I joined Creative Campus with a grade of B4 in English. However, under Ms Geraldine Chew’s coaching, I achieved a distinction in the O-Levels. I thoroughly enjoyed her lively teaching and her care for students. She has been a tremendous help to me.

Ms Chew has provided me with patient guidance and has gone the extra mile to ensure that I really grasped the concepts introduced in every lesson. I would like to thank her for her unwavering attentiveness and assurance that helped me improve in English significantly.

During my time in JC, the subject that I dreaded the most was GP because it was a very broad subject — to do well, one needed extensive general knowledge, skills to tackle and dissect questions as well as a plethora of vocabulary. However, with the help of Ms Chew and Creative Campus, each of these fears was addressed.

Every week, all types of news would be emailed to us to keep us updated about both domestic and international affairs, thereby equipping us with more examples to use in essays and the AQ. During lessons, the discussions spearheaded by Ms Chew encouraged active discussion between all students, enabling me to share my own ideas and gain a fresh perspective on the topic at hand. With a more comprehensive understanding of the issues involved, I was able to formulate my own opinions and argue my stands more convincingly. The discussions also made lessons more engaging and the content and concepts easier to understand.

Ms Chew also provided us with one-on-one feedback, thereby addressing each of our needs to help us improve. Lastly, passages from each lesson were pitched at a level higher than that found in school, enabling me to learn new words as well as synonyms, aiding in my vocabulary expansion. It would be an understatement to say that Creative Campus helped me greatly in helping me achieve my A in GP for A levels.

I studied at Creative Campus from the ages 14 -18 and my time at lessons here strongly developed my writing skills and broadened my understanding of current affairs and global issues.

I have benefitted from the essay writing lessons especially, as the patient guidance of my teachers have taught me to express myself cogently and coherently.

This ability to clearly express my thoughts and opinions has helped me gain acceptance into top-tier universities overseas.

When I entered Year 5 in January 2014, General Paper was, at first, a perpetual stumbling block for me academically. A far cry from the English paper we had in Year 4, GP necessitated an amalgamation of argumentative skill and general knowledge that I simply was not used to.

However, I felt that the weekly lessons at Creative Campus under the tutelage of Ms Chew were a great boon, not only owing to the fact that I had an excellent avenue to hone my argumentative and comprehension skills, but also because Ms Chew always managed to expertly weave a vast array of content matter and discussions into her lessons, allowing me to gain a greater appreciation of the socio-political situation of the world today.

Ms Chew’s personalised feedback and guidance allowed me to pinpoint my flaws and areas of weakness, thus enabling me to become a more concise and focused writer. Eventually, after pulling my GP grade up from as low as a C during my Year 6 CT1 to an A in the A levels, I am sincerely thankful towards Ms Chew and Creative Campus for helping me clearing this hurdle that is General Paper and for the numerous skills and knowledge I have accumulated here.

I am extremely thankful to Ms Chew and Mrs Yeo for their guidance and mentorship. They delivered engaging lessons and were attuned to the individual needs of their students.

They were also very supportive, giving me personalised feedback and ample encouragement. With their help, I am now able to communicate more concisely, clearly and hence, effectively.

This crucial skill has not only aided me in crafting better personal statements for university applications, but also puts me in good stead for future research and writing projects. It never occurred to me that having English tuition would be essential in helping my English grade. Creative Campus has helped me in so many ways. We cover a wide range of topics, ranging from literary classics to stimulating current news. Our speaking, writing and comprehension skills are honed. The best part is that everything is done in an interesting and different manner. Creative Campus has provided me with the environment to be a critical thinker. I have learnt to question other, probe deeper, formulate opinions and so many other important skills, which would help me later in life.

Thank you so much Ms Chew and Mrs Yeo!

Mrs Yeo has played a fundamental role in my development as a reader, writer and speaker. Not only did she aid in expanding my vocabulary, but she has sparked off my insatiable interest in language and written work. This interest has helped me to attain significant academic prowess and more importantly, enriched myself as I am better able to communicate with others, both in written and oral forms. Although many of my peers cringe at the prospect of tuition, Mrs Yeo’s ability to inject fun and laughter into the dullest of topics made me look forward to every class. Most importantly, she has instilled in me an interest in the world at large, a fundamental requirement for students taking the General Paper. Thank you Mrs Yeo, for the invaluable guidance.

I had the privilege of being under Ms Geraldine Chew’s tutelage for close to 7 years. This wonderful teacher catalysed my transformation from an unmotivated and rebellious ten-year-old into the driven and goal-oriented individual I remain today. The opportunities I now enjoy must be credited – in no small part – to the sound foundation she painstakingly laid in my formative years of school.

Gifted with the ability to understand and connect with her pupils, she is not only able to pinpoint and remedy their weaknesses but – more importantly – also recognise and affirm them in their strengths. Any misgivings that students may harbour about English are rapidly whittled away and replaced by a genuine love for the subject. She invests a tremendous amount of effort into each individual student; grooming them into proactive, self-motivated learners in a fashion tailor-made to their needs. In essence, she arms every single one with that unique combination of conscientiousness and self confidence they need to maximise their potential and excel.

Ms Chew is the rare educator who transcends the role of English teacher to become friend, mentor and tactician; engaging students at their level and imparting a wealth of skills as well as strategies that are a boon to the study of language, other aspects of academia and life as a whole.

Having been taught by Ms Chew for a year and a half, I have to say that I’ve never come across another educator able to inject as much passion and effort into the imparting of knowledge as she did in one of the most linguistically illuminating periods of my learning. She brings not only an impeccable ability to understand the unique hurdles to mastering English but also provides the means by which students find joy in learning. As one of countless students she has so diligently mentored over the years, I can safely say that when it comes to an education in English, this woman makes the difference.

Lessons with Mrs Yeo were never run-of-the-mill. Engaging, lively and always enlightening, they were a goldmine of general knowledge, useful tips and essential skills for coping with examinations. She never failed to make each two-hour class different from previous weeks – spicing up what would otherwise be dry and uninteresting content in the hands of a less-experienced teacher.

Supportive and encouraging, Mrs Yeo pushed us to reach our fullest potential, developing our strengths and yet, never failing to give us free rein when it came to content and expression. Her guidance and care left an indelible impact on my interest in the subject. To this day, she remains a teacher I will always admire and be grateful for.