Kim Tye’s passion for the English Language is palpable. Aided by his variegated background that spans teaching, journalism, communications and linguistics, he is able to deliver lessons with a depth and breadth that is seldom surpassed. His work experience as a teacher, lecturer, writer, and newspaper editor also predisposes him to help students improve their English and writing in quick time.
HOW STUDENTS BENEFIT
Having spent many years teaching, lecturing, writing and editing, Tye boasts an unparalleled ability to teach and inspire students to quickly improve their English and writing. This is because:
Lessons are thoroughly prepared by him.
His marking of students’ work is painstakingly meticulous – something quite rare today.
He is also able to show through tips, advice and corrections how students can quickly improve their English.
Students’ work is always honestly appraised to ensure that they are not lulled into a false sense of confidence and complacency. This can prove disastrous in an exam.
In view of the above, students recognise very early their weaknesses and strengths. As a result, exam results are always above expectations.
HIS QUALIFICATIONS
MA in Applied Linguistics (Monash University)
BA (Hons) University of London
Diploma in TESOL, London
Diploma in Journalism, London
MAIE Diploma, Kent, England
Certificate-in-Education, Singapore
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
Conducted tutorials for the Professional Writing course at Monash University.
Conducted classes on Written Communication for trainee teachers at Singapore’s National Institute of Education.
Ran programs on writing and communication for the Extra-Mural Department, National University of Singapore.
Lectured on Journalism Skills in the Mass Communication course, Oklahoma City University, USA.
Taught English to Officer Cadets at the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute.
Been teaching English to Year 7-12 students in Victoria for the past 27 years.
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 in English.
A past full-fledged member of the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English.
