Experience
Mr Albert Tan Kay Lai, 55, Singaporean Chinese
Bachelor in Soc Sci (Economics, Philosophy), NUS.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education, NIE, NTU
Master in Arts (South-East Asian Studies), NUS
Master in Social Science (Counselling Psychology), University of British Columbia, Canada
*Current IB School Teacher*
Previously from Tampines JC, Meridian JC, Hwa Chong Institution and Saint Joseph Institution. Home tutored students from ACS independent, Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong Institution and International schools. Students have generally improved by 1-2 grades if they have the right attitude.
More than 25 years teaching Economics
More than 5 years teaching Theory Of Knowledge (TOK).
Qualified marker for TOK.
I am a patient and dedicated tutor with a track record of first building confidence in students and fostering academic growth. I am able to adapt my teaching strategies to meet the different learning styles of my students; simplifying complex concepts so that they are readily understood. Students have consistently benefitted from my clarity and passion in teaching. My teaching philosophy is for my student to develop a love for learning, build subject mastery and independent learning skills.
*Testimonials from parents*
“ …he went above and beyond to help my son prepare for his economics exam. We are truly grateful for his dedication and unwavering support he provided. Thank you so much, Teacher Albert,… my son passed and was promoted to JC2!!” -Mrs Wong
“ Albert has been an exceptional tutor for my son in Higher level Economics for the IB. His unwavering commitment to helping my son reach his potential is truly commendable. With his in-depth knowledge of the subject and a gentle yet firm coaching style, Albert has created an engaging and interactive learning environment…. Beyond the excellent score of 7 that my son achieved in his IB exams, the most remarkable transformation we noticed was his newfound confidence…” -Yenny Wong
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