Read Think Learn Education Hub Teachers

1. Mr Mathew Lim  – Secondary Science and Junior College Chemistry

• Bachelor Degree of Science (NUS)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (NIE)
• Head of Department for Science (MOE School)
• More than 30 years of Teaching Experience
• MOE Excellence Awards (MOE Innergy award)

After teaching for more than 30 years, I will be able to pinpoint the strength and weakness of each individual student. I believe in working with the students to tackle any obstacles that come in their way. Students will be constantly encouraged and motivated to do better. I have a proven track record that will be a plus to all my students. My lessons will be captivating and interesting. Concepts will be taught and well explained in class before attempting practice questions. Lets work towards an A!

2. Mr Ooi – Primary Science and Mathematics

• Bachelor of Business (NUS)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (NIE)
• 16 Years of PSLE Marking Experience (MOE)
• More than 20 Years of Teaching Experience
• Senior Teacher from 2013 (MOE)

Learning can be enjoyable for students. They should not be afraid to make mistakes but instead do their best to learn from it. Constantly seeking improvement should be the key aspect of learning. Lessons in class will be captivating and interesting to capture student’s attention. On top of that, Mathematics and Science require a lot of practice and understanding of key concepts. Lessons should be captivating so as to capture their attention.

3. Ms Seah – Primary and Secondary Chinese

• Bachelor Degree of Chinese Language and Literature (NTU)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education
• More than 30 years of Teaching Experience
• Senior Teacher from 1996 (MOE)
• MOE Excellence Awards (MOE Innergy award)

Being a senior teacher for many years, I am able to adapt and provide teaching styles that suit the learning needs of the students. Each and every student might have different learning ability. Therefore is it important to carter a dynamic yet personalise learning environment to suit them. Encouraging them to speak Mandarin will be a good start to the language, I will make learning fun.
大处着眼, 小处着手

4. Ms Liyan – Preschool and Primary Chinese

• Diploma in Chinese Language
• 4 Years of Teaching Experience
• Judge for Singapore Government High School Speech Contest
• Registered MOE Teacher

I enjoy teaching Chinese and working with younger students. It is important to establish a strong foundation from a young age. We need to create the love for the Mandarin Language, therefore I always try to make use of fun and interesting methods to engage the students. By doing so, it allows the students to enjoy the entire process of learning and gaining knowledge. 学以致用

5. Ms Dawn – Preschool & Lower Primary English & Math

• Diploma in Early Childhood (Ngee Ann Polytechnic)
• 7 Years of Teaching Experience
• Ex-Preschool Teacher
• After School Care Teacher

I have great passion in teaching and imparting knowledge to my students. Graduating with diploma in Early Childhood Education had allowed me to gain experiences in working with children of varies age groups and observing their different learning styles. I believe that they are curious little ones who should have the environment to allow for exploration and learning. Learning should not only be associated with paper and pencil, but also with things they see/do every day. It is always a pleasure to see that my students are enjoying themselves and learning at the same time.

6. Mr Shaun – Primary and Secondary English

• Diploma in Mass Communications
• 7 Years of Teaching Experience
• Creative Artist

I believe that learning happens not only in the classroom, but in our every waking moment. Whatever we have seen or heard contributes to our understanding of concepts. It just takes the right practices and tools to unlock these doors within us. Good language command stems from effective communication and thus, I believe in a practical approach to learning, with an ironically unconventional way.

7. Ms Kani – Secondary English, Accounting & General Paper (Junior College)

• Masters in Accountancy
• 15 Years of Teaching Experience
• 2 Years as a Polytechnic Lecturer
• English Specialist for Secondary and Polytechnic level
• Assessment Book author of “Everything you need to know about POA” SpotExcel Publishers

Writing and learning the flair for English should be fun and colourful. English is a subject where students can beautifully express their thoughts and creativity. Learning to draft proper letters and articles will be beneficial to the students when they enter the working work. There are techniques and skills to look out for when writing an essay or doing a comprehension passage. With the right tools students will generally see improvement in their grades.

8. Mr Goh – Primary & Secondary Mathematics

• Diploma in Electrical engineering
• 2 Years of Teaching Experience
• Mathematics Specialist

Mathematics can be a lot of fun. It is my goal in class to make sure that every student not only understands concepts but also enjoys learning. My position as a young tutor allows me to understand what the students are thinking, allowing me to provide them with the best assistance.

9. Ms Lee – Primary English & Secondary Chinese

• Undergraduate at NUS business school
• 2 Years of Teaching Experience
• A for GCE A’ Level in H2 Translation for Chinese and English
• Language Specialist

I believe in an integrative approach, providing my students with a learning environment that helps them make connections of their learnings across curricular, focusing on connections rather than teaching isolated facts. I also believe that language is based on strict grammar and creative vocabulary, and the importance of reading and writing well. I aim to bridge the gap between theories and everyday application, and bring fourth creative and engaging lessons.

10. Ms Junie – Lower Secondary Science & Upper Secondary Chemistry

• 3 Years Teaching Experience
• Undergraduate studying Bachelor of Medicine (NUS)
• JC Graduate from Hwa Chong Institute

Having done peer tutoring for 2 years, I realised that I enjoy providing a helping hand and imparting knowledge to others. I am willing to make learning enjoyable as well as equip my students with the necessary examination skill sets.

11. Ms Charmaine – Primary Math & Secondary Biology

• Bachelor of Biological sciences (Hons)
• 3 Years Teaching Experience
• Aspiring Tutor

It’s always a joy to teach and to ensure students enjoy the learning process. Biology should not just be pure memory work. Biological concepts may be abstract and challenging to grasp for some. Hence, I strive to make these concepts easier to visualise by analogies and understand by breaking down concepts.

12. Ms Yao – Primary & Secondary Chinese

• Bachelor of Journalism and Media
• More than 20 Years of Teaching Experience
• Taught in Chinese Language Schools

Learning should be fun and enjoyable especially for younger children. It is important to for them to love the language and excel in it. As a teacher, I am constantly learning to adapt and evolve with the students. Hope we can have a fun learning experience together at 学中乐.快乐教学是我的初衷。我喜欢已鼓励的方式来促进学生对华语的兴趣，是我推动他们学习的好帮手。我相信学生们能够通过多听 说 读 写来掌握华语。作为一名教师，我要求自己提升自我，根据学生不同的学习需要改变我的教学方法。