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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