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Marcus Tang (22054)

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  • Last updated on 13 Aug 20
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Tuition Areas [...]
Bishan, East, North, Central, Ang Mo Kio, Bedok/Chai Chee, Bukit Timah, Central (City), East Coast, Geylang/Macpherson/Eunos, Kallang/Whampoa, Marine Parade, Pasir Ris, Potong Pasir, Sembawang, Serangoon, Tampines/Simei, Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Yishun, Changi, Expo, Kembangan, Tanah Merah, Admiralty, Khatib, Marsiling, Yio Chu Kang, Boon Keng, Braddell, Farrer Park, Little India, Woodleigh
Qualification
Graduate
Tuition Background - Secondary
(ex) MOE certified Teacher
Tuition/Teaching Experience
I am a passionate teacher who genuinely cares for students' learning and their emotional well being. It gives me great satisfaction to see students grow in all aspects.
Education [...]
  • National University of Singapore (2002-2005)
    • English Language - A
  • Nanyang Technological University (2005-2006)
    • English Language - A
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Tutoring Subjects
  • Primary level - English 
  • Lower secondary level - English 
  • Upper secondary level - English 
  • Junior college level - General Paper 
  • International Baccalaureate - Language Arts 
  • University Entry Exams - IELTS SAT1 Writing 
Commitment / Other Details
I am able to start immediately at any place in Singapore
Rapport Building
I had to understand my students by coming down to their level. Bear with me as I explain. If I were to lift up something, I have to put my hands under it and exert an upward force. In this case, I have to start from the very basics, the very simple and move on to more complex things. You can always see it on the students faces. It's like like a father who bends down to pick up his toddler, so that he can play with the toddler, quite literally, face to face. I spent the next few years developing myself in getting students to discover for themselves ways to read, write, listen and speak better English. I had to draw on my own learning experience in Japanese and Hebrew or that. If I were my own teacher, how would I teach? I have honed myself into a good teacher for that.
Keeping Up with Curriculum
The most direct method is to read the Cambridge website and markers report. I still have colleagues whom I am good friends with the supply me with the latest happenings within the industry. I can also see that the requirements for the same subject has changed over the years. However, with just a little variation, English is still English.
As a Good Tutor
I love my profession because I see it as the most meaningful thing I can do. I had a great teacher who inspired me to become one. I find it extremely satisfying to watch the students under my care grow, both academically and in other areas. I also enjoy working with parents to find out what problems their children are facing. I believe it takes a village to raise a child and in order to do so, parents and teachers need active communication. The trust and bonding may seem to take a lot of time, but it pays off when issues are resolved and the student concerned can focus on learning. All in all, my job is not about money. I truly believe that given the right education, my students will become responsible and contributing adults in the world of tomorrow.
Accept Below Average Rate?
No
Handle Special Needs Children?
No
Age
40-49
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Assignments Taken
Nil
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