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IB Examiner for Economics & TOK | UC Berkeley Graduate | IB/AP Econ
Melissa K.

250 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $90
Response time: 7 hours

About Melissa


Bio

I am a UC Berkeley graduate, certified teacher, and an examiner for both IB Economics and IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK). With over 20 years of international teaching experience, I’ve taught in leading IB schools across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S.

💡 Why choose me?

As an IB examiner, I know exactly what graders look for in Economics IAs, Extended Essays, and TOK Essays/Exhibitions — because I grade them myself.

My students consistently achieve 6s and 7s in IB Economics...

I am a UC Berkeley graduate, certified teacher, and an examiner for both IB Economics and IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK). With over 20 years of international teaching experience, I’ve taught in leading IB schools across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S.

💡 Why choose me?

As an IB examiner, I know exactly what graders look for in Economics IAs, Extended Essays, and TOK Essays/Exhibitions — because I grade them myself.

My students consistently achieve 6s and 7s in IB Economics and top marks in TOK, while my AP students score 5s on AP Micro and Macro exams.

I also created apps for IB Economics and TOK that guide students step by step in drafting essays, IAs, and exhibitions. These tools provide immediate feedback aligned with IB rubrics, saving time and helping students reach a higher standard faster.

📘 What I offer:

IB Economics (HL & SL) — IAs, Extended Essays, exam preparation

IB TOK — Essay and Exhibition coaching

AP Economics (Micro & Macro) — targeted exam prep and practice

Essay writing, critical thinking, and university prep mentoring

👩‍🎓 My approach:
Every student learns differently. I combine personalized tutoring with access to my exclusive IB apps, giving students a blend of live mentoring and on-demand feedback. This powerful combination builds confidence, ensures alignment with examiner expectations, and accelerates results. Parents choose me because I not only bring insider knowledge but also innovative tools that give their children an advantage.


Education

University of California @ Berkeley
Political Science
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: 2+ students will each pay a lower rate, depending upon the group size.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/18/2024

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

High school math teacher
Political Science

Political Science

My degree from UC Berkeley is in Political Science. As a government teacher, this was the topic of instruction. As an economics teacher, politics is infused in much of the discussion.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I have been teaching Social Studies for the past 15 years: World History, Government, Economics, AP Economics, IB Economics. I have worked as an examiner for the IB Economics testing. I am definitely qualified in this area as a teacher.
Elementary Math
Government & Politics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
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Fantastic Teacher

Right to the point, great at explaining economic theory, immensely helpful for learning how to formulate arguments in an economic perspective.

Helen, 5 lessons with Melissa

Great tutor

My son felt that Melissa was extremely helpful and that it was really beneficial meeting with her. She was able to explain things to him in a way that was clear and easily understandable. He wants to use her again.

Kerry, 2 lessons with Melissa
Hourly Rate: $90
Response time: 7 hours
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