NT1747005

Tutor’s Teaching Background

Full-time passionate educator focused on teaching Chinese & Higher Chinese and sharing its rich culture. Formal teaching experience: MOE Teaching Intern at Yuhua Secondary School (2022) Part-time Tutor at Nanyang Asia College (2023) Extensive tutoring experience since 2020: One-to-one and small group lessons for students from nursery to Sec 4 in Singapore. Delivering lessons both online (via Zoom) and face-to-face. Academic background: Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese, with a Minor in Chinese Creative Writing, Nanyang Technological University Committed to inspiring students in both language proficiency and cultural appreciation. Cultural and leadership roles: Vice Chairperson for the 11th Asia Pacific Chinese Debate Tournament. Deputy Coordinator for the 2022 National Calligraphy Competition. Choreographer for the NTUCS Library Tour. Served on the NTU Chinese Society Executive Committee. Led the NTU Chinese Calligraphy Group. Champion of the 2024 Singapore Chinese Poetry Conference Other Teaching Experience: • Experienced in teaching Chinese composition at both primary and secondary levels, including narrative, argumentative and expository writing • Adept at simplifying writing techniques into clear, structured lessons tailored to students’ abilities • Designed and delivered writing frameworks to improve students’ coherence, logic and expression • Familiar with writing formats and assessment criteria for major examinations • Guided students to notable improvements in writing scores over short periods • Emphasise close reading and analysis of model essays to develop high-scoring writing techniques • Developed personalised writing materials and visual planning aids (e.g., mind maps, structure templates) to support independent writing