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Dr. Barbara Mansart Cottet
Doctor Of Physics - International Teacher
Summary
Dynamic international educator with proven adaptability across diverse cultural contexts. Specialized in delivering impactful secondary and university-level instruction and conducting meaningful academic research. Thrives in collaborative teaching environments and brings cross-cultural fluency developed through navigating different educational systems and student populations. Known for strong pedagogical expertise with middle-years and diploma students, coupled with excellent communication skills across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Teacher of Chemistry and Science
St Peter's International School
Palmela, Portugal
08.2025 - Current
IB DP Chemistry, Cambridge lower secondary Science
Teacher of Physics
Oakley College
Gran Canaria, Spain
01.2025 - 07.2025
AS and A-levels Physics, UK National curriculum Physics and Chemistry
Teacher of Mathematics and Chemistry
Luanda International School
Luanda, Angola
08.2021 - 08.2022
IB DP Mathematics (AA-AI), IB DP Chemistry, IB MYP Mathematics
Teacher of Science
Luanda International School
Luanda, Angola
08.2020 - 08.2021
IB MYP Science
Teacher of Biology
Luanda International School
Luanda, Angola
08.2018 - 08.2020
IB DP Biology
Tutor
LISA Students
Luanda, Angola
08.2017 - 08.2018
IB MYP-IB DP Science and Mathematics
Teacher of Physics and Chemistry
French National Education
Pau, France
08.2016 - 08.2017
Substitute teacher for secondary school Students
Tutor
Cours De L'Adour, Cours Academy
Pau, France
08.2015 - 08.2017
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Teaching Assistant Physics (post-doctorate)
ESPCI Paris/EPFL Switzerland
Lausanne, Switzerland
11.2010 - 07.2015
Performing research; main teaching assistant at EPFL (200 Students, 25 assistants)
Teaching Assistant Physics (Ph.D)
University Paris-Sud/Ecole Polytechnique
Paris, France
09.2007 - 10.2010
Performed research; Teaching assistant for Ecole Polytechnique Master Students.
Education
Ph.D - Physics (Condensed Matter)
University Paris-Sud And Polytechnic School
09.2007 - 2010.11
Master - Physics
University Paris
01.2005 - 2007.04
Skills
Academic Statistics: h-index 15
Additional Information
- Extra-Curricular Activities : Knitting for Beginners (Y7) - Math games (Y7-8) - Dodge Ball (Y6-7)
- Community Projects and Responsibilities: Member of LISA Residents' committee - Teaching French to adults project leader
- Interests: Animals and wildlife - Traveling
- French (06/11/1984), Married, One 3-years old son.
Software
IOS
Data Analysis
Microsoft
References
- Mrs René Bradford
Luanda International School of Angola - DP Coordinator
email: rbradford@lisluanda.com
phone: +244 932337056
time zone: WAT (UTC+1 - Angola)
- Mr Jonah Rosenfield
Luanda International School of Angola - Deputy Principal
email: jrosenfield@lisluanda.com
phone: +244 932337056
time zone: WAT (UTC+1 - Angola)
Timeline
Teacher of Chemistry and Science
St Peter's International School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher of Physics
Oakley College
01.2025 - 07.2025
Teacher of Mathematics and Chemistry
Luanda International School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Teacher of Science
Luanda International School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Teacher of Biology
Luanda International School
08.2018 - 08.2020
Tutor
LISA Students
08.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher of Physics and Chemistry
French National Education
08.2016 - 08.2017
Tutor
Cours De L'Adour, Cours Academy
08.2015 - 08.2017
Teaching Assistant Physics (post-doctorate)
ESPCI Paris/EPFL Switzerland
11.2010 - 07.2015
Ph.D - Physics (Condensed Matter)
University Paris-Sud And Polytechnic School
09.2007 - 2010.11
Teaching Assistant Physics (Ph.D)
University Paris-Sud/Ecole Polytechnique
09.2007 - 10.2010
Master - Physics
University Paris
01.2005 - 2007.04