I had tutored and mentored an offender's child for 6 months earlier this year. Even though the child is academically weak, I managed to raise his level of understanding in all his 4 subjects. I have recently commenced tuition for two lower sec students.
I was from the 4-year VJC Integrated Programme and am a firm believer that in order to do well, one has to understand the concepts and be able to apply them. Better still, if the student is interested in the subject and is able to see real life applications, learning will be much easier. Furthermore, I held various major leadership positions and was involved in social projects in VJC while juggling my studies. I was shortlisted for interview by the PSC board. I do believe that I will be able to influence my students in a holistic manner
Lower secondary level - Geography History Language Arts Literature Mathematics Science
Upper secondary level - A Maths Chemistry E Maths Physics Physics/Chem
Junior college level - Chemistry Physics
International Baccalaureate - Chemistry Language Arts Mathematics Physics
Commitment / Other Details
I am currently an NSF clerk. Therefore, I will only be available on weekday evenings and weekends.
**I will be enrolled in the SUTD-SMU Double Degree Programme in Engineering and Business in Aug 2017. Hence, it is likely I will only be able to commit for a tuition assignment until Jun 2017.
Rapport Building
Keeping Up with Curriculum
As a Good Tutor
In my opinion, good tutors should not only be able to teach content well, but imbue in a student a genuine interest in the subject through an interactive pedagogy. This was what I realised as an Integrated Programme student where I was given the freedom and time to explore a subject in greater depth beyond the confines of the syllabus. This allowed me to develop my interest in International Relations. Therefore, I hope to be able to develop in my student a genuine interest for the subject.
A good tutor should also be someone who is able to pass on life experiences and inculcate soft skills in the students. Having served as the President of the VJC Global Affairs Society and being active in community events (eg as a MCCY REACH Youth Ambassador and a volunteer at the Meet-the-People's session), I believe I am able to help my students to develop in a holistic manner.
