Tuition Assignments Singapore

Latest Tuition Teacher Jobs Singapore

Star Tutors Singapore works with Tuition Assignments Singapore to provide the best and latest tuition assignments/ tuition jobs for our tutors. Today, and every day.

How to register as a tutor to get more of the most current home tuition assignments Singapore

Step 1

Fill up the Tutor Registration form for home tuition assignments

It takes just 5 minutes to register as a tutor. Then you can start receiving the most and best home tuition assignments in Singapore.

Step 2

Check your email daily

Look out for an email from us. We will contact you through email if you are eligible for any of our 100+ daily tutor assignments (be sure you check your email spam folder just in case!). After the client has selected your application for the assignment, we will contact you through WhatsApp. 

Step 3

Accept the rate, day/timing, and start date

Once you are contacted by our tuition coordinators, please confirm the date and time of your lessons. Your first lesson can start as early as tomorrow!

Fill up this form to register as a tutor, to get more Home Tuition Assignments Singapore!

The assignment code is at the top of the listing you found this job at. eg. OLA416
If you sign up on Telegram, you will get faster notifications of the latest assignments from the 25 tuition agencies that our outreach department represents. We have Telegram channels for specific subjects. If you would like to join one of the channels, go to the bottom of the form where there will be a button called "How to Get More Tuition Assignments" click that button and you will be able to find the Telegram channels that you can join to get more tuition assignments.
eg: NTU Biomedical Engineering (Hons), Scholarships
eg. East, North, West, Central, Online
eg. I am able to teach Science and Economics
eg. Red Swastika (C to B), Kong Hwa (A to A*), MGS Primary (A to A*), Tao Nan (B to A)
Any other information you can give to us to include in the profile that we will show to the client. Clients usually choose tutors who elaborate and clearly describe their tutoring and academic achievements. Please help us to be able to write a great profile of you 🙂 Many thanks!
TUTOR FAQ – NEWEST TUITION JOBS

SHORTLISTING PROCESS

Shortlisting takes between a few hours to 3 business days.

Step 1 – Let us know your areas of expertise and tutoring experience.

Step 2 – Star Tutors will shortlist tutors whose profiles are best suited to the Assignment. The Client will then select his/her preferred tutor.

Step 3 – Only the selected tutor will be notified.

MUST I PAY TO REGISTER AS A TUTOR?

Registration is free of charge.

ELIGIBILITY

The tutor must be at least 18 years old at the time of registration and must not be a person barred from receiving or providing services under the laws of Singapore or other applicable jurisdiction.

The tutor holds a minimum of GCE “A” Level certificate/has graduated from a polytechnic, and has the necessary good grades, qualifications and experience to provide tuition in the subject(s) that you wish to tutor.

Typically, parents request for MOE teachers and experienced tutors.

The tutor and the client will be solely responsible for any issues arising from the information that the client and you have submitted to us.

USE OF INFORMATION

The primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide the users with a smooth and customized matching experience.

To ensure success of the Tuition Assignment, Star Tutors is selective of the type of students we accept as there is a small percentage of students who are not suitable for tuition.

To assist Star Tutors to make better decisions regarding tuition assignments that match your credentials and expectations, we will ask for your personal information. The personal information collected includes but is not restricting to the following:

 Private information such as name, and birth data
 Contact information such as email address, mobile number and physical residential address
 Qualification information for verification purposes that include:
 grades obtained, certificates, awards received, and schools attended
 Description of tutoring experience and commitment levels
 Preferred teaching locations
 Preferred teaching subjects
 Preferred hourly tutoring rates
 Additional information which we may ask for if we believe the Website’s or Services’ policies are violated

MOE TEACHERS/NIE STUDENTS

Tutors who are current MOE teachers are required to obtain the necessary approval from the Ministry of Education before accepting any assignment from Star Tutors.

ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

The tutor shall fill in as accurately and completely as possible his/her name, contact details, qualifications, results, relevant experience, subject and level preferences, and will update such information in a timely manner.

The tutor shall not mislead users accessing the website and using Star Tutors’ services. You will not provide inaccurate, invalid, false or incomplete information to Star Tutors.

The tutor is solely responsible for any legal liability arising out of or relating to the Tutor Profile submitted to Star Tutors, and shall indemnify Star Tutors against any and all claims, damages, liability, loss, or causes of action (including legal fees and expenses that may be incurred by Star Tutors) in connection with the provision of services by this website.

TUITION REQUESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

The tutor understands that the information submitted to Star Tutors pertaining to his/her qualifications may be released by Star Tutors to the Client(s) for the purpose of tuition matching.

The tutor and the client explicitly agree to Star Tutors and our network contacting you via Whatsapp, phone call, sms and/or other electronic communications channels to conduct tuition matches.

If the proposed Assignment interests you, please reply us via Whatsapp, sms or through the same electronic communications channel that we contacted you with. There is no need for you to call us.

Please note that Assignments would be confirmed with the client and tutors based on the most qualified match and prompt response from the tutor.

We reserve complete rights to reject any applications for the assignments.

If the tutor is not interested in the Assignment that we contacted you with, please disregard the assignment message.

CLIENTS’ CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TUTORS

The criteria stated by the client for each Tuition Assignment can differ from case to case.

Some clients require MOE teachers, others state their preference for experienced undergraduates with proven experience to improve the grades of their students.

Tuition Assignments are based on tuition demand and how well the profile of each tutor matches with the client’s requirements.

Star Tutors makes tutor recommendations based on the tutors’ known track record in successful tutoring.

The submission of the tutor’s profile to the client does not bind the client to engage the services of the tutor, and remains subject to confirmation by the client.

FEES AND COMMISSION

Once the tutor and the client confirm a match, the tuition rate is non-negotiable once agreed upon.

The client will pay to Star Tutors the fees amounting to half of the fees payable in the first 4 calendar weeks. This amount shall be deemed as the commission to Star Tutors for matching the tutor to the client, and will be borne by the tutor who will forgo receiving the said fees paid by the client. Therefore, no payment will be made by the client to the tutor for half of the lessons conducted in the first month.

Thereafter, the client will pay the tuition fees directly to the tutor. The tutor shall collect all fees due to the tutor from any student or parent after the first two weeks. Star Tutors will not assist in any recovery of fees.

Tuition fees are to be paid every 4 weeks to the tutor, unless otherwise agreed between the client and the tutor.

If lessons are postponed during the first two weeks, the commission payable to Star Tutors will be based on the tuition session conducted the following week(s).

ACCEPTANCE OF ASSIGNMENT

Upon receiving an Assignment Description, the tutor may apply for the Assignment. If the tutor is chosen by the client, the tutor is bound to conduct the lessons as stated in the Assignment Description, or as mutually amended in subsequent communications.

TRIAL LESSON

Paid trial lessons can have 1.5 hour or 2 hour durations.

TUTORING LOCATION

The tutor will be teaching at the student’s residence at the mutually agreed upon time, unless specified and agreed by the client and the tutor. The tutor must provide his/her own transport to the client’s home/lesson location.

FIRST LESSON

Once the client accepts the tutor’s candidacy, the client will not be able to change the schedule of the First Lesson.

Clients are allowed to make changes in the schedule after the First Lesson is over. However, Star Tutors hopes that this is not necessary as the tutor has already reserved that slot of time for the client. If the client wants to make changes in the schedule, the client is to consult with the tutor to ask if he/she is able to change the schedule or not.

The tutor is to bring your academic transcripts/certificates and relevant documents for your first lessons with the client for verification purposes.

If the tutor is unable to conduct the First Lesson of a tuition assignment, the tutor must call Star Tutors at least 3 business days before the actual lesson. If the tutor fails to notify Star Tutors of the tutor’s cancellation/postponement, an administrative charge of S$30 will be imposed on the tutor.

If the tutor fails to contact Star Tutors with a valid reason to inform us about the tutor’s absence from the lesson, the tutor’s profile at Star Tutors may be blacklisted. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

You are encouraged to carefully and responsibly consider before committing to an Assignment.

CENTRAL PROVIDENT FUND

Tutors agree to be responsible for all required obligations to the Central Provident Fund as a self-employed person. This is because, you, as a tutor, are providing private tutoring services under a contract of service to the client as an independent contractor. The tutor is not an employee of Star Tutors, and the tutor accepts full responsibility for all income tax, insurance and other liabilities payable in relation to any fees generated from a tuition assignment.

TUTOR REASSIGNMENT OR CANCELLATION OF ASSIGNMENTS

If at any time the client is not satisfied with the tutor, the client may request a replacement or termination. However, the client is responsible for paying the fee for the number of lessons given prior to termination.

Star Tutors will discuss separately with the client and the tutor regarding future tuition arrangements, and Star Tutors will change the tutor for the client. There will not be any extra charges for the change and the client needs to pay just for the tuition session(s) that have been conducted.

If the client cancels a tutoring assignment before the tutor completes the agreed number of lessons for the first 4 calendar weeks, Star Tutors assumes full legal claim to 50% of the tuition fees for the total number of lessons delivered in the month. For example, if the client had requested for 8 lessons per month, but the assignment was cancelled after the 5th session, Star Tutors will be paid commission for the 5 lessons conducted.

Star Tutors will not be liable for any payment charges or issues arising from the cancellation of tuition assignments by the client.

If the client terminates the Assignment because the tutor is often late, skips lessons without valid explanations etc, the tutor will bear Star Tutors’ full commission fee.

If the tutor cancels the Assignment after confirming acceptance (that is, the client’s contact information and address have been given to the tutor), the tutor will need to compensate the commission which amounts to 50% of the fees payable (as stated in the confirmation Whatsapp, sms, email or other forms of electronic communications) for the first 4 weeks.

If the tutor wishes to cancel a Tuition Assignment before the end of the first 4 calendar weeks, the tutor is to inform both Star Tutors as well as the client at least 3 days before the next lesson date. Star Tutors will recover our legal share of the one-time commission of 50% of the fee for the first 4 calendar weeks from the tutor. Tutors are encouraged to have a long-term commitment as the clients have vested their trust in you.

TERMINATION

The client has the right to terminate the tuition if the tutor is unable to produce the documents certifying his/her credentials. In such cases, the tutor has to pay Star Tutors the amount of money equivalent to the tuition fee for the day as commission.

The tutor will receive full or pro-rated payment for the number of lessons rendered, provided the tutor has complied with the Terms of this Agreement.

DISCLAIMER

While Star Tutors tries to provide clients and tutors with the closest tutor match possible, we cannot guarantee a satisfying match. We hold no responsibility or liability for problems, unhappiness, or disputes that are a result of the tutor or client. Star Tutors will not act as an arbitrator for any disagreements that arise between tutor and client. However, Star Tutors may try to mediate whenever possible and reserves all rights to blacklist any party who is at fault. Star Tutors reserves the right to terminate or deny services to any client or tutor at any time.

INDEMINITY

Users shall indemnify Star Tutors, our subsidiaries, content contributors, sources, affiliates, officers, shareholders/directors, agents or other partners and employees, from all costs and expenses, claim, liabilities, (actual or consequential) of every kind and nature known and unknown, arising out of any use of the Website.

Users acknowledge that Star Tutors is not liable for direct, indirect, consequential or any other form of loss or damage that may be suffered by any users through the use of the website including loss of data or information or any kind of financial or physical loss or damage.

DEFINITIONS

References to “Our”, “Us”, “We” and “Star Tutors” shall be references to Star Tutors.

References to “You”, “Your” and “Users” shall mean references to user(s) visiting this web site, as the context requires, for any reason regardless of whether you have a registered account.

References to “Tutor” or “Tutors” shall be references to user(s) who have registered. He/She has explicitly stated his/her interest in receiving tutoring assignments.

References to “Client”, or “Clients” shall be references to user(s) who formally makes a request to engage Star Tutors’ services. He/She has explicitly stated his/her interest in hiring a tutor from us.

“First Month” refers to the first 4 weeks of active lessons, and is not based on the calendar month.

“Commission” refers to the amount Star Tutors levies for a successfully matched tuition assignment.


LEGALIZATION OF NON-WRITTEN CONTRACT

At the point of time which the contact details of the clients or tutor(s) are given to either party, Star Tutors reserves all rights to collect the full commission once the tutors start providing services to the client. This is regardless of whether the tuition cancelled or postponed.

PRIVACY

In view of the implementation of the recent Personal Data Protection Act, we require your explicit consent to contact you for tuition related matters. By registering with Star Tutors, you have given the Star Tutors network explicit consent to contact you through various electronic media, including Whatsapp, calling, and sms, etc.

EXCEPTIONAL TUTORS

We are very proud of the quality of the tutors that we are able to attract and retain. Because our tutors receive so many assignments from us, they rarely want to register with other agencies.

Our team of MOE teachers is the largest in Singapore.

Tutors are directly recruited by Star Tutors. We do not rent databases from other tuition agencies, and we do not rent out our database to licensees nor to subscribers.

Star Tutors has a team of qualified tutors who specialize in teaching university and polytechnic level modules, for undergraduate students who need private tuition and are studying at NUS, NTU, SMU and universities with a presence in Singapore.

Many new tuition assignments every day, at Star Tutors.

We are Singapore’s Top Tuition Agency.

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Our professional coordinators work hard every day to make sure that we are able to provide the best and most Home Tuition Assignments for our tutors.

Frequently asked questions about Home Tuition Assignments

Hello there! Thank you for visiting our website. We will answer the most frequently asked questions regarding Home Tuition Assignments, in this section of our article.

JC and Undergrad Tutor

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$25 to $45/hr

$35 to  $55/hr

$60 to $120/hr

It is very easy to register as a tutor for home tuition assignments/private tutor jobs. All you will need to do is register on our website at this link and we will contact you if you are eligible for any assignment. Alternatively, please go to the Tuition Assignments website, where you can select the assignment you are interested in, and register from there. This blog from The Best Singapore has very good suggestions in describing how to register in order to get more tuition jobs.

Star Tutors Singapore is working together with Tuition Assignments Singapore. Our friendly and helpful coordinators are able to provide the best experience for tutors to register and quickly find many good home tuition assignments all over Singapore. 

There are two ways to find/apply for online tuition assignments. Option 1 is to apply through Star Tutors as a tutor by clicking here. Option 2 is to browse through Tuition Assignments Online Assignments Category to find a tuition job that suits you and to apply on their website.

It is very straightforward. All you will need is a Telegram account so that you can click this link to join the official Tuition Assignments Telegram Channel.

It is very easy. All you will need is a Telegram account and to click this link to join the official Tuition Assignments Telegram Channel. We also have other Telegram channels that are dedicated to specific assignments for each subject taught at MOE schools. Feel free to click this link to know more. Or you can check daily on Tuition Assignments Website to see if there are any home tuition assignments that interest you. 

Every day, we have many home tuition assignments in the north, east, south, central and west. We have the most home tuition teacher jobs all over Singapore, daily.

Parents and home tuition teachers can better assess a child’s growth, performance, and areas where he/she lags behind with one-on-one attention and home tutoring. After an experienced home tutor gains a better understanding of a child’s learning abilities, the private tutor will then use the most relevant and proven methods to guide, teach, and provide regular feedback on the student’s responses as they work.

A home tutor is a tuition teacher who conducts classes in the convenience of your own home.

Home tutors are typically hired for a specific subject or preparation of exams, and they are often hired for an entire academic year.

The best home tuition teachers are able to provide intensive academic support, so that their students’ grades can improve within 3 months.

Their lessons are in very great demand by students of all abilities and learning paces – from those who consistently fail, to those who want to maintain their high A’s.

These accomplished tuition teachers give clear and patient explanations, are familiar with the latest exam marking requirements, and help their students understand the content much better.

They ensure that their students are well-equipped to answer difficult and challenging application questions that involve higher-order thinking skills that are now required in almost every exam question.

Register with Tuition Assignments Singapore and Star Tutors Singapore to get Singapore's latest and best Home tuition assignments.

Latest Home Tuition Assignments Singapore

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB897
Literature Tuition Assignment East: (GB897)
– Secondary 2 Express Literature tutor needed.
– The student’s address: Chai Chee Drive
– Start ASAP
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $50/hr.
– The client prefers lessons to be on Mondays, Tuesdays 5 pm to 6.30 pm, or Thursdays 4 pm to 5.30 pm.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons
– Literature text: Merchant of Venice

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB843
Math and Science Tuition Assignment Central: (GB843)
– Primary 4 Math and Science tutors needed.
– The student’s address: Bishan Street 24
– Start ASAP
– Twice a week, 3 hours each session. (1.5 hours per subject). $40/hr to $60/hr.
– The client prefers lessons to be on Tuesdays 6 pm to 7.30 pm (Math tuition), and Saturdays any time from 5 pm to 8 pm (Science tuition)
– The client is looking for separate tutors.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB829
Chinese Tuition Assignment East: (GB829)
– Primary 6 Chinese tutor needed.
– The student’s address: Lengkong Tiga
– Start ASAP
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $50/hr to $60/hr.
– The client prefers lessons to be on Mondays 4 pm to 5.30 pm, Fridays 1 pm to 2.30 pm, or Saturdays between 9 am to 12 pm.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB819
English Tuition Assignment West: (GB819)
– IP Year 1 English language tutor needed.
– The student’s address: South Buona Vista Road
– Start ASAP
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $45/hr to $50/hr.
– The client prefers lessons to be on Tuesdays 3 pm to 4.30 pm, or Wednesdays 6 pm to 7.30 pm.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB778
Math Tuition Assignment East: (GB778)
– Primary 5 Math tutor needed.
– The student’s address: Lorong J Telok Kurau
– Start ASAP
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $40/hr to $50/hr.
– The client would like lessons to start on Tuesdays 7 pm to 8.30 pm, Wednesdays or Thursdays 4 pm to 6 pm, or Sundays 10 am to 11.30 am.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB745
General Paper Tuition Assignment East: (GB745)
– JC Year 1 H1 General Paper tutor needed.
– The student’s address: Bedok North Road
– Start ASAP
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $60/hr to $80/hr.
– The client would like lessons to start on Tuesdays or Wednesdays after 7 pm or Sundays between 12 pm yo 4 pm.
– Commission Structure: First 2 lessons

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB714
– Tuition Job: Combined Humanities (Social Studies and History) Tuition Assignment East: Secondary 4 (in 2024)
– Social Studies and History tutor needed for student living in the Simei MRT area
– Start ASAP
– Once a week, 1.5 hours per subject each session. $40/hr to $70/hr.
– The client would like lessons to start on Thursdays or Fridays after 4 pm, or Saturdays after 2 pm.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor who is able to teach both subjects.
– The student will be in Secondary 4 in 2024
– Commission Structure: First 2 lessons

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: OLB59
– Tuition Job: Online H1 General Paper Tuition Assignment: JC Year 1
– General Paper tutor needed for H1 General Paper Tuition Online Singapore.
– Start ASAP.
– Twice a week, 1.5 hours each session. $50/hr to $70/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Fridays from 8 pm to 9.30 pm AND Sundays from 3 pm to 4.30 pm.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 3 lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB659
– Tuition Job: Math Tuition Assignment North: Primary 3
– Math tutor needed for student living in the Admiralty MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $35/hr to $40/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Mondays from 7 pm to 8.30 pm, Tuesdays from 4 pm to 5.30 pm, or Fridays from 4 pm to 5.30 pm.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 2 lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB643
– Tuition Job: H1 General Paper Tuition Assignment Central: JC Year 1
– H1 General Paper tutor needed for student living in the Bishan MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $50/hr to $80/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Thursdays after 7 pm, Saturdays or Sundays from 1 pm.
– Commission Structure: First 2 lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB603
– Tuition Job: HL Literature Tuition Assignment Central: IB Year 9
– HL Literature tutor needed for student living in the Somerset MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $50/hr to $70/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Mondays to Thursdays after 3 pm or 4 pm, Saturdays after 12 pm, or Sundays 5 pm to 6.30 pm.
– The student is currently reading the following literature text: The Great Gatsby and Macbeth
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB582
– Tuition Job: History Tuition Assignment North: Secondary 2
– History tutor needed for student living in the Upper Thomson MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 2 hours each session. $50/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Mondays to Fridays any time from 11 am to 4 pm
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB566
– Tuition Job: English Language Tuition Assignment North: Primary 3
– English Language tutor needed for student living in the Ang Mo Kio MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $45/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Thursdays after 6 pm.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB540
– Tuition Job: Chinese Language and Science Tuition Assignment North: Primary 3
– Chinese Language and Science tutor needed for student living in the Lorong Chuan MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 2 hours each session. $40/hr to $55/hr. (1 hour per subject)
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Wednesdays from 4 pm to 5.30 pm / Sundays any time from 9.30 am to 3 pm.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor and is also looking for one tutor to teach both subjects.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB500
– Tuition Job: Express Math Tuition Assignment Central: Secondary 2
– Math tutor needed for student living in the Beauty World MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $40/hr to $50/hr.
– The client’s preferred days and timings: Tuesdays or Wednesdays after 4 pm.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: OLB36
– Tuition Job: H2 Online General Paper Tuition Assignment: JC Year 2
– General Paper tutor needed for H1 General Paper Tuition Online Singapore.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 2 hours each session. $60/hr to $80/hr.
– Please suggest possible days and times.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB459
– Tuition Job: Combined Science (Chemistry and Biology) Tuition Assignment East: Secondary 4
– Combined Science (Chemistry and Biology) tutors needed for student living in the Tampines East MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 2 hours each session. $60/hr to $70/hr. (1 hour per subject)
– The client’s preferred days and timings for lesson: Tuesdays or Sundays after 3 pm.
– The client is looking for long-term tutors.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

Tutor needed for:

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Assignment Code: GB433
– Tuition Job: Geography Tuition Assignment North: Secondary 2
– Geography tutor needed for student living in the Lentor MRT area.
– Start ASAP.
– Once a week, 1.5 hours each session. $45/hr.
– Please suggest possible days and times.
– The client is looking for a long-term tutor.
– Commission Structure: First 2 Lessons.

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