2002 GCE A (
Raffles Junior College)
Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Physics S Paper (Distinction), Chemistry (A), Biology (A), General Paper (B4)
2000 GCE O (
The Chinese High School)
English Language (A1), History (A1), Geography (A1), Mathematics (A1), Additional Mathematics (A2), Physics (A1), Chemistry (A1), Biology (A1), Higher Chinese Lanuage (A1)
Experience/Remarks
I have been giving tuition since my undergrad days in NUS, and I have been giving full-time tuition since I have graduated in 2009. I have taught a lot of students, from primary, secondary, JC and the Integrated Programme, and I have accumulated the experience to teach students of various abilities and background.
Here are some of my students' achievements.
1. Raffles Institution IP student. A.Maths, Physics and Chemistry improved from C6 to A1. Successfully promoted to RJC 2009.
2. Anderson JC student. Started tuition a few months before Prelims. Physics improved from E to B in 'A' Levels 2009.
3. ASC(I) student. Chemistry and Physics grades improved from E8 in Sec 3 to B3 for 'O' Levels 2010.
4. Deyi student. Combined Phy/Chem improved from B4 to A2 for 'O' Levels 2010.
5. Deyi student. E.Maths improved from C5 to A2, A.Maths improved from D7 to B3 for 'O' Levels 2010.
6. Hougang Sec student. E.Maths improved from E8 in Sec 3 to B3 for 'O' Levels 2010.
7. Current Sec 3 Deyi student. Maths improved from B3 in Sec 1 to A1 for Sec 2 end-of-year.
6. Current Sec 3 Deyi student. Maths improved from B4 in Sec 1 to A1 for Sec 2 end-of-year.
7. Montfort student . E.Maths improved from C5 to A1, A.Maths from C6 to A2, and Combined Phy/Chem from C6 to A1 for 'O' Levels 2011.
8. North Vista student. Combined Phy/Chem and E.Maths improved from D7 to B3 for 'O' Levels 2011.
I also teach flute in school bands and give private flute lesso
Commitment Level
Since I am working as a full time tutor, I can start immediately and commit long-term.
My teaching philosophy.
1. Inculcate the right learning attitude. I believe this is the most important, because with the right attitude, the student will improve very quickly. The student must understand why he or she is going to school and realize the long term results of building up a strong foundation.
2. Never spoon-feed the student. I will always pose questions which serve to guide the student's thinking process towards solving the problem, and train his or hers critical thinking skills. The student must be able to see the logic and purpose behind every step and not just apply blindly.
3. Consistency and preparation. The student should be active in his or hers learning and always read up and clear up as many doubts as possible with the school teachers before coming for tuition. 2 hours a week is very short, and it is not a good use of time if the tutor has to teach every topic from scratch.
4. Parental involvement. I believe that parents have the biggest influence in the student's learning, even more so than the teachers. I will feedback to the parents any problem the student is facing, and hopefully we can solve it together.
