Kenneth F.
USD $35/hr
I would like to introduce myself by saying that I am a trained Physicist with a master’s degree by research and several years of industrial research experience prior to teaching.
Tutor Information
About
I have been working in international education for thirty years. During this time I have taught IB Physics SL and HL, IB Math Methods, IB Math Studies, IGCSE Physics, IGCSE Coordinated Science, IGCSE Mathematics, Advanced Placement (AP) Physics, AP Calculus (BC), AP Chemistry, A level Physics, A level Mathematics, Electronics, Physical Science, MYP Math, and MYP Science. I have taught in many leading international schools in Mexico, Thailand, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore.
Location
Chiang mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Language
English, Spanish, Thai, Mandarin
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Subjects
Levels
Middle School
High School
College/University
Education
University of Keele
1989 - 1990MSc., Physics: Optical Data Recording Technology
Investigating methods of increasing information density on compact discs. This involved mathematical modelling and numerically solving partial differential equations in several media with a moving heat source.
Work Experience
International Bilingual School of Hsinchu, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
August 2021 - June 2023Physics and Physical Science Teacher
TEACHING: AP Physics C, AP Physics 1, Physical Science. Member of WASC accreditation committee.
Prem Tinsulanonda International School, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
August 2020 - June 2021IB Physics and Math Teacher
TEACHING: IB Physics SL and HL, IB Math AI HL and SL, MYP Math. Member of Student Directed Learning committee.
Beijing National Day School, Beijing, China.
August 2015 - June 2020AP Physics Teacher
TEACHING: AP Physics 1 and 2, Member of Grade 10 November project committee.
International School Eastern Seaboard, Chonburi, Thailand.
August 2011 - June 2015IB Physics and Math Teacher
TEACHING: IB DYP HL and SL Physics, IB DYP Math Studies, High School Geometry. Member of Differentiation and WASC accreditation committees.
Nexus International School, Singapore.
August 2008 - June 2011IB and IGCSE Physics and Math Teacher
IB DYP HL Physics, IB DYP Math Studies, A level Physics, IGCSE Physics, IGCSE Coordinated Science, IGCSE Math, Homeroom. Member of CIS and WASC accreditation committee.
Western Academy of Beijing, Beijing, China.
August 2005 - June 2008IB Physics MYP Science and Math Teacher.
IB DYP Physics, MYP Science, MYP Math, Homeroom.
Worked collaboratively on developing MYP unit plans and assessment tasks. Attended DYP Physics level 2 workshop. Attended internal PD courses on Differentiation and Collaborative Planning; Electronic Home Learning and Study Wiz.
The National Experimental High School, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
August 2002 - June 2005Physics and Physical Science Teacher
TEACHING: AP Physics C, AP Physics B, High School Physics, Middle School Physical Science, Homeroom.
Implemented Outcome Based Unit Plan Physics curriculum, helped the school acquire some “state of the art” data logging equipment.
Istanbul International Community School, Istanbul, Turkey.
August 2001 - June 2002IB DYP and MYP Physics and Math Teacher.
TEACHING: Secondary School IB Math, MYP Math and Physics: co-writing and implementing unit plans for the MYP Math and Physics programs.
Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand.
August 1998 - June 2001IB and AP Physics and Math Teacher
TEACHING: High school A.P. Physics, I.B. Physics, A.P. Calculus, and Electronics. Developed a large number of High Tech. Labs using the Calculator Based Lab System and graphical analysis software. Also co-designed unit plans for Physics IB and AP. Performed with the High School band in a charity concert for the physically and mentally handicapped. Member of the Teachers Representative Committee.
American School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico
August 1995 - June 1998High School Physics and Chemistry Teacher
TEACHING: High School A.P. Physics and Chemistry. Attended CHEMCOM workshop in Dallas Texas: June 1997. Wrote lesson plans for a USA sponsored Environmental Education Curriculum, which was subsequently implemented throughout Latin America. Member of Expeditionary Learning Committee for S.A.C.S. review. Helped to direct and played leading
role in school production of South Pacific (Roger and Hammerstein ).
The Edron Academy, Mexico City, Mexico.
August 1992 - June 1995A Level and IGCSE Physics, Science, and Math Teacher.
TEACHING: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Science, from lower secondary to G.C.S.C. and Advanced level / University entrance. Directed, wrote sketches for, and acted in the annual talent shows. Member of Fundraising Committee. Set up a Science Club.