
Verónica
IB Chemistry and Environmental Systems & Societies Specialist
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Why families choose Verónica
IB Chemistry SL & HL specialist with international-school experience
Experienced in IB exam preparation and Internal Assessment support
Science educator with advanced academic & research expertise
About Verónica
Verónica is an accomplished IB Science educator and academic tutor with a strong background in Chemistry, Environmental Science and Biochemistry. She has taught IB Chemistry SL and HL, IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS), General Chemistry, Biology and Combined Science, supporting students across international-school and online learning environments.
Alongside classroom teaching, Verónica has extensive experience in assessment design, exam preparation, IA supervision, curriculum development and personalised tutoring. She brings a particularly strong academic and analytical foundation to her teaching. She holds a Master's degree in Energy & Environment, a degree in Industrial Biochemical Engineering and a PGCE from the University of Buckingham and also pursued doctoral studies in Biochemical Sciences at UNAM.
Teaching Approach
Verónica’s IB approach is highly focused on examiner expectations, precision and independent thinking. She works closely with command terms, markschemes and past-paper questions, helping students identify whether lost marks stem from gaps in knowledge or difficulty interpreting and responding to questions.nFor IA support, she guides students through investigation design, scientific reasoning, data interpretation and analysis, while ensuring the work remains authentically their own.
Subjects & Levels
International Baccalaureate (IB)
- IB Chemistry — SL & HL
- IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS)
- General Chemistry
- Biology
GCSE
- Combined Science
University Level
- Biochemistry
- Mass Balances
- Efficient Use of Resources
Academic & Exam Support
- Exam Technique & Question Analysis
- Assessment & Exam Preparation
- IB Internal Assessment (IA) Support
Exam Preparation Focus
Verónica has extensive experience supporting students preparing for IB Chemistry examinations, including both SL and HL. Her responsibilities have included exam design, assessment development, marking, syllabus support and targeted exam preparation. She also has experience supporting students with IB Internal Assessments, guiding them through the requirements of their work and providing feedback throughout the process.
Achievements & Experience
- Experienced IB Chemistry SL & HL educator, supporting students across international school environments
- Expertise in IB assessment, curriculum alignment and standardisation
- Additional experience teaching AP Chemistry and Cambridge Science
- University-level teaching and research experience in Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering
- Faculty Inquiry Team Leader for General Chemistry, leading curriculum alignment, assessment design and standardisation
- Presented research at international scientific conferences, including the 8th International Conference on Porous Media in Cincinnati
Education
PhD in Biochemical Sciences — UNAM (in progress)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) — University of Buckingham
MSc in Energy & Environment — Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Industrial Biochemical Engineering — Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) — 2013
Level 1 Certificate in English (ESOL) — Grade A
TOEFL iBT — 112/120