Michael Chew
Gender: Male Tutor
Qualification: Polytechnic
Name of the Polytechnic: Singapore Polytechnic
Grades: CGPA 3.87
Graduated Year: 2025
O Level
Name of the Secondary School: Montfort Secondary School
Grades: L1R4 (Net Score): 4 L1R5 (Net Score): 6 ; English, Physics, Humanities (Geography + Social Studies), Amath - A1 | Chemistry, Computing, Emaths - A2 | Chinese - B3
Graduated Year: 2021
Type of Tutor: Part Time Tutor
Experience (in year): 1 - 2 Years
Experience and Dedication: [Tutoring Experience/Relevant Awards And Certificates]
(SP Mentorship Award): Actively participated in the Peer Tutoring Scheme at Singapore Polytechnic, mentoring 3 students over the course of Y1 and Y2 in SP, allowing them to pass their modules and continue with their course successfully.
(Top GCE O-Level Scholar and Directors Honors Roll): Top 10% in both Secondary School (O-level) and Polytechnic Cohort (CGPA)
[Teaching Style and Philosophy]
- (Style): Patient and Communicative with Students, honest and open to giving and receiving feedback/constructive criticism to maximize learning potential
- (Tutoring Philosophy): Beyond helping students pass in the short term, the goal is to improve a student's overall edge in academic achievement by focusing on these three aspects: Study ability/Learning habits, Content Mastery and Exam Performance. Enforcing these techniques not only provides direction in their learning path but also allows them to study more efficiently, saving time and reducing added stress.
[General Teaching Method]
o Broadly discuss topics and the nature of the EOY test
o Go through each topic and assign questions to test students' understanding + Teach Study tips and curate an informal study curriculum
o Assign practice papers and questions to detect weak subjects/misunderstandings/gaps in students’ knowledge, recap subjects if necessary
o Conduct mock tests and plan out the exact details of how to approach the test most effectively, drill on exam skills/strategy and how to tackle tricky questions
Commitment and Other Details:
Preferred Locations for Assignments: East (Tai Seng, Kallang, Aljunied, Geylang, Paya Lebar, Katong, Joo Chiat, Bedok Reservoir, Tampines, Geylang Serai)
Central (Novena)
North East (Potong Pasir, MacPherson Rd, Seng Kang, Punggol, Serangoon, Lorong Chuan, Bartley, Bishan, Boon Keng)
Available Time Slots: Mon (12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Tues (12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Wed (12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Thur (12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Fri (12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Sat (12 pm – 3 pm - 3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Level & Subject: Lower Primary (Math)
Upper Primary (Math)
Lower Secondary (Math)
Upper Secondary (Additional Math, Elementary Math)
Price: Lower Primary
-- Math: 25-30/hr
Upper Primary
-- Math: 25-30/hr
Lower Secondary
-- Math: 25-30/hr
Upper Secondary
-- Elementary Math: 30-35/hr
-- Additional Math: 30-35/hr