Mr K

Teaching Experience

ESS 2015

AP Physics B and Grade 12 Physics: Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics
Grade 11 Chemistry: Structure and properties of matter, nature of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, rates of reactions, and thermodynamics
Middle School General Science: introductory astronomy, principles of evolution through natural selection, states of matter, types of chemical reactions, simple machines, and motion and forces

ESS 2012

Head of Science Department
Taught a combination of IBDP and IBMYP classes from grade 6 through grade 12, with a focus on MYP year 5 and DP Environmental Systems and Societies
Designed and organized an annual week-long Biology and Environmental Systems field course for 75 students and 8 teachers in Jozani National Forest, Unguja Island, Zanzibar
Built Model United Nations program from 16 students attending one conference into the largest after-school activity at IST, involving more than 60 students attending conferences in 4 countries and hosting our own DarMUN conference
Twice organized and lead expeditions of 20 students and 4 teachers to the summit of 4,562-m Mount Meru in northern Tanzania
Co-founded IST’s middle school Climbing Club

ESS 2013

Taught high school physics and chemistry, including AP Physics B.
Taught middle school general science, including units on astronomy, evolution, motion and forces.
Taught information and communications technology to grades 6 through 8
Advised middle school and high school Model United Nations teams
Developed the Edible Schoolyard after school activity
Coached High School Girls Soccer

Taught grade 8 and grade 6 general science, including units on Newtonian mechanics, introductory chemistry, cell biology, and plant adaptations.
Taught Reading Comprehension to at-risk grade 6 students as part of a district-wide initiative.

Certificate of International School Leadership, Principal Training Center, London, England (2015)
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science, Spalding University, USA (2005)
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Conservation, University of Kentucky, USA (1997)
Kentucky Secondary Science Teaching Certification, USA
IBMYP Sciences Level 2 Workshop, Kampala, Uganda, November 2014
IBDP Environmental Systems and Societies Level 2 online Assessment Workshop, 2011
IBDP Environmental Systems and Societies Level 1 Workshop, Birmingham, England, 2009
IBMYP Sciences Level 1 Training, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 2008

Flipped and blended instruction through extensive use of Google Classroom and Drive.
Laboratory and field investigations designed to take advantage of data logging software and probes, particularly light, temperature, soil moisture, dissolved oxygen, oxygen gas, and carbon dioxide sensors.
Interactive and visual learning via iPads and associated apps during formative activities.

Content mastery deepened and extended through the use of simulations and virtual labs in class and at home.
Current events and news relevant to our units of study shared via social media: @bradleymkremer and #ISTscience8 #ISTscience10 #DPBio.
90% paperless classroom first achieved in 2013, in which all assignments except in-class quizzes and tests are submitted digitally.

“At the beginning of her senior year, my daughter was fearful and very intimidated by the subject of physics. Brad motivated her, as well as tutored her faithfully, and now she enjoys the encouragement to push herself in an area that had scared her to death in the past.” — Walt Shepard, Jr., parent at The American School of Kinshasa
“You make science extremely fun with all the cool things you have us do!” — Zameena, grade 8 student at the International School of Tanganyika
“It was particularly appreciated that he provided helpful and extensive commentaries on assignments; these individualized comments allowed the children to refine their strengths and to address their weaknesses.” — Dr. Judith Weisinger, parent at the International School of Tanganyika
“I have never met a science teacher who is as dedicated to both his students and his curriculum.” — Marsha Buerger, Science Chairperson at Iroquois Middle School
“I really appreciate your kindness towards us.” — Hasita, grade 9 student at the International School of Tanganyika
I have to say that superlatives fall short in describing the personality, teaching style and impact that Mr. Kremer has had, not just on my daughter, but perhaps, on all students who attended his class on Environmental Systems and Societies.” — Deepa Kapur, parent at the International School of Tanganyika

A. Monteleone | July 23, 2017 at 06:54 | Reply

Hello Mr. Kramer, I did all the worksheets you have posted on momentum but I can’t seem to find any answers anywhere. Are they posted on the website?
Nirmala Krishnan | January 7, 2018 at 15:55 | Reply

Wonderful resources presented by an experienced teacher who loves his profession. Thank you so much for sharing.
Cynthia Cudaback | October 27, 2022 at 20:18 | Reply

Dear Mr Kremer,
thank you for the excellent resources you provide. As a physicist and environmental educator, however, I must ask you to correct a mistake. In the ecosystem slides for section 2.4, there is an image showing the rays of the sun spreading out so that they hit the earth at all different angles. This is grossly incorrect. The earth is so far from the sun that it intercepts only a tiny fraction of the light, and all light rays reaching the earth come in parallel lines. This fact is essential to understand the seasons, climate and night/day cycle, as well as the difference in insolation between the poles and equator.