Currently an Undergrad at SMU, I have previously been in Singapore Polytechnic and prior to that, an IP school like River Valley High. Through all the different schools and the different work experience I have procured, I am able to interact with people from all walks of life. In my polytechnic days (prior to National Service) I used to give tuition part time and I really enjoyed it, watching my students improve and reach their potential.
Primary level - Chinese English Higher Chinese Mathematics Science
Commitment / Other Details
I am able to start from August 2015 onwards. For weekdays, its preferable for the sessions to be at night to avoid clashing with my lessons. Alternatively, It can be on weekends as I do not have any commitments on weekends.
Rapport Building
Every student is different in terms of their personality and behaviour, but through my many years of work experience, I will slowly assess the student and decide the best way to go about my lessons. Before proceeding with my method or style of teaching, I will seek the permission of the parents first. For example, for some students I will need to go at a slower pace and hence compromise quantity, however achieving quality. I prefer to ensure the student achieves proficiency in each of the topics than to go through all the topics quickly without an indepth explanation.
Keeping Up with Curriculum
With my cousins still in primary school and secondary school, I often help them with their work and therefore keep myself updated with the curriculum. Moreover, I have many friends giving tuition and hence we will compare the different schools' papers and spot the trend.
As a Good Tutor
I think a good tutor has to be patient and caring. If a student is good in that subject, he/she probably does not need tuition. If tuition is needed it means that they might not be that proficient in that subject. Or rather to be honest, he/she can just be not interested in that subject at all. So we have to be patient to ensure that the student understands what we are trying to teach, and to reach out to the students so that he/she can perform.
