Jane Hirons
Content Writer
About
Jane has successfully taught a fantastic array of diverse learners in international schools across the globe. She has mostly taught courses at the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the IGCSE levels over the past 30 years.
Jane has held a number of leadership roles in her career including Head of History, Head of Global Perspectives and Head of Global Politics. She is a Global Politics senior examiner at IB .
She has extensive experience in curriculum and assessment design and a passionate commitment to excellence in teaching. She was part of the team who collaboratively updated the latest IBDP Global Politics Curriculum guide.
Alongside her role at Save My Exams, Jane currently teaches remotely to students in Norway and creates online teaching and learning resources.
At Save My Exams, Jane brings meticulous planning and a passionate attention to detail to her role as a content creator of A-Level Politics and IBDP Global Politics courses to ensure that the revision guides are engaging and user-friendly.
Jane loves to travel and has a passionate interest in the arts.
Published work or mentions (if you have them), for example:
Co-author of the textbook:
Global Politics for the IB Diploma published by Hodder Education
Online
Mindlab: IB Theory of Knowledge Essay Writing Tips
Education:
Jane has over three decades of international teaching experience and has expertise in curriculum development and assessment examining. She holds a BA in English Literature and History and Bachelor of Education degree from Canadian universities and a Masters of Education in Curriculum Design and Teaching from Michigan State University.
Expertise:
Jane has expertise in Politics and Global Issues, History, Geography, and Theory of Knowledge. She has extensive experience working collaboratively on curriculum design with IGCSE and IB.
She has over 20 years of experience examining IB Extended Essays and examinations and is currently a senior examiner at IB.
Top Revision Quote for Students
“Political issues are always centred on power; who has it; who doesn’t; who wants to change things and who resists. When revising case studies of political issues always reflect on the dynamics of power.”