Day In The Life Of A Private Tutor In Singapore

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Day in the life of a private tutor in Singapore. This is what a typical day working as a private tutor looks like for my cousin, Ke Ling. Amidst Singapore's competitive education landscape, the rising number of tuition centers and private tutors comes as no surprise to many of us. Many students in Singapore are sent to private tuition in hopes of improving their results. Hope this video provides deeper insights to Singapore's education system and just how competitive education is in Singapore. Whether you're interested in becoming a teacher in Singapore, or just curious about the various occupations and jobs in Singapore, I hope that this video will play a part in fulfilling your curiosity somehow.
    You can contact Ke Ling at her email below:
    kelingyu@gmail.com
    You can reach out to me at:
    redpotatosg@gmail.com
    If you would like to be featured in my next "Day in the Life" video, do reach out to me. As always, thank you for supporting my channel and watching my videos. Creating this channel has changed my life and I hope that I can play a part in making a change in yours as well. Wishing all good health and may you win the lottery and become rich! Hahah :)

Комментарии • 186

  • @iwanmuzaki8049
    @iwanmuzaki8049 2 года назад +246

    I feel sad that such a passionate teacher is rejected by NIE solely due to the fact that she is a private degree holder. I know of people in the teaching line that are not actually passionate about teaching..so having that local degree is severely overrated.

    • @yappy7788
      @yappy7788 2 года назад +13

      Yea but ultimately a private degree holder had bad grades back in her schooling days. In asian context, it either meant you're not smart enough or not hardworking enough and that's very likely to continue to adulthood. Most government agencies would rather not take the risk, no matter the passion of the applicant.

    • @ColouredPixels
      @ColouredPixels 2 года назад +43

      @@yappy7788 that's very bold of you to say that it is "very likely" to continue to adulthood. have you not heard of late bloomers? so many things are often learned outside of school. exposure to different environment. growth leading to a change of mindset. maturity.. so many factors play a part.

    • @xxy5757
      @xxy5757 2 года назад +12

      @@yappy7788 that's not true. I do private degree cause the enrolment date for gov sch is really just dumb and inflexible😑

    • @jeffer8762
      @jeffer8762 2 года назад

      that the government job mind set, its been there until now, local U, first class lagi best , get promotion every year the path has been lay sui sui for you since day one. if you from those mickey mouse degree, just hope for the best la

    • @Jejdjejbfjf
      @Jejdjejbfjf 2 года назад

      I don’t think MOE doesn’t recognise foreign degrees so there is more to this than meets the eye.

  • @Isabella010493
    @Isabella010493 2 года назад +256

    This channel is underrated. It is the best occupational insight content I've ever seen.

  • @Momo-qo7is
    @Momo-qo7is 2 года назад +66

    Very interesting that the tutor is wearing shorts to teach students. Very friendly atmosphere. It’s very good to make them relaxed outside school.

    • @ebonyloveivory
      @ebonyloveivory 2 года назад +6

      It doesn't matter what he/she wears tbh. As long as it is not indecent or idk pjs, it is fine.

  • @ephren7740
    @ephren7740 2 года назад +33

    Amazing. My mom is also a tutor for already 10 years now in Indonesia. She teaches until 7 PM and still going strong at almost 50 nowww. So somehow this hits me deeply 😅😅.

  • @withesthermin
    @withesthermin 2 года назад +16

    Enjoying how authentic and genuine these videos are!

  • @Minrisa07
    @Minrisa07 9 месяцев назад +2

    I'm currently an Ex-Moe teacher turned private tutor. Trust me you are not losing out and is doing a great job. I wish I've done it sooner

  • @marcuskwek3832
    @marcuskwek3832 2 года назад +35

    Love y'alls style! So simple yet genuine

  • @weesiangtay9301
    @weesiangtay9301 2 года назад +50

    Great content, really loving the day in the life format. Looking forward to the next video!!!

  • @kkk1470
    @kkk1470 2 года назад +10

    this channel has potential, hope u continue this down to earth style type videos

  • @ellieleono9676
    @ellieleono9676 2 года назад +3

    Good to see a passionate tutor.I have given up corporate jobs to be a tutor and have been tutoring for over 20 years and never regret my choice.So keep it up.😀

  • @pohchingtan5050
    @pohchingtan5050 2 года назад +10

    Agreed that income can be unstable as freelancer full-time private tutor because I also give tuition. But this is still something good during pandemic times like now..seriously.

  • @toniferrer9748
    @toniferrer9748 2 года назад +13

    What a great video. As a full-time private tutor in NY, I can relate and I agree as well with the parent's observation :)

  • @sprooced345
    @sprooced345 2 года назад +10

    I miss working in Singapore. Had I known I'd be interested in making videos, I would have taken short videos in all 8 years I spent working there; enjoying good foods in hawkers and visiting tourist spots among others. :) keep making videos!

  • @twinklestars95
    @twinklestars95 2 года назад +47

    Agree that elite schools tend to be toxic, especially on the JC level. I heard of tuition notes being stolen at another school, and my teacher told me not to share notes with students from other JC taking the same subject so that we can gain a competitive edge. P.S. I am not from the top 5 JCs (ranking for my yr)

    • @NK08
      @NK08 2 года назад

      Even in secondary schools, I have heard from my Teachers that students would sometimes steal notes

    • @Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG
      @Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG 2 года назад

      @twinklestar95
      Toxic culture didn’t start in “elite” schools. It starts the moment there is a Normal Technical stream. It should be removed.

    • @miaomiao07
      @miaomiao07 2 года назад

      In my secondary school it's a neighbourhood one, people even steal textbooks? Sometimes people write info inside textbooks as well to study mah. So we are not allowed to put textbooks under our tables that kind. Have to bring home

    • @twgok3162
      @twgok3162 Год назад

      @@NK08 those children didn't get beat by their parents, peers, friends, enemies and people in the general vicinity of enough for being an asshole

  • @pimchanoktippayawong9441
    @pimchanoktippayawong9441 2 года назад +7

    Hi, I'm not Singaporean but I enjoy your channel so much. I watched every Vlog and totally enjoy it!

  • @WalkAlongSingapore
    @WalkAlongSingapore 2 года назад +9

    Love the style of your videos, it feels like watching a TV show. Hopefully there are more “Day In The Life Of A…” videos to come!

  • @Jejdjejbfjf
    @Jejdjejbfjf 2 года назад +3

    Based on the things she says I get a sense that she is more suited to a caring profession for kids, maybe not so academic as a tutor in this competitive industry. Anyway I do relate with sg’s competitive culture, tbh I think it’s good to be competitive but not to the point where people become too stressed or hurt one another, otherwise’s good so it’s not all that bad. But yes, I do agree that we should value arts more and other talents apart from engineering, science, business, etc.

  • @tingfungsiew7902
    @tingfungsiew7902 2 года назад +6

    Another sick video, can't wait for the next one! Keep going, jiayou! 🥳

  • @drumhq
    @drumhq 2 года назад +9

    Good to hear the life of some who does something similar but in a different industry!
    I’m a musician and music teacher and it’s a joy to impart knowledge and see the light bulb in my students light up!

  • @minboborox2179
    @minboborox2179 2 года назад +3

    The way she unlocked the door, it remind me of my grandmother who has got a old-fashioned safe-box chainup with big size lockers, but nothing valuable in it ...😂😂😂

  • @Enderson2020
    @Enderson2020 2 года назад +2

    A very meaningful channel producing meaningful videos. PLEASE DO NOT STOP :(((

  • @ribofen
    @ribofen 2 года назад +4

    Keep it up, good to see quality Singaporean content.

  • @kristellel8861
    @kristellel8861 2 года назад +6

    Please continue this series!

  • @prorenzo
    @prorenzo 2 года назад +1

    I think the content here is very meaningful with no frills. Get to know more about the lives of different groups of people around here from the ground. Subscribed!

  • @kvcking
    @kvcking 2 года назад +1

    Still waiting for your next video release!! Thanks for vocalising my inner thoughts 😌

  • @ericnguyen8610
    @ericnguyen8610 2 года назад +1

    Keep up the good content! I missing life in singapore and I'm glad these videos show the intimate side of the country

  • @user-rh1nu9co2e
    @user-rh1nu9co2e 2 года назад +1

    Very useful youtube channel among many. Good job and please upload more. Waiting for further videos🥰🥰🥰

  • @cchan4739
    @cchan4739 2 года назад +5

    More such videos please!! Day in the life of a doctor maybe?

  • @robertluo3410
    @robertluo3410 Год назад

    Ke Ling's advices to parents are very insightfully! Well done Ke Ling!👍👍👍

  • @physika
    @physika 2 года назад +1

    Art is not just limited to the subjects in school but also the art of talking and presenting yourself to others. Some schools provide public speaking courses.

  • @traceywongwong
    @traceywongwong 2 года назад +1

    Omg Keling ! Know her from Ballet class many years back .

  • @winfordgoh3507
    @winfordgoh3507 2 года назад +4

    you should do more this kind of video, keep going

  • @ChiusTravel
    @ChiusTravel 2 года назад +8

    This was so informative and insightful! Thanks for being so transparent too!

  • @zensenlim9355
    @zensenlim9355 2 года назад +6

    Really good content! Keep it up!

  • @fireice1234567
    @fireice1234567 2 года назад +1

    One a pleasant find this channel was! You have earned a new sub. I hope to see more content!

  • @HoneyMoneySG
    @HoneyMoneySG 2 года назад +2

    Good job and well made video! Keep up with the amazing content!

  • @shanikadissanayake
    @shanikadissanayake Год назад +1

    My saturdays are also busy as a tutor . I have 6 classes on Saturday from 7.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. I only have 45 minutes to rest in between .
    7.00 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.
    9.00 a.m.- 11.00 a.m.
    11.45 - 1.45 p.m.
    2.00 - 4.00 p.m.
    4.15 - 6.15 p.m.
    6.30 - 8.30p.m.
    Even though I get tired at the end of the day, I enjoy tutoring 😍😍

    • @user-nt7ri8cl5p
      @user-nt7ri8cl5p Год назад

      You conduct lesson in ur house? So you don’t need travel to the place? I go to ppl house to teach so can’t take so many classes

    • @shanikadissanayake
      @shanikadissanayake Год назад

      @@user-nt7ri8cl5p yeah ! I conduct all the classes at my own tuition center and it's next to my home.😊

    • @user-nt7ri8cl5p
      @user-nt7ri8cl5p Год назад +1

      @@shanikadissanayake Icic I am private tutor 😅, cos feel stressful if need to make rent etc for class

  • @konasleeps
    @konasleeps 2 года назад +2

    Hey this is a nice video, I enjoyed it :)

  • @lordkent8143
    @lordkent8143 2 года назад +16

    "Just because you're smart doesn't mean you can teach," true that! Yeah seems like Singapore isn't fair when it comes to individual talent and strengths. All based off some fancy degree or test scores.

    • @Jejdjejbfjf
      @Jejdjejbfjf 2 года назад +2

      True but you also need a certain level of expertise to teach luh, just keeping it real

  • @valiantzest
    @valiantzest 2 года назад +1

    Underrated channel, look forward to more videos!

  • @NormieWS333
    @NormieWS333 2 года назад +5

    Great content. Keep it up the good work.

  • @enso1499
    @enso1499 2 года назад +4

    Great content and work once again!

  • @cyrilcheong5135
    @cyrilcheong5135 2 года назад +1

    please make more videos these type of videos make me addicted!

  • @onyx1714
    @onyx1714 2 года назад +10

    6:22 "it's not that she doesn't want to do well, she just feels so unfair that she doesn't feel like wanting to do well."
    I can relate on this point. My parents are extremely controlling of me as well, have implemented screentime restrictions for the past about 7 years or so.
    Whenever I have bad scores or just don't act in the way they want, they resort to physical harm, and constantly talk about how much of a failure I am, how I shouldn't have been born etc. Because of this, I just have no motivation to do well at all. No matter how well I do in school, I will never be free.
    To give some context on my tuition background, I used to have around 12 hours of tuition every weekend. Now that I'm in JC, it's 6 hours tuition total.
    Edit: Regarding the last bit on voicing out. I used to have a secondary school form teacher (of 2 years) who knew of my circumstances and asked me about it. One session, she told me to write my troubles down on the piece of paper, stating that she would not let anyone else know. Lo and behold, on that same afternoon, my parents were called to the school and she showed it to them. When I got back, of course I was beaten up again. Because of this, I have trust issues with teachers who I'm not familiar with for more than a few years, I've become paranoid about sharing my issues with school teachers as well.

    • @therealshard
      @therealshard 2 года назад +1

      Damn... I hear you. That's tough. And I'm just a faceless stranger across a screen but I genuinely wish you all the best :)

    • @xxy5757
      @xxy5757 2 года назад

      Beating up people is definitely wrong. U are a human not a dog. Take picture of your wounds and go to the police. They probably need some counselling. This is just plain fk unhealthy 🙄🤮

    • @xxy5757
      @xxy5757 2 года назад

      And teachers always sucks I feel. They don't fking know a single thing🙄🤮

    • @kelseyykl
      @kelseyykl 5 месяцев назад +1

      Hey, I know I'm 2 years late, but I just hope that I'm not too late. I'm so sorry that happened to you and I hope things are hopefully going your way ❤. No one deserves being treated like that, and I do hope life is treating you better.

  • @amyang5622
    @amyang5622 2 года назад +1

    woo finally another episode! would love if you interview those niche niche jobs :P looking forward !

  • @belbee4220
    @belbee4220 2 года назад +6

    My tuition tcher!!!!!!

  • @CoffeeMagical
    @CoffeeMagical 2 года назад

    This is a very enlightening video of life as a student in Singapore.

  • @blizzaroxxx
    @blizzaroxxx 2 года назад +2

    Wah I admire her passion to teach. The moment I completed my degree I throw away all of my notes hahaha

  • @markibaviosa7559
    @markibaviosa7559 2 года назад +1

    thank you for these insightful and inspiring videos. i love the stories you tell and the people you feature :)

  • @kuanjx2567
    @kuanjx2567 2 года назад +5

    I'm in a top school and my school doesn't even provide art stream. All of us had to take science stream😭😭😭

  • @harrysmith8515
    @harrysmith8515 2 года назад +5

    Singapore food is nice and cheap. But life in Singapore is a bit stressful and competitive.

  • @yukeying1002
    @yukeying1002 2 года назад +5

    Ayo I'm in a youtube video, nice

  • @itzSoonz
    @itzSoonz 2 года назад +3

    Super good content! Great work

  • @13102008SL
    @13102008SL 2 года назад +4

    THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN IN RUclips. IF THERE IS A SUPER LIKE BUTTON , I WOULD GIVE RED POTATO A SUPER LIKE VIDEO 👍

  • @13102008SL
    @13102008SL 2 года назад +2

    I think it would be great if you could a life of a sales person. It will be good insight

  • @MoiSophie
    @MoiSophie 2 года назад

    I've watched your all videos at once. They're so interesting.

  • @banjiu10
    @banjiu10 2 года назад

    This channel is a gem.

  • @jwong3176
    @jwong3176 2 года назад +3

    Interesting content and Vids! Keep it up!!! Jia Youss! SUBCRIBED!

  • @jasonkong3122
    @jasonkong3122 2 года назад +4

    Interesting channel with day in the life of different profile in Singapore. How about day of yourself? Haha

  • @icymi4545
    @icymi4545 Год назад +1

    I'm a school teacher for the last 15 years, tutoring ever since I left O levels. I can feel what she is going through. Don't give up. Her passion is obvious. Yes, there are many types of teachers in the industry.... It also depends on what they want to be and what kind of teacher they are. So, whatever it is, it's a decision made by them. My passion is there, driven by a desire to help the lower ability kids. Working for money is not my key objective. Though I feel that it's competitive in Singapore. However, there are all kinds of students, just like there are all kinds of people. Good, bad, interesting and some will leave good memories for the teachers.

  • @reign77777
    @reign77777 Год назад

    This is a great video. I think if you check out Paolo in Japan's day in the life videos and can emulate that for a Singapore version, you could find a large audience.

  • @karthinandhakumar1665
    @karthinandhakumar1665 2 года назад

    Nice work !! Keep posting more and good luck !!!

  • @hafizahtunnisabtesyednoorm7241
    @hafizahtunnisabtesyednoorm7241 2 года назад +2

    Im a private tutor too and i like to watch this video.😊

    • @greennamu879
      @greennamu879 2 года назад

      Hi, are you doing tutoring full time? I'm just started tutoring too, about two months. ☺

  • @rafiq6521
    @rafiq6521 2 года назад +3

    More content! How about life of a healthcare worker

  • @boatseller
    @boatseller 2 года назад +3

    Very unique content. Keep going :)

  • @abdulrajaf6
    @abdulrajaf6 2 года назад +3

    Cool Video...Honestly i'm x S'porean...n i think Education Not only on Papers..Life n Experential Learning also CRITICAL...in this Z..Gen...coz LIFE NOW is TOUGHER than b4...(Anyway this is my Opinion..🤔)..

  • @katrinlausch3078
    @katrinlausch3078 2 года назад +2

    Very nice series just reminds me totally of Paolo from Tokyo (channel) series 🤣❤️

  • @darenho5103
    @darenho5103 2 года назад +3

    Great content.☺️👍

  • @twee.2807
    @twee.2807 2 года назад +2

    I would love you to tutor maths for my daughter online from Australia 😉. Finding a delicate hard working teacher is extremely hard.

  • @sytsmr
    @sytsmr 2 года назад +4

    I miss Singapore :( WIsh I could go back sometime.

  • @varunmishra3496
    @varunmishra3496 2 года назад +1

    please make more videos!

  • @sambalgoreng
    @sambalgoreng 2 года назад +3

    heyyy the other songwriter cousin is there toooo

  • @tengping2002
    @tengping2002 2 года назад +2

    Underated channel

  • @gumboboyrocks
    @gumboboyrocks 2 года назад

    Nice channel and real life situations. Jiayou!

  • @dsmsgamer8529
    @dsmsgamer8529 2 года назад

    Art is the most useful skillset one can nurture on. There vast possibility with freelancing in art. Designing ,coaching,….many more

  • @dwichiesa
    @dwichiesa 2 года назад +1

    It's Paula from Singapore!

  • @MrGurkanify
    @MrGurkanify 2 года назад

    She's have the personality that all the profesor should have .

  • @reviewfreak66
    @reviewfreak66 2 года назад +2

    Reminds me of paolo from Tokyo but Singapore version

  • @Emsyaz
    @Emsyaz 2 года назад +1

    Channel owner is sweet looking...😍😍😍

  • @nurinsawlilymuhammadrafiq5532
    @nurinsawlilymuhammadrafiq5532 2 года назад +5

    Can you do a day in a life of an NUS/NTU alumni? I think that would be interesting as students always have this idea that they get high paying and desirable jobs

  • @fruitree86
    @fruitree86 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video!
    As an ex MOE trained teacher who has taught in International schools and local government schools, I must say your rates are on the low side. No offense, but once you set the rates at that benchmark, it's harder for you to increase price in future.
    Qualifications wise to enter NIE, there is another route to go. Meanwhile, I have a few other pointers and suggestions to make, but I will take that offline. Love the videos, keep it up! 😊

    • @liphonT3
      @liphonT3 2 года назад

      Hi Jere, just wanted and an opinion from you or Ke Ling here, what do you guys think of the quality of learning/teaching in those "big names" tutition centres compare to the small group type shown in this video? I used to attend tutition centres (some 20 years ago) but find that the teaching methods there is no different from public school's, which don't allow me to get much of the teacher's attention and have more 1-1 coaching time.. i am always wondering whats the real attaction/incentive of signing up for those big names/popular tuition centres nowadays.

    • @user-nt7ri8cl5p
      @user-nt7ri8cl5p Год назад +1

      The rate did she state in the video?

  • @ridzuangotze7723
    @ridzuangotze7723 2 года назад +3

    im a private tutor myself, although part-time i can relate

  • @raven_bard
    @raven_bard 2 года назад +11

    If there were no artists, there would be no culture. Arts are equally as important as the STEM subjects and it's frustrating to hear educators dismiss their students' artistic aspirations.

  • @YokNg
    @YokNg Год назад +1

    People don't see how tiring it is. I have 25 students on Saturdays and I teach 10 hours straight.

  • @reagangoh3618
    @reagangoh3618 2 года назад +3

    Hope u can post like a video a week

  • @alfredgene4450
    @alfredgene4450 2 года назад +1

    Nice content looking forward for more day in the life videos. New subscriber here..

  • @loichaichun2549
    @loichaichun2549 2 года назад +2

    nice content, keep it up!!

  • @Nana-zx7nc
    @Nana-zx7nc 2 года назад

    Would love to see more of these videos. ❤️

  • @edd8460
    @edd8460 2 года назад +3

    Hustle hustle.
    Hey thanks for your videos! but only got 3 eh, are you going to make more?
    unfortunately, SG is like that one ah, they value their local degree grads more - but doesn't mean those people local degree grad they very good - seriously sotongs are everywhere... local grad can also mean, book smart only but not work smart. I've worked in govt and private sector, worked with private U grad and local U grad - seriously, being a local grad doesn't mean you are 'better'. There are so many private U grads who have a better work ethics and work quality too. just. unfortunate la. :(
    Jia you.

  • @MrDebmey
    @MrDebmey 2 года назад +1

    There are many excellent tutors that are not NIE trained. In fact lots of NIE trained teachers are no good teachers

  • @darrenwong1719
    @darrenwong1719 2 года назад +3

    I like this video. V real

  • @liananovita9859
    @liananovita9859 2 года назад

    Wow this is exactly what i need 😭😭🙏💕

  • @shaikabid652
    @shaikabid652 2 года назад +5

    Just because you're smart, doesn't mean you can actually teach well.

  • @VictoryCN
    @VictoryCN 2 года назад +4

    Can you do a video about dating in Singapore?

  • @limjialiang4858
    @limjialiang4858 2 года назад +2

    Look forward to more 👍

  • @georgeanddaddecker7563
    @georgeanddaddecker7563 2 года назад +3

    I will be moving back to Singapore with my 11 year old son whom I cutter home school. What would she charge weekly to take over the home Scholl at 6th grade US level?

  • @hentie5371
    @hentie5371 2 года назад +1

    good content

  • @mindfreak4727
    @mindfreak4727 2 года назад +3

    we want to see day in the life of you.

  • @lolallah3311
    @lolallah3311 2 года назад +3

    presenter is so cute

  • @patmoh4204
    @patmoh4204 2 года назад +1

    The private teacher must change method of tutoring to improve results of her tutoring leading to more referrals.