Melissa Ho
$0 - $90 /hour
About
I prefer private individual or small-group tuition to classroom teaching, as small groups lend themselves better to fruitful discussions of literature and literary analysis. I teach my students to ground intuitive personal response in structured close reading that meets the rigours of the 'A' and 'O' levels, and believe that this training helps them develop critical thinking and writing at all levels. While I am qualified to teach both English Language and General Paper in addition to English Literature, Literature is my first love, and I generally only accept assignments for tuition in English Literature.
Tutor Details
- National
- SG
- Year of Birth
- 1988
- Availability
- Full-time
- Past College
- National University of SIngapore
- Past Course
- English Literature + University Scholars Programme
- Current Student
- 1
- Achievement
- A former MOE Teaching Scholar, I was placed on the Dean's List at NUS, where I graduated with honours from both the English Literature and University Scholars Programmes. I have consistently achieved excellent academic results in my capacity as a student, scoring straight A's at the 'A' levels, and attaining good results in university. I have been published in a poetry anthology, and in an academic journal on the conservation of cultural artefacts.
- Proven Record
- I have given private tuition at both secondary and junior college levels, and my students have achieved excellent results (e.g. progressing across the year from a 'C' to an 'A') when they work together with me. As a classroom teacher, my Pure Literature 'O' level students also achieved excellent results, with half the class scoring an A1 at the 'O' levels, and several of them going on to study Literature at the 'A' levels, where their teachers praised the rigour of their analysis and critical thinking.
Education Background &
Teaching Experience
Tutor Category:
Full Time Tutor
Highest Qualification Achieved:
Bachelor's Degree
University/Polytechnic/Junior College/Institution:
National University of SIngapore
Course/Stream:
English Literature + University Scholars Programme
Other Qualification:
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from National Institute of Education (NIE)
Main Occupation:
N/A
Other Occupation:
N/A
For University Undergraduate / Polytechnic / Postgraduate:
| University/Polytechnic | Years of Study | Course / Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| 0 |
Teaching Experience:
| Teaching Experience | Years of Experience | Name of School / Tuition Centre / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Tutor | 2 | Private Tutor (Secondary and JC) |
| Ex-Secondary School Teacher | 5 | Tanjong Katong Secondary, Peirce Secondary |
Subjects
A-level
Literature
Schedule
Mon
08:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 22:00
Tue
08:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 22:00
Wed
08:00 - 14:00
18:00 - 22:00
Thu
08:00 - 14:00
18:00 - 22:00
Fri
08:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 22:00
Sat
08:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 22:00
Sun
14:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 22:00
Teaching Areas
Admiralty
Ang Mo Kio
Bishan
Boon Lay
Braddell
Bugis
Bukit Batok
Bukit Gombak
Bukit Ho Swee
Bukit Merah
Buona Vista
Chinatown
Chinese Garden
Choa Chu Kang
City Hall
Clarke Quay
Clementi
Commonwealth
Dhoby Ghout
Dover
Farrer Park
Harbour Front
Holland
Hougang
Katong
Khatib
Kranji
Lakeside
Lavender
Little India
Mandai
Marina Bay
Marsiling
Newton
Novena
Orchard
Outram Park
Potong Pasir
Queenstown
Raffles Place
Redhill
Sembawang
Serangoon
Somerset
Tanglin
Tanjong Pager
Telok Blangah
Tengah
Thomson - Lower
Tiong Bahru
Toa Payoh
Tuas
Woodlands
Yew Tee
Yio Chu Kang
Yishun
Bukit Timah
Jurong
Joo Koon
Pioneer
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Qualifications
O-Level
| Examination Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| A Maths | A2 |
| Biology | A1 |
| Chemistry | A2 |
| Chinese | C5 |
| E Maths | A1 |
| English | A1 |
| Physics | A1 |
| Social Studies | B3 |
A-Level
| Examination Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| C Maths | A |
| Economics | A |
| Literature | A |
| AO Chinese | C6 |
| General Paper | B3 |