Learning with Joven Wong: Tutoring Sessions

I am a Biomedical Engineer (First Class Honours with Distinction) (University of Malaya) and a tutor at tuition centres. I have 5+ years of experience in teaching PT3, SPM (English, Bahasa Malaysia, Science, Sejarah) and IGCSE Cambridge IGCSE & Checkpoint (English, Science(s)) syllabuses. Prioritise teaching students effective studying techniques, e.g., active recall, memorization and spaced repetition techniques. Able to gauge students' learning speed and tailor classes accordingly to help them improve. Adept at helping students improve their English language proficiency, with a heavy focus on grammar and vocabulary, which would help them in essay writing and sentence structuring. Proficient in English, Malay and Mandarin, thus able to explain academic materials using any of the three languages. Past Academic Qualifications: UPSR (7As), PT3 (9As), SPM (10As), Cambridge CIE AS & A-Levels, Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (First Class Honours with Distinction) from University of Malaya. English Language Qualifications: IELTS (Band: 8.5), MUET (Band 5), Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (A*), GCE ‘O’ Level English Language 1119 (A), SPM English (A), SPM English Literature (A), GCE AS & A Level First Language English (A).

Focus on having students understand why they are studying a certain topic. Going through lots of questions with students (Past Year Questions, MRSM Questions, SBP Questions) and familiarise them with marking schemes in order to score better grades.  Regular assessments and fun quizzes (Kahoot, Quizizz). Interactive and impactful classes. (E.g., I encourage students to summarise and present what they have learned.) Classes are tailored to strengthen students’ weaknesses and prepare them to score better grades in school examinations. Preparations for exams: Attempt past year questions and familiarise students with marking schemes in order to score better grades.  Languages (English, BM): Emphasis placed on improving students’ grammar, extending vocabulary, essay writing, proper pronunciation and language fluency. Science(s): Prioritise students’ understanding. Teach students memorization and spaced repetition techniques to help them remember key points better. Sejarah: Explaining topics to students in an interesting and story-telling manner. Attempt regular quizzes and 'esei' questions with students.