Teacher Mark aka Mr Yong

I am an MOE-trained, ex-school teacher who has been teaching Secondary school math in Singapore for almost 20 years. I firmly believe that every student can excel with the right attitude and when given the proper guidance. As every child is unique, I am constantly finding ways to support each and every one of them individually in developing higher thinking skills. I endeavour to cultivate effective learning methods in each student by observing past exam trends with them and, at the same time, honing their accuracy and speed when answering questions.

I have a proven track record as a tutor in helping weaker but motivated students achieve good results in their GCE 'N/O' Levels. I pay attention to where my students are hitting the proverbial brick wall and then encourage them to attend mini tuition lessons with me to address these issues. I will point out to them which pitfalls to avoid and eradicate the root cause of their misconceptions so they'll be able to gain confidence in their own abilities to do mathematics. Through consistent hard work, specialised attention, and a superior teaching method, I'm here to help Sec 1,2,3 and 4 students reach their full potential.

My Approach

First, I listen.
I will schedule a meeting with you and your child prior to the commencement of lessons to understand where your child's capabilities at the moment and what you think the areas in need of improvement are.

Then, We share.
Everyone has unique circumstances. Perhaps your child has had an aversion to Mathematics from a young age and has yet to overcome it. After hearing from you, we will discuss how we can work together towards lessening that phobia and achieving set milestones along the way. I will also convey my expectations for your child, e.g. prompt submission of homework. I am a firm believer in treating my students like the young adults that they are, which means that they should learn to take ownership of their own learning. I do not expect the impossible, but I do expect my students to do their best.

Lastly, I provide feedbacks.
Every learning journey will have ups and downs, so I try to provide regular feedback to parents (before or after class or via texts) to let them know how their child is doing. With that, we can work together as a team to bring out the best in your child!

The Lessons

The tuition classes I teach focus on providing secondary school students with a more well-rounded education. I do my best to ensure that students see the value of what they are learning and aim to impart a lasting passion for math.

To make sure that every student has a complete knowledge of the curriculum, I tailor my lessons to their individual needs. For a more qualified, passionate and specialised sec 1, 2, 3 and 4 math tutor in Singapore, visit us at Colourtrain Academy and allow your child to embark on their learning journey today.

Testimonials

Here is a video of some of my students detailing their experiences in my class:

“I joined Teacher Clara's Sakamoto Math class in Primary 1, under the encouragement of my brother, who at that time, was in one of Teacher Clara's Primary 6 class. He found the Sakamoto Math Method interesting & liked Teacher Clara's teaching style. Taking part in the Sakamoto Math Competitions gave me more confidence and ignited my passion for Math. I'm happy to say that Teacher Clara & the Sakamoto Method are the key factors to my great success in Math. ”

- Powrnima Sathiamoorthy (PSLE A)