Experience
I scored As for GP, Chem, Biology, Economics and Maths for A-levels.
Three tutees so far.
First tutee (Pure Biology) improved from C6 in Mid Year Exams to A1 for O-Levels. Parent's testimonial available upon request.
Second tutee (A and E Math, Biology) for 2 years from Secondary 3-4. Grades improved from C6 to B3/A2 standards.
Third tutee (Biology, Chemistry) via online Zoom lessons. Tutee displayed rekindled interest in the subject and was responsive in furthering her knowledge beyond the scope of the syllabus. Grades improved from B3 to A1 across 5 months.
Testimonial:
From C6 to A2 in 5 months. After receiving his tests results when school resumed after
circuit breaker, my son realised that he needed help. He had head knowledge, but it was
not translated to desired results. What difference did Jing En do to improve my son’s
grades for Biology?
My son opined that
1) Clarity – Jing En was able to explain the concepts clearly and concisely. With this
clarity, comes understanding. Thus my son was able to use the key words and
knowledge to answer the (examination) questions.
2) Systematic – Jing En is systematic in his teaching. Given that he had a very short
time frame to work with my son, he planned and prioritised the topics to cover from
the start, taking into consideration the preliminary examinations and all the way
until the date of the last ‘O’ level paper. He kept a record of the lessons.
3) Thorough – He was thorough in his teaching. Not one that watched the clock, he
ensured that he covered what was planned, checked for understanding, before
concluding the lesson.
Do I have any reservations when I engaged Jing En, yes I did. He was young, just out of
school and serving his National Service. He was not a former teacher or received any
training in teaching. He came as a recommendation from a good friend and he has stellar
results from his ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels. Jing En’s passion to teach shone through. Being young
has its advantage, he is able to relate with my son and there was less barrier in
communications. Importantly, my son would ask and clarify, this deepened learning and
understanding. After the first lesson, Jing En updated me on what he taught and what
was required. He provided regular updates, which was re-assuring and over and above
what was required from a tuition teacher. In fact, he was the only tuition teacher, out of
the 2 others that my son had, who provided regular updates. I do strongly recommend
Jing En to any student who require help in their subject.
By – Linda Liew (Mrs), mother of a GCE ‘O’ Level student, 2020
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