David B

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Qualifications:

David is a top-scoring IB alumnus and future lawyer with over 8 years of tutoring experience. Specializing in English SL/HL, Philosophy SL, and the Extended Essay, he blends academic excellence with real-world insight to help students sharpen their language, critical thinking, and research skills — essential for IB success and beyond.

About Tutor

David is an IB alumnus with over 8 years of experience tutoring English Language & Literature, Philosophy, and the Extended Essay. A top scorer in both English and Philosophy, he achieved a perfect A (34/34) on his Extended Essay — a milestone that sparked his passion for persuasive writing and critical analysis. With a BA in Law and ongoing postgraduate studies in the field, David currently works in policy research and writing. Tutoring in his off-hours allows him to stay connected to the IB world while continuously sharpening his communication and analytical skills. David is known for helping students develop their voice, think deeply, and express ideas with clarity and confidence. His sessions are collaborative, thought-provoking, and tailored to each student’s goals — whether it’s acing assessments, refining writing, or crafting a standout Extended Essay.

Teaching Experience

2015-Present @ Freelance IB Tutor

IBDP Tutor

Guided IB DP students in developing good research questions and conducting effective research to writing strong Extended Essays from scratch in English Language and Literature; Guided IB DP students seeking to revise their draft Extended Essays based on comments from supervisors to improve their final submissions before EE deadlines.

2021-2022 @ Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Trainee Advocate

2020-2021 @ Sera Afrika

Ecosystem and Partnerships

Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analyzing literature on best practices to support consultations on over 50 blue and green economy development projects at varying stages from project prospectuses to implementation design and evaluation.

2019-2020 @ Sera Afrika

Research Analyst

Researched delivery gaps in food systems policies and prepared proposals for data-based solutions that allow underserved populations to benefit from funded projects; Prepared 5 policy papers on social and development matters advocating better data governance for accurate impact monitoring and interoperability for flexible knowledge sharing.

2018 @ I Lab Africa

In-house Writer

Conducted interviews and research on critical persons and projects promoting increased digitalization in entrepreneurship and social development contexts; Researched and wrote blog posts on the impact of I Lab Africa’s activities on technology and entrepreneurship; Provided journalistic coverage of and managed web engagement at I Lab Africa and related events.2017-2018 @ Microsoft Policy Innovation Centre

Research Intern

Analyzed developmental challenges in Kenya’s technology policy frameworks, with a critical achievement being a solo policy paper on improving regulatory support for the investments of social enterprises that employ TV-White Space technology to create value in remote communities; Collaborated in the development of policy papers on a wide spectrum of social and economic rights issues entailed in Kenya’s digitalization journey; Supported the preparation of funding proposals for the implementation of policy proposals.

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