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Coach and Psychology & Study Skills Tutor — Counselor with 25+ years in universities across UAE, Philippines, Singapore and other parts of Asia.
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About Joan Alaine
I've spent more than 25 years walking alongside students — as a counselor, psychometrician, educator, and student affairs leader in universities across the Philippines, Singapore, and the UAE. I hold dual master's degrees in Psychology and Guidance & Counseling, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. Today I work in student life at an International University where I mentor student leaders, guide new students through their transition to university, and support young people through the challenges of academic life.
Learning is never just about content — it's about confidence, clarity, and believing you're capable of more than you think.
*Why I Teach*
Because I've seen what happens when a student finally gets it — not just the lesson, but themselves. In 25 years, my favorite moments have never been the ceremonies or the titles. They've been the quiet breakthroughs: the anxious student who walks into an exam calm because she finally has a study system that works, the young man who discovers that psychology isn't hard, he was just never taught in a way that made sense to him, the graduate who lands her first job because someone helped her tell her story well.
I teach because every student deserves someone in their corner who is both skilled and genuinely invested. My background in counseling means I don't just teach the subject — I understand the fear, procrastination, and self-doubt that often sit between a student and their potential, and I know how to work through them.
If you or your child needs more than a tutor — a mentor who teaches the subject and how to learn — I'd be honored to help. Let's start with a trial session and build your plan together.
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- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
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levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
BTech
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Doctorate
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I offer one-on-one and small group sessions in Psychology (high school and university level), Counseling coursework, Study Skills & Exam Preparation, Academic English, and Career & University Application Coaching. Sessions are available online.
Each lesson is structured around your goals: we start with a quick assessment of where you are, build a clear plan, and track progress every session. My students don't just memorize — they learn how to study, write, and think more effectively, skills that carry into every subject.
*About me*
I am a Professional Coach and Counselor and Psychometrician with dual master's degrees in Psychology and Guidance & Counseling, and more than 25 years of experience in universities across the UAE, Singapore, and the Philippines. I currently work in student affairs at an American-curriculum university in the UAE, where I mentor student leaders and support students through their academic journey daily.
I'm warm, patient, and structured — students tell me they leave sessions feeling clearer and more confident. Whether you're struggling with a psychology course, preparing for exams, improving your English, or figuring out your career direction, I'd be glad to help you get there.
*First lesson:* I offer a discounted trial session so we can meet, assess your needs, and design your plan together.
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- 5h: R3435
- 10h: R6870
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