Ms Katya Tan

English Exam Strategy and Essay Coaching from a Law Student

Strong English isn't just about having a good vocabulary—it's about learning how to organise ideas, build convincing arguments and communicate with confidence. I'm Katya, a Law postgraduate student with a GPA of 4.87/5.00, and for the past four years, I've been helping students strengthen their writing, analytical thinking and examination skills. Having worked with over 40 students across Upper Primary, Secondary and Junior College, I've seen firsthand that many students already know the content—they simply haven't been taught how to express their ideas effectively. Throughout my tutoring journey, I've also conducted English examination lectures, giving students practical strategies for approaching essays, comprehension papers and unseen texts with greater confidence. My legal training has further strengthened my ability to analyse arguments, structure responses logically and communicate with clarity—skills that translate directly into excelling in English. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What We'll Work On 💪 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Essay planning and organisation - Comprehension and textual analysis - Literary response techniques - Grammar, vocabulary and written expression - Examination timing and answering strategies - Editing and self-review techniques Rather than memorising model essays, students learn frameworks that allow them to tackle unfamiliar questions confidently and develop writing skills they can apply across different subjects.