Horror Stories - Tutors

[AdonciaTang]

BinniePiggy:

how can we trust the tutors? I am looking for one now, for my DD

Hi BinniePiggy, ask them for their credentials if they are going over to your place to teach. 1-1 tutors are usually trickier but there are really good ones out there.

[weatherbee]

BinniePiggy:

how can we trust the tutors? I am looking for one now, for my DD

For a start, if it's a one to one tuition, better have it at our own house and we are there or an adult is there to supervise. If the tutor prove to be trustworthy then can gain our trust.

[Kellystarry]

I only attend tuition centre from good words of mouth of friends…and ONLY by female teachers.

[weatherbee]

Kellystarry:

I only attend tuition centre from good words of mouth of friends...and ONLY by female teachers.

I think tuition centre is ok if male teachers. But if one to one, I will prefer female tutors for my daughter.

[AdonciaTang]

weatherbee:

Kellystarry:

I only attend tuition centre from good words of mouth of friends...and ONLY by female teachers.

I think tuition centre is ok if male teachers. But if one to one, I will prefer female tutors for my daughter.

Some male tutors that I know of are really good. Especially in physics and Bio. But really have to watch them while they are teaching or supervise them so we know whats going on. especially if have daughters.

[someone123]

For finding a tutor, it’s much better if the tutor is recommended by a friend u know well. In the end, it doesn’t really matter whether the tutor is NIE trained, ex-school teacher, "just" an undergrad, or whatsoever… as long as he/she is suitable for your child and able to help your child. To be honest, there are so many NIE trained who can’t really teach well.

[Just relax]

someone123:

For finding a tutor, it's much better if the tutor is recommended by a friend u know well. In the end, it doesn't really matter whether the tutor is NIE trained, ex-school teacher, \"just\" an undergrad, or whatsoever... as long as he/she is suitable for your child and able to help your child. To be honest, there are so many NIE trained who can't really teach well.

I think there is a very important caveat to the above comment for primary school tutors at least. The primary school tutor must be up to date with current syllabus and teaching methods. For eg. in Science it is important that the child is taught the right key words and phrases to remember for each topic and that is possible if the tutor is up-to-date with current science focus.

As for Maths, similarly the teaching of models today in place of algebra means the primary school tutor must be aware and in a position to teach this effectively.

So it is important that you find out from your child after tuition is over as to whether the tutor is actually reinforcing what is taught in school or is using the tutor's own \"proven methods of success\".

[sundaymorning]

alwayscheerfulalwayskind:

Kellystarry:

I only attend tuition centre from good words of mouth of friends...and ONLY by female teachers.

me too. It's so difficult to find good and credible teachers whom we can trust. I'm glad I sent my kids to a team of good teachers. The co-founder would even make effort, every lesson to check on the kids and make sure the classes are conducted effectively. She would highlight to me how my kids are doing and make sure they are always on their toes.

Hi
what is the tuition centre name your child is attending ?

[CC_1124]

Glacier74:

I came across a tuition centre near to ikea tampines. The in charge tutor is a male with white streaks of hair. He looks creepy. My Daughter asked me to pull her out immediately after the 2nd lesson. He ask her if he can take photos of her anot as he works as a part time photographer. I don't even care about my deposit and just took her out. He couldnt produce cert too when i asked for it

Hi Parents,

I am not sure if we are talking about the same tuition centre. But recently I had just enrolled my son who is a sec 2 student with one of the tuition centre located in a HDB unit along Tampines St 72 blk 7** too for math. The building is located infront of poi ching pri. I was quite happy when i first visited them and thats why I enrolled my son in and got him to try out for a month. Their place looks very dark too and was told by the tutor he is a freelance photographer too. so i didnt think much about it.

But I was horrified when my son went for class for the first time. He came back and told me that he did nothing in class for the first lesson except talking and chit chatting with the teacher, initially I don believe what he said because I thought that is just an excuse for him not to attend the next time.

But on the second lesson, he told me he watched youtube videos during class and it took up about an hour time, the other hour, they only did 5 questions on Angles. I was so angry! I immediately withdraw him from the centre and I am here warning parents to be careful of that centre. Its owned by a man in his 40s with long white streaks of hair and a very tan dark skin petite woman in her 40s. I think they are husband and wife.

2 weeks after the incident, my son came home telling me that his friends in school were being stalked by the male tutor on FB. Apparently, the male tutor added my son on FB on the first lesson and now he is adding all my son's female friends on FB too and all these girls are only 13-15 years old. He told me that the male tutor added his female school mates and told them that he knew my son and he would like to know them too, he asked them out for dinner and movies and if they are interested to become models for him as he is a photographer. His female school mate came forward to ask him why is there a man claiming he knows my son and befriending her and asking her out?!!!

I am really horrified by this man's behavior and why is his wife allowing that?

[AdonciaTang]

CC_1124:

Glacier74:

I came across a tuition centre near to ikea tampines. The in charge tutor is a male with white streaks of hair. He looks creepy. My Daughter asked me to pull her out immediately after the 2nd lesson. He ask her if he can take photos of her anot as he works as a part time photographer. I don't even care about my deposit and just took her out. He couldnt produce cert too when i asked for it

Hi Parents,

I am not sure if we are talking about the same tuition centre. But recently I had just enrolled my son who is a sec 2 student with one of the tuition centre located in a HDB unit along Tampines St 72 blk 7** too for math. The building is located infront of poi ching pri. I was quite happy when i first visited them and thats why I enrolled my son in and got him to try out for a month. Their place looks very dark too and was told by the tutor he is a freelance photographer too. so i didnt think much about it.

But I was horrified when my son went for class for the first time. He came back and told me that he did nothing in class for the first lesson except talking and chit chatting with the teacher, initially I don believe what he said because I thought that is just an excuse for him not to attend the next time.

But on the second lesson, he told me he watched youtube videos during class and it took up about an hour time, the other hour, they only did 5 questions on Angles. I was so angry! I immediately withdraw him from the centre and I am here warning parents to be careful of that centre. Its owned by a man in his 40s with long white streaks of hair and a very tan dark skin petite woman in her 40s. I think they are husband and wife.

2 weeks after the incident, my son came home telling me that his friends in school were being stalked by the male tutor on FB. Apparently, the male tutor added my son on FB on the first lesson and now he is adding all my son's female friends on FB too and all these girls are only 13-15 years old. He told me that the male tutor added his female school mates and told them that he knew my son and he would like to know them too, he asked them out for dinner and movies and if they are interested to become models for him as he is a photographer. His female school mate came forward to ask him why is there a man claiming he knows my son and befriending her and asking her out?!!!

I am really horrified by this man's behavior and why is his wife allowing that?

Omg this man again! When will he stop? Isn't there anything that can be done to him to warn others?

I fear for those kids. Especially the girls.