About The Humanities Clinic - Our Story
The Humanities Clinic was founded to address students’ challenges in the steep learning curve of the Humanities subjects both at the O Levels and A Levels syllabus. Over years of teaching, we realised that there have been growing learning humps created by uninspired, dry and rote learning styles taught in schools. Many students find Humanities subjects difficult to absorb as it is content heavy, dull and the skills needed to answer questions effectively were not sufficiently developed.
This is a serious issue as students’ success in the Humanities subjects can make or break their dream JC, Polytechnic or University choices. Moreover, mastering the Humanities subjects develops skills and knowledge required in higher education and the working world.
Through many years of teaching, curriculum development and exam preparations, we have created the most efficient learning path combining:
Engaging and dynamic lessons
Exam-targeted step-by-step strategies
Concise notes
Links between syllabus content and real world
We found that this is the most impactful way to enhance a student's learning effectiveness and knowledge absorption.
How We Ensure Students’ Success
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Step-By-Step Strategies
Our comprehensive programmes impart effective step-by-step strategies.
We hone examination techniques through effective learning tools such as effective notes, examination tips and strategies.
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Skills Development
Our dynamic lessons integrate syllabus content with real-world issues.
We develop critical thinking skills and independence to tackle Humanities subjects effectively providing holistic development to achieve 21st century skills and lessons beyond the classroom.
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Inspire And Mentor
We pride ourselves in inspiring, mentoring and empowering our students to achieve sustainable breakthroughs.
We treat each and every student like our own - we make it a personal goal to push all our students to achieve their full potential.
Our Co-Founders & Lead Tutors
Ms Lynette Tan
Ms. Tan graduated with a Master of Education (Curriculum and Teaching) from NIE, and holds an MSc (Finance) and a BSc (Economics and Management). She has been teaching for more than 15 years and specialises in teaching Economics, Social Studies, Geography and History. Having tutored students from top schools such as Raffles Institution (IP), Cedar Girls' Secondary School, Victoria Secondary, Nanyang JC, Victoria JC and Hwa Chong Institution, Ms Tan has a wealth of experience under her belt in maximising students’ success in the examinations.
Prior to co-founding The Humanities Clinic, she was the Head of Department (HOD) of Academics (Humanities). She now develops the A-Level Economics, and O-Level Social Studies, Geography, and History curricula for The Humanities Clinic.
Ms Tan has recently co-published 4 O-Level Essay Guides for History and Geography which are retailed at Popular bookstores. With her tried-and-proven methods, she has consistently produced stellar results, with more than 90% of her A- and O-Level students attaining As and Bs every year.
Ms Teo Min Shuen
Ms. Teo is a government scholar who decided to switch paths and dedicate her life to her passion of teaching. She holds a Masters degree in International Relations from NTU, and is a graduate of NUS with a First Class Honours for her Bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics.
Ms Teo has been teaching for more than 10 years and is the Co-Founder of The Humanities Clinic. She develops the A-Level General Paper, History, and O-Level History and Social Studies curricula at the centre. Ms. Teo has recently co-published 4 O-Level Essay Guides for History and Geography which are retailed at Popular Bookstores. With her exam-focused techniques, students under her tutelage have seen massive improvements in a short period of time, with 90% of students achieving As and Bs.