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.





