What our students say
"Melvin is an incredibly funny and energetic teacher who truly brings Biology to life. His lessons are always engaging and full of energy, and I never find myself dreading his classes. He breaks down complex biology concepts using clear analogies and detailed diagrams, making them much easier to understand and remember. His unique mnemonics are also both creative and easy to memorise, making revision much easier. Beyond his teaching, Melvin’s bubbly and friendly personality creates a supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and clarifying doubts. He also makes a conscious effort to involve everyone by posing questions regularly to ensure the whole class stays on track. Thank you, Melvin, for making learning Biology so fun, and I genuinely recommend him to anyone who wants to do well while enjoying the learning process."
- Aveline, Grade A, Class of 2025
"When I first met Melvin, I was struggling badly with Biology and truly felt that the subject was impossible for me. Over my two years with Zenith, he was incredibly patient and passionate, helping me rebuild my foundation step by step while always checking in on how I was doing. During exam periods, he even spent extra time outside of class giving consultations and encouraging us. Because of his constant support and belief in his students, I slowly gained confidence in myself. From feeling completely lost in Biology to eventually achieving a grade I was proud of in my A Levels, Melvin was always there guiding me, and I’m truly grateful for his dedication."
- Zoe, U to A, Class of 2025
"Before I joined Zenith for Biology, I was struggling, barely passing and even failing my bio assessments, getting S and E grades. However, Melvin’s teaching helped me grasp concepts better and learn answering techniques, allowing me to score an A for my Bio A Levels! Thank you so much, Zenith and Melvin!"
- Ryan, S to A, Class of 2025
"I was really struggling with Bio, but with the well-structured lessons of reviewing content and attempting questions, it really helped me actively recall the content every week. Melvin also goes through mind maps and recaps to help everyone answer questions with more ease and confidence!! My grades improved a lot thanks to the exposure to different question types at Zenith, and the intensive classes leading up to A Levels really helped me lock in the content. The timed practices also made me more mindful of finishing the paper on time. Melvin is also really fun and SLAYY and always makes classes engaging for everyone!! He gives good advice on how to study for Bio, as well as beyond your JC life, and he has taught me since secondary school, so you’ll always feel like you’re in good hands with his teaching style! 😊😊😊"
- Esther, C to A, Class of 2025
"From his thoughtful consultations to clear explanations in class, Melvin’s lessons helped clear my misconceptions, solidifying my understanding and honing my application skills :) One thing I really love is his energy! Though the journey to As was arduous, Melvin has always been a constant source of positivity and humour for his students. I personally really look forward to his lessons and am truly grateful for his guidance :)"
- Kaelyn, E to A, Class of 2025
"Joining Melvin’s classes helped me build a strong foundation from the beginning of J1. He always delivered his lessons in a fun and engaging way, which helped me stay motivated even when the bio content seemed endless. I was also exposed to many question types, which helped me become more confident in answering challenging questions! Beyond lessons, Melvin is very quick to reply to my questions, and the 12-hour Zoom calls leading up to A Levels were especially useful in clarifying my doubts. Melvin is a very dedicated tutor, and I highly recommend taking his classes!!! 😁😁😁"
- Gwenelle, C to A, Class of 2025
"I joined Zenith Bio at the end of J1 after I was constantly getting S grades for every test, no matter how hard I had worked. Melvin really saved my biology, helping me get an A in the end! He uses engaging and fun ways to ensure we understand the content better instead of just purely memorising it. He has his own way of teaching that was so memorable that I found it hard to forget some content even after not touching biology for months! He also replies to my questions quickly, allowing me to clarify my doubts earlier which helped me to improve so much in biology."
- Qian Hui, S to A, Class of 2025
"Throughout my JC years, I had Melvin as my bio tutor, and he was really helpful in helping me understand the different bio concepts in a fun and engaging manner. He put a lot of effort into his lessons and always made sure we were understanding the material. It was definitely a fruitful two years at Zenith!"
- Chloe Lim, S to A, Class of 2025
"What really sets Melvin apart is how dedicated and supportive he is. He was always available to answer my many questions, and he would patiently explain concepts until they truly clicked. His lessons are also incredibly fun and engaging. Melvin is genuinely funny and energetic, so classes never felt boring, and I actually looked forward to attending them while still learning so much each time. He also regularly takes turns asking every student in the class questions to ensure they are truly engaged and to clarify doubts. Zenith focuses strongly on the exact exam skills needed to score well, such as analysing past trends and common question types. Melvin helps narrow down the most important concepts so revision becomes much more effective and grades improve significantly too!"
- Saiesha, D to A, Class of 2025
"I joined Zenith in J2 and it truly helped me tremendously in gaining a better understanding of my subjects! I was really confused on what I was doing wrong in my Biology throughout J1, but since joining, Zenith has equipped me with the proper exam skills to understand the questions. Melvin is really interesting and helped me understand mistakes and improve on my exam skills. He took a further step to help me 1 on 1 during consultations and this allowed me to rectify my mistakes more easily. The dedication he showed was like no other, they even extended their weekends and even late nights for both physical and online consults which were something that aided me tremendously during the busy As period. Melvin not only helped me with my Biology, but supported me through the stressful periods, which motivated me to persevere till the end!"
- Kshami, VJC, Class of 2023
"I feel that the most exceptional thing about Zenith is how passionate and helpful the teachers are. They always encourage questions to be asked
and are more than willing to spend their time helping people outside of class. The fun personalities of the teachers also brings much-needed life to the classroom, making each and every lesson engaging and pleasant. The lesson content is also fantastic. Notes are concise and emphasise key points and practice questions often test common pitfalls and give more exposure to students on how to answer questions, thus reinforcing their knowledge and increasing their confidence.
This was especially helpful to me because while I had the requisite knowledge, I often lost marks due to poorly written answers. With the help of my teachers I was able to improve my Bio grade to an A and I would highly recommend them to everyone in need of academic assistance!"
- Jayden Khor, RJC, Class of 2023
"Bio had never been the subject I felt most confident in – I failed and dropped Bio in upper sec but still decided to study it in JC. There were many times when I felt disadvantaged compared to my peers who had scored well in Bio in secondary school. I was extremely unconfident in Bio and felt very anxious, especially leading up to A levels in J2. I started attending bio classes in zenith with Melvin and it was TRANSFORMATIVE!! Melvin is an incredible tutor who never failed to make lessons engaging and the content palatable through goofy acronyms and lots of charisma. I found myself looking forward to every class because it gave me a chance to review concepts taught in school, practise many A level and prelim questions, figure out which pieces of content were crucial to understand and have lots of fun. Melvin always welcomes questions, even at the end of class or over text, and would constantly push me to deliver my highest standard. Zenith also taught not just content, but also the skills needed to answer different question types. This was especially useful for paper 3, which emphasises data processing rather than hardcore memorisation. The numerous additional classes leading up to A levels where I got to practise prelim questions from the current year helped greatly in refining my answering techniques and highlighted the core ideas that schools were predicting for A levels. When it was time to sit for A levels, I no longer felt like an imposter among all the other Bio students in the hall. I knew that Melvin had taught me all the content and skills needed, and I sat for the exam with confidence. I am very grateful for the wonderful material offered and to be taught by an amazing teacher who made a subject I feared so much become one that I still enjoy now. Thank you Zenith and thank you Melvin :)"
- Ernest Tan, HCI, Class of 2023
"Zenith Biology was a very successful biology tuition which helped me improve my bio. I recalled that in JC 1, my bio was one of my weaker topics. My peers performed far better than I did, and I recall being really depressed and lacking confidence. My decision to seek assistance came soon after, and I subsequently joined Zenith. From then on, things looked a lot better. My biology tutor, Melvin, was the most amazing and friendliest person I have ever met! His sense of humor is excellent, and he adds a lot of fun and interest to the lesson. He is incredibly kind and accommodating, therefore I have never once felt ashamed or reluctant to ask him anything. Furthermore, compared to school notes, Zenith's notes are far more concise and understandable, making them much simpler to memorize. Additionally, they offer original and powerful mnemonics to help memorize difficult information—pretty helpful for a topic like bio that has a lot of stuff. My bio improved to the point that I was the mid-years class topper in less than a year! Melvin in particular, without Zenith, this would not have been possible! I heartily urge everyone to enroll in his program, where the material is interesting and entertaining in addition to being helpful."
- Stefanie, NYJC, Class of 2023
"I really enjoyed Melvin’s lessons 🤗 He is very nice, friendly and approachable and makes classes interesting and fun! 😁 Also tells us what is important in the exams and key points to take note that i find very useful. He is very slay and helped me get my bio A 🫰🫰🫰"
- Anna Yu, NJC, Class of 2023
