Economics, finance, statistics and math, explained until they make sense.
Private tutoring for university and master's students, we can meet in person when you located in Edmonton or online if located outside Edmonton.
- Tutoring since 2004
- $40 an hour for undergraduates, paid after each session
- In person in Edmonton, or online by Zoom
Four subjects, taught by someone who has taught them at university
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Economics
Micro and macro principles through intermediate theory. Alan studied economics to the master's level and tutored for the University of Alberta's economics department.
ECON 101, ECON 281
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Finance
Time value of money, corporate finance and securities courses. Alan taught finance at MacEwan University and has passed the Canadian Securities Course and CFA Level I.
FIN 301
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Statistics
Probability, distributions and hypothesis tests, worked by hand or in software such as R, Stata and SPSS.
STAT 151, STAT 161
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Mathematics
Calculus for business and economics students, and the algebra underneath it.
MATH 114, MATH 154
Course codes are examples from the University of Alberta. Taking accounting, or a course that is not listed? Ask, and Alan will let you know whether he can help. See services and the full course list
Rates
Prices are per hour, in Canadian dollars, with a one-hour minimum. You pay after each session.
- Undergraduate studentsOne-to-one, in person or online
- $40 per hour
- Master's studentsOne-to-one, in person or online
- $45 per hour
- 6-hour learning packageUse the hours whenever suits you; they expire 6 months after your last session
- $220 for 6 hours
- Group sessionsTwo to five students sharing a session
- from $18 per student, per hour
How booking works
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Send a message
Use the contact form, or text or call 780-984-3834. Say which course you are taking and when you are free.
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Meet in person or online
In Edmonton, sessions are downtown or at the University of Alberta main campus. Anywhere else, they run on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.
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Pay after the session
Pay once the hour is done, by Interac e-Transfer, cash, PayPal or Square.
What students say
Five-star reviews left on Google by Alan's clients.
A+ recommended tutor. Alan helped me pass the Options Licensing Course which I struggled with before tutoring. Alan's extensive practical and theoretical knowledge about options and trading helped me immensely. He has affordable prices and gave me the confidence I needed to help me pass my course.
Alan was an amazing tutor and helped me get through my statistics course for my nursing upgrading! Friendly, affordable and knowledgeable!!! Thanks again!!!
I highly recommend Alan as a tutor. He is very knowledgeable in several areas including, Economics, Statistics, Calculus, Accounting, Finance, etc. Alan is extremely punctual with his appointments and always follows up after the student submits their assignments. He is engaging and easy to work with.
Alan was a terrific tutor this semester! While he is knowledgeable in many areas, I particularly sought him for help with a finance course, and he was fantastic! He was able to clarify really difficult problems in a more simpler way! …
Alan Lee is a great tutor!! Would definitely recommend. Throughly explains all concepts and walks through all steps.
Great help! Did very well in the course thanks to their tutorial services. Highly recommend. Very trustworthy also.
Alan is a great tutor. He helped me a lot with my university courses. Thanks for everything I really appreciate your help.
Very professional advice and always great service. It's always a pleasure doing business with Alan.
Marks students sent back
Messages from students after their sessions, shared by first name.
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86.67% on a quiz
So our last quiz was good too got 86.67.
Daniel, by text message
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85% on an assignment
Hello Alan, I received my assignment, and I got 85%. Thanks a lot for your support.
Majed, on WhatsApp
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83/100 in corporate finance
Just want to let you know i passed Cfin 83 of 100 - THANK U … your sessions really helped me get through this class.
Nadine, by email
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80% on a corporate finance quiz
Thanks alot for your support and time on sunday I got 80% on the quiz is just few mistake.
Daniel, by email
Your tutor, Alan Lee
Alan has tutored economics, finance, statistics and mathematics since 2004. He holds a Master of Arts and a first-class honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Alberta, where he graduated with a GPA of 3.99 out of 4.00.
He has taught finance as a sessional instructor at MacEwan University and worked as a contracted tutor for both universities.
- M.A. and B.A. (Honours, First Class) in Economics, University of Alberta
- Sessional instructor in finance, MacEwan University
- Canadian Securities Course, Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course, CFA Level I
- Speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin
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Tutoring is the main service. These are available on request.
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Translation
Between English and Chinese, in Simplified or Traditional characters.
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Academic questions
Stuck on one problem rather than a whole course? Send the question.
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Consultation
For work outside tutoring, describe what you need and Alan will reply with whether he can help.
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Before you book
Where do sessions take place?
In Edmonton, downtown or at the University of Alberta main campus. Online sessions run on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, and you can choose online even if you live in Edmonton.
How do I pay?
After each session. Interac e-Transfer and cash are accepted, and you can pay by card through PayPal or Square on the payment page. Students in the United States can pay through PayPal.
What if I need to reschedule?
Let Alan know at least 24 hours before the session. Later changes may incur a cancellation fee equal to one hour.
Is there a minimum booking?
Yes, one hour.