Selina Kong
Teacher Desmond is a top-notch Chemistry tutor. But he is more than that; he was a mentor to my daughter, who aced IB HL Chem. My daughter was often anxious and demanding about a thorough academic understanding, and was looking for more. I asked friends, and he came highly recommended by the ACS Independent medic students. Teacher Desmond was very caring and always calmed my daughter’s angst, especially when she had a rough week. He counselled her and helped to instil balance and inner peace. Teacher Desmond knows the IB HL Chem syllabus and mark scheme very well. He teaches topics thoroughly, covering material that schools sometimes gloss over due to time constraints, especially those caused by long-term breaks, particularly in international schools. He only has the best wishes for his students, and he always encourages them to be the best version of themselves. I don’t think anything satisfies him more than receiving texts from his students on IB results day, screaming that they have attained a 6 or 7 in HL Chem, which is no walk in the park! Give your IB children the right environment to learn. The lack of time to learn any subject increases stress unnecessarily. The best tip I can give is: consider starting early a few weeks before IB Year 1 to get the cold engine warmed up after a long summer slumber!