Rodel Verzosa

A Cambridge-certified Physics and Science educator with 15 years of international school experience across the Philippines, Indonesia, and China, specializing in IGCSE Physics (0625), Cambridge Checkpoint, and Lower Secondary Science (Stages 7–9). Experienced in making abstract scientific concepts accessible to EAL learners through inquiry-based, laboratory-centered instruction — grounded in the belief that students retain what they discover far more deeply than what they are simply taught.

Science & Physics Teacher - Wuxi United International School - China

(2024-08)

• Teaching Cambridge Lower Secondary Science (Stages 7–8) and IGCSE Physics (0625) to Grade 9 — standard international school load with the usual mix of ability levels.
• Lesson sequences follow CAIE frameworks, though I adapt them when I see a concept needs a different entry point for a particular group.
• Run formative checks and past paper practice regularly; past paper analysis in particular helps students understand what the examiners are actually looking for.
• End-of-unit assessments and Cambridge Checkpoint-aligned progress checks gave me clear data on where individual students needed more support.
• Lab is my space — I keep it well-organized and I take safety seriously, both as a habit and as something I model explicitly for students.
• Work closely with the Head of Science on schemes of work and share teaching approaches across the department.

IGCSE Physics Teacher - Penabur International School - Indonesia

(2020-07 - 2024-06)

• Four full academic years teaching IGCSE Physics to Grades 7 and 8 — long enough to really get to know what students struggle with at each stage.
• Students came from a range of language backgrounds, so EAL strategies were built into lessons rather than treated as an add-on.
• Kept detailed attainment records and used them to flag students early — both for intervention and for stretching those who needed more challenge.

Science, Mathematics & Homeroom Teacher - Saint John's School - Indonesia

(2018-07 - 2020-06)

• Covered Mathematics (Grades 7, 8, 10), Physics, and Chemistry (Grade 8) across the school's international curriculum.
• Also served as Assistant Homeroom Teacher — which meant staying across student wellbeing, academic progress, and keeping parents informed.
• Put together resources that linked Math and Science together where the content overlapped, which students responded to well.

Senior High School Physics & Mathematics Teacher - Pampanga High School - Philippines

(2011-06 - 2018-05)

• Seven years in the Philippine public school system, teaching General Physics II (Grade 12), General Mathematics (Grade 11), and General Science (Grade 10) under the K–12 curriculum.
• Served as Class Adviser and Teacher-coach for academic competitions, and various co-curricular activities — students consistently placed at division level in science competitions.
• Wrote learner's modules that the wider department adopted.

Part-Time College Instructor - City College of San Fernando - Philippines

(2013-11 - 2014-04)

• Taught Physics II and Theories of Probability to second-year college students on a semester basis, alongside my school teaching load.

Part-Time Senior High School Teacher - Colegio de Sebastian - Philippines

(2016-11 - 2018-03)

• Took on Physical Science, Statistics and Probability, and General Biology I (Grade 11) during two second semesters.

Master of Arts in Education - Physics - Bulacan State University (2012 - 2014)

Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Physics ; Undergraduate Certificate in Mathematics - Physics, Mathematics - Philippine Normal University (2006 - 2010)