Comparing Tuition Centres
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Gya_Putri\" post_id=\"1935461\" time=\"1568602100\" user_id=\"180836:
Basically they have all my info, whether I was ex-MOE teacher, etc. I don't think they have a pitch per se. I think they probably match databases (which includes fee) and that's it.
does those tutor matching services give tutors a way to pitch themself? so you can describe your qualifications to parents? or it's just based on the fee preference? -
Maltida\" post_id=\"1874203\" time=\"1537240811\" user_id=\"171794:
I will like to give review to a tuition centre lil but mighty tuition centre. I do a lot of research for English tuition centre and finally came across this centre.
Who knows I am so disappointed with the centre or should I say the teacher. The teacher taught my son wrongly and he got mistake for his school work I got to know when I go through with him and he show me what the teacher in the centre had taught then I realise. so disappointed and the fee is not cheap
:moneyflies:
I am thinking of enrolling my daughter in this centre too, but my cousin whose son is in this centre thinks that the standard of the teachers are not as good as it seems. He complained that the teachers' attitude are not so good. -
Hammie299\" post_id=\"1935258\" time=\"1568447132\" user_id=\"181069:
Hi,
I have tried tuition centers, tutor matching services before and will say sometimes it can be a mixed bag. I did try before Stalford learning and Mavis before, but end up realizing my son is not exactly suitable for group tuition as he just gets too distracted, and required attention which a tutor in a tuition center may not be able to give. So decided to give tutor matching services but think is more of luck (or lack of) that I end up with private home tutors that did not really work out. My son's grades did not improve and ends up jumping from the low to mid 70s for his science.
One way is to really check out recommendations or forums like this (thanks kiasuparents!) to really see what others say about tutors. I engaged a science tutor from this forum for my son and was pretty happy that it somewhat worked out (though i would say it was after so many tutors at different places for like near 2 years?) at the right time as I only managed to engage this tutor like earlier this year. Anyway he is going for PSLE soon, and at least i am confident he should be able to manage to do ok for PSLE (hopefully!) *hint *hint see my attached pic haha
All in all, i conclude it is a mix of knowing what sort of learning environment works for your kid (whether he learns better in a group or individual environment) and also to find a committed tutor. However, I have to admit at least for me, an element of luck, and extensive research is still needed to find the right tutor!
ps: if you want to know my tutor, you can pm me directly.
https://postimg.cc/sQGKydJR
Care to share your tutor's contact? I have sent a pm to you. Thanks! -
Hi parents, when choosing a session with the popular tuition how do you find out which teachers are really good. After a few bad experiences, i understand that as much as the brand of the tuition center, the teacher also matters. Need your input.
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chanpree\" post_id=\"1945511\" time=\"1573290941\" user_id=\"127479:
The problem is tuition is very inter-personal. What might work for others may not work for your child. Time may also be an issue. How did you gauge the effectiveness of your earlier tutors? If it is based on your child's results, you might want to analyze your child him/herself. I know it is difficult to accept it, but you may need to try several different tutors before sticking with the best one.
Hi parents, when choosing a session with the popular tuition how do you find out which teachers are really good. After a few bad experiences, i understand that as much as the brand of the tuition center, the teacher also matters. Need your input. -
chanpree\" post_id=\"1945511\" time=\"1573290941\" user_id=\"127479:
I am both a parent and a tuition centre principal, so I think I can answer from both angles.
Hi parents, when choosing a session with the popular tuition how do you find out which teachers are really good. After a few bad experiences, i understand that as much as the brand of the tuition center, the teacher also matters. Need your input.
My eldest son was coached by me in English. He benefited tremendously. My second son and my buddy's son were coached in the same class by me. My buddy's son (whose English was actually weaker than my son's) benefited tremendously, but not my second son. And I used the same materials for all three!
From observation of both my teachers and myself, the ability to somehow reach across on the same wavelength to the child matters tremendously in results. Some children are just similar in wavelength, and they benefited greatly from the same teacher, the same teacher with the same materials could still benefit another kid whose learning style and character similarities differ from the teacher's, but the benefit is really much, much less obvious. if at all.
I have learnt one thing - let the kid sit on a trial lesson if you are able to. Listen to the kid if he says that he does not feel as comfortable with that teacher, so you do not waste your money. Be wary though, of the kid who somehow cannot feel comfortable with many, many teachers. You might have a malingerer on your hands, trying to weasel out of tuition. You would then benefit more from sending him to those motivation courses first.
Michael,
Principal, Frankel Tutors -
This fellow educator agrees wholeheartedly with Jann!
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Don’t know if this is the right forum to ask this but I am looking for the learning.lab p1 and.p2 materials for math and English since I heard their material is good. Will teach.my.child.myself using the same. Thanks
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Hi, I am looking for the learning lab p4 Science and English Materials for own kid use. kindly PM me. Thanks!
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I prefer individual or small group tuition. This way, every student gets enough attention and can get their voices/questions addressed. Some children, especially those who are not out-spoken like my child do not do well in classroom setting (similar to school) and thus thrive in smaller, cozier groups. I personally feel that they can benefit from peer-to-peer competition/motivation, it also doesn’t allow them to slack or space out as compared to a large group.
I hired an English tutor for my child through an agent and was lucky to find someone whom my child was comfortable with and had the heart to teach. Trust me, some tutors are just ‘doing their job’ and I even went to a centre who’s administrator told me they only accept students who are of a certain grade (the audacity!)
Anyway, long story short, my child benefited from said private tutor, I initially had doubts about the candidates I am being recommended by 3rd party agents but think we got lucky.
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