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Meet John

Hi there, 
I am John

I am a librarian and certified teacher who has spent many years working with both secondary and university students. I help them gain the skills to plan, manage and complete any type of long-term assignment or project.

My unique background allows me to pull expertise from many disciplines to focus on the skills students often lack but are rarely taught explicitly: how to break down complex tasks, manage time effectively and move from reading texts to writing clear, structured essays.  

I want to hear your story. I want you to be an independent learner, and manage the skills required to be successful in these open-ended projects. 

Beyond the Classroom

John Liebhardt’s journey into the world of education began not in a lecture hall, but through a genuine fascination with how diverse minds approach complex problems. With over a decade of experience in specialized tutoring, John has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between standard curricula and individual student potential.

His approach is rooted in the belief that every academic challenge is an opportunity for a breakthrough. Having worked with hundreds of students, John has refined a methodology that combines rigorous academic standards with a supportive, mentorship-driven environment, ensuring that learning is both accessible and deeply impactful.

Credentials & Experience

2022 — Present

Secondary Librarian & IB Projects Coordinator

Kazakhstan International School
Almaty, Kazakhstan

2012 — 2014

Digital Librarian / Team Lead

NASA Langley Technical Library
Hampton, VA USA

2017 — 2022

Acquisitions and Resource Librarian

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE

2011 — 2012

Systems Librarian

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA USA

2014 — 2017

Knowledge Management Advisor

IntraHealth International
Washington DC, USA

2005 — 2007

Journalism Teacher

Int. School of Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Education

2023

Teaching Certificate 

Washington DC USA

2010

Master of Library & Information Science

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI USA

2003

Master of Science in Journalism & Communications

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR USA

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