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Wade
- Rate S$79
- Response 1h
S$79/h
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1st lesson free
- Maths
- Algebra
- Arithmetic
Creative Academic Tutor with a Master's in Elementary Education and over 20 years experience in tutoring
- Maths
- Algebra
- Arithmetic
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About Wade
Wade Hawkins has been tutoring students since the 1990s and holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. He has worked with a wide range of learners, including homeschool students and those needing help rebuilding foundational skills in math and language arts. Wade focuses on identifying each student’s level, strengthening core skills, and building confidence through steady progress. His experience also includes founding an arts education program in Los Angeles and teaching internationally for nine years in Korea.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- SPM
- +5
levels :
Primary
Secondary
SPM
Form 6
STPM
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Teaching Approach
Wade Hawkins takes a structured but encouraging approach to tutoring. His first step with any student is identifying their current skill level and locating any foundational gaps that may be preventing progress. Many students who struggle academically are capable learners who simply missed a few key building blocks along the way. By rebuilding those foundations, students are able to move forward with greater confidence and understanding.
Wade believes that students learn best when they feel both supported and challenged. He often connects lessons to a student’s interests so that the material feels engaging and meaningful rather than purely mechanical. As students begin to experience success, their motivation and independence naturally increase.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
His tutoring approach typically includes:
• Diagnostic assessment to identify strengths and learning gaps
• Step-by-step skill development that builds confidence early
• Guided practice before independent work
• Frequent review to strengthen long-term retention
• Positive encouragement combined with clear academic expectations
In math instruction, this often involves strengthening core arithmetic and problem-solving skills before progressing to more advanced concepts. In language arts, he focuses on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and clear written expression.
Typical Lesson Structure
A typical lesson with Wade includes:
A short review of previous material
Introduction of one focused concept or skill
Guided examples solved together
Independent practice to apply the concept
A short recap to reinforce learning
This structure allows students to absorb new ideas while steadily building mastery.
What Sets Him Apart
Wade Hawkins has been tutoring since the 1990s and holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. Over the years he has worked with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and learning styles.
In addition to academic tutoring, he founded an arts education program in Los Angeles and spent nine years teaching in Korea. His international teaching experience and creative background allow him to blend structured instruction with engaging and imaginative approaches to learning.
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Rates
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- S$79
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- 5h: S$395
- 10h: S$790
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- S$79/h
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