Appreciation Page
Every year, there'll be students and parents who wanted to give thanks to Thomas for his help to get through their examinations. As such, there are a lot of appreciation and gratitude expressed in the form of emails or Whatsapp messages or even small gifts. This is but a small sample of the appreciation shown by past students and their parents. For more up to date of testimonials and appreciation letters, do click on the link to the the flickr gallery here.
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When I was secondary 3, my academic grades were not very good, in fact they were extremely bad to a point where I nearly had to retain that particular academic year. Due to some luck I managed to make it to the next year. However, the next year (secondary 4) was an extremely critical year for me as I was about to take my N levels. Knowing that I needed help, my worried mother decided it was best for me to enlist help from a private tutor. This was how I came under the tutelage of Thomas. |
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I was recommended Thomas as a tutor by one of my friends after hearing good reviews about him. Back then I was in Sec 2 & my grades were mediocre. I found Math & Science pretty challenging as I could not grasp the concepts well. Ever since I contacted Thomas for help, I have never looked back and he has seen me through my JC days since. First and foremost, I would like to mention that Thomas is a very dedicated & excellent tutor. I still remember him making props to help his students visualise scientific measurement machinery and using them to give us a visual guide. His dedication ticked off us students and this definitely helped push me to work harder. His determination to help his students succeed is contagious for us students. Thomas also has very unique methods of delivering math & science concepts that are understandable for the newbies. He ensures that we grasp the concepts well before tackling questions. He subsequently drills us with many different questions that test our ability & help us internalise what we learnt. He is also very patient with his students & seeks to understand us before we understand him. He listens actively and tailors his methods to suit each student. Thomas has humility in his wisdom and intelligence and I cannot think of a greater way to describe what an excellent tutor he has been for me. |
Thomas is an amazing tutor who opened many doors for me at the end of a good 4 years under him. He ensured fantastic results for both my ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels and I could not be more pleased. I can still remember him teaching me ‘O’ level Additional Mathematics about a MONTH before the actual exams as I was still struggling to score. At the time he was only teaching me science (Chemistry/Physics) but still offered to help me in Mathematics. I am truly grateful for him as he ensured all A’s for the subjects he taught, especially for Mathematics which was over a short span of time. I then continued learning Mathematics under him in Junior College and never got less than an A for any exam. |
I was first introduced to Thomas in secondary school by my brother, who told me he was a very good math tutor who helped him during his O levels. At that point in time, I was already being tutored by someone else, but I decided to give Thomas a shot. My brother was right, and I found myself understanding math concepts a lot better with Thomas as compared to my other tutor. His ability to simplify them by a variety of means makes lessons with him very interesting and engaging. Thomas’s dedication and willingness to teach and make sure we understand all that he’s taught us also pushed me to work harder to get better results. A very good quality that Thomas possesses is patience. He never got frustrated with me when I didn’t understand a chapter, he would always find a way to simplify it even more until I got it. After ensuring I understood the chapter, Thomas would drill me with question after question, with increasing difficulty, until I could use that concept to solve any other sums. What Thomas had taught me has stuck in my brain so well that now, in the army, math is the only subject I can remember well compared to all my other subjects. |
Being from one of Thomas’s pioneer batch of students, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a tuition teacher who claimed to be able to teach multiple subjects. In secondary two, I was in desperate need of help as it was streaming year. After going through many tutors who didn’t seem to make the cut, at last I came across Thomas who at that time just happened to be a Google search with no credible reviews. |
I had taken Maths tuition from Thomas in 2010 and 2011 for A Levels. He utilizes school and other guides effectively and definitely demonstrates sufficient mastery of content. He gives clear, practical explanations. There is adequate reinforcement provided by him (30 yr series qns). He maintains a friendly and respectful teacher-student relationship. I still keep in contact with him till date. The best part is how he makes me think of the whole process, so I learn, rather than just helping me figure out what the answer is. |
Thomas taught me for the better part of my secondary school education, and he vitally contributed to my understanding of both physics and chemistry. I was struggling in both sciences before he began teaching me. Tuition with him is both interesting and enriching. He is able to explain complex questions and concepts in a very systematic and simple way. In fact, I have never came across a question that Thomas is unable to answer almost immediately and that definitely shows the amount of knowledge he has in those subjects. Also, he is very willing to help you out in other areas, be it setting a detailed timetable in the months leading to 'O' levels or making concise notes. From personal experience, I feel that tuition to Thomas is more than just a job, as he genuinely wants his students to do well. Thank you for the great help you were to me during my 'O' level days. |
In my J2 year, I studied H2 Math under Thomas. It was the very last leg of the final semester before As, and my grade had been a consistent U for my entire JC life. My mother’s friend told me about him, so I decided to try it out even though it was so last minute. |
I have been taught by Thomas since I was primary 5 and he is still tutoring me in my second year of JC now. |
Thomas started teaching me since Secondary 1. He taught me both maths and science throughout my secondary school education. |
I've been a straight 'F' for failure student or a 'just pass' student for Math exams in secondary school. O’ levels proved that I was indeed an 'F' (failure) student in Math, despite my O’ level cert showing an 'E', which was equivalent to it being regarded as a fail grade. The E grade on my O’ level cert had me retake my Math, as a single subject, not once but twice. Retaking it for the first time ended up with me having the same grade E. |
In secondary 4, I was studying in Anglo Chinese School (Independent) and was struggling with my Chemistry. I would either fail or just barely reach a C5 grade. However, with Thomas' help, I managed to improve from C5 to an A1 in 'O' levels! |
A very good tutor. Explained concepts in the simplest form possible. Thomas told us all the tips, tricks and shortcuts to solving problems. He made my grades improve from a C in secondary 3 to an A in secondary 4 term 1. |
Thomas has been one of the best tutors I’ve encountered. He was very dedicated throughout my whole O level journey and played a huge role in helping me achieve my desired results. |
I was recommended by a friend in 2007 to take H2 Chemistry tuition from Thomas as my grades were nothing near stellar. I greatly appreciate Thomas' efforts to start from scratch, teaching all the concepts which I had trouble grasping in school. I would definitely recommend him as he is warm and sincere with his teaching and tries his best to rectify any problems you may be having with a one to one approach. Becoming a part time tutor several years later myself, I am convinced that it doesn't take much to become a tutor but to be one with great patience, it is indeed remarkable :) two thumbs up! |
I took chemistry tuition for upper secondary under Thomas. He is a very patient tutor who not only ensures you get the right answers but also the concept behind it. He also introduces easy method to remember the concepts. It was an enjoyable experience being tutored by him. I see improvements in my chemistry with his help! |
Thomas has tutored me for a couple of years in both Science and Mathematics in secondary school. He helped me understand the concepts and would go over anything I was unsure of until I understood it. Each time he repeated the concept he would explain it in a different and creative way. I found it helpful as it helped me visualize things much better. Thomas finds ways to help his students find interest in what they are learning and alters his teaching to suit each student. |
In the few months that Thomas had tutored me in chemistry, it helped me understand the whole concept as compared to what I had learnt in school for a whole year. He was always very patient and encouraging & would look for different ways to make me understand. What I liked about his tuition sessions were that everything was very organised from his teaching down to writing notes for my reference and that he would share funny stories during the lesson as a little 'break'. I would definitely recommend his tuition services if you're doubting your academic abilities as he made chemistry bearable for me and I'm sure he would do the same for you! |
Thomas taught Maths and Combined Science during Secondary school and he had helped me in understanding the topic well and made my application on difficult questions easier. My grades have improved significantly with his help. Had been almost 12 years back and I appreciate his help, if not for him, I will not achieve what I have now. |
Thomas is a tutor with a great deal of dedication. His effective method of teaching helped me to develop a strong grasp of concepts and paced me well with the syllabus. Last but not least, Thomas is always friendly and approachable - he never gets tired answering all the questions you have! |
From being hopelessly lost in physics lessons in my upper secondary school years and getting borderline passes or failing, I managed to score an A2 in my O levels examination. Thomas helped me understand physics better through his clear explanations and would patiently go through methods of answering or solving the question. My results improved gradually and I even cultivated an interest in the subject because he’d teach us how to apply our knowledge to novel situations in questions. |
Thomas taught me Chemistry and Mathematics for my O and A Levels. He is experienced and always dedicated in his teaching and used creative, engaging and effective methods to break down difficult concepts into manageable parts that were easy to apply and remember. He taught me to strive hard in my studies and was always patient with me, going through the questions repeatedly till I understood. His excellent teaching methods made learning fun and it helped me cultivate a genuine love for the subjects even till today. I am thankful beyond words for his teachings that has gotten be an A1 and A in both subjects and I would highly recommend him as a tuition teacher. |
Thomas taught me from 2005-2006 in JC level mathematics. He's very approachable and has deep insight with mathematical concepts. He employs different pedagogies for specific topics. Under his tutelage, I have successfully qualified for university and graduated from NTU with 2nd class upper honors. |
Thomas has been a great tutor and friend, being that we share the same birthday, haha, he has helped me out heaps with math during my A levels period. From getting a C during CTs, I managed to attain an A in A levels. He is really passionate about teaching and it was an amazing experience. |
Having received help from Mr Chang for about 2 years, I think that Mr Chang is extremely friendly and resourceful. This makes it easy for us students to approach him for academic help. I can ask him questions I have and regardless of how late I actually asked him, he wouldn't mind it at all and give me a reply. I can sense that he is genuinely a good teacher because he isn't profit driven as compared to many other tutors out there but truly cares about his students' progress, and this is what sets him apart from other tutors. He is willing to answer my doubts until I understand completely, and this just goes to show how patient he is. He has helped me a lot in many areas and I benefitted in many ways. It is great to have him as a teacher. |