Experience
Tutor's Results:
• Bachelor's in Accountancy / A' Level / O' Level
• Merit / All 'A' for all four H2 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics) and 'B' for General Paper / All 'A' for English, Maths, the Sciences and Combined Humanities and 'B' in Music
• Nanyang Technological University / Victoria Junior College / Crescent Girls' School
Students' Results:
2019 SA2 Results (Grade improvements are all within a span of two months from first instance of tutor engagement in 2019):
1. P5 Math student (with moderate ADHD and difficulty in concentrating), previously 36% for SA1, to 69% for SA2 this year, 2019)
2. P4 Composition writing student, previously 12/20 for SA1 to 16/20 for SA2
3. P4 English student, from 70s in SA1 to 82% for SA2.
4. P5 English student, from 60s in SA1 to 76% for SA2.
5. P2 English student, from 46 in SA1 to 58% for SA2.
6. P2 Math student, from 35 in SA1 to 52% for SA2
Etc.
2020 Review Tests/Asessments:
1. P5 English (Composition) student, 33/40 (83%) for her first Composition writing review test of the year
2. P4 Maths student, from a 'fail' in 2019 End-of-Year exam, to 60% (18/30 marks) in 2020.
3. P4 Science student, from a 'fail' in 2019 End-of-Year exam, to 70% (21/30 marks) in 2020.
4. P4 English student, from a borderline pass in 2019 End-of-Year exam, to 83% (25/30 marks) in 2020.
Etc.
For 2020 till present i.e. 2023, kindly request for PDF-compiled testimonials instead as they are too numerous to be penned down.
Personal pedagogy:
Equipped with a wide range of resources (from elementary questions to challenging ones), hence well suited to meet the needs of students with different academic performance capabilities.
Has vast exposure to pupils with varied preferred methods of study, with consequential experience in crafting individualized styles (for visual, auditory, kinesthetic learners etc). Able to engage kids / pupils of different learning styles to keep them captivated.
Emphasizes making learning an enjoyably comfortable, non-dreadful process as students will definitely retain concepts much better, rather than learning in a mundane (conventional) environment. Quality of lesson delivery, while, will not be compromised.
Takes time and is very patient in correcting any misconception in pupil's understanding before teaching any new concepts. This will prevent unnecessary trouble and wastage of precious time in fixing any erroneous thinking in future.
Innovates/Modifies teaching to accommodate student's speed and ease at picking up new concepts e.g. coming up with own/consolidating FAQs across primary school exam papers.
Has also dealt with a few pupils with behavioral impairments that might make "conventional" learning difficult / unsuitable for them. My response would be to tailor the lesson and materials to suit and complement the students' preferences and needs instead, rather than simply force "route" learning upon them (when they are already struggling academically). Also, I am a firm believer of a strong teacher-pupil relationship as kids would be more receptive to a teacher who is both a friend and a mentor, someone they can look up to and/or even confide in.
Passionate and able to help students perform better in their academics by forging a lasting teacher-pupil relationship with them. Drawing from my own past and personal experience as one, and from the feedback of my ex-pupils, students would feel more comfortable and hence encouraged to seek help in their studies when the environment is a conducive, stress-free and motivational one for learning. Rest assured I will still maintain my professionalism as a teacher throughout. I am also very open to feedback / comments from parents and I will do my best to cater to their demands, in addition to their child's.
Have helped all my kids improve in the subjects / areas they have engaged me in, and delivered results parents are satisfied with (I have helped kids who have been failing to pass in 2 months of tuition as a newly hired tutor (see progress reports as mentioned above), and likewise for those who wish to attain mastery ('A'/'Band 1') in the subject they're being tutored in). Innovates and adapts teaching styles on a discretionary basis to suit each child's needs Also equipped with resources aplenty to assist kids in their learning (I work with my mom who has 30 over years of tutoring experience in kindergarten and primary school, with the bulk of her expertise centered on the latter - we have a tuition room set apart in our house for her students). Currently 17 students on hand, aged P2 to P6 (International students aged Grade 2, 4 and 5 from SJII and AIS) being tutored in English, Math, and Science. Also provide tutoring on specialized/targeted areas e.g. Creative/Composition Writing. Able to furnish more details on my teaching experience on request / if the parent is keen on engaging me.
Tutor's Personality: Resolute believer in building relationships with primary school children before dispensing the professional duties of a teacher. I fully trust in the element of personal connection and touch with students as an effective gateway for both them and yourself - a teacher, mentor, and coach - to receive and impart knowledge meaningfully. Passionate and sincere about the teaching profession as I firmly believe in the potentially vast extent of influence a teacher has on her kids, being responsible for their holistic development as an individual of character and with respectable values as a person, not just being solely accomplished in their academics. I prize the growth of my child's character and the blossoming of his(/her) own identity/personality before his grades (e.g. I often help to build and bolster their confidence in their weak subjects first, rather than simply having them do questions after questions in a mundane, and often meaningless, manner). Only when he has regained his self-confidence would I move into honing his technical skills of interpreting and answering questions. Nonetheless, I also observe the professionalism and technical competencies expected/demanded of a teacher and would hence not shortchange them of any opportunities for learning or neglect their areas of weakness in the subjects they are being tutored in.
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