Dave

Dave

Economics and BM

Dave’s classes are engagement-led, calibrated precisely to each student’s level, with real-world business and economic news examples that make abstract concepts tangible.
Education
  • Sinarmas World Academy — IBDP
  • Seoul National University — BA Economics & Business
Experience

Current

  • IBtheTOP Economics and BM Teacher

Past

  • Gangnam IB Academy Economics and BM Instructor

About

Dave teaches IB Economics and Business Management with a degree in Economics & Business from Seoul National University, Korea's top university. His own IB Diploma was completed at Sinarmas World Academy in Indonesia, giving him direct understanding of the Economics and BM curricula from the student side. Before joining IBtheTOP, he taught Economics and BM at a Gangnam IB academy.

Teaching Style

Real-world engagement

Starts with business and economic news examples, then bridges back to the IB syllabus — making abstract concepts (elasticity, marginal analysis, market structures) tangible and memorable.

Level-calibrated instruction

Classes precisely tailored to each student's current understanding, with customised pacing and examples to match their learning needs.

Rapid catch-up specialisation

Particularly effective for students entering Economics or BM mid-DP1 who need to catch up quickly without falling behind peers.

Ideal for: students joining Economics/BM mid-course or those who learn best through real-world examples