President: Anthony Fok
Mr Anthony Fok is the founder and principal Economics tutor of JC Economics Education Centre Pte Ltd, a leading ‘A’ Level Economics education centre in Singapore.

He graduated with an Honours Degree in Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and holds a Degree in Economics from Murdoch University, Australia. He subsequently attained his Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore and Master of Education from Monash University, Australia. He completed his first year Doctorate in Education (Dual Award Programme) at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, in collaboration with the Institute of Education (IoE), University of London.

As a former full-time Ministry of Education (MOE) school teacher, he has taught at various government schools in Singapore and is equipped with several years of teaching experience. He is also the author of numerous Economics guidebooks and is the author of the Economics Ten-Year-Series, which is sold locally and overseas.

Anthony was also featured in The Sunday Times newspapers as one of the five “most sought-after Super Tutors” in Singapore and was featured on MediaCorp Channel 5 Programme as “an educator with extraordinary qualities”.

Mr Fok was also a panel speaker at the National Library Board’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations Discussion Forum moderated by Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-At-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Anthony’s hopes for ATS:
The tuition industry in Singapore is playing an increasingly vital role in the education system, and with burgeoning growth there is a need to contemplate the manner in which it will develop in the future. This is why I feel this is a most appropriate time to set up an association for tutors to connect, cooperate and collaborate with each other.

As tutors, we face various challenges but we can also look forward to great opportunities. We should build common ground and work together as part of a collective cohort. I also believe that there is greater strength in unity, and as a formal association we can be a strong and credible voice the industry.

Vice-President: Irwin See
Mr Irwin See is the founder and principal General Paper (GP) tutor of Irwin’s Study Pte Ltd, a unique tuition centre that specialises in A-Level GP tuition for junior college (JC) students.

He graduated with a Master’s degree (Distinction) from Oxford University, UK and a Bachelor’s degree (1st Class Honours) from London School of Economics, UK. A former Ministry of Education (MOE) JC lecturer and tutor, Irwin also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Distinction) from National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore.

As a former MOE full-time teacher, he has taught in several JCs and secondary schools, and is the author of several popular GP resource books and guidebooks. He is also proud to partner with MENDAKI to provide subsidised tuition to students from low-income backgrounds and has been appointed Chairman of an Advisory Committee with Singapore Cancer Society to oversee educational programmes for cancer-stricken students or children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer and need financial and educational assistance.

Irwin has been featured in the media, including The Straits Times, The New Paper, and i-weekly, MyPaper, where he is regularly interviewed for his views regarding Singapore’s education landscape and also for the success of his highly sought-after tuition classes.

Irwin’s hopes for ATS:
I set up this Association because I believe that there is much synergy and potential that can emerge from gathering fellow private tutors and having a common platform to speak regarding the tuition industry in Singapore. By having a formal Association, I also hope to see the tuition industry being professionalized.

Treasurer: Wynn Khoo
Mr Wynn Khoo is the principal tutor at Wynn Education Centre. It is a premier tuition centre specializing in Principles of Accounts and Physics, at O Level and also the Integrated-Programme (IP).

He completed his undergraduate studies at the Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with Honours in Accountancy before furthering his studies subsequently at the National Institute of Education (NIE) and graduating with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

Mr Wynn Khoo was a former Ministry of Education (MOE) teacher who has been teaching Physics and Principles of Accounts for many years. During his time in MOE, he was the recipient of the school Outstanding Contribution Award. He was the Head of the Student Council and also the Year Head before he left the service. Recently he was also featured in The Straits Times and The New Paper newspapers, sharing the techniques to excel in Physics and Principles of Accounts.

Mr Wynn Khoo is also the author of a few Physics and Principles of Accounts assessment books. He has a strong personal belief that if the students are willing to work hard, no result is unachievable and he seeks to help all students achieve their dream.

Wynn’s hopes for ATS:
I hope that with the setup of the Association, the private education sector would be strengthened and become more synergised as educators and tutors in the fraternity comes together to exchange views and work together for a common goal.

The Association will represent private tutors and be a credible voice for the industry as we complement the mainstream education to achieve better educational outcomes for our students. At the same time, we will also be able to create more opportunities for the different stakeholders in the industry.

Vice-President: Tony Chee
Mr Tony Chee is the founder and principal Physics tutor of Best Physics Tuition Centre, a leading A Level, O Level and IP education centre in Singapore.

He graduated with first class Honours in Physics and Mathematics from University of Birmingham, U.K., under the Singapore Government’s Public Service Commission Overseas scholarship. He subsequently attained his Masters in Business Administration from California State University, U.S., as well as his Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Institute of Education in Singapore.

As a former full-time Ministry of Education (MOE) Physics lecturer and curriculum designer, Tony has taught at various top government schools in Singapore, as well as authored numerous Physics guidebooks and Physics Ten-Year-Series. Subsequently, he became a lecturer at the National Institute of Education where he trained Physics teachers. He also took on a Senior Head role at the Ministry of Education, managing university funding and administration.

Tony was featured in The Straits Times, as one of the “Super Tutors in Demand” in Singapore. He is also an elected life-member of the Institute of Physics Singapore, whose elected fellows include Singapore’s President Dr Tony Tan and various Nobel Laureates like Professor Gerardus ‘t Hooft and Professor Yang Chen-Ning.

For his contributions to education, Tony was awarded two Outstanding Contribution Awards by the Ministry of Education, in 2007 and 2013. Beyond academics, Tony enjoys researching, generating technological patents and bringing them to commercialization. In the process, he hopes to inspire the younger generation in applying the knowledge they have gained in school, to improves the lives of people around the world.

Tony’s hopes for ATS:
I set up this Association because I believe it can help to complement the current system. The private tuition industry arises because of an intrinsically strong and natural demand for educational excellence. This association will serve as a common platform for private tutors to voice their opinions and work hand-in-hand with the relevant stakeholders to create a better educational landscape for Singapore.

Secretary: Gary Ang
Mr Gary Ang is the founder and principal Mathematics tutor of Number Skill Learning Centre Pte. Ltd., a leading tuition centre that specialises in “O” and “A” Levels Mathematics and Sciences.

He double majored in Mathematics and Political Science and graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor’s degree (2nd Upper Honours). He was a scholar at the University Scholars’ Programme (USP) in NUS, a premier programme in NUS for the top 5% of student population and was also a recipient of the Dean’s list.

Gary is currently pursuing his Master of Science (Mathematics) at National Institute of Education (NIE), an institute of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and is due to graduate in 2017. He also holds memberships at the Association of Mathematics Educators, Singapore Mathematical Society and American Mathematical Society.

Gary is also author of “A” Level assessment books. He has been featured in The Sunday Times, The Straits Times, The Newpaper and My Paper and regularly interviewed for his comments on the education industry.

Gary’s hopes for ATS:
The setting up of ATS is long overdue and I believe tutors, students, parents and all stakeholders will benefit from this collective effort to formalize this informal, yet intrinsic element of the local education landscape.

I hope that ATS will set the industry standard in serving private educators and students. Through ATS, private educators will have a common platform to enhance their services to the education ecosystem, while the consumers will have assurance of our members’ commitment to excellence.

Council Member: Hendra Wong
Mr Hendra Wong is a Chemistry Coach, specialises in Chemistry tuition for JC, Upper Secondary and IP students.

His deepest passion is in Chemistry where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (Honours) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He has also attained Gold Medal, Best Student and Best Theory awards in the Chemistry Olympiad and served as President of Student’s Association.

Mr Hendra began his journey as a Full Time Chemistry Tutor in 2012. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of students achieve distinctions for their ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level examinations.

A skilled and experienced tutor, he translates complex Chemistry concepts to simple chunks for his students to digest, such that learning Chemistry need not be daunting but simple and manageable. With his extensive knowledge of Chemistry, he equips his students with the fundamental competency necessary to score for Chemistry, advancing student comprehension to optimal levels. Concise summary notes and materials are provided for students to capture formative and summative key points which will benefit them in their education journey. Mr Wong believes feedback is one of the most important influences supporting learning where he establishes regular feedback with his students to maximize their learning.