K2 to P1 head start

Dear Parents, 

Please enquire and register for K2 to P1 head start with me, a specialist English Educator with 20 years of experience in guiding and coaching youths. 

I'll love to and it'll be my privilege to be able to take your precious child from Primary 1 to Primary 6 and from Secondary 1 to Secondary 4. :) 

SYJ has been with me since the very beginning of this year (2023) and according to his mother, he is performing very well in school for English Language as a P1 student. His teachers have commented that his foundation is strong. Of course, we are still working hard on building a solid foundation in English Language. He is, after all, only in P1 and he still has many more years of schooling ahead of him. 

SYJ has an older brother who is in S4 this year (2023). His brother was with me since end of P5. His parents contacted me as he was close to failing English Language in Upper Primary. With dedicated coaching, his older brother managed to get a B for English Language at PSLE which is at least 1 grade better than without coaching. Currently, WSYX, SYJ's brother, is working hard to do well for O Level English Language and I am providing all the support and materials that I possibly can as his tutor. 

In the pictures above, you can see P1 SYJ playing with toys that stimulate the mind after his lesson with me. He likes to end our sessions with a little bit of play time and both his mother and I agree that it is a great incentive for him. 

Enquire and register with me to give your precious darling a great head start in English Language. 

Building a solid foundation requires time and consistent effort. Thus, it is imperative to start as early as possible. After all, no matter how wealthy and powerful one is, one cannot buy back time. It is best to start students early so that they have ample time (and less stress) to learn and grow! :)

Let's empower children/ students by giving them a solid foundation in English. Children/ Students who do well in English tend to excel in other subjects like Math and Science too. :) 

Warmest wishes,

English Educator/ Specialist 

20 July 2023 

It is not about being "kiasu"!

Referring to the Student Learning Space, MOE’s core platform for online teaching and learning, Mr Chan quipped that there is “no need to go and buy other schools’ exam papers – try our SLS for free”.

But will “kiasu” families still spend heavily on the billion-dollar private tuition industry to secure a competitive advantage for their children, something which was raised during the Budget debate as a key expense item by the sandwiched middle class?

(https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/time-to-do-away-with-stigmatising-academic-labels-like-normal-and-express?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Time+to+do+away+with+stigmatising+academic+labels+like+Normal+and+Express&utm_content=01%2F03%2F2023) 

I refer to (part of) the news article stated above. 

Sending children for extra classes, enrichment classes, tuition lessons and so on does not make parents or families "kiasu". Far from it! In fact, parents who send their children and spend heavily on this industry are pragmatic parents who are trying their utmost to do something right for their children and to invest (heavily) in their precious offspring. 

What is so wrong about wanting to learn more and to get extra help / support? Parents are not able to do everything themselves. For example, parents may not be able to properly guide their children on their academic subjects. To me, sending children for tuition is a must. Sending children for tuition is useful and helpful and a highly practical solution. Parents should not be wrongfully labelled as "kiasu" for wanting to do their best for their children. 

Everyone uses his/her (often limited) resources differently. There is nothing wrong at all with parents portioning their resources to help their children do well academically. After all, isn't human resource one of the most important resources? There is nothing wrong with parents investing in their children. Isn't this what responsible, loving and sacrificial parents do? Parents hope and want their offspring to be better and to do better. Parents who send their children for extra classes should be applauded for their good efforts and not dissed and erroneously negatively labelled as "kiasu". 

It is strange that we as a society view maids - extra help - as accepted support but there is so much "bad blood" towards the tuition industry which is here to provide support and help to students (and teachers). 

As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child". Getting different forms of support and help to raise the next generation in a bid to help them reach their potential and to help them to perform as well as they can in school should be applauded as responsible actions from parents. Parents should not be uglily labelled as "kiasu" for wanting to support and assist their children as well as they can and in a way that they know how. 

 

Awesome Testimonial from Cadence (student) & Siew Wee (mum) :o)

 

[Post Dated: 30 Nov 2022]

I have had the privilege to coach Cadence for four years. Her mother wanted me to start coaching her in Primary School but I did not have a suitable slot for her then. Thankfully, we were able to find a suitable time for us from Sec 1 to Sec 4. 

Cadence is a very sporty student with great self-discipline and persistence. Once she sets her eyes on the prize, she works extremely hard and exceedingly diligently towards her goal(s). I wish more students are like her - steadfast, determined, resilient, grounded, forward-looking, studious and conscientious!! :o) 

She is an amazing student and I am certain that she will go far and reach her aims! As always, the parting is sad and wistful but we say "goodbye" so that we can say "hello" to new opportunities and new starts. 

Thank You for Recognising my Earnest Efforts & for this Glowing Testimonial :o)

 

[Post Dated: 30 Nov 2022]

I have had the privilege to tutor Mrs Chew's two children over more than a decade and I am extremely thankful for her trust and confidence in me. 

Right from the beginning, she trusts that I will do my utmost for her children who are under my care & tutelage and I feel encouraged by this faith that she has in my abilities, my professionalism and my dedication to my craft as an English Language and English Literature tutor. 

I am gratified that her two children have done very well under my earnest and sincere guidance. 

I have seen her two children from Primary School (P2) all the way to Secondary School (Year 4) and although I am sad to have to say "goodbye", we will continue to stay in touch as friends and I wish them all the best for their next chapter in JC and beyond. :o) We say "goodbye" so that we can say "hello" to a new start/ a new chapter in life! :o) 

All the best, always!! 

Testimonial from Michelle (student) and Daphne (her mother) :o)

Time just flies by in the blink of an eye. 

I first taught Michelle when she was in Sec 3 (2018) moving up to Sec 4 (2019). 

She is now 19 in 2022. 

She did well for her N Level examination (2019) with B4 for English Language Subject - a major improvement since she was failing English prior to having classes with me. :o)

I am thankful that her parents trusted me to work with her and that I, too, had Michelle's faith that I would work hard with her and for her.

Of course, we do not just work hard, we also work smart. It is important to know examination strategies and how to answer different types of questions for different papers being tested. :o) 

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I am also thankful that I have the privilege to work with Michelle's two younger sisters. 

I look forward to hearing good news from them after their examinations too. 

I have coached Michelle's younger sister since Primary 5 and she is now in Sec 4 (2022). 

I have coached Michelle's youngest sister since Primary 1 and she is now in Primary 5 (2022). 

It is a privilege, indeed, to "grow" with the children! :o) And, I take my duty as their tutor/ mentor/ coach/ guide very seriously, but of course. :o)

 

 

 

Testimonial from P6 (2021) Student - AL 6 to AL 4 :)

Testimonial from P6 (2021) student, Xavier, whose English grades improved by 2 grades after a short period of tutelage under me. 

I always advocate that students must start early. Education/ Tutoring should not wait. Time is of the essence and good grades do not appear over-night. It takes much time and effort to achieve good grades. 

Additionally, getting good grades is intentional. A student must work deliberately towards getting his/her desired good grades. 

There is no short-cut to achieving success (no matter what that success is or looks like). 

Achieving one's goals/ one's success requires dedication, good effort, focus, discipline, willingness to work hard, willingness to make sacrifices... 

Keep on going, Xavier! He is currently doing S1 (2022) with me as well and it is a privilege for me to be with him as he embarks on another chapter of his school-life -- Secondary School. 

Secondary School English Subject is not easy and so, it is imperative that all students read widely and read actively. Furthermore, extra coaching from good tutors is a must. This is because students will get consistent and relevant practice as well as timely feedback regarding their performance for each exercise. Students need to learn how to provide good quality answers which "get marks"! :) Getting things done right requires time and so, students (and parents) must not "wait around" before signing students up for tutoring/ enrichment classes.

There is, really, no harm in studying a bit more.

 

Testimonial from Sec4NA (2021) Student :o) C5 to B3

Testimonial from Sec4NA (2021) level student, Jovan Quek. 

I need not say more because he has given a complete testimonial regarding my earnest effort and work.

Thank you very much for your kind words, Jovan! 

I am truly pleased and gratified that you have put in the required good effort and hard work to achieve your desired good grade! :)  

Teaching is a "partnership programme" in which students cooperate with the teacher to work smart as well as work hard towards the aim of getting better/ good grades! :) I always do my utmost for my students as it is my duty to assist them in improving and in attaining their desired grades.

Once again, thank you, Jovan, for your faith in me and for working diligently towards your goal! Proud of you, your conscientiousness and your good grade!