structure, clarity, and critical thinking.

Sana has a strong background in research-based academic writing, which has strengthened her ability to guide students in developing well-organized arguments and improving academic expression. Customized lesson plans and engaging activities are carefully designed to meet each student’s individual learning needs and goals.

She is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where students build confidence step by step and steadily improve through consistent effort and personalized instruction.

Over the last twenty years I have gained significant classroom and management experience at several State, Grammar and Independent Schools. I have been out of the classroom environment recently but continue to keep up to date with Education Policy and support students away from the school environment via home tutoring.

I am an experienced teacher with a passion towards my subject and have a great desire that all pupils across the ability range are inspired by Science; there is no greater job satisfaction for me than when that inspiration leads to students excelling in examinations or pursuing a career in medicine. As Head of Biology at Kingston Grammar School I managed a team of four experienced teachers- as well as being actively involved in the overall management of the Science department.

I was successful in improving both A-Level and GCSE results year on year. I was responsible for co-ordinating Community Service placements for students in the wider community. I also worked closely with Brunel University with their PGCE programme and was part of a team inspected by OFSTED and I was awarded as ‘outstanding’ in my mentoring work with PGCE students at Kingston Grammar.

Whilst my teaching specialism is Biology I have also taught Chemistry and Physics at key stage three, four and A Level. I have a broad knowledge of the science curriculum and how it fits in to schools academic policies and wider educational policies. I also have a good understanding of International Baccalaureate programs and Vocational courses. I have written schemes of work and working policies for a department as well as full risk assessments for practical work. I also have experience of intake of student new to a school be it a state school or an 11+ or Common Entrance at 13+. I have administered 11+ and 13+ examinations as well as being part of a team of interviewers assessing a student’s suitability for the school.

With 19 years of experience in education, I am a passionate and dedicated educator committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and global-mindedness in learning. I am fully qualified with a Master’s degree, Bachelor of Education, and Ontario College of Teachers certification, along with extensive training in the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework.

Currently, I serve as an IBEN Programme Leader and Evaluation Leader for the MYP and DP programmes, while also working as an examiner for IBDP History and the Extended Essay. My international teaching experience across Singapore, India, and Toronto has enriched my ability to connect with diverse learners and educational communities worldwide.

In addition, I am LAMDA-certified with High Distinction in Communication and Performance from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. I have also served as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, strongly advocating for the integration of 21st-century teaching practices, technology, creativity, and innovation to create engaging and future-ready learning environments.

Dr Suresh D is a UK Qualified Teacher (QTS), IBDP-certified teacher and examiner, and experienced international educator with over 12 years of expertise across IB, Cambridge, American, and Australian curricula. He is dedicated to fostering inquiry, critical thinking, and academic excellence through student-centered learning, empowering learners to achieve their full potential and successfully meet their academic goals.

Professional Profile

IBDP Coordinator, Examiner, and Category 2 Certified Educator
Extended Essay (EE) Coordinator and Internal Assessment (IA) Supervisor
IBDP Physics Teacher and Mathematics HL Teacher
Design Technology (DT) and Chemistry Facilitator
Specialist in Inquiry-Based Learning, Assessment, and Curriculum Development
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Bachelor of Education and Science
12+ Years of International Teaching Experience

Taiwo is a highly accomplished and passionate tutor with over 8 years of international teaching experience, helping students succeed in some of the world’s most rigorous academic programmes including the International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, A-Level, and other advanced STEM curricula. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, a demanding field that requires exceptional ability in mathematics, physics, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving.

Over the years, Taiwo has worked with hundreds of students from diverse international backgrounds, guiding them to strengthen their understanding of complex concepts, improve academic confidence, and achieve strong academic outcomes. Her areas of expertise include Mathematics, Physics, Science, and academic writing, where she is particularly known for her ability to simplify challenging topics and help students develop clear, structured thinking.

In addition to her strong STEM background, Taiwo also brings extensive experience teaching English, academic writing, and essay development. This unique combination allows her to support students not only in mastering subject content but also in expressing their ideas clearly and effectively in written assessments such as the IB Extended Essay and other research-based coursework.

Taiwo is recognised for her clear explanations, structured problem-solving approach, and engaging teaching style. She carefully adapts her lessons to each student’s learning style, ensuring that sessions are interactive, focused, and highly productive. Her students often report increased confidence, improved grades, and a deeper understanding of the subjects they study.

What truly sets Taiwo apart is her belief that every student is capable of excelling with the right guidance. She creates a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, tackling difficult problems, and developing the critical thinking skills needed for long-term academic success.

With her combination of technical expertise, teaching experience, and genuine passion for education, Taiwo is committed to helping every student reach their full academic potential while making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Thanasis D had always seen learning as a map—layered, dynamic, and waiting to be explored. His studies in Computer Science and Earth Observation had sparked a lifelong pursuit: to bridge the technical with the human, the satellite with the classroom.

Each morning, he stepped into the American College of Greece not just as a teacher, but as a mentor within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. His students didn’t just memorize code—they trained AI models, analyzed real-world datasets, and asked big questions. Under his guidance, classrooms transformed into innovation labs.

By afternoon, Thanassis shifted roles, contributing to cutting-edge projects at the National Observatory of Athens. There, amidst servers and satellite feeds, he designed algorithms to predict floods, track wildfires, and model crop growth. His work wasn’t theoretical—it helped shape the response to real disasters across Europe.

Evenings often brought a different challenge: leading software architecture and engineering efforts at OpenGIS, where he helped build and scale QFieldCloud—a platform empowering geospatial scientists and NGOs worldwide. He balanced usability with scientific power, always pushing toward open, accessible Earth Observation tools.

In the summer of 2024, Thanassis co-designed and mentored at the IGARSS Summer School in Athens, welcoming students from around the globe. With warmth and clarity, he taught them how to turn noisy satellite data into environmental insight. His sessions were among the most remembered—where theory met purpose.

Beyond fieldwork and programming, Thanassis was a writer. His research papers explored the intersection of AI and remote sensing, published in reputable journals and presented at international conferences.

But perhaps his most heartfelt work was in education. He organized workshops on AI in Education, helping fellow teachers harness machine learning not as a buzzword, but as a meaningful classroom tool. In spring 2025, he led a school-wide professional development series for the entire American College of Greece, where educators from every department explored what it meant to teach in the age of algorithms.

Some knew him as a scientist, others as a teacher, a mentor, or a developer. But to everyone who crossed his path, Thanasis D was someone who believed in making knowledge practical—and empowering others to do the same.