Experience
Specialisation: Chinese Language & Student Guidance
Counselling & Teaching Expertise: Combines 20 years of teaching experience with counselling skills, including work as a teacher and counsellor in secondary school, to support students’ emotional well-being, confidence, motivation and learning mindset.
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Educational Qualifications
• National Institute of Education (NIE) – Specialist Diploma in Teaching and Learning
• Fudan University – Degree in Chinese Language (2011)
• Certified Counsellor – Singapore Association of Counselling
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Teaching Experience
• 2002 – 2009: Full-time tutor
• 2009 – 2014: MOE Teacher & Counsellor, Damai Secondary School & Punggol Secondary School
• 2014 – Present: Full-time Chinese tutor, teaching a diverse range of students, including those with learning differences such as dyslexia
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Teaching Levels & Subjects
• Primary 1 – Primary 6
• Secondary 1 – Secondary 4
• Higher Chinese & Mother Tongue Chinese
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Teaching Approach
• Covers all PSLE / O-Level components: Composition, Language Use & Comprehension, Listening Comprehension and Oral
• Customises lessons and materials to suit each student’s learning needs
• Strong focus on composition techniques, proven to improve writing skills and exam performance
• Skilled in guiding:
o Weak foundation students
o Higher Chinese students
o Students from non-Chinese-speaking families
o Students with learning differences
• Counselling expertise allows me to:
o Identify and address learning and emotional challenges
o Reduce stress and exam anxiety
o Build confidence and motivation
o Foster resilience and a positive learning mindset
• Life experience at age 50 adds perspective, patience and mentorship for students navigating academic and personal challenges
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Why Choose Me
• 20 years of teaching experience with a proven track record guiding students from Primary 1 to Secondary 4
• Proven academic results: PSLE As, AL2 (85–89) for Normal Chinese, and Credits in Higher Chinese, including students who were initially borderline
• Expert in composition writing: Helps students organise ideas, write confidently and achieve strong results; some compositions recognised and published at school level
• Structured, exam-focused lessons: Clear strategies tailored to PSLE and secondary exams
• Confidence-building & supportive: Patient, approachable, and encouraging; helps students improve quickly, regain confidence and enjoy learning Chinese
• Counselling as a key advantage: Helps students overcome self-doubt, stay motivated, manage stress and develop a positive attitude toward learning
• Experience across top and neighbourhood schools: Students from Catholic High, CHIJ, Nau Chiau High, Sengkang Sec, North Vista Sec, Compassvale Sec, Mee Toh Pri, North Spring Pri and more
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