Anthony Fok
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Anthony Fok | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Singapore |
| Occupation | Tutor |
Anthony Fok is a Singaporean private tutor.
Biography
In 2004, Fok started Xue Hai Tutorial Centre which he sold off to his partner in 2007.[1]
In 2007, Fok graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a degree in accountancy[1] and economics. After graduation, he became a teacher at Hong Kah Secondary School.[1]
To support himself during the course of his studies in 2012, Fok turned back to private tutoring, having conducting tuition classes during his undergraduate days.
In 2016, several media stories included Fok in a list of 'super tutors' who could obtain high incomes for conducting private tuition.[2][3][4]
In 2017, several tutors including Fok founded the Association of Tutors (Singapore)[5] and Fok held the role of president in 2017.[6] Fok is also a board member of Association of Person with Special Needs,[7][when?] a charity organization with runs special education programmers for special needs students. On 6 October 2022, Fok was elected to the board of Singapore Disability Sports Council.[8][9]
In 2021, Fok sued rival tutor Edmund Quek for defamation and received S$170,000 in damages.[10]
References
- ^ a b c Lo, Becky (15 June 2008). "School teacher does it for free". The Straits Times. p. 8 – via NewspaperSG.
- ^ "What drives an elite 'super tutor'?". 21 September 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Cet enseignant gagne 900.000 euros par an avec ses cours particuliers". 12 September 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "The millionaire teachers". 17 December 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Tutors band together to boost industry standards". AsiaOne. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "Tuition centres go the extra mile to woo students". 31 July 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "APSN - Dr Anthony Fok". Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "New SDSC leadership marks a new alliance to transform the lives of persons with disabilities through sport – SDSC". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Para-sports: Teo-Koh Sock Miang re-elected as Singapore Disability Sports Council president | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "'Super tutor' awarded $170k in defamation suit against rival". 6 August 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.