Hi, My name is Valentin Seow and 24 years old this year. I can be a patient teacher who loves to observe, identify and implement different ways of teaching, according to the needs of different children. I graduated with my degree in Psychology and while studying part time, I was working full time as a Student Care teacher. I am most confident in teaching the lower primary as most of my students range from primary 1-3. I am familiar with the current syllabus, attentive in the area of knowing the strengths and weaknesses of the kids, as well as believing that learning must be made fun for the child to learn!
I am able to start immediately after chinese new year. Have intentions to do tutoring as long as I can.. at least a year. I am willing to do either one-one or group. Am available to work 1 weekday evening(Mon-Thur), and 1 sat mon/early afternoon. Location of the classes preferably anywhere near Ang Mo Kio/Bishan/Yio Chu Kang
Rapport Building
While working as a Student Care Teacher, I tend to highlight behaviors that were not acceptable in class to the parents at the end of the day, and at the same time check with the parents about the child's emotions/behaviors at home.. suggesting that there must be a reason behind the behavior. I would also praise the kid in front of parent if the child has been consistent with work. I make sure that parents know how their kid has been doing. One way is having their mobile number so that it can be a two way communication between the parents and myself.
I also make sure I motivate my students with praises, small gifts(stickers), point system depending on what kind of motivation appeals to them more. Usually I would also spend 5-10 mins before class time to ask how did they spent their holidays or their day at school. This allows me to understand the child better, as well as ensure that the child is comfortable talking to me. So I find being a tutor in not only there to guide the child's academic, but as well as to mould the child's character in all areas.
Keeping Up with Curriculum
I have been teaching for the past 2 years so I was kept in the loop of how school curriculum is like. I also have friends who are tuition teachers as well..So time to time, we would check and share about the school curriculum.
As a Good Tutor
Attentive, observant to know the child's likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.
Motivational. Being able to know how to motivates to child to study, to learn, to excel
Patient. Knowing that different children has different learning pace, a good tutor needs to be patient towards different individuals.
Organized. One must plan and have a goal in mind which requires one to be organized in order to work towards achieving good results
