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Why is Getting Online Tutors So Important?

Singapore’s Education System is highly competitive and can be demanding and taxing for many. School teachers, while well-trained and highly qualified, often simply do not have the time to provide 1-to-1 attention to each student, given the large class sizes. Students face mounting pressure to perform, and can quickly fall behind peers, which may lead to a reluctance to study. Having a private Online Tutor who can devote attention solely to the student they are teaching can help target weak areas your child faces, making learning easier for your child.

Having Online Tutoring in Singapore means the student can have tuition anywhere, as long as he/she has a computer and internet connection. This makes scheduling of tuition simpler, as both the tutor and the student’s available time slots tend to be more flexible with Online Tuition – one does not necessarily have to be at home to have tuition; he/she can be at a grandparent’s house, a friend’s house, or anywhere with an internet connection. This means that more time is saved on travelling, and your child can spend the extra time on resting or preparing for other subjects. By engaging our Top Online Tutors at MindFlex, there is a lower likelihood of disruption to teaching and learning in the case of unexpected events, such as the circuit breaker that was implemented from April to June. Valuable preparation time for examinations will not be lost in such times, as Online Tuition can easily proceed.

One may opt for Online Tutoring in Singapore as the safest option, to minimise contact with or exposure to individuals outside the household. Having an online tutor gives you the flexibility to pick the option you feel safest with. Many of our Online Tutors often also offer the option to convert to physical lessons in the future, if both parties desire to do so.

MindFlex’s Best Online Tutors are able to make use of the wealth of online platforms and resources available to help their students learn effectively. Further, students in the current generation are part of the highly digitized age, and are familiar with and used to using digital and online resources for learning. Having an online tutor who harnesses technology in teaching makes the learning experience more enjoyable and exciting, as learning is no longer restricted to pen and paper teaching methods.

For more information about Online Tuition, head over to The Complete Guide to Online Tuition in Singapore, where our team at MindFlex has compiled a comprehensive list of everything you need to know about Online Tuition in Singapore!

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What Are The 7 Most Important Criteria to Look For in An Online Tutor?

These are the 7 most important considerations before engaging an Online Tutor

1. Qualifications & Abilities To Teach Online Tuition

There are many types of Online Tutors, such as MOE & NIE trained teachers, Full-Time tutors, and Part-Time tutors. MOE & NIE trained teachers have received training to teach and have experience in schools, while Full-Time or Part-Time tutors usually have accumulated years of experience in tutoring, and have personally scored well for the subject in school. Whichever type of tutor you pick, be sure to read their profile carefully and check that they have relevant experience teaching the specific subject and level that you are looking for to teach Online Tuition in Singapore. At MindFlex, we support the process of searching for Online Tutoring in Singapore by highlighting their professional and teaching qualifications and experiences, relevant academic grades, and whether they are experienced in teaching Online.

2. Familiarity with the Current Syllabus

The MOE syllabus is regularly updated, and it is important that the online tutor you pick is aware of the changes to the syllabus. They should be familiar with the content included and the examination format in the most recent syllabus, to ensure that they only teach what is relevant, and to ensure that Online Tutoring in Singapore is effective. In the profiles of tutors we send to you, MindFlex includes the tutors’ teaching experience so that you may be certain that they are familiar with the current syllabus.

3. Experience in Teaching Specific Levels

While the Singapore education system has connected syllabuses throughout the different levels of education, you should ensure that the tutor you choose for Online Tutoring in Singapore has experience teaching the subject at the specific level you are looking for, because the content and examination format differs at different levels, even for the same subject. Look out for information on the Online Tutor’s personal academic achievements at a similar level, and past experience teaching the level you require. While the Singapore education system has connected syllabuses throughout the different levels of education, you should ensure that the online tutor you choose has experience teaching the subject at the specific level you are looking for, because the content and examination format differs at different levels, even for the same subject. Look out for information on the Online Tutor’s personal academic achievements at a similar level, and past experience teaching the level you require. When selecting suitable online tutors, MindFlex only recommends tutors that with previous experience in teaching the level you request for, or who have personally scored well academically when taking the subject previously

4. Ability To Provide Notes and Additional Practice

Online Tutors have a range of digital resources, including notes and resources they personally gathered and curated, softcopies of practice papers and practice questions, and links to websites to aid in teaching and learning. With all these resources on hand during Online Tuition in Singapore, your child has access to a broad range and variety of content and practices, and different modes of learning, which helps in improving their knowledge and understanding of answering questions. MindFlex will specify in the Online Tutors’ profiles if they have indicated their ability to provide additional learning materials and resources for students, so your process of searching for online tutoring in Singapore will be made easier.

5. Ability to Convert Lessons to Physical Lessons

Many students and tutors alike have a preference for physical lessons, as there are some elements of physical lessons that are hard to replicate in Online Tuition. If you are considering converting to physical lessons in the future, be sure to check that the tutor you are choosing for Online Tutoring in Singapore is able to offer that option. MindFlex will specify in the online tutors’ profiles if they have indicated their ability to convert to face-to-face lessons.

6. Commitment to Teaching and Providing Engaging Lessons

It can be hard for students to spend long hours studying and focusing on tuition lessons. An Online Tutor that is passionate and committed to your child’s progress will naturally create an environment that is more conducive for learning for your child. Apart from this, be sure to check that the tutor can commit to the agreed timing and if he/she would be able to continue teaching your child at higher levels of education. It is best to stick with one good tutor, as the tutor would have a longstanding connection with the student, and is familiar with his/her preferred mode of learning, and areas of weaknesses to work on. A good Online Tutor will produce students that not only achieve improvements in academic grades, but also have a healthy attitude towards learning, and joy in studying. This ensures your child reaps the most benefit from his/her lessons, therefore making the time and effort put into lessons worth it for all parties. To ensure that you find a suitable Online Tutor for your child, MindFlex makes it a point to facilitate communication between you and the tutor to ensure there is an agreement on expectations for all parties.

7. Testimonials from Previous Students

The best Online Tutors often have strong testimonials from previous students. You may request for the Online Tutors you are considering to share these testimonials with you, to give you a better understanding of what they are like – for example, their personality, approach to teaching, and effectiveness in helping students achieve results. This will also help to reassure you of the quality of the tutor you are picking for Online Tutoring in Singapore. At MindFlex, we will specify in tutors’ profiles if they indicate the availability of testimonials, and whether the tutors have previously received good feedback from our clients, so that you may rest assured that the tutor is safe to engage and capable of teaching your child.