ARASH M.

Arash is completing a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Creation and Research at the University of Calgary. With over 10 years of tutoring experience, he has worked with students from diverse backgrounds across a variety of subjects and is fluent in five languages. Arash has also taught university-level Calculus to first- and second-year students at Mount Royal University.

LILY S.

Lily is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Elementary Education. She is bilingual and is completing her minor in French. Lily has experience teaching children swimming lessons, including working with children with special needs in the Swim Abilities program. Lily is passionate about ensuring a fun and positive learning environment for all her students. When she is not at school or teaching, Lily can be found reading, horseback riding, skiing, or relaxing with her friends and family.

SELENA Z.

Selena is working toward her Bachelor of Education degree at Mount Royal University. She has experience working with students of various age ranges and capabilities, including those with autism, ADHD, ESL, and ELL. Selena enjoys helping students overcome challenges and is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her background in education allows her to connect with students and guide them toward achieving their academic goals.

TRACY L.

Tracy graduated from Mount Royal University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Education and a minor in General Science. Throughout her studies, she gained extensive experience working with children with various backgrounds, learning styles, and needs. Tracy has expertise in whole-group instruction and one-on-one support, both inside and outside the classroom. Passionate about nurturing a growth mindset, she works hard to build students’ confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Her teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in a holistic approach, as she strives to understand each student’s unique needs to craft engaging and personalized learning activities. Tracy also takes great pride in building meaningful, trusting relationships with her students and their families so that they may reach their academic goals.
Outside of teaching and tutoring, Tracy loves traveling, playing basketball/volleyball, eating new foods, and spending quality time with friends and family!

JORDAN N.

Jordan is working toward completing her Bachelor of Education Degree at Mount Royal University. Jordan has previous tutoring and classroom experience, teaching a wide variety of subjects in grades K-9. Jordan hopes to instill confidence in her students and help them learn in a fun and effective environment!

MATT D.

Matt has two degrees from the University of Calgary, one in Education and the other in Fine Arts. He has worked as a teacher at the Calgary Catholic School Board, the YMCA, and has worked with artists in residency programs throughout the province. Matt has experience working with all grade levels with a focus on Junior High and High School. He has taught a wide variety of different subjects, and has developed curriculum and programming for youth. His pedagogical philosophy is that creativity and innovation are important skills that are applicable to absolutely any subject from Art, to Math, to Science, and beyond. He enjoys helping students find their passion for learning. Matt’s passions include travel, theatre, and his entrepreneurial endeavours he takes on in his spare time.

MAKENA R.

Makena is currently working on her dual bachelors degree in Inclusive Education and English at the University of Calgary. She is focused on elementary ages but has a range of experience working with any age group. Among her studies in the inclusive realm Makena has experience working with nonprofit organizations that aim to help bridge gaps for immigrant and newcomer children and families.

Makena is passionate about finding alternative ways of learning that can make education fun and build connections beyond the classroom. Outside of tutoring and teaching Makena is passionate about literature and spending time with friends and family.

DJOHRA B .

Djohra is an accomplished academic with a solid foundation in economics and applied statistics, currently pursuing a PhD at the National School of Statistics and Applied Economics in Algiers, Algeria. She holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Studies in Social Security and another in Quantitative Finance. Additionally, she has an Engineer degree in Statistics in Finance and Actuarial Studies, and a Bachelor’s degree in Planning and Statistics.

Djohra’s expertise spans macroeconomic analysis, financial programming, and advanced statistical methods. Her proficiency with software tools like Microsoft Office, Stata, and Eviews enhances her analytical capabilities. She is multilingual, fluent in French and Arabic.

Professionally, Djohra has a rich teaching background, having served as a Professor of Statistics and Probabilities in Algiers for two years. Her research credentials are equally impressive, with significant contributions as a Research Assistant in the Applied Statistics Laboratory (LASAP) and as a member of the Research Team for University Training Research Projects (PRFU), where she focused on the pension system in Algeria.

Djohra’s commitment to advancing knowledge in her field is evident through her active participation in academic conferences and workshops related to finance, statistics, and economics. Her diverse skill set and academic achievements make her a valuable asset to the academic community.

CHRISTINE M.

Christine has a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and works as a Research Scientist at the University of Calgary. She has interdisciplinary work experience in science, engineering, pharmaceutical and IT industries. She is a problem solver and helps graduate students solve various experimental, theoretical, technical and academic problems in their research.

Currently she works on research projects that turn seafood waste into biocompatible precursors for heavy metal adsorption and CO2 capture, devoting efforts to solving ultimate real-world problems of environment pollution and global warming.

She likes to read lots of books in her free time and enjoys self-learning the newest AI technologies. She is passionate about the rapid development of modern technologies.

KEVIN D.

Kevin is a classroom teacher who has two bachelor’s degrees in Education and Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary. During the school year Kevin teaches a Grade 3/4 class with the Calgary Board of Education. In the classroom Kevin has experience working with diverse school communities, unique student learning needs and uses a student-centric approach to instruction. Kevin has 10 years of tutoring experience and has tutored math and sciences for a wide range of grade levels. Through these experiences Kevin has continued to grow and adapt his teaching practice to better fit the needs of his students. In his spare time Kevin enjoys the outdoors, sports and trying new restaurants.