Tutor
What's it like to be a Tutor?
Tutors are responsible for improving the learning potential of their students. This is usually done through one-on-one tutoring, or classes with small groups of students. Tutors create customised lesson plans for subjects such as mathematics and English. They also review their students’ textbooks to ensure they’re on track to meet learning objectives. Tutors can give students additional homework or projects to optimise learning opportunities and help prepare them for upcoming exams.
Tasks and duties
- Teaching students certain subjects in one-on-one or group settings.
- Keeping up with school curriculums to make subject-specific lesson plans.
- Travelling to students’ homes to deliver lessons.
- Assisting students with their homework, projects and test preparation.
- Providing learning techniques for students to adapt.
- Conducting practice tests to prepare students for future assessments.
- Collaborating with parents, guardians and school teachers to understand the learning needs of students.
How to become a Tutor
To become a Tutor in Singapore, you typically need a formal qualification in teaching or the specific field you want to teach.
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Complete a bachelor degree in the field you’re interested in or want to teach. Alternatively, you can complete a bachelor degree in teaching or education.
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If you wish to become a Tutor in a classroom, you will need to pursue education training in the form of a teacher’s aide certificate. If you want to work for a tutoring agency or institution, additional training requirements may apply such as on-the-job training in a classroom.