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What’s Your Name?
I am Benedict and I am an English teacher.
What’s your experience/training?
My life passions are teaching and English. I have been at these two endeavours for most of my adult life till now. I hold an honors in Literature from Monash University, Australia, with a thesis in “Comparison of Morality in Dickens and Shakespeare (Great Expectations & King Lear). Besides that, I have a second major in Behavioural Studies which motivates me to understand students’ psyche and functioning within society. After graduation, I have taught and related to primary school students at an after-school centre for some time before being an Asst. Supervisor at a preparatory school for close to 2 years, helping even English as second language learners develop their foundations in the English language. These learners include primary to secondary learners. I teach teachers how to teach well, impart pedagogy and design curriculum for English. Other than the MOE school curriculum, I have taught the IELTS exam as well, which many need to undertake to attend overseas universities!
How do you teach effectively?
My philosophy of teaching is skills-based and practical, with a focus on dialogue, independent thought and creating a stimulating kind of environment for the child to be moulded at the level where he or she is at. It is a guided step by step approach to dismantle wrong approaches to grasping language (such as guessing or subjective feeling) as well as solidifying the child’s comprehension and written and verbal application. No child is left behind as I teach- this will be your child’s experience in my lessons.
Why do you enjoy teaching?
I enjoy teaching tremendously for one simple reason : I am better today because good people sowed into my life. I want to pass on those seeds of creativity and knowledge to the next generation!
What’s one fun fact about you?
I swim often to relax and enjoy being in the moment. My brain at other times is always in a state of activity!
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