NUS Writing & Communication Hub also offers a variety of communication support to all members of NUS community. We provide regular individual and group consultations on academic or workplace related presentations, spoken discourse and any spoken modes of communication. As trained tutors, we are able to provide feedback on non-verbal as well as verbal communication skills at any stage of the preparation and execution process. While our focus is on academic and professional communication, we also provide assistance to students or faculty members whose English is not your first language in any area required.

Ashley Chua
Graduating Class of 2025, NUS

Majors: Electrical Engineering majoring in Robotics with a double major in Innovation & Design
Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Conversational/Serviceable)

Ashley is a Year 3 student studying Electrical Engineering (Specialisation in Robotics), with a double major in Innovation & Design (iDP), in hopes of becoming an entrepreneur in the future. During Ashley's free time, you would find him engaging in friendly volleyball matches, playing computer games or exploring the world. Ashley hopes to not only leave an impact on my peers but also learn from them. He always believes that you cross paths with people from many walks of life for a reason and there will always be something to learn from it. Lastly, a quote that he wants to share: "One day, you will tell your story about how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone’s inspiration.

Barnabas Sng
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Mathematics
Languages: English, Mandarin (Conversational)

Barnabas is a second-year Mathematics major from Singapore. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and computer games. He hopes to help students kickstart their journey to be effective communicators, and be able to express themselves in unique ways. He is passionate about helping students excel in their language skills.

Rachel Clare de Silva
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Psychology
Language: English

Rachel is a first year Psychology student who intends to pursue a second major in Nutrition. When time allows, she enjoys exploring the cafes and sights of Singapore with her friends. She also values her alone time, reading literature or watching shows when she can. Rachel found presentations and speaking in front of the class challenging throughout her secondary school days. So, she understands and is passionate to help others improve, like how her peers did for her before.

Jannatun Tajrian
Graduating Class of 2025, NUS

Major: Political Science
Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi (Spoken)

Taj is a Political Science major and Linguistics minor from Singapore. She loves eating Subway, but knows that ordering it can be extremely stressful. That is why she is a Peer Tutor – in hopes of guiding fellow peers towards effective communication so that they, too, can confidently order Subway. She strongly believes in finding one’s voice and being articulate in a way that is unique to you, using strategies picked up from over 8 years of public speaking. Besides that, Taj enjoys baking treats for her friends, rock climbing and attempting to cycle. Most of all, she finds joy in connecting with people to build a friendly and inclusive community for all.

Kay Yeo
Graduating Class of 2024, NUS

Major: Geography
Languages: English, Chinese

Kay is a Geography major and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) minor from Singapore. As someone previously terrified of public speaking, she understands the difficulties her peers may face in oral communication. As such, she is committed to helping her peers find the confidence to express themselves through their own voice. Outside of school, you can find her crocheting or reading a book while enjoying a cup of hot Milo.

Oon Jie Rui
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Computer Science
Languages: English, Mandarin (Conversational)

Jie Rui is a local Year 2 Computer Science major with a passion for language. For Jie Rui, good communication has shown itself to be a powerful skill to have in the face of new experiences. Fluent in English and with serviceable Mandarin, Jie Rui hopes to work together with his tutees to build stronger English conversational skills by cultivating an appreciation of the language. When he is not busy with schoolwork, Jie Rui enjoys playing basketball recreationally, running, and gaming on his toaster laptop.

Pang Ren Jie, Adriale
Graduating Class of 2027, NUS

Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
Languages: English, Mandarin

Having been a Marketing Intern with CPF Board, and a Research Apprentice with A Good Space Co-operative, Adriale has come to appreciate the importance of communicating simply in the workplace. Adriale consumes art voraciously, and sees the beauty of English in everything, from poems like "This I Fear Most", to television series like "Lessons in Chemistry", to musicals like "Hamilton", and books like "Normal People"! Given his tendency to speak way too fast when he is nervous, Adriale appreciates the anxiety of public speaking, and is happy to journey alongside his fellow students in developing their communication skills together.

James Hong Jey
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Computer Engineering
Languages: English, Mandarin (Conversational)

James is a Year 2 Computer Engineering student from Singapore. He has a soft spot for cooking and baking, and if you cross paths with him you may get to test out a cookie. He hopes to create a comfortable environment to learn the ins and outs of communicating in Singapore and allowing people to express themselves in their unique ways.

Lee Yang, Sean
Graduating Class of 2027, NUS

Major: Information Systems
Languages: Professional English, Basic Mandarin

Sean is an Information System Major with a love for stories. He believes that life is full of stories and everyone has a story to share. He hopes to work together with his tutees to share their own stories and connect with their audience. He understands that it may be intimidating at the start but with time and effort, anything is possible. Besides this, he also enjoys Softball, Weightlifting as well as exploring the realm of Product Management!

Dylan Koh
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Business Administration
Languages: English, Mandarin (Conversational)

Dylan is a second-year student studying Business Administration. Motivated by his strengths in fluent English communication, effective non-verbal social skills and empathetic nature, he is passionate about empowering tutees to express themselves confidently.

Lee Zi Xuan
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Geography
Languages: English, Mandarin (Conversational)

Zi Xuan is a Year 2 Geography student from Singapore. As a passionate musician, he understands that it can be nerve-racking to perform in front of an audience. Zi Xuan hopes to use his experiences to address the concerns of tutees and allow them to gain confidence in conversing in various settings. Besides playing the Double Bass, Zi Xuan is also passionate about football and road cycling!

Rachael Tan Zhao Zhi
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Life Sciences
Languages: English, Chinese (Conversational)

Rachael is a Life Sciences major from Singapore. She is someone who is ready for a conversation anytime, anywhere, and frankly about anything. Given her experience of tutoring her peers since she was a child, Rachael has always been eager to strike up a conversation and impart knowledge on her students. Her all-time favourite phrase (and life motto) is, ‘communication is key’. This even applies to all aspects of your sessions with her. From practising your skills to voicing your concerns, she will be there with a listening ear. So why not book a session with her today!

Tan Xin Ying, Renae
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Psychology
Languages: English, Chinese

Renae is a year 2 psychology major, with a keen interest in understanding the intricacies of the human experience. She enjoys connecting with people and is always up for a good conversation. Having understood the struggles of preparing for presentations or sustaining conversations with others, she hopes to use her experience to empower others in discovering their own strengths. She also aims to create a positive and nurturing environment for her tutees to confidently build their communication skills. Outside of her studies, Renae enjoys baking and finds joy in playing with animals, especially with her own dog!

Sylvia Koh Zining
Graduating Class of 2026, NUS

Major: Political Science
Languages: English, Chinese (Conversational)

Sylvia is a Political Science major, minoring in Communications and New Media. Taking Linguistics as a subject in Junior College sparked her interest in effective and purposeful communication, allowing her to pick up a wide repertoire of skills and experiences. Spanning from academic presentations to day-to-day discourse, Sylvia strives to help others realise their potential and make good conversations along the way. Outside of school, Sylvia’s enjoys reading and exploring new cafes, especially if there’s good company!

Kevin Lim Teng Hong
Graduating Class of 2027, NUS

Major: Information Systems
Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin Chinese (Fluent), Cantonese Chinese (Conversational), Malay (Conversational)

Kevin is a year 1 Information Systems Major from the School of Computing. He is a Malaysian who studied in China during his primary school days. As such, he is no stranger to the language learning rollercoaster – he has been there and done that. He had to pick up Malay from scratch when he returned to Malaysia for high school. Thus, he understands the struggle faced by those adapting to a new language and culture. During his free time, he is usually engaged in hall activities which range from badminton to dancing, as well as organising events.