About Us
We aim to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment at our centre to help all students redefine success
We aim to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment at our centre to help all students redefine success
Being the market leader in education in the Admiralty, Woodlands estate for the past 19 years, our partner Yew’s Tuition Centre have come to realization that many students who are below average students in the cohort are struggling in their studies as they may not be able to focus and concentrate in a classroom setting with many students.
Therefore, we have trademark a brand in Singapore called WhizMinds Academy to cater to these group of students by having a small focus group with individual subjects to assist these students.
Yew’s Tuition Centre Pte Ltd (YTC) was established in 2004. YTC provides tutoring for students from Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, and Junior college levels. Starting as a home-based tuition service, YTC has expanded to include two center-based branches in Woodlands, Singapore. Currently, YTC have 12 full-time tutors with a combined 19 years of tutoring experience. We’ve successfully taught over 10,000 students with diverse abilities and backgrounds, helping them gain confidence and excel in their education.
Provide quality education and at an affordable rate so that every student is given an opportunity to excel in their studies
Fill in the gaps that schools may be unable to fill – we believe that every student deserves the best education regardless of their background.
For the past 19 years till date, we have taught students in various abilities and backgrounds.
Have benefitted from our teaching and have grown more as they further their education.
WhizMinds Academy is catered to the high-ability students who are willing to step out of their comfort zone from learning the norm schoolwork to learning more challenging heuristic and non-routine questions. They must be prepared to handle it mentally and psychologically.
Founder of both Yew’s Tuition Centre Pte Ltd and WhizMinds Academy, Mrs. Yew has been involved in the running of the centres, training and upgrading of the teaching skills of the teachers. She is the Chief Financial Officer who is in-charge the payroll of the
teachers. Mrs. Yew is also involved in the teaching and planning of curriculum so as to keep abreast of the MOE syllabus. She is a highly sought after teacher who has taught more than 1800 students for the last 19 years of her teaching career.
Dr. Yew is the co-founder of Yew’s Tuition Centre Pte Ltd. He has more than 19 years of teaching experience and he is a highly sought teacher in YTC and is also the centre director who is in-charge of the day-to-day operations of all 2 centres and the expansion of the company. He is also involved in teaching as it is his passion. Dr. Yew enjoys interaction with the students; parents and students often look up to him as he teaches with love and is a great motivator to all his students.
Dr Christina has a Doctorate Degree in Chemistry (PhD). She has taught in a private University, MDIS for more than 5 years before switching to join YTC. She has been teaching in YTC for more than 7 years and she teaches from Sec 1 to Sec 4 in all Science subjects; Combined Science, Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics & Biology.
She also teaches H1 & H2 in Chemistry for Junior College. She is a very experienced teacher and explains concepts very well. She relates and gets along very well with students to clear their doubts. She also has the ability to help weak students to excel in the level they are in. Being well-liked and nurturing, she has a wealth of experience that she can share with her students. Students are appreciative for her patience and dedicated efforts.
Mr Chew has years of teaching experience in YTC and being a father of 2, he believes that the teacher’s pedagogical style is crucial in helping students achieve academic success. A very patient teacher who guides students through detailed step-by-step approach to problem solving as well as engaging in discussion/dialogue format of
presentation in classroom experience.Mr Chew has the ability to help weak students from their level and bring them to the next level. Many students have improved tremendously after being taught by him
Mrs. Tan graduated from National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Masters in Chemistry (MSc). Her passion for teaching came about when she was the recipient as a student herself during her school days. She sees that there is a gap for more improvement and methods in making the students to love Mathematics. In
her classes, she kindles her students’ interest in the subject through her fast and effective methods of learning Mathematics. She specializes in Additional Mathematics and Elementary Mathematics for Secondary levels. Mrs Tan focuses on explaining mathematical concepts in a clear and concise manner and challenges students to think deeper about what have learnt. She is a patient, caring, loving and hardworking teacher who has helped many students improve their Mathematics grades tremendously and brought back hope to them.
Mrs Lee is a sought-after teacher who has been teaching in YTC for more than 15 years. She has graduated hundreds of PSLE students and many of whom have gone to TOP schools. She is able to illustrate difficult concepts with easy everyday examples that her students can relate well to. Her strength lies in her ability to quickly
build rapport with her students to bring the best in them.
Ms. Wong is an ex-MOE teacher who has many years of experience teaching the Primary and Secondary levels. Not only does she hold a Diploma in Education (NIE) in Chinese Language, she has also been teaching the English, Mathematics & Science curriculum for the past 13 years. Over the years in teaching,
Ms Ang has more than 15 years of teaching experience and is well-versed in the Primary School syllabus for English, Math and Science as well as Secondary English. She places great emphasis on the mastery of core concepts and applies bespoke strategies to help her students strive for academic excellence at all levels.
She is able to break down complex concepts in simple and clear ways that help her students to understand better.
Beyond academia, Ms Ang aims to instill lifelong learning skills like self-motivation, build confidence and problem-solving techniques that equip her students to face challenges head-on in our fast paced and everchanging world. Her dedication and commitment to her students is attested by many parents who continue to entrust their children’s academic and character development to her through the years. Ms Ang graduated with a Diploma in Marketing, Business from Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore).
Ms Toh is an experienced primary school Chinese teacher who has been anchoring our Chinese Language tutorage for the past 15 years. She is a diligent, passionate and caring teacher who believes in the joy of learning and using questioning as one of the many ways to develop critical thinking in her teaching.
She guides students in answering open-ended questions in order to do well. She has since graduated hundreds of students and many have done well in the cohort as well as PSLE.
She is loved by many students and they would visit her even they have grown into their teens and adulthood.
Ms Zoe has a passion in teaching the younger age group as she finds the potential in them as they start young in education. Ms Zoe graduated with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Ngee Ann Polytechinic and a Bachelor of Psychological Science from University of Wollongong. She is well-regarded
for her patience and detailed as well as clarity of explanation of concepts as a passionate teacher. Ms Zoe helps children revise the syllabus and hone examination skills to improve. She develops the child’s proficiency in writing, speaking, reading and listening so that they are able to learn English Language more effectively and confidently in a less intimidating environment. With much confidence, it inspires action, and action leads to results. Ms Zoe also creates a comfortable learning atmosphere during her lessons.
Ms Yew is currently teaching Additional and Elementary Mathematics to Secondary level students. She employs creative yet effective ways to make her lessons engaging, enabling students to learn better. Ms Yew is deeply passionate about teaching and strives to help her students understand concepts easily and
Ms Pamela holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from the prestigious Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. This unique combination of academic and professional experience has equipped her with the skills to design lessons that are not only captivating and interactive, but also tailored to
meet the specific needs of each individual child.
She has more than 7 years of specialized experience in preschool and enrichment center settings. Her area of expertise lies in phonics instruction, which she firmly believes that it would lay the groundwork for the development of strong reading and language skills in children from an early age.
Throughout the teaching career, her philosophy has revolved around creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and grow. She is dedicated to providing children with the necessary tools for success and fostering a lifelong love for learning within them.
Ms. Abigail holds a Foundation in Arts (English). This academic background has expressed her passion for literature, language, and the arts. This comprehensive course immerses her in the study of English language and related humanities subjects.
She has a great passion in teaching English. She
is a dedicated educator with diverse background in teaching and learning new things. She started off as a home tutor for 2 years. Subsequently, she joined an elementary school as an English Teacher. She has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by non-native speakers and is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all her students.
Ms Abigail believes in Incorporating art into the class or syllabus can take the students out of the classroom setting and encourage them to use their language skills in the real world. She has also learned that it is more than teaching the basics of literacy because it involves bringing all the grammatical elements of a language together to create meaning. Discovering ways that invites students to be creative is an interactive and engaging way to ensure some of the more difficult aspect of literacy is understood.
Mr Shankar is an ex-MOE teacher, who has over two decades of dedicated teaching experience since 1999. He holds a Diploma in Education (Merit) from NIE so he is able to bring a wealth of expertise and a passion for nurturing young minds and specializes in empowering underperforming students to unlock their full
potential. His forte lies in Mathematics and Science, where he has honed the ability to instil confidence and proficiency in his students. Through his guidance, he consistently achieves remarkable results, with students improving by at least 2 to 3 grades under his tutelage.
Driven by a fervent love for science, he has cultivated a unique approach that blends his own experiences as a student with modern pedagogical techniques. He understands the challenges students face first-hand and tailors his methods to address their specific needs, ensuring tangible progress after just every session.
At the heart of his teaching philosophy is the belief that boosting students’ confidence is half the battle won. That’s why he has pioneered the concept of a science laboratory in his teaching practice. Through hands-on experiments and interactive lessons, he ignites a passion for science while equipping students with the tools to excel in examinations. By fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, he empowers students to embrace learning and strive for excellence.
Mdm Glare has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. She has an extensive experience as a former Learning and Development Associate at Toshiba Information Philippines Inc. where she specializes as a Subject Matter Expert and Main Trainer in Mechanical Inspection. She is a dedicated
educator and compassionate individual whose passion for teaching extends beyond the professional realm. She is also a Missionary and a Teacher at her local church and has been a Vacation Bible School Teacher since high school. Known for her love and patience towards children, she thoroughly enjoys teaching, playing and interacting with them as she believes that learning should be fun way and not boring as she loves to bring learning out of the classroom. Throughout her life, she has been committed to training and teaching individuals of all ages, fostering growth and development from childhood through their growing up years. Mdm Glare believes by this statement from Anthony D’Angelo, “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Mdm Yanny graduated with a Business Administration degree in Marketing Management. Her passion towards teaching came about when she actively participated in a Vacation Bible School for kids and youth ministry in her church. She worked as a part-time personal tutor for kids in their community
during her college days. Mdm Yanny’s passion ignited more when she worked with Unleash International, a sought-after training company in the Philippines during her early corporate years. She was a former script/story writer in one of the inspirational television shows in the country that honed her to be creative in writing. Being a first-time mom now, she strongly believes that every child is special and has the ability to learn and understand things if one is patient in teaching them. Unleashing the highest potential in children is one of her desires and passion in life.
Mr Christopher graduated from Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas (TUPV) with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering.
His passion for teaching came about when he was helping/tutoring his classmates and he realized that many students struggle in
Mathematics and Science. Mr Christopher has taught in TUP as an instructor as this has always been his desire to help students understand and love those subjects so that they can see and appreciate their beauty and usefulness. His love for teaching has inspired many of his students to do well in their studies so that they can be like him after they graduate.
Mdm Catherine is an experienced teacher from Teachers Certificate Program in CHMSC. She has taught for a few years at La Salle Language Center. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Riverside College. Mdm Catherine is a passionate and an experienced educator with a strong background in both healthcare and
education. Her unique combination of skills allows her to bring a holistic approach to teaching, nurturing students not only academically but also in their personal growth.
She believes in creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students feel motivated to explore, learn, and excel. Her goal is to inspire a love for learning while providing the necessary support for each student to reach their full potential. She gives students prioritize individualized attention, providing them with innovative teaching methods, and a supportive community that would foster growth and success, so that, during their educational journey, every student is valued and empowered to shine!
Ms Jay-Ann has been practicing her degree in both the fields of Electronics and Telecommunications Industry, leveraging my expertise to drive innovation and excellence. She has a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas.
Outside of her professional endeavours, Ms Jay-Ann finds solace and joy in creative writing, including novels, short stories, skits, and poems. Writing is not only a hobby but also a fulfilling part-time occupation that allows her to express her creativity. With her passion in teaching, she believes in giving back to the community by tutoring and mentoring the younger generation in English and Math. Witnessing the growth and development of those children brings her immense satisfaction and reinforces her belief in the transformative power of education.
Ms Jay-Ann is enthusiastic to nurture every child who possesses this untapped potential. With the right support and attention, these children can surpass their own expectations. Her teaching approach is centered on providing an inclusive and interactive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Through personalized instruction, encouragement, and mentorship, she strives to instil a lifelong love for learning to enable the children to become confident as independent thinkers. Ms Jay-Ann philosophy is that every child deserves good education, and no child is left behind as every achievement does not depend on its size. Every learning is a journey of growth, discovery, and endless possibilities.
Ms Angelie has a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a specialization in English from Carlos Hilado Memorial State College (CHMSC) as a licensed Professional Teacher. Teaching has always been her lifelong passion, which has been ingrained in her since her formative years.
Witnessing the struggles many students face in English and Math, subjects that brought her immense joy in learning, has instilled in her a profound desire to assist them in mastering these disciplines, fostering a genuine affection and comprehension for their intricacies. This determination drives Ms Angelie to continually strive for excellence, ensuring that they learn from her but also surpass her own accomplishments. She believes in empowering children so that it would equip them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges and pursue their passions. Learning fosters connections with others, as they share knowledge and experiences, enriching their social interactions. Ms Angelie wants to instil the joy of learning in every child she teaches so that they would find learning fun and enjoyable.
Mr. Rainer is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos (UNO-R). A born leader with a heart to lead the youth during his service as a Chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan, a council that governs the youth assembly in the barangay units of the
He is passionate in teaching the children through academic tutorials and being a volunteer teacher in kids church and in Vacation Bible School. His love and expertise in music gave him the opportunity to help unleash the God given gifts of his former students in playing musical instruments. He brings a fun vibe to his students every time that makes learning enjoyable and interesting.
With his knowledge, love and experience in handling and teaching the children, many who attend his class enjoy learning throughout the lesson.
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