A Second Chance at Life: Why I Dedicate Myself to Teaching
After a near-death experience, I was given a second chance at life. In this blog, I share why I’ve dedicated myself to teaching—offering high-class education, affordable learning for the poor, and specialized programs for orphans. Education is my way of repaying society, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive. Read on to discover the purpose behind my mission and how I strive to make a difference, one student at a time.
Alice Khaw
3/29/20253 min read


Life has a way of humbling us—sometimes in ways we never expect. Not long ago, I faced a moment that changed everything. I came so close to death that, for a fleeting moment, I thought my journey had come to an end. But fate, or perhaps something greater, intervened. A doctor’s hands, steady and sure, pulled me back from the edge, granting me a second chance to live.
Surviving such an experience is not just a matter of luck. It is a gift. A gift that cannot be taken lightly. As I lay recovering, I found myself asking: Why was I given this second chance? What should I do with the life I was allowed to keep?
And the answer became clear—I would dedicate my life to teaching, shaping young minds, and giving back to a society that had given me another chance to breathe, to hope, to dream.
The Power of Education: A Lifelong Mission
I believe that education is more than just lessons in a classroom. It is a force that changes destinies, breaks the chains of poverty, and empowers individuals to rise beyond their circumstances. It is the only tool capable of giving every child, regardless of background, an equal opportunity to succeed.
But education is not the same for everyone. Some have access to the best resources, the most advanced teaching methods, and an environment that nurtures their potential. Others struggle, lacking even the most basic support, fighting against systems that were never designed to help them succeed.
That is why I have structured my services into three distinct categories—each with a deep purpose, each addressing a need I have witnessed firsthand.
1. High-Class Teaching: Excellence for Those Who Seek It
For those who can afford it, I provide the highest level of education, specializing in UK and US English and Singapore Math—two of the most rigorous and effective educational systems in the world.
But this is not just about mastering language and numbers. It is about developing sharp, strategic thinkers who can navigate an ever-changing world with confidence. It is about cultivating leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers who will shape the future.
This service is designed for students whose families want the best—and I will deliver nothing less than excellence.
2. Teaching for Poor Families: Breaking Barriers to Education
Not every family has the luxury of affording high-class education. But that does not mean their children should be denied the chance to learn, to grow, to dream.
I have seen how poverty can strip away opportunities. How intelligent, capable children are left behind simply because they were born into hardship. This is why I offer affordable, high-quality education to children from poor families—so they, too, can develop strong literacy and numeracy skills, just like their wealthier peers.
I do this because I believe in fairness. I believe that no child should be limited by their circumstances. And if I can be the bridge that helps them cross into a brighter future, then I will walk that path with them.
3. Orphanage Teaching: A Home for Learning, A Heart for Healing
Some children have no one. No family to support them, no home to return to after school. These are the ones who need education not just as a tool, but as a lifeline.
Orphans do not just need lessons in reading, writing, and mathematics. They need guidance, love, and stability. They need a mentor who believes in them, who can be both a teacher and a pillar of support in their lives.
That is why my third service is dedicated entirely to orphanage education. Not just teaching, but nurturing. Not just knowledge, but hope. Because every child deserves a future, even if they have no one to build it for them.
Why I Do This
I should not be here today. I should not be writing this, speaking of plans, of missions, of the future. But I am.
Because a doctor gave me a second chance. Because life, in its unpredictable mercy, allowed me to continue.
And now, I choose to dedicate this life to something greater than myself.
I do not teach because it is easy. I do not teach because it is profitable. I teach because it is my way of giving back. My way of repaying the world for letting me stay a little longer.
Education is my gift to the next generation. My legacy.
And as long as I have breath in my lungs, I will continue—one student at a time.
A Second Chance at Life: Why I Dedicate Myself to Teaching
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