Owen Chai, HCI

Prior to joining Mr Lee’s H2 Econs class, I used to struggle with the subject, in terms of both subject matter and my ability to perform during examinations. Joining Mr Lee at the tail end of J1, I learnt macroeconomics under his guidance and came to love Economics as a subject. Mr Lee expertly explains complex Economics concepts and goes further to teach us specific details that might not be covered in school, in order to help us acquire a deeper understanding of the subject on a conceptual level. By linking concepts to real world events across history, Mr Lee makes Economics relatable and applicable to our daily lives. This helped me enjoy the subject a lot more, and appreciate its nuances as well as its impact on our lives and our society. Mr Lee also has own set of specific skills and techniques that he teaches to help us in our examinations. While different to what we may expect from what is taught in our schools, Mr Lee’s tried and tested techniques help to provide a clearer picture of what an economics essay should look like, and has helped me gain confidence to attack novel questions confidently, and aptly address the question requirements.

Beyond being a great academic tutor, Mr Lee is also a mentor who gives great life advice and never hesitates to share pearls of wisdom. Throughout J2, we were faced with many harsh challenges that the school year brought upon us, but Mr Lee, ever cognisant of these, would often give us advice and encouragement to motivate us. After underperforming during my preliminary exams, Mr Lee took the time to speak to me after class, diagnosing my weaknesses and teaching me how to address them. I heeded his advice on the run up to A levels, and adopted my mindset in accordance to what Mr Lee had advised, for the entirety of A levels. Ultimately, it paid off, and I was especially happy about my A in H2 Econs. I am grateful to Mr Lee for all his help, without which this would not be possible.