Tr. Roger's Commitment to Teaching
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Tr. Roger is currently a Mathematics Teacher at Kangaroo Study. Born and raised in Singapore, he brings with him a strong foundation of leadership, discipline, and academic excellence. While new to the teaching profession, these qualities equip him to guide students with both care and clarity.
From his school years, Tr. Roger has consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement. At Bishan Park Secondary School, he served as President of the Student Council, leading school-wide initiatives and collaborating closely with students and parents. Later, at Yishun Junior College, he was elected Vice President of the Student Leaders' Council, where he spearheaded orientation camps, peer-led learning initiatives, and cross-cultural programs that boosted student confidence and performance.
At the university level, Tr. Roger graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honors. He earned an A+ for his Final-Year Project, reflecting his perseverance and dedication to excellence. Beyond academics, he served his National Service with excellence, receiving the Singapore Police Force (SPF) Service Champion Award in 2020 at the Woodlands East Neighborhood Police Center for his outstanding service.
These experiences shaped Tr. Roger's teaching philosophy, which guides his development as an educator:
- Curiosity drives learning: Students should first discover the “why” behind concepts.
- Clarity builds confidence: Breaking down complex problems into simple, relatable steps helps students learn effectively.
- Habits shape growth: With consistent discipline, reflection, and practice, students build resilience that extends beyond mathematics.
As a trainee, Tr. Roger has reflected deeply on the challenges of teaching lower primary (P1–P2) Mathematics Olympiad students. He recognizes that at this age, students are still building foundational skills, so Olympiad problem-solving must remain engaging, accessible, and non-intimidating. His approach is to use real-life relatable examples, visuals, toys, and analogies to make learning both fun and meaningful.
To ensure effective learning, Tr. Roger follows a structured teaching routine established by Kangaroo Study, covering before class, during class, and after class:
- Before class: Prepares lesson content, establishes communication with parents, and checks on students' progress in mathematical foundation.
- At the start of class: Sets expectations, reinforces discipline, and builds a focused learning environment.
- During class: Keeps lessons interactive through guided questioning, checks for understanding, and applies pre- and post-tests to track progress.
- After class: Assigns purposeful homework, selects one key question for students to “teach” their parents for reinforcement, and maintains open communication to resolve doubts.
To give parents a clearer picture of his teaching style, Tr. Roger has also prepared two sample lesson videos:
These examples showcase his belief that clarity builds confidence and that curiosity drives learning, ensuring students not only master mathematics but also enjoy the learning journey.
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