T20007

Tutor’s Teaching Background

• Subject: Pri 1-6 Mathematics

• Experience: 1-on-1 volunteer tutor for primary school students from underprivileged backgrounds (Mar-Oct 2024)

• Approach:

  • Student-centered and flexible

  • Focus on building strong foundations before addressing current school topics

  • Use of guided questioning to promote critical thinking

  • Encourage students to explain their reasoning to reinforce understanding

  • Adaptable to each student's pace, mood, and learning style

• Management:

  • Use small incentives (e.g. breaks) to keep students engaged

  • Mix in casual conversation to re-energize distracted learners

  • Patient and persistent, especially with easily distracted or reluctant students