Jim started teaching and tutoring in the 1990s. After graduating from the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, he spent years teaching in primary schools and at various tuition centres. Over time, his curiosity and dedication to educational theory deepened, prompting him to pursue further studies.

Driven by a desire to enhance his knowledge, Jim went on to study at Oxford University, where he earned a Master of Science in Educational Research Methodology. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Teaching of Grammar from Cambridge. During his time in the UK, he conducted research in nursery and elementary schools and took an active role in teaching and counselling individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Upon returning to Singapore, Jim worked as a Research Associate at the National Institute of Education before becoming a Curriculum Developer/Specialist at one of the Ministry of Education’s future schools. His years of experience in educational research and curriculum development have contributed to his in-depth understanding of learning methodologies. Despite these professional roles, Jim’s passion for tutoring remained at the heart of his career.

In 2015, Jim founded The Squirrel Learning Centre, where he has since mentored and nurtured countless top-performing students, including some of Singapore’s highest PSLE top scorers. For his outstanding contributions to education, Jim was awarded the Best Achievement Tutor Award in 2012 and was inducted into The Domain of Singapore Tutoring Experts in 2015, recognising him as one of Singapore’s top expert tutors.

About Teacher Li  (Top Mathematics Tutor in Singapore)

At the young age of 15, Teacher Li was admitted to Xi'an Jiaotong University, having ranked 4th nationally in China. He excelled throughout his academic journey, consistently securing the 1^st  position in both the university’s preparatory courses and during his undergraduate studies. Teacher Li later earned a master's degree from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the National University of Singapore.

Growing up in a family of educators, with both parents being middle school teachers, and having attended a gifted program himself, Teacher Li has developed a profound understanding of the learning needs and developmental strategies for gifted students. He applied this knowledge to mentor his own sons, Li Jiaxuan and Li Jiayang, as well as many other students. Both of his sons were admitted to the GEP class at Catholic High School Primary, and they went on to achieve remarkable success in mathematics, gaining entry to Raffles Institution through the Direct School Admission (DSA) scheme in 2018 and 2019. Motivated by a deep passion for education, Teacher Li is dedicated to sharing his expertise with a wider range of students.

Teacher Li’s areas of specialisation include the PSLE mathematics, GEP, and Math Olympiad. Since 2015, his students have consistently achieved a pass rate of over 90% in the first round of the P3 GEP exams and more than 40% in the second round. In 2020, Teacher Li expanded his focus to include the PSLE mathematics exam. Consistently over the years, above 75% of his students achieved AL1 score and for the past 2 years this figure has risen to 81%. Known for his ability to simplify complex concepts, Teacher Li’s teaching approach is patient, methodical, and focused on making challenging material accessible to all students.