Mico Donnel Siplon holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English and is a licensed professional teacher from the Philippines with over 14 years of teaching experience, including four years in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. He has taught IB English A: Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) while serving as an IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, leading curriculum implementation, assessment, and teacher development. Prior to the IB, he taught Cambridge A Level English Language, ESL, and college entrance examination courses, giving him extensive experience supporting learners from diverse academic backgrounds.

Mico has guided three IB cohorts, with his English A: Language and Literature students consistently achieving grades of 6 and 7 since the May 2023 examination session. His students have also earned A grades in the Extended Essay for both Language and Literature and World Studies, as well as A grades in the TOK Essay, reflecting his strong expertise in academic writing, critical thinking, and assessment preparation. His experience as an IB coordinator provides him with an in-depth understanding of IB standards, enabling him to coach students strategically for both coursework and examinations.

Mico believes that the best learning happens when students understand the thinking behind the task rather than simply memorizing techniques. His tutoring sessions are highly structured, inquiry-driven, and personalized, combining close consultation, writing workshops, and targeted feedback to help students become confident, independent thinkers and writers. Whether preparing students for Paper 1, Paper 2, the Individual Oral, the Higher Level Essay, the TOK Essay, or the Extended Essay, his goal is to equip them with the skills to excel not only in the IB but beyond it.