NT0642491

Tutor’s Teaching Background

*Disclaimer: I only conduct online tuition and am not NIE trained, I am applying to potentially provide an alternative since the exam is in November and the more time you wait = the less practice you will get + I realised that this assignment has not been taken up even though it has been a few months. - I am currently pursing a degree in English Literature with a second major in Sociology and a minor in Creative Writing at Nanyang Technological University. (Graduating in 2026) - Eunoia Junior College - CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Integrated Programme) - CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Primary) - Predicted first class honours for university - Good grades for General Paper and Literature throughout Junior College - Consistent good grades for IP English and English Literature in Secondary School - 258 + 2 for PSLE (old system), with A* in English and Mathematics AWARDS 2024: President Research Scholar (MERIT) - English Literature 2024: Shortlisted for teaching scholarship (Literature and General Paper) 2020-21: EDUSAVE awards for both years in JC 2019: Chosen to take part in MOE's Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme 2019: Chosen to give a lecture on my English Literature project for the school's research symposium 2018: Chosen for the school's Humanities Talent Development Programme 2018: Attained a 'silver' for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017: Chosen for MOE's Creative Arts Programme OTHERS - 2 years of journalistic experience in SPH and other media outlets (lifestyle and news) - I run my own newsletter on literature, culture and current affairs - Previously an editor of the school magazine - Contributor to various lit magazines and websites AIMS AS A TUTOR - first and foremost, I believe in creating a safe space so that you can grow and learn as a person and as a literature student. - thus, I believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question. I encourage questions and discussions so please don’t be afraid to ask me anything! - besides tuition, I offer free consultation services outside of class! Text me a question, ask me to mark an essay, take a look at an essay outline etc — I’ll be happy to help you! Practice makes perfect after all. - I believe in being patient and understanding with all my tutees. Life is already stressful enough and I will not be the one who makes it worst. Please let me know if anything I do isn’t helping and I’ll be happy to adapt the lesson to your needs! - I make my own notes and materials and tailor them to what you are learning. PAST EXPERIENCE - peer tutoring (university level literature) - taught 5 H2 Literature students under the old syllabus. Currently teaching 1 H2 Literature student under the new syllabus. - taught 1 HL literature student - taught 1 express literature student - gave literature crash courses to peers in junior college + provided essay feedback - all sessions have been conducted online TESTIMONIALS (T, graduated in 2024) "I was incredibly lucky to find Rachel as my tutor! She was dedicated, had amazing resources, and super encouraging. She was super detailed in making me understand what I was doing wrong and always quick to mark my work. Most importantly she made Literature something I actually enjoyed instead of dreaded and lessons were always fun :)"