How AI Tools Like ChatGPT Are Transforming Tuition in Singapore

STBB Team
Jun 15
2 min read

When I first tried ChatGPT in my lesson prep last year, I wondered: Is this tech stepping on my toes or lifting me higher? After integrating it into my workflow, here’s what I’ve seen:

1. Instant Lesson Prep & Adaptive Outlines

ChatGPT helps me draft lesson structures, plausible quiz questions, and conversational prompts—cutting prep time in half. Many platforms (like Mindworks and Geniebook) already embed similar AI tools for personalized worksheets and fast grading.

2. 24/7 Homework Help—Not the Tutor, but the Tutor's Helper

Students who message me late at night can get ChatGPT-generated hints instantly. I then follow up next morning with nuanced guidance or corrections. It’s a safety net—not a substitute—and boosts confidence .

3. Identifying Blind Spots with AI Analytics

AI-generated insights—like common errors or topic weak spots—help me tailor follow-up lessons. MOE’s Student Learning Space already uses AI to highlight student difficulties and guide next steps.

Why Tutors Still Matter

Emotional & motivational support: AI is not a mentor. I’m there to encourage, empathize, and celebrate milestones—these moments matter more than the right answer .
Spotting AI blind spots: AI tools sometimes deliver wrong answers (yes, even for basic concepts). Experienced tutors are needed to catch and correct them.
Ethical usage & academic integrity: I teach students to use ChatGPT wisely—for brainstorming and practice—not to plagiarize. This mirrors recent guidance from local educators encouraging transparent, attributed use.

My ABC Framework for AI-Enhanced Tuition

Step	What I Do	Why It Works
A – Assist	Use ChatGPT to draft questions, prompts, quizzes.	Saves prep time so I can focus on coaching.
B – Bridge	AI helps fill in night-time doubts; I reconnect later.	Keeps students engaged while maintaining tutor oversight.
C – Coach	I review AI output with the student in-person or online.	Adds empathy, context, and corrects AI slips.

Final Takeaway

AI is a force multiplier for tutors—not competition.

Use AI for efficiency and insight.
Retain human connection, correction, and ethics.
Embrace AI as a partner, not a presence.