Tutor Code: T18058

Rachel

Gender: Female Tutor
Qualification: University
Name of the University: Nanyang Technological University
Qualification Achieved in which Major: Highest Distinction for Bachelor of Arts in English (Literature)
Grades: Highest distinction for uni level English Literature
Graduated Year: 2026
A Level
Name of the Junior College: Eunoia Junior College
Grades: Consistent good grades for English Literature/GP
Graduated Year: 2021
O Level
Name of the Secondary School: CHIJ St Nicholas Girls School (Integrated Programme)
Grades: A for Literature and A for English
Graduated Year: 2019
IP
Name of School: CHIJ St Nicholas Girls School
Grades: A for Literature and A for English
Graduated Year: 2019
Type of Tutor: Part Time Tutor
Experience (in year): 3 - 5 Years
Experience and Dedication: - I am currently pursing a degree in English Literature with a second major in Sociology and a minor in Creative Writing at Nanyang Technological University. (Graduating in 2026) - Eunoia Junior College - CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Integrated Programme) - CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Primary) - Predicted first class honours for university - Good grades for General Paper and Literature throughout Junior College - Consistent good grades for IP English and English Literature in Secondary School - 258 + 2 for PSLE (old system), with A* in English and Mathematics AWARDS 2024: President Research Scholar (MERIT) - English Literature 2024: Shortlisted for teaching scholarship (Literature and General Paper) 2020-21: EDUSAVE awards for both years in JC 2019: Chosen to take part in MOE's Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme 2019: Chosen to give a lecture on my English Literature project for the school's research symposium 2018: Chosen for the school's Humanities Talent Development Programme 2018: Attained a 'silver' for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017: Chosen for MOE's Creative Arts Programme OTHERS - 2 years of journalistic experience in SPH and other media outlets (lifestyle and news) - I run my own newsletter on literature, culture and current affairs - Previously an editor of the school magazine - Contributor to various lit magazines and websites AIMS AS A TUTOR - first and foremost, I believe in creating a safe space so that you can grow and learn as a person and as a literature student. - thus, I believe that there is no such thing as a stupid question. I encourage questions and discussions so please don’t be afraid to ask me anything! - besides tuition, I offer free consultation services outside of class! Text me a question, ask me to mark an essay, take a look at an essay outline etc — I’ll be happy to help you! Practice makes perfect after all. - I believe in being patient and understanding with all my tutees. Life is already stressful enough and I will not be the one who makes it worst. Please let me know if anything I do isn’t helping and I’ll be happy to adapt the lesson to your needs! - I make my own notes and materials and tailor them to what you are learning. Tutoring Experience (in years): 4 years - 8 H2 Literature students - 3 Exp Literature students - 1 HL Lit student - Peer tutoring for General Paper, with a specialisation in Paper 1 - taught two GP students - 1 NA Lit student
Commitment and Other Details:
Preferred Locations for Assignments: North East (Ang Mo Kio, Bishan)
Available Time Slots:
Mon (6 pm – 9 pm)
Tues (6 pm – 9 pm)
Wed (6 pm – 9 pm)
Thur (6 pm – 9 pm)
Fri (6 pm – 9 pm)
Level & Subject: Upper Primary (Creative Writing)
Upper Secondary (English Literature/Language Arts)
IP (English Literature/Language Arts)
IB (HL Language & Literature (English))
JC (H1 Literature in English, H2 Literature in English, H3 Literature in English, General Paper)
Poly/Uni (Literature)