It’s not uncommon for ex-students to praise and thank their tutors after graduating. However, there are some tutors who deserve more than just praise. Alvin is one of them.
Joining Annexe in 2014 was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My elder brother recommended it to me when I was extremely demoralised due to my deteriorating Math results. But, my relationship with Math changed for the better when I started Math lessons with Alvin.
Alvin isn’t a tutor who simply goes through the Math textbook during class. He emphasises on the importance of fundamental learning as understanding key concepts in Math is crucial. If I am unable to understand a concept, he continues simplifying it for me until I fully grasp it. His greatest strength is that he never leaves his students’ side. When I was in Secondary 3, there was nothing more agonising to me than solving Math problems. But that agony disappeared whenever I had lessons with Alvin. I have seen him sacrifice his meals, off-days and even sleep so he could assist me with the complications I faced while solving Math sums. Staying at the tuition centre way past working hours became a norm, and as bad as I felt for taking up his time, he insisted that we fully understand the topic at hand. It was liberating to have no doubts about Math concepts while leaving the centre. That is an accomplishment that Alvin helped me achieve. I’m pretty sure you can’t find tutors like the ones at Annexe, anywhere else. They are not in it for the money. They are in it for us.
In addition to helping with my results, Annexe also gave me a new friend. More than a tutor, Alvin is someone I can confide in. He offers us continual support and guidance, making the centre feel like home. Alvin is also a great role model as his passion and desire for teaching is very inspiring. He has delivered whole-heartedly, as an amazing friend and tutor, playing a pivotal role in my secondary school life. I am so glad to have placed my full trust in him as he prioritises his students before anything else.
Eventually, I scored A1s for both my E.Math and A.Math in the O Levels and A for my H2 Mathematics in the A Levels, all thanks to Alvin and The Annexe Project! Thank you for helping us unleash the potential we didn’t know we had. Cheers!