Bishan, Central, Hougang, Yishun, Khatib, Yio Chu Kang, Kovan
Qualification
Undergraduate
Tuition Background
Part-Time
Tuition/Teaching Experience
I have one year of tutoring experience within my family. I have helped my younger cousins in their O levels preparations. I am currently a Life Science undergraduate in NUS and fully confident to help any students in their science subjects.
As a student, I am have always tried to be an all-rounder. I have always tried to score and do well in all subjects. I do not try to ace one, while sacrificing the other. I strongly believe that one can only do well in a subject if he/she develops interest in that subject. Otherwise, nothing makes sense.
Hence, my aim or approach would be to start by developing some form of interest in the subject before making students practice. I do not like to overload students with homework. I will also share any tips and tricks that I have picked up.
I am available on weekdays (depending on my timetable) and weekends (before 6pm).
Rapport Building
For students, normally first lesson I spend time getting to know them, their interests, hobbies and activities that they're involved in school. That way, I can know their personalities and what interests them. Mini gifts and incentives along the way depending on their progress is something I try as well.
As for parents, it's important to meet their expectations as they are paying me and it's their child I'm trying to help. It's important that we're on the same page as to what's best for their child. Being punctual, being accommodating and not changing/skipping lessons often is always a good thing.
Keeping Up with Curriculum
I have friends who are teaching or a training to be teachers. I keep in touch with my teachers as well. I can also get up to date syllabus information from the MOE website easily.
As a Good Tutor
- Knowledgeable: If I do not have any knowledge to pass on, there's no point.
- Patience: Students who seek tuition often need extra help than what is provided in school, hence, patience and understanding is required.
- Bridge between teacher and parent: I need to be the teacher but at the same time be a friend who can teach, motivate and inspire a student.
