Our Teachers
Small-Group English and Math tuition in Upper Thomson
English
Mrs. Charissa Tan
It's really about the Techniques. Once you know and apply them, you CAN and WILL do better!
Mrs. Charissa Tan is an experienced English teacher who has taught in various government and premier schools for almost a decade before becoming the Principal English Coach at Knowledge Trail Learning Centre.
Throughout her teaching career, Mrs. Tan has helped her students gain greater confidence in their English Language skills. Driven by her dedication to her students and her deep passion for education, she tirelessly seeks out creative and innovative teaching methods to engage and inspire her students.
At Knowledge Trail, she continues to shine a light for all her students, providing them with a sure path towards excellence in English. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, Mrs. Tan obtained her Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Merit) from the National Institute of Education (NIE). She also obtained her Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and graduated with Distinction.
Author of Schools’ English Workbook
Mrs. Charissa has written and published 2 titles under the Scan and Learn series:
Lower Secondary English Editing Workbook.
Upper Secondary English Editing Workbook.
These books are currently used in many Secondary schools in Singapore and have helped students get much higher marks in the Editing section in the English GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations.
Upcoming books include the Lower and Upper Secondary Comprehension Workbooks.
Ms Shwu Huey Ng
Making learning an adventure of self-discovery and excellence
Ms Shwu Huey Ng brings together academic structure, creativity, and real-world insight to help students excel with confidence. Drawing on over a decade of experience in Organisational Change Management, Corporate Communications, and Public Relations, she equips learners with the clarity, critical thinking, and communication skills essential for success in English and the Humanities. Her lessons balance rigorous exam preparation with the development of independence. Primary students strengthen their grammar, comprehension, and writing through storytelling and creative expression; while Secondary students build strong foundations in History through engaging, discussion-based lessons that bring historical events to life. A holder of a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Ms Shwu combines sound pedagogy with a real-world perspective, giving parents the assurance that their children are supported academically while developing the confidence, curiosity and critical thinking skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Math
Mr. Darrin Tan
Every child can excel in Maths!
Mr. Darrin Tan founded Knowledge Trail in 2009 and has since been passionately involved in helping a great many students excel in Mathematics — with results ranging from marked improvement to Distinctions.
Darrin graduated from NUS in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and went on to earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (with Credit) from NIE before joining MOE, where he was initially deployed as a Mathematics and English teacher. After completing his Master of Science in Mathematics Education, he taught Mathematics at Yishun Junior College, Dunman High School, Raffles Girls' School and Republic Polytechnic.
Today, Darrin leads the Mathematics programme at Knowledge Trail, teaching across the Primary, Secondary (E-Maths and A-Maths) and IP levels. Drawing on his years in the classroom and a deep understanding of the MOE syllabus, he breaks difficult concepts down into clear, manageable steps — building both the skills and the confidence his students need to succeed.
Ms Faith Soh
Every child is unique!
I believe that every child is unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education. My goal is to help each student reach their full potential by providing personalized instruction tailored to their individual needs. Beyond academic success, I am committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages independence and builds confidence so that students will become self-directed and critical thinkers and learners.
Mr Christopher Chee
Engaging and Benefitting Every Child!
When it comes to teaching, I believe it is not a “one size fits all” approach. Each student has their own learning style, and pace at which they pick up on topics. It is my responsibility to find out what each student responds to the best and ensure that his/her time at Knowledge Trail is both engaging and beneficial.
What I hope to instil into my students is a positive attitude towards learning, not just limited to topics taught in school, but as lifelong learning, and that this attitude will follow them in whichever endeavour they may choose to pursue later in life.