Meet Miss Elycia, Founder of The Summa Academy

At the age of seven, Miss Elycia was still struggling with English. Like many children, she found reading and writing challenging and lacked confidence in expressing herself. Through perseverance and a hunger for learning, she transformed her weakest subject into one of her greatest strengths.

Her journey eventually led her to graduate from Singapore Management University with a double degree in Law and Political Science under the prestigious MND-Edge Undergraduate Scholarship. She went on to build a successful legal career as an in-house legal counsel for a Singapore government agency, after earning numerous academic awards and distinctions throughout university.

Despite a promising career in law, Miss Elycia discovered her true calling in education. Having tutored students for years, she saw firsthand that many children were capable of achieving far more in English with the right guidance and teaching methods. She founded The Summa Academy with a simple mission: to help every student build strong English foundations, develop confidence, and unlock their full potential.

Today, with over 7 years of teaching experience, Miss Elycia has helped both local and international students master English through her structured, practical, and results-driven approach. From overcoming her own struggles with English to excelling in law and dedicating her career to education, Miss Elycia's journey reflects the very belief that drives Summa Academy today: every child can succeed with the right guidance, effective strategies, and someone who believes in them.

Teaching Philosophy

Miss Elycia believes that every child can excel in English when lessons are engaging, systematic, and tailored to the way they learn. Rather than relying on memorisation alone, she focuses on building deep understanding, critical thinking, and confidence, enabling students to become independent learners who perform well in school and beyond.

Awards & Recognition

  • Singapore Management University Aug 2008 – Apr 2014, double degree in Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Social Science (Political Science)

  • Awarded MND-EDGE Undergraduate Scholarship

  • School of Law Dean’s List Award recipient for Academic Years (AY) 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 & 2011-2012

  • School of Law High Commendation Award for Year Three Research Paper recipient for AY 2010-2011

  • Research Assistant for Associate Law Professor Basil C. Bitas for his book on Comparative Law for AY 2009-2010

  • Joint Winner of the LexisNexis Prize for The Student with The Best Year Two Law Research Paper in AY 2009-2010

  • First Team in the Howard Hunter Moot Court Competition in AY 2009-2010

  • First in the Supreme Court of Singapore Living Courthouse Essay Competition in AY 2008-2009