Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi/West Coast, Woodlands, Yew Tee, Dover
Qualification
Undergraduate
Tuition Background
Part-Time
Tuition/Teaching Experience
I find it a joy to teach children, especially when they ask questions that are witty yet a little silly at times, it makes me think out of the box to reply. It's very different from textbook answers that sometimes can be quite technical and "boring" :) Everyone can only remember if they understand, not remember by hard and reproduce. People are valued for their skill, creativity not reproduction :)
Due to a relatively busy schedule (studying and external activities), I could only take up part-time teaching. I have taught at a Family Service Centre and Primary School, both for a period of 3 months each and as a tuition teacher for half a year. Currently working as a games facilitator in Primary and Secondary schools.
I would start by breaking the ice (awkwardness). Ensure that the student knows who am i and vice versa, a small chit-chat will be good :) Will usually ask what the student enjoy doing, how are his/her classmates, any favourite subjects and if he/she appear curious or wants to know me better will continue the conversation (some students prefer to talk about self than listen to others). In this situation will let them share more before sharing more about myself in the next lesson.
I will share with the students parents more about my joy for teaching :)
Note for self: Ensure student is comfortable with me, teaching style, asks questions, understands concept (not rely solely on memory)
Keeping Up with Curriculum
Will ask my friends on the current curriculum (currently teachers, in training etc..)
Will browse textbooks in bookshops.
As a Good Tutor
- Understand the thoughts, personalities of students
- Place self in their shoes, sometimes they think very differently
- Fear is not a driving force, genuine interest and love is necessary
- Help nurture that interest
- A good sense of humour
- Have clear goal(s)
- Good knowledge on subject(s)
- Think out of the box (students like to outsmart/ challenge)
- Able to do what you say (role model)
