T16988

Tutor’s Teaching Background

Subjects:

- JC GP

- JC Math

- Secondary Math

- JC Chemistry

Tutoring Profile:

- 2 years of tutoring experience + 1 year of teaching Sec 3 Math at Guangyang Secondary as a volunteer

- Currently teaching 2 GP students, 2 H2 Math students, 1 H2 Chemistry student

- Previously taught 7 GP students (6 A, 1 B), 6 H2 Math students (all A), 3 Sec 4 Math students (2 A1, 1 A2), 3 H2 Chemistry students (all A)

Materials Provided:

- English/GP: Current affairs and relevant case studies arranged by topic (Society, Politics, Science and Technology, Environment, Arts and Culture) + Unique examples from lesser used countries (Ethiopia, Sudan, Scandinavian countries etc) + Essay planning examples

- Science: Topical notes based on current A-level curriculum. Highlights key concepts, answering techniques and templates, colour-coded diagrams. Practice questions from a variety of schools will be used, arranged by question type and topic. 

- Maths: Relevant practice questions sourced from A-level papers, JC exams, sorted according to difficulties. Conceptual understanding established through simpler questions before more complex questions are covered. 

- Literature: Practices from prose/poetry/drama across different periods, with selected model essays provided. Provide tips on how to approach analysis in a systematic manner, with cheat sheet on literary techniques and analysis.

Teaching Methods:

- Tuition plan modelled according to respective school curriculum and marking rubrics. Flexible in teaching using own resources and tutee's school notes and worksheets

- Each topic is covered meticulously, ensuring student understands and is able to apply key concepts. 

- Spaced repetition utilised across lessons to enhance understanding and memorisation. 

- Practices tailored to student's learning style and grasp of materials. 

Notable Student Results/Improvements

- One J1 GP student improved from E to A in J2

- One J2 Chem student improved from D to A

- One Sec 4 student improved from C5 to A2