Top Tutor - Chee Yong (Part-Time Tutor)
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Subjects Upper Secondary - A Maths, E Maths, Physics Junior College - Maths, Physics, Computing Teaching Area Northeast side mainly in Sengkang, Punggol, Hougang, Ang Mo Kio Area. |
Teaching Experience
Being a student myself almost all my life since age 5, I have developed my own style of learning. I believe this unique style of learning can be imparted to other students so as to benefit them in their learning journeys. Some of my learning techniques include creating mind maps and chapter summaries. My most unique teaching technique is to get my own students to explain the topics to me and I will ask probing questions repeatedly to test their understanding. By trying to teach the concepts to me, my students are pushed to a deeper level of appreciation of the subjects. At the same time, my students also get to practice their presentation skills, which is a critical skill set to succeed in their future careers.My teaching style varies from student to student. Each student is a unique individual that requires different adaption to get the maximum return of investment (ROI) for their parents. For fast learners, I will challenge the student's mental models, giving them questions to motivate them to think further beyond the syllabus. For slower learners, I focus more on the fundamentals, structuring the learning points in smaller chunks for them and coming up with everyday examples so that they are better able to correlate with the contents in the textbooks.
Over the last 14 years since my Junior College days, I have been giving tuition and performing teaching assistant work on my pet subjects Maths, Physics and Computer Science. I have met with students from a wide spectrum of family backgrounds, learning environments and academic abilities. Some of the more interesting cases include tutoring experiences with Americans, UK students, Chinese students from mainland China and twins with different learning capabilities.
The first time I received a teacher's day gift from one of my earlier students, I was extremely touched as it was the best testimonials of the good relationship that I have established with my student. I believe that a tutoring relationship goes beyond the textbook materials. I also serve as mentors to my students, sharing with them my own experiences in subjects close to their hearts such as whether to take on bonded scholarships, interviewing techniques, which university and courses to apply for and experiences in National Service.
Past Students' Progress
The following are some of my recent students' results:-- Secondary 2 Express Student: Maths grades improve from E8 to A1.
- Secondary 2 Express Student: Maths grades improve from D6 to A2.
- Secondary 2 Express Student: Science grades improve from E8 to A1.
- Secondary 3 Express Student: E-Maths grades improve from B4 to A1.
- Secondary 3 Express Student: Physics grades improve from C5 to A2.
- Secondary 4 Express Student: A-Maths grades improve from C5 to A1.
- Secondary 4 Express Student: E-Maths grades improve from B4 to A2.
- Integrated Programme Student: Physics grades improve from C5 to A1.
- Junior College 1 Student: H2 Maths grade improved from unclassified to C.
- Junior College 2 Student: H2 Physics grade improved from unclassified to B.
- Junior College 2 Student: H2 Physics grade improved from C to A.
Qualifications
- Masters of Business Administration with specialization in Finance, NUS, Singapore, 2008. CAP 4.7/5.0.
- Master of Engineering, Computer Science, Cornell University, USA, 2002. GPA: 4.2/4.3.
- Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude), Double Majored in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, USA, 2001. GPA: 4.1/4.3.
- A-Level, Hwa Chong Junior College, 1995. 4As in Physics, F-Maths, C-Maths, Computing, Distinctions in Physics and C-Maths 'S' papers. A2 in GP.
- O-Level, The Chinese High School, 1993. 9A1s in Chinese, Higher Chinese, E-Maths, A-Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Chinese Literature. A in Computer Science from Oxford University. A2 in English.
- PSLE Levels, Jurong Primary School, 1989, 4A* in English, Chinese, Maths, Science. Score: 278.
Awards/Achievements
- DSTA Team Excellence Award, Awarded in 2008, Singapore.
- Defence Technology Prize, Team Award in Research, Awarded in 2007, Singapore.
- Robocup 2002 (Japan), Small Size League Team Champion, Cornell University, USA.
- Excellent Teaching Assistant Award (for 2 courses in 2001/2001), Cornell University, USA.
- DSTA Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship, Awarded in 1998, Singapore.
- Dean’s List, Fall 98-Spring 02 Cornell University, USA.
- Top in Computing, 1995, Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore.
- Top in Computer Science, 1993, The Chinese High School, Singapore.
- Top PSLE Student, 1989, Jurong Primary School, Singapore.
Past Assignments
| ID | District | Level | Subjects | Sessions Per Month | Feedback From Parent |
| 1 | Pasir Ris | E-Maths, A-Maths | Secondary 4 | 4 x 2hrs | Excellent |
| 2 | Punggol | Physics | Junior College 2 | 8 x 1.5hrs | Excellent |
| 3 | Sengkang | Maths | Junior College 1 | 4 x 2hrs | Very Good |
| 4 | Choa Chu Kang | Physics | Secondary 3 | 4 x 2hrs | Excellent |
| 5 | Hougang | Physics | Junior College 2 | 4 x 2hrs | Excellent |
