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Hakan's Introduction

Passionate IB and AP Chemistry tutor with 20+ years of teaching experience. As an IB examiner and workshop leader, I provide insider tips to excel in assessments and exams. My sessions are tailored, interactive, and results-driven, helping students master chemistry with confidence and ease!Read more

Subject Expertise

Chemistry

Teaching Profile

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English, Turkish

Languages spoken

About Me

I am an experienced and passionate educator with over 20 years of teaching IB Chemistry (HL and SL) in classrooms and tutoring students internationally. As an IB examiner for Internal Assessments and HL Paper 2, I bring an insider's perspective to help students excel in their assessments and exams. My deep understanding of the IB curriculum, combined with my role as a certified IB Chemistry workshop leader, allows me to guide students with precision and confidence. Additionally, I have nearly two decades of experience tutoring AP Chemistry, helping students consistently achieve top scores. My personalized, goal-oriented approach to teaching ensures that students not only master challenging concepts but also develop critical thinking skills and a love for learning. Let’s work together to unlock your academic potential!

Teaching Approach

My tutoring sessions are dynamic, personalized, and designed to help students excel in IB and AP Chemistry with confidence. I focus on building a strong foundation in key concepts while tailoring each session to the unique needs and goals of my students. Whether it's mastering challenging topics or preparing for assessments, my teaching approach is highly interactive and results-driven. As an experienced IB teacher and examiner, I offer exam strategies to help my students maximize their performance. My sessions emphasize real-world applications of chemistry, fostering curiosity and deeper understanding. For AP Chemistry students, I bring nearly two decades of expertise, guiding them step-by-step to achieve top scores through clear explanations, practical problem-solving techniques, and targeted test preparation. In my classes, students will experience an engaging learning environment that encourages questions, critical thinking, and collaboration. I try to ensure that every session is productive and inspiring.

Subject Expertise

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Chemistry

6 Levels
AP
High School (American)
IB
A-Levels
IGCSE
Secondary level

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Work Experience

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2021 - 2023

IB and AP Chemistry Teacher

September 2021 - August 2023

Koc School

IB DP - 11 and 12 HL teaching and AP Chemistry teaching

2006 - 2021

IB and AP Chemistry Teacher- Head of Science Department- IB Coordinator

September 2006 - August 2021

Tarsus American College

I started my career as IB DP HL and AP Chemistry Teacher in my first school. I served there for 15 years in different roles. I served as Head of Science Department for 3 years and for 8 years as IB DP Coordinator ( in addition to Assistant Principal and teaching roles)

2023 -

IB DP Chemistry Teacher- Head of Science Department

September 2023 -

American School of Bahrain

Teaching IB DP HL and SL lessons and Teaching grade 10 NGSS Science Lessons ( American Curriculum)

Qualifications

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2004

MSc Organic Chemistry and MSc Chemistry Teaching

M.E.T.U. ( Middle East Technical University- Turkiye)

2002

BSc Chemistry and Chemistry Education

M.E.T.U. ( Middle East Technical University- Turkiye)

PhD