Ace Your Entrance, Scholarship and Job Interviews! - Singapore - Private lessons

Ace Your Entrance, Scholarship and Job Interviews!

From 72 C$ /h

How and what do you prepare to make your best impression to score at an entrance, scholarship or job interview?

As a scholarship recipient, experienced marketer for more than 20 years, as well as being an entrepreneur and business owner of an established brand for more than 10 years, I’ll be imparting my experience, knowledge and skills to help you ace that all important interview to open the door to a world of opportunities!

Extra information

Student to prepare their curriculum vitae, job applicant to prepare their resume and cover letter.

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Around Singapore, Singapore

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Singapore

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About Me

Hailing from one of the top colleges in Singapore, I aced my entrance interview for one of the 100+ places in one of the most coveted faculties at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, ranked top in Asia. I also beat hundreds of applicants to be awarded the Mediacorp scholarship.

During my National Service in the Singapore Armed Forces, I went from flab to fit, becoming a Physical Training Instructor. I’m also a veteran in advertising, marketing and corporate communications in my 20 year career straddling SMEs to MNCs.

My interests lie in guiding and inspiring children to young adults, having been a tutor for more than 20 years as well as an entrepreneur who co-founded one of the most prolific pet businesses in Singapore, appearing across multiple press, print and TV interviews and features.

Education

Mediacorp Scholar (Radio),
Kim School of Communication and Information (Honours degree), Nanyang Technological University 1997 to 2001

Victoria Junior College (GCE A levels) 1993 to 1993

Mayflower Secondary School (GCE O levels) 1989 to 1992

Experience / Qualifications

Tutor (2001 to Present)
Levels:
- Primary (English, Maths, Science)
- Secondary (English, Maths, AMaths)

Co Founder and Business Owner (Petopia International) (2010 to Present)

Marketing Manager, EYE (Singapore) (2006 to 2010)

Assistant Marketing Manager, 77th Street (2004 to 2006)

Marketing Executive, Mediacorp Radio (2001 to 2004)

Physical Training Instructor, Singapore Armed Forces (1994 to 1996)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Interviewing skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

Bonjour!

It's a pleasure to connect with you. I'm Daniel, currently residing in Singapore for an extended period, and I'm excited to welcome new students into my language journey. With over 15 years of teaching experience as a seasoned linguist and French instructor, I specialize in tailoring my approach to meet the diverse needs of learners. Whether you're a teenager gearing up for exams, an adult with specific language goals, part of a corporate environment, or associated with governmental institutions, I've had the privilege of guiding over 2000 students on their linguistic exploration.

My expertise spans various exams and specialized programs, providing personalized instruction in:

Examinations, Social, or Business:
• IB initio / IBSL / IBHL / IGCSE / DELF / French in lieu / GCE O Level - CBSE / TEF-TCF / TEF CANADA/TEFAQ (for Canada immigration) / A LEVEL H1 & H2 / HSC (Australian program)
• Conversational French for social interactions during travel or gatherings with family, friends, and acquaintances.
• Business French for improved career prospects, job opportunities, and effective communication with French associates.

Embark on this linguistic adventure with me, and together, let's unlock the captivating world of French!

Prepare for top-university STEM interviews with personalised, high-level practice in mathematical, scientific, and technical problem-solving.

I have been preparing students for competitive university applications and interviews for more than 12 years, with many successful students reaching their desired universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Ivy League institutions, and other highly selective STEM programmes.

These lessons are designed for students applying to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Warwick, Ivy League universities, and other competitive institutions, especially for courses such as Maths, Physics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and related STEM subjects.

Top-university interviews are not just about knowing the syllabus. They test how you think, how you respond when a problem becomes unfamiliar, how clearly you explain your reasoning, and how well you recover when you get stuck.

In these sessions, we work on:

- Oxford and Cambridge interview preparation
- Imperial, Ivy League, UCL, Warwick, and other competitive STEM applications
- Maths, Physics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and related courses
- Technical problem-solving under pressure
- Mechanics, calculus, vectors, graphs, estimation, logic, algorithms, and modelling questions
- Mock interviews with live questioning and detailed feedback
- Thinking aloud, structuring explanations, and communicating assumptions clearly
- Personal statement discussion and follow-up questions
- Admissions-test-style problem solving where relevant
- Interview confidence, strategy, and recovery when stuck

Each session is tailored to the student’s target course, university, and current level. Lessons can include live mock interview practice, targeted technical questions, feedback on communication, and follow-up exercises between sessions.

My approach is rigorous, structured, and supportive. The aim is not only to practise questions, but to build the habits needed for high-pressure academic interviews: clear reasoning, flexible problem-solving, and calm confidence.

Bonjour!

It's a pleasure to connect with you. I'm Daniel, currently residing in Singapore for an extended period, and I'm excited to welcome new students into my language journey. With over 15 years of teaching experience as a seasoned linguist and French instructor, I specialize in tailoring my approach to meet the diverse needs of learners. Whether you're a teenager gearing up for exams, an adult with specific language goals, part of a corporate environment, or associated with governmental institutions, I've had the privilege of guiding over 2000 students on their linguistic exploration.

My expertise spans various exams and specialized programs, providing personalized instruction in:

Examinations, Social, or Business:
• IB initio / IBSL / IBHL / IGCSE / DELF / French in lieu / GCE O Level - CBSE / TEF-TCF / TEF CANADA/TEFAQ (for Canada immigration) / A LEVEL H1 & H2 / HSC (Australian program)
• Conversational French for social interactions during travel or gatherings with family, friends, and acquaintances.
• Business French for improved career prospects, job opportunities, and effective communication with French associates.

Embark on this linguistic adventure with me, and together, let's unlock the captivating world of French!

Prepare for top-university STEM interviews with personalised, high-level practice in mathematical, scientific, and technical problem-solving.

I have been preparing students for competitive university applications and interviews for more than 12 years, with many successful students reaching their desired universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Ivy League institutions, and other highly selective STEM programmes.

These lessons are designed for students applying to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Warwick, Ivy League universities, and other competitive institutions, especially for courses such as Maths, Physics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and related STEM subjects.

Top-university interviews are not just about knowing the syllabus. They test how you think, how you respond when a problem becomes unfamiliar, how clearly you explain your reasoning, and how well you recover when you get stuck.

In these sessions, we work on:

- Oxford and Cambridge interview preparation
- Imperial, Ivy League, UCL, Warwick, and other competitive STEM applications
- Maths, Physics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, and related courses
- Technical problem-solving under pressure
- Mechanics, calculus, vectors, graphs, estimation, logic, algorithms, and modelling questions
- Mock interviews with live questioning and detailed feedback
- Thinking aloud, structuring explanations, and communicating assumptions clearly
- Personal statement discussion and follow-up questions
- Admissions-test-style problem solving where relevant
- Interview confidence, strategy, and recovery when stuck

Each session is tailored to the student’s target course, university, and current level. Lessons can include live mock interview practice, targeted technical questions, feedback on communication, and follow-up exercises between sessions.

My approach is rigorous, structured, and supportive. The aim is not only to practise questions, but to build the habits needed for high-pressure academic interviews: clear reasoning, flexible problem-solving, and calm confidence.

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