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Kim Tye has a strong passion for the English Language. His variegated background spans teaching, journalism, communications, and linguistics. He has been a teacher, lecturer, journalist, and editor.

HIS SPECIALITY

Having spent many years teaching, lecturing, writing and editing, Tye has gained a decided edge in helping students to improve or strengthen their English quickly. Lessons are thoroughly prepared by him. It is hard to find a tutor with a more masterful command of English than Tye. His marking of students’ work is not only painstakingly meticulous, but he is also able to show by way of correction how improvements can be made – something that is often overlooked by many. In other words, students’ work is always honestly appraised for their own good. When this awareness is kindled, students make rapid improvement indeed.

HIS QUALIFICATIONS

  1. MA in Applied Linguistics (Monash University)
  2. BA (Hons) University of London
  3. Diploma in TESOL, London
  4. Diploma in Journalism, London
  5. MAIE Diploma, Kent
  6. Certificate in Education, Singapore
  7. Certificate in Public Relations, London

He has also completed courses in Communications with the University of Toronto, Canada; and the National Training Laboratory, USA.

HIS EXPERIENCE

  1. Conducted tutorials for the Professional Writing course at Monash University;
  2. Conducted classes on Written Communication for trainee teachers at Singapore’s National Institute of Education.
  3. Ran programs on writing and communication for the Extra-Mural Department, National University of Singapore.
  4. Lectured on Journalism Skills in the Mass Communication course, Oklahoma City University, USA.
  5. Taught English to Officer Cadets at the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute.
  6. Been teaching English to Year 7-12 students in Victoria for the  past 26 years.
  7. Been teaching Year 11 & 12 students in English Language since 2007.
  • As a journalist, he held many senior editorial positions, including being published in various Australian and regional newspapers.
  • The British Council has attested to his native speaker’s ability.
  • He is a member of the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English.
  • Currently, he maintains a blog on current issues and language-related topics. (https://tuition85.wixsite.com/kimtye)