Our Teachers - Bishan

 

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Mr Alex Choong

Mr Choong graduated with Second Upper Class Honours in Mathematical Sciences from Nanyang Technological University, majoring in Statistics and minoring in Economics.

Mr Choong's strong interest in Mathematics has led him to participate in competitions such as the Singapore - Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools and National Mathematical Olympiad Competition and has achieved Distinction in both competitions. In addition, Mr Choong has passed the Mensa Singapore Raven’s IQ Test.

Mr Choong’s ability in Mathematics was recognized in 2005 when he was invited to train a group of 8 primary school students who competed in the Malaysia state-level SMOPS and won the second runner-up team prize. In university, Mr Choong was a peer tutor to his course mates, helping them in understanding Mathematical theories and solving difficult questions.

Mr Choong believes that an interest in Mathematics can be cultivated and every child with a strong interest in Mathematics can excel in this subject.

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Mr Ng Khim Siong

Mr Ng graduated from the National University of Malaysia (UKM)with a Second Upper Class Honors Degree in Allied Health Sciences.

Since young, he has keen interest in Mathematics, Science and Languages and he excelled in all his examinations. He enjoys reading updates and research from various fields of Science.

Having a strong passion in teaching, he has been giving tuition since his secondary school time till present. His interesting and lively way of conducting class, coupled with patience and experience, he is able to adopt appropriate teaching approaches to cater to each individual in an engaging learning environment.

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Miss Melissa Kuan

Miss Kuan graduated from National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. She enjoys teaching and recognizes the significance of good quality education. She strongly believes that every student deserves the opportunity to acquire enhanced skills and knowledge so as to attain their utmost potential.

Miss Kuan has been giving private tuition to primary and secondary students since 2000. She was once a relief teacher in a Secondary School. Many of her students have benefited from her out-of-the-box approach to tackle different problems.

Being devoted and amicable, Miss Kuan is able to engage her students effortlessly and conduct stimulating lessons that provoke their curiosity. She aims to impart and inculcate understanding as well as create a lively learning environment to make learning fun and rewarding.

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Miss Yvonne Phua

Miss Phua graduated with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Mathematics from Singapore Institute of Management.

Miss Phua enjoys solving Mathematical puzzles and derives great satisfaction from it. Since her schooling days, Miss Phua has been tutoring primary and secondary students. It is her passion and commitment to cultivate her students’ interests in Mathematics.

With her ability to bond with her students, Miss Phua is able to engage them in learning Mathematical concepts and methods naturally.

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Mr Seah Yao Hui

Mr Seah graduated from Hwa Chong Institution and is currently pursuing a Business Administration degree in National University of Singapore.

Mr Seah participated in several Mathematics competitions such as the Singapore Mathematical Olympiads and Australian Mathematics Competition. He was awarded the Bronze Award in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiads 2006 (Senior Section).

Mr Seah’s strength in teaching lies in his ability to explain difficult Mathematical concepts by using simple terms and examples. He is also excellent in capturing students’ attention and encouraging them to participate actively in his lessons.

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Mr Sim Ming Teck

Mr Sim holds a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.

With years of teaching experience, Mr Sim understands the thinking processes of different kinds of students, which helps him find efficient ways to explain difficult and complex scientific concepts to his students.

Mr Sim does not only focus on teaching the school syllabus but also engages students in discussion about other Science related subjects such as astronomy and microbiology. He believes it will inspire students' natural curiosity, invoke their creativity and cultivate their long term interest in Science.

 

Mr Way Tan

Mr Tan graduated from NUS High School, where he had numerous opportunities to pursue his passion for Mathematics.

From a young age, Mr Tan has participated in many math competitions out of enjoyment, and was pleasantly surprised by very positive results. He placed in the top 2 for the RIPMWC, NMOS and SMOPS in primary school, and likewise for the 3 categories of the SMO. Mr Tan also had the opportunity to interact with top local and overseas talents through international competitions, as well as being part of the national team for 3 years.

These experiences inspired Mr Tan to explore different aspects of mathematics, including logic puzzles and math modelling, as well as conducting training in school. Mr Tan also embarked on a math research project which placed 1st in the A*STAR Talent Search. He hopes that these diverse experiences will allow him to stimulate interest in his students.

 

Miss Yvonne Wong

Miss Wong graduated from the Teachers’ Training College and has been educating young children for more than 10 years. She was once a supervisor of a kindergarten.

Miss Wong bonds very well with her students as she recognises their progression through encouragement and rewards. Many students who were taught by her had improved significantly in grades.

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