I specialized in teaching H2/H1 Economics ever since 2010. I am also equally well versed in teaching Secondary School A/E mathematics.
My ex-students find me as someone who is always approachable for help as well as being dedicated to their academic progress. The general consensus from them is that I am able to verbalise and explain concepts out clearly and easily for them to understand/internalize.
Teaching philosophy: A degree of autonomy must be given to the student to express his/her potential. Providing homework is a must as a tutor. I believe in inspiring and exciting my students to increase their appetite in learning. Hard work and consistency are the keys to my teachings.
Upper secondary level - A Maths E Maths Physics/Chem
Junior college level - Economics
International Baccalaureate - Economics
Commitment / Other Details
I am able to start tuition immediately. Based on my track record, I am fully committed to my tuition assignment until my students graduate.
I am a part-time tutor who is only available during weekdays after 7pm. Majority of my tuitions are conducted during weekends.
Rapport Building
Teaching style: I adapt my teaching style to the needs of my students. Various factors of the students; such as Age of the student, Personality of the student, Academic abilities of the student, degree of extraversion etc. will influence my teaching style.
One of the most important factor in tutoring is to first build up a "safety environment" for students to be comfortable in. Once they feel they are able to express themselves, only then tutors are able to educate them effectively.
Usually, I will feedback the students' progress and needs to the parents on a month to month basis. By establishing a feedback loop, all parties are able to constantly reach a common level of understanding. Ultimately, the student is the one who benefits from an honest assessment.
Keeping Up with Curriculum
By visiting the MOE website to check on the yearly updates for each subject and the purchase of yearly preliminary examination questions do enable me to keep myself updated with the curriculum.
As a Good Tutor
As a good tutor, one must be able to understand the needs of the student and customized his/her learning by focusing on areas for improvement. Communication is key during tuition and I circular my teachings based on constant feedback and interaction. Since I am the one who is dictating the flow of the session, the tutor must always allocate time for students to voice up and verbalise/showcase her understanding. Dishing out of appraisals and criticisms must be justifiable - reinforcements do help to reward positive learning attitude. Lastly, the tutor ought to be resourceful - someone who is capable of providing additional/supplementary materials to facilitate the student's learning experience.
