Primary Qualifications

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M.Ed., Administration
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Certificate of Advanced International School Leadership
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Certificate of International School Leadership
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Texas Educator Certificate
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B.A., Linguistics, Anthropology
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Bilingual IB Diploma
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International High School Diploma

Letters of Recommendation

Further Certifications

Learner Feedback

Workshop Participant Feedback
  • "Jacques was wonderful! I loved his extensive knowledge of not just TOK, but the entire IB program. He had a wonderful sense of humor, tremendous patience, and was clear in his delivery of complicated information. Keep up the great work!" (TOK for subject teachers, November 2017, Newtown, PA)
  • "Jacques is smart, funny, keeps things going (great pacing!). I love how we were organized by letters, numbers, and shapes. I was REALLY impressed. I learned a ton also. I admire him. You did an incredible job!" (TOK for subject teachers, November 2017, Newtown, PA)
  • "Jacques was professional, engaging, knowledgeable, and funny." (TOK for subject teachers, November 2017, Newtown, PA)
  • "Jacques is intelligent, witty, competent, and organized." (TOK for subject teachers, November 2017, Newtown, PA)
  • "Jacques was engaging and very knowledgeable. He was very relatable in that even though his experiences were at very different schools, he provided examples and anecdotes to go along with much of the information covered. I believe that it really helped all of the attendees connect with the various parts of the EE process. He was probably one of the best presenters I have encountered in an IB (or any) workshop. He dealt with a LOT of material being delivered to a folks with a varying range of prior knowledge and experience." (Managing the extended essay, August 2017, Chicago, IL)
  • "Jacques was clear, kind, funny, organized, interesting, and highly knowledgeable." (Managing the extended essay, August 2017, Chicago, IL)
  • "Jacques was clearly very experienced with Extended Essay and brought samples of work and tools he uses. His personality was also great and made it easier to stay engaged. " (Managing the extended essay, August 2017, Chicago, IL)
  • "The workshop leader was very well prepared and extremely knowledgeable on the EE management. He gave us several strategies to effectively manage the EE in our schools. His style was engaging while still maintaining a sense of purpose and not just doing exercises for the sake of the exercise." (Managing the extended essay, August 2017, Chicago, IL)
  • "Jacques a was great workshop leader, mostly because he was genuinely passionate about the subject. He was a facilitator in all aspects possible, made an effort in terms of task/group management, without being pretentious. All these, with a tinge of personal charisma and evident competence make him an honest, perfect teacher."  (Managing the extended essay, February 2017, Czech Republic)
  • "Jacques was quite knowledgeable with different types of experience in relation to EE. He was very organized and systematic in his way of handling the workshop. The material provided was very relevant and helpful." (Managing the extended essay, February 2017, Czech Republic)
  • "Jacques is very approachable and clearly knowledgeable. I especially appreciate his sharing experiences with us." (Managing the extended essay, February 2017, Czech Republic)
  • "Jacques was engaging, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable. He did a great job of helping us to think about how we could integrate TOK into our curriculum." (TOK for subject teachers, September 2016, Democratic Republic of Congo)
  • "Jacques was knowledgeable, patient, and responsive. He could see where the group was struggling and adjusted the plan to meet our needs. He was enthusiastic about the material." (TOK for subject teachers, September 2016, Democratic Republic of Congo)
  • "Mr. Weber is the best presenter I have ever met. He is engaging, resourceful, and supportive. I hope my school will sign me up with another workshop that Mr. Weber gives." (Managing the extended essay, April 2016, UAE)
  • "Jacques is full of information and motivation to help us be the best extended essay coordinators we can be." (Managing the extended essay, April 2016, UAE)
  • "I have been inspired by the whole process -- not just the content, but the manner in which it was delivered. This is great practice. It is the most beneficial course I have ever taken part in." (Managing the extended essay, April 2016, UAE)
  • ​"Inspirational delivery peppered with humor and reflective comments. He is knowledgeable and able to keep your attention, adding the right amount of humor and vary activities." (TOK for subject teachers, January 2016, Malta)
  • "He is knowledge of and has experience with the subject matter. He has an ability to engage with all participants and respond to questions/concerns."  (TOK for subject teachers, January 2016, Malta)
  • "I think the pace was great. It was a lot of material, but I felt there was adequate time to take it all in. I also feel that he has an engaging, precocious personality that allows all to participate and feel part of the group. He gives space for dissent, but doesn't veer from the path to the desired outcome."  (TOK for subject teachers, January 2016, Malta)
  • "I like the humor. You made 'work' a fun experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. The activities were varied, so I didn't get bored." (TOK for subject teachers, January 2016, Malta)
  • "He really knows what he is talking about. He brought real examples across the disciplines." (TOK for subject teachers, November 2015, Singapore)
  • "The leader was very passionate in the facilitation of the workshop. A truly engaging workshop." (TOK for subject teachers, November 2015, Singapore)
  • "Jacques provides an immediate response to questions and queries in an extremely knowledgeable manner." (Evaluating your Diploma Programme, October 2015, UAE)
  • "Jacques is a mine of information! I appreciated learning how to turn the theoretical into practical." (Evaluating your Diploma Programme, October 2015, UAE)​
  • "Jacques was amazing! He is my new idol. If I could only teach half as good, I would be a great teacher." (Language B, September 2015, Spain)
  • "He is absolutely inspirational. He is an amazing subject expert and has a deep understanding of the IB itself." (Language B, September 2015, Spain)
  • "He is an excellent workshop leader. He has thorough subject knowledge ant an excellent array of pedagogical strategies. I learned loads! Thank you." (Language B, September 2015, Spain)
  • "Jacques was organized, thoughtful, patient, calm, thoroughly knowledgable, approachable, well-prepared, articulate, and had a great sense of humor. Our group of 8 hit the jackpot having Jacques as our workshop leader. Absolute rock star." (Managing the extended essay, February 2015, Czech Republic)
  • "Jacques is so enthusiastic, so knowledgeable, and willing to share resources. He is an outstanding leader." (Diploma Programme Coordinators, November 2014, UK)
  • "This is the best workshop I've ever had the privilege of going to. For future workshops, I'd actively be seeking out Jacques Weber." (Diploma Programme Coordinators, November 2014, UK)
  • "Me gustó su forma clara de exponer y tratar de responder a todas las preguntas de los asistentes. Su personalidad, su pasión por lo que enseña nos animó a todos lo que teníamos dudas y miedos hacia la preparación del IB." (Español B, October 2014, UK)
  • "He is well-prepared. He is enthusiastic and knows how to properly manage time, always engaging and encouraging in a group setting (he managed to involve everyone in the discussion)." (Spanish B, October 2014, UK)
  • "Jacques kept it lively. He varied his techniques, he kept us literally moving and changing groups, and we went outside for some things; you never had a chance to fall asleep. He also varied the direction of each session based on the questions being asked by the group. So while he had a definite plan about what would be presented in which module, he rearranged to suit our needs and seize the teachable moments -- and he still managed to cover more than he planned. I really appreciated this." (Diploma Programme Coordinators, September 2014)​

Student Survey Feedback
  • "Mr. Weber teaches us different concepts through interesting ways like stories, examples, and charts, which helps us learn the material better." (HS student, 2009-2010)
  • ​"Mr. Weber always make learning interesting by showing us pictures and giving us good examples. He also gives each of us a chance to speak in class and encourages us to participate actively in class so we get an idea of what we have to write on the quizzes or tests. This really helps me as a Spanish student. Besides that, his enthusiasm for the subject sets a good atmosphere in class and makes the students feel enthusiastic about the subject as well. I feel that I'm doing really well in Spanish class right now." (HS student, 2009-2010)
  • "Mr. Weber makes class interesting through his use of humor. He makes class very enjoyable and at the same time we learn a lot." (HS student, 2009-2010)
  • "My teacher makes learning meaningful and enjoyable through his well developed system of teaching. He explains things to us and interacts with us in a way that greatly helps us understand." (HS student, 2009-2010)
  • "Overall, he is a great teacher and gives his all to his job. He makes sure all the students understand what he is teaching and makes each class fun and interesting in different ways." (HS student, 2009-2010)
  • "Mr. Weber keeps helping us learn things in new ways and ways that are different. He also makes jokes which makes everything enjoyable." (MS student, 2009-2010)
  • "I think that we learn a lot in French class and we use a variety of activities to help us learn. I think that Mr. Weber grades us pretty fairly and that he utilizes a lot of technology and paper and so we have a good balance." (MS student, 2009-2010)
  • "I have learned about many new things in French. I have been able to be more fluent in French now and be able to say something in French better than last year. My teacher shows us videos from the DVD and asks us questions in the middle of the videos to explain what they are saying. He also gives us good activities like making and performing skits in front of the higher class French class." (MS student, 2009-2010)
  • "I really like French class and this year I have learned a lot. Mr. Weber makes the class fun and challenging, and I like how we get to watch videos sometimes because I am more of a visual learner. I also like how he makes connections with French and my language so I can understand better." (MS student, 2009-2010)
  • "Mr. Weber is an enjoyable person that makes you feel comfortable to talk about everything. Thats is a unique characteristic which few teachers have. His way of teaching is amazing and he engages every student by just being himself." (HS student, 2008-2009)
  • "He grades our homework really fast and he gives us good feedback. While learning he plays around and make it very enjoyable and fun to learn. He really cares about all of us and encourages us to study to get better." (MS student, 2008-2009)
  • "Mr. Weber makes teaching meaningful and enjoyable by making all the students actively participate in class. He also helps us by giving us comments on our work and explaining every single thing we learn in detail." (MS student, 2007-2008)
  • "Jacques is hilarious and made class fun and a great learning experience at the same time." (HS student, Summer 2006)
  • "Jacques was amazing, probably because we all related to him most! Caring, friendly, helpful, hilarious. Jacques was serious when serious was necessary, and everybody just loved having him. I am glad he was my teacher." (HS student, Summer 2006)
  • "Jacques was one of the best things about this trip. Always helpful, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable." (HS student, Summer 2006)
  • "Extremely connected to kids, very helpful & fun to be with." (HS student, Summer 2006)
  • "Jacques made being told to speak only in French funny and made everything more fun. His language ability was helpful & inspirational." (HS student, Summer 2006)

CIS Accreditation Commendations (2012)
  • “The Visiting Team commends the IB Diploma Coordinator for extending the subject choices available to diploma students and providing high level support to them consistent with current international practice, with the goal of enhancing student opportunities, participation and performance.”
  • “The Visiting Team commends the IB DP Coordinator for the effective implementation and on-going use of ManageBac.”
  • “The Visiting Team commends the Upper School Senior Management Team and the IB Coordinator for offering IB DP online courses to extend the course options available to senior students.”
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