Tutor Code: T15388

Tow Li Wan

Gender: Female Tutor
Qualification: University
Name of the University: NTU Degree in Chemistry
Qualification Achieved in which Major: Chemistry
Grades: A
Graduated Year: 2012
Type of Tutor: Ex-MOE Teacher
Experience (in year): More to 10 years
Experience and Dedication: I love chemistry. I like to think of different way to teach students to remember the facts. I have received from MOE excellent service award ( silver). Jun Yuan Sec Sch Chemistry Teacher from 2012 to 2022. Honours Degree in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University About Me ● Enthusiastic secondary school chemistry teacher with high aspirations for students, committed to supporting growth in children and enabling them to realise their learning objectives. ● Developing and implementing continuous improvement in all teaching. Key Strengths ● Provide optimal care and academic support for students. ● An empathetic listener who can spot cues from students, connect with them and counsel them. ● Able to build strong rapport with students easily. Languages English (Spoken and Written): Good Mandarin (Spoken and Written): Good Professional Certification ● Engaging Students with Special Needs in mainstream classroom 2015 ● Teacher Counsellor 2016 Awards Received ● MOE Service Excellence Award 2017 (Silver) ● Commissioned as teacher officer (Lieutenant in National Cadet Corps) Employment History July 2012 to Present. ● Assumption Pathway School (Mar 2023 to May 2023) ■ During flexible adjunct teaching, taught students Mathematics. ■ Developed worksheets, activities and lessons plan via online tools i.e.K5 and Super Teacher. ■ Provided emotional support to students by showing empathy and practising active listening after classes. ● Assumption Professionals Support (Feb 2023 to Mar 2023) ■ During flexible adjunct teaching, taught students Mathematics and English. ■ Developed worksheets, activities and lessons plan via online tools i.e. education.com. ■ Had close supervision to students who are severely autistic and provided continuous support to them. ● Junyuan Secondary School (Jan 2014 to Jan 2021) ■ Worked as a teacher counsellor to provide emotional support when required to students who have academic issues, family problems and who were suicidal. E.g. I helped a student who wanted to give up his life and studies but now he is a poly students going to university. I ensured that I was always there for him and gave him affirmations when he could adhere to the rules. I also created and fostered relationships with parents and students. ■ Worked in student management team, to ensure students were well-behaved and motivated. I worked with students who needed help to come to school on time by mentoring them and finding ways to improve their habits. They were very appreciative of what I have done. Monitored and recorded the progress of students and create plans for improvement. ■ Chemistry Co-ordinator, planned lesson syllabus for Secondary Three students and worked with the teachers in chemistry team to ensure that syllabus was delivered effectively and on time.I monitored and recorded the students’ progress and create plans for improvement. ■ Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Co-ordinator. Co-organiser of cyberwellness week, brought students to attend competitions. Launched a cce programme that required studens to unleash their creatively to create boardgames. I guided students to create board games similar to Monopoly to communicate the importance of cyberwellness. ● Bedok North Secondary School (July 2012 to Dec 2013) 1. During contract teaching, taught students in the Normal Tech Stream. Head of Department of Science was impressed that I was able to connect and relate to my students. The disciplinary issues decreased by 20%. ● Hua Yi Secondary School (Jan 2010 to June 2011) 1. Worked as an intern in the school, taught 2 classes of Normal Academic Stream with more than 35 students who needed more help in Chemistry. Students gave excellent feedbacks. 15% of improvement made in their end year examination. 2. Took initiative to prepare notes for teachers and summarise notes for students.
Commitment and Other Details:
Preferred Locations for Assignments: East (Old Airport, Bedok, Bedok Reservoir, East Coast, Changi Coast, Tampines, Simei, Pasir Ris)
Available Time Slots:
Mon (3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Tues (3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Wed (3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Thur (3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Fri (3 pm – 6 pm - 6 pm – 9 pm)
Level & Subject: Lower Secondary (Math)
Upper Secondary (Pure Chemistry, Combined Science (Chemistry only))