Mr. Doan Tong Buu Nguyen (Steven)

Mr. Doan Tong Buu Nguyen (Steven) — IB English & Exam Preparation (Ho Chi Minh City)

Master of International Education – University of Melbourne (High Distinction) · IB Teaching & Learning Certificate · IELTS 7.5.

Experienced in designing IBDP English B & Language/Literature programs and assessment rubrics; Quality Assurance/Training aligned with Cognia standards; teaching & exam preparation for IELTS/PTE/KET/PET in both Vietnamese and English.

Key Experience

• IB Tutor (2023–Present): Supports students with Extended Essay & Internal Oral (Language/Literature); develops academic reading and writing skills according to IB standards.
• EQUEST Education Group (2021–2022): Quality Assurance & Training; benchmarked programs against Cognia standards, delivered professional development for teachers, managed the eleot LMS, and promoted concept-based learning, Backward Design, and UDL.
• iSMART Education (2018–2020): Senior Academic Team Leader; supervised approximately 70 teachers/TAs across Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Thap, and Dak Lak; integrated CLIL into Mathematics & Science; prepared students for Cambridge examinations (Starters/Movers/Flyers).
• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology & Ton Duc Thang University (2013–2018): Taught General English, KET, PET, TOEIC, and IELTS; designed syllabi & assessments aligned with MOET standards; developed digital learning materials/LMS.
• Freelance (2015–Present): IELTS preparation with diagnostic assessment, targeted feedback, and personalized learning pathways.

Education & Qualifications

• M.A. in International Education (IB) — University of Melbourne (High Distinction)
• B.A. in TESOL — Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
• IB Teaching & Learning Certificate · EMI – Ohio University · PTE Certified Trainer (in progress) · IELTS 7.5

Teaching Style

Concept-based learning & Backward Design · UDL & blended learning (LMS/Google Classroom/eleot) · clear feedback aligned with IB assessment criteria · personalized learning goals for IELTS/PTE/KET/PET & IBDP.

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