BedokFunland Tuition Services

Welcome to
BedokFunland Tuition Services

Updated : 18 Oct 08
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Available Tuition Subjects :
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'A' Level (H2/H1) Chemistry,
'O' Level Chemistry, 'N' Level Chemistry,

'A' Level (H2) Biology,
'O' Level Biology, 'N' Level Biology,

'A' Level (H2) Mathematics,
'O' Level Mathematics, 'N' Level Mathematics
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For Tuition in Singapore for
Physics & Mathematics ('A' & 'O' Levels),
please visit Strategic Tuition :
http://www.freewebs.com/strategictuition
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As Moderator UltimaOnline, I posted the following on the SgForums' HomeWork Forum.

Name : UltimaOnline

Subjects : Chemistry, Biology

Profession : Private Teacher Tutor (Ex-MOE Teacher)

Qualifications : Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Education

Website : http://infinity.usanethosting.com/Tuition

A few words from UltimaOnline :

Greets! My interest, meaning and purpose as HomeWork Forum Moderator (thanks HipHop!), is exactly the same whether I function as an MOE Teacher or as a Private Tutor - to stimulate, nuture and support a widening depth of true appreciation, enjoyment and passion, in the Subject for what it really actually truly is - a deeply beautiful and wonderfully enjoyable Science of the mysterious Universe, belonging to and owned by Yourself.

My intention is to support students' interest, love and passion in the Sciences of the Universe (particularly Chemistry, and also psychology and philosophy, but these are of course, not examinable at 'O' level), and most importantly, to help students realize that they can (and will) make these Sciences their very own. Yes, to OWN Chemistry (and all Sciences which you choose to explore) for YOURSELF. Meaning, you recognize a scientific phenomenon to be true, not because someone else told you so (ie. dogma), but because you understand within yourself the underlying scientific principles that results in the manifestation of such phenomena as a logical, natural and beautiful consequence. A consequence of the wonderful Universe, that you belong to, as well as that belongs to you.

I've always felt (for the purpose of the greater good for mankind, for the Universe) the importance of going beyond convention, dogma, orthodoxy, conforminity; if any significant breakthrough towards higher ground and higher gain is hoped to be made.

Specifically in the education context, being keenly aware (being an ex-MOE teacher) of the limitations of the education system, specifically that in their forced entry into the rat race of paper chase qualifications, students in Singapore don't get to enjoy what they study (particularly tragic for those students who actually would like to be able to deepen their understanding and appreciation of their chosen subjects). And part of this is because (and while I do not fault this or claim to offer any feasible alternatives, because such is necessary based on practical considerations; I certainly would want to do my part to work beyond such limitations, for the sake of students) the MOE/SEAB 'A' level and 'O' level curriculum does not allow (primarily due to time constraints, as well as a so-called 'results oriented' culture; the irony of it) students to truly understand, truly appreciate, truly enjoy their subjects.

I think it not necessary to specifically name names, publications, online resources, etc. Suffice to mention that I obtain a variety of materials I deem to be useful and helpful for my (tuition) students, both from excellent sources on the internet, as well as publications both local and overseas. The local sources, may be obtained from Bras Basar (Popular and other bookstores). The overseas sources, include (multiple copies of) University level (Chemistry and Biology) textbooks (by multiple authors) that were obtained from Amazon.com, Kinokuniya, Clementi Book Store, NUS bookshops, NTU bookshops, etc. I use metal filing cabinets (the ones used by Mindef and MOE) to house my own private academic library of materials, textbooks and resources, which my (tuition) students may freely use and borrow. Approximate cost of resources (over the years, in total) : Sg$7,000 to Sg$8,000.

To every Student out there :

On Chemistry & Biology :

As someone who has experience in both the Biology and Chemistry fields, I understand and appreciate the (interesting) observation of the experience of many undergraduate students (increasingly moreso these days, the practical need to take cross-disciplinary modules), that

1) Chemistry is often the toughest subject for Biology students (without Chem background).

2) Biology is often the toughest subject for Chemistry students (without Bio background).

Hence, BioChemistry modules are often the most nightmarish of modules for many undergrad students, but for two opposite reasons for two opposite groups of students.

It's true that having a deeper understanding of one, will lead to a deeper appreciation of the other.

For students who now choose to be heavily involved in either Biology or Chemistry, I strongly urge you to (on your own time, eg. during your University undergrad years) explore the other discipline in an enjoyable, appreciative and passionate way all on your own; it'll greatly enrich and enhance your academic and scientific experience, and who knows, might make all the critical difference in your efforts to engineer and contribute great scientific advances for mankind.
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[House] - Episode Reviews by a real-life MD
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From a forum discussion in Nov 08 :
>>> h1 student: Teacher, why is it that ?
trollteacher: This is in H2 syllabus. You dont need to know.
h1 student: But teacher, i want to gain more knowledge.
trollteacher: You cant even do well in simple h1 syllabus. Wake up your idea and stop asking so many irrelevant questions.
h1 student drops out. <<<

That's a very accurate picture of what happens in every JC. Which is why a supportive tutor who is willing to encourage the student to truly understand and appreciate the science for what it really is (regardless of silly syllabus limitations) can be tremendously helpful to the student's enjoyment.
Of course, not everyone has the time or money or opportunity for tuition. But how it goes on in schools, both secondary schools and JCs, doesn't look like it's going to ever be changing for several reasons :
1) MOE teachers are severely overworked (but again, 'tong ren bu tong ming', just like in the SAF, for instance, some pple slack, some pple kena overwork all the way. So it's fair to say that *many*, not all, MOE teachers are severely overworked). So they won't have the time or energy to give every student full support, like a private tutor can.
2) The syllabus, curriculum and system, is superficially results oriented, rather than true results oriented. True results, includes the student truly understanding and enjoying the process, so that he/she may have the motivation to contribute to humanity with his/her own unique insights, research and exploration. But being superficially results oriented, the JC teachers feel their priority is just to get students to blindly memorize to get marks. A good tutor, has the time and opportunity to help students to understand and enjoy at the same time as also memorizing to get full marks.
3) There are many teachers out there (both Sec sch and JCs), who do not themselves have a healthy mindset or attitude towards teaching and the students' learning. Every teacher, like every human being on this planet, is unique. I've met many colleague teachers whom I disagree on their teaching (content, method, style, etc). And students from other classes have said they wished I was their teacher instead. (this isn't so much about personal advertising, it's to make a point - there are all kinds of teachers (just as they're all kinds of doctors, psychologists, philosophers, religious pple, etc), it's errorneous to overgeneralize to say most MOE teachers are 'horrible', or most MOE teachers are 'wonderful'. They are individuals, with all individual kinds possible.)

Greets!
Thank you for visiting my webpage. I'm Mr Heng (mobile phone 8189 4871), a Chemistry & Biology Tuition Teacher offering Tuition services to 'A' level and 'O' level students, held at my place of residence in Lagoon View (between Bedok / Marine Parde). I am a former Ministry of Education (MOE) Teacher, and have over 5 years of experience teaching Chemistry, Biology and Lower Secondary Science at a local Secondary School, before I resigned a few years ago to become self-employed. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science (double major) and a Diploma in Education. And because I love Teaching so much, I've now continued doing this in the form of Tutoring! :)
My Dad, (also Mr Heng), a retired MOE-teacher who taught Mathematics for over 40 years at various Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges, holds a NUS degree in Mathematics. He has authored and co-authored a number of Mathematics books (assessment books, guide books, and a textbook) at the Secondary and JC levels. (He's the one offering 'A' level / 'O' level Mathematics Tuition, while I'm offering 'A' level / 'O' level Chemistry & Biology Tuition.)
The Tuition sessions are held at my place of residence, at Blk 5000M #11-56 Lagoon View, located between Bedok (Temasek JC) and Marine Parade (Victoria JC). Group Tuition is significantly less costly but certainly no less effective (note : Individual Tuition is still possible if desired, but will have be more expensive, see my rates below), and there are also advantages to small-group tuition and is thus recommended. As a new Tuition student, you may prefer form your own new group (ie. with your own friends, 3-4 per group), otherwise you can join an existing Tuition group of students (if available).
All of my tuition students have done very well for their tuition subjects at their local Secondary School Exams, their Sec 4 Prelim Exams, their actual 'O' Level Exams, their JC Exams, JC2 Prelim Exams, and at their final 'A' Level Exams; with all my students enjoying noticeable grade point average improvements in their tuition subjects; and for many, actual 'A' grade distinctions for these subjects.
By the way, Peter Ng Chee Yee, one of my Tuition students, is incidentally also a most talented and passionate pianist - click on his photo below to watch him play his self-arranged rendition of Pachelbel's Canon.

Peter Ng Chee Yee (TPJC grad 2007), playing "Peter's Canon". Click image above to view video.
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A typical, enjoyable and productive Tuition session with one of my JC group of students
(from left to right : Peter TPJC; Andrea, Max and YuanWei SRJC)

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My Tuition rates / fees are as follows.
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$400 per student for 4 sessions per month (Individual Solo Tuition).
$600 per student for 8 sessions per month (Individual Solo Tuition).
$200 per student for 4 sessions per month (Group Tuition, 3-6 per group).
*best*---$300 per student for 8 sessions per month (Group Tuition, 3-6 per group).---*best*
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Please Note : I do *not* charge by number of subjects (eg. Chemistry, Biology) or by Level (eg. 'A' Level, 'O' Level, 'N' Level), but I charge only by session (2 hours per session, either twice per week or once per week), and of course Group Tuition is less costly than Individual Tuition. Whether you are studying at ‘A’ Level, ‘O’ Level or ‘N’ Level, studying Chemistry only, or Biology only, or both Chem and Bio, the tuition fees are still the same. During Tuition, I'll help you with whichever subject (Chem or Bio) you're studying, or with both (Chem and Bio) if you're taking both subjects in school.
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For Mathematics tuition ('A' Level, 'O' Level, 'N' Level) from my Dad (also Mr Heng), the rates are smilar. Please contact him directly (his handphone is 8138 1168, or home phone 6 243 5305) to inquire on his tuition rates and/or slot availibility.
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My mobile phone number is 8189 4871 and my personal phone line is 6 244 8786.
Please feel free to call me, sms me, or email me at bedokfunland@yahoo.com if you've any inquires.
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Thank you for reading! Hope to hear from you soon! :)
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Btw, check out a list of My Favourite Songs (mp3s)!
http://infinity.usanethosting.com/forum/messages/75.html
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Btw also, check out My Hamsters!

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=== Extra Goodies ===
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Click here or here for some
H2/H1 Chemistry Practice Questions
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Also see :

H1 Chem Specimen Paper 2, plus my comments
H2 Chem Specimen Paper 2, plus my comments
H2 Chem Specimen Paper 3, plus my comments
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Mechanisms of common reactions of 'A' level Organic Chemistry
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=== Other Websites ===
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For Tuition in Singapore for
Physics & Mathematics ('A' & 'O' Levels),
please visit Strategic Tuition :
http://www.freewebs.com/strategictuition
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Sg Forum's
The HomeWork Forum

For 'O' Level and 'A' Level
Students to discuss Homework

(I'm Moderator UltimaOnline)

Useful for quick search of
Kekule structures of compounds
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ScienceNet Q&A
Singapore Science Centre
(following topics relevant to 'A' levels)
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. . Physical Chemistry . .	. . Organic Chemistry . .	. . Inorganic Chemistry . .
. . BioChemistry . .	. . General Biology . .	. 1. Genetics . 2. Genomics .
. . Medicine / Disease . .	. . Microbiology . .	. . Molecular & Cell Biology .

Thank you for visiting! Have a nice day! :)