Christin Choo

I am a Mathematics & Science tutor specialising in Upper Secondary A-Mathematics, E-Mathematics, Pure/Combined Physics and Pure/Combined Chemistry, with first-hand experience of the O Level and JC system before progressing to university studies at SMU. Having gone through the same exams myself, I understand both the academic demands and the emotional pressure students face, and I structure my lessons to address both performance and confidence.

My teaching experience spans Sec 3 to Sec 5, including A-Maths (NA/Express), E-Maths, Pure and Combined Sciences. In 2026, I am currently teaching four O-Level students and two Sec 3 students; most have improved by 2–3 grades within a term through consistent guidance and properly planned revision. For Sec 4 students, I have successfully completed the entire syllabus in just two months of intensive lessons ahead of their prelims, ensuring they can handle application questions and do yearly revision, not just memorise notes. Recent results include my O-Level students scoring a A2-B3 on average for mock prelim papers for combined Physics/ Chemistry as well as for Emath. My previous batch of O Level students both scored an A1 for Additional Maths and Pure Physics.

My methodology is closely aligned to the school syllabus: I start by clearing doubts from school homework and notes, then build depth through intensive topical TYS drilling, curated worksheets targeted at common exam traps, and repeated application of key concepts. During exam periods, I create topical cheat sheets with my students to consolidate formulas, definitions and typical question types, which greatly improves recall under time pressure.

I am passionate about education because I have seen how the right support can change a student’s entire attitude towards studying from fear and avoidance to clarity and quiet confidence. Watching students realise “I can actually do this” is what drives me to keep refining my lessons and materials.