Kian (K.Y) N.

• University of Oxford, law
• Singapore

I graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford in 2014. I work as a lawyer nowadays and spend my time between Hong Kong and Singapore. At the same time I still help students with their applications; it's a different sort of satisfaction from the kind that I get working in a law firm.

            Individualised Teaching - Every student is different. Their interests differ. And their thinking process varies as well. I adapt my teaching to suit these differences. For example, I've found that using real-life examples in subject areas which my students are interested in helps them absorb information more effectively.       Method over Content - Knowing how to learn is more important than the actual substantive issues, which can become outdated over time. But skills and techniques will always remain relevant.      When In Doubt, Ask - My students treat me as their peer, albeit one with wrinkles and occasional backaches. I encourage this (no not the backaches) because it helps my students ask questions which they would otherwise be embarrassed to ask. These questions often clarify crucial concepts in their understanding.     Take Charge of Your Own Learning - I incorporate principles of Socratic questioning in my teaching by asking open-ended questions. By formulating the answers in their own words, my students find that they have a better understanding of the concepts taught. This process also helps me to iron out any underlying misconceptions they might have.

            I've been tutoring students since 2016 and have helped more than 10 students for the LNAT and Oxbridge interviews. 7 of them received invitations to interview at various colleges and 2 were accepted.     From Nov 2015 to 2016, I also taught at The Learning Lab, where I coached more than 300 students (aged 13 to 18) according to the Cambridge English syllabus.

            Reading, kayaking, working on projects like my DIY 3D printer and hydroponics garden.