Barbara
IB BIOLOGY TUTOR
With over 12 years of teaching experience, I specialize in A-level Biology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Systems and Societies, Chemistry, and Sport Science. I also prepare courses for Medicine entry tests (IMAT, HUMAT). Having earned an M.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Ecology, my journey includes completing the IB Diploma in Norway.
As a published author of four Biology textbooks, I bring a wealth of expertise. I’ve attended IB workshops and taught Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies, and Chemistry at both SL and HL levels. My extensive experience allows me to tailor teaching plans to individual needs, ensuring success for over 90% of my 2,000+ students. Outside teaching, I enjoy family time with my son, play golf, and engage in volunteering for the local pre-school and TED organization.
”Biology Alchemist! My IB Biology tutor skillfully combined theories into a potion of understanding. With their guidance, complex concepts turned into a captivating exploration of the living world.”
IB BIOLOGY
About Barbara:
- More than 12 years experience of teaching IB students
- A level Biology (Edexcel, GCSE, AQA, OCR, Pre-U, IB)
- A level Environmental Sciences and Environmental Systems and Societies (Edexcel, GCSE, AQA, OCR, Pre-U, IB)
- A level Chemistry (Edexcel, GCSE, AQA, OCR, Pre-U, IB)
- A level Sport Science ((Edexcel, GCSE, AQA, OCR, Pre-U, IB)
- Prepares courses for Medicine entry test (IMAT, HUMAT)
- Attended IB workshops for Biology and ESS (Cat. 1 and 2)
- Teaches IB classes of Biology (SL and HL), Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) and Chemistry (SL)
Originally hailing from northern Italy, I moved to Norway to complete my IB Diploma. I have earned my M.Sc. in Biology at the University of Padova and my Ph.D. in Ecology at the University of Parma. In 2015 I earned my teaching certification and in 2019 took over the role of course coordinator at the school where I am currently teaching.
I have written four Biology textbooks which I have published with three Italian publishing houses.
Experience is the key tool in the hands of educators and my own helps me understand the students’ needs right from the start: whether it is revisions, past papers’ practice or flashcards, I am able to understand the student needs and draft a tailored teaching plan. Twelve years of teaching and tutoring helped me in building up a wide collection of materials that are ready to be used.
I have taught more than 2,000 students and more than 90% of them got 6 or more as a final result for their subject.
When not tutoring and teaching, I love to spend time with my son and play golf together. Another passion of mine is volunteering for my town’s pre-school and for the TED organization for which I am translating.