Abu C.

Dr. Abu O. C. is an experienced teacher. He was born in Bangladesh and completed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering there. Dr. Chowdhury also completed Master of Engineering Science (M.E.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering in Canada. He has been passionate about teaching since the start of his B.Sc. program and started teaching students during his M.E.Sc. program. Later on, Dr. Chowdhury tutored elementary and high school students and taught undergraduate students as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering. Teaching has developed his interest in science. He ran a creative workshop during his work as a lecturer at university where he helped students work on innovative projects. Dr. Chowdhury also helped elementary school student prepare poster on carbon footprint. He worked one-on-one with students ranging from 5 years through university. Dr. Chowdhury has improved their understanding, analytical skills, and creative thinking. He fulfilled students’ expectations engaging themselves in an effective learning environment. Dr. Chowdhury has been open to follow new techniques to work with students and consider them invaluable.

Dr. Chowdhury graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering. He also graduated from Western University with a Master of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering. Dr. Chowdhury worked as a teaching assistant there. He tutored elementary and high school students mathematics, physics, chemistry, data management, vectors, and advanced functions and University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, Western University, Carleton University, and University of British Columbia students mechanics, structural analysis, electrical circuits, calculus, and business statistics and mathematics. Dr. Chowdhury worked as a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Southern University Bangladesh, Chattogram. He graduated from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) with a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. Dr. Chowdhury also worked as a teaching assistant there. His extensive experiences have helped students culminating in their careers.

Dr. Chowdhury tutors students in a one-on-one interactive learning environment which helps themselves grow interests in the subject matters. He believes that they can build up their confidence and skills through effective engagement. Dr. Chowdhury also likes sports, travel, spending time with his family and friends, and reading.

Noah F.

Noah is a Certified Teacher who grew up in West Kelowna, completing a History and Teaching Degree at UBCO. His passion for teaching began when he started volunteer coaching soccer, and over time, coaching became both a passion and a source of inspiration. He loves not only coaching the game but also watching and analyzing it.
During university, Noah tutored students after classes, further deepening his love for one-on-one teaching. His passion for education and travel led him to Italy in 2023, where he spent the summer tutoring students in English.
In addition to teaching high school English and PE, Noah is dedicated to individualized learning. He finds great fulfillment in working one-on-one with students, helping them improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. He believes that building strong relationships with students is key to fostering growth and confidence in their learning.
As both a mentor and a coach, Noah continues to develop new strategies for working with students, always striving to make learning an engaging and rewarding experience.

Justin B.

Justin is a certified teacher originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who relocated to British Columbia to pursue his teaching career. Before heading West, he earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours in Biology Research) and a Master of Science (Research-Based Thesis in Pathology) at Dalhousie University.

As a lifelong athlete, Justin grew up playing competitive hockey. Through years of coaching, he discovered his passion for teaching young people, which ultimately led him to a career in education. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Education at Acadia University in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

During his academic career, Justin was awarded over $100,000 in research and academic scholarships and contributed to eight research publications, including three as a first author.

In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding, playing hockey, golf, and volleyball, and road-tripping across the country with his family. As an intermediate French immersion teacher, Justin is passionate about building strong relationships and creating a supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Chantelle Z.

Chantelle graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Elementary Education in 2020. She is a certified teacher and has over 12 years of experience working with children in various capacities. She has taught Kindergarten to Grade 6 both as a classroom teacher and a teacher on call. Prior to this, she had experience in child care, camp counselling, daycare and tutoring. Chantelle has always enjoyed working with children and has a passion for learning that she wants to pass onto her students to help foster within them a lifelong love for learning. She enjoys finding new and creative ways to engage her students in learning whether it’s phonics and reading or science and math. She also recognizes that each individual learns differently and wants to help set her students up for success by meeting them where they are at. Chantelle personally loves teaching literacy as it was an area of interest and strength for her growing up. She believes that building positive relationships with her students is crucial to creating a safe and fun learning environment for everyone involved. In her free time, Chantelle loves spending time with friends and family or in nature, experimenting with art, listening to music and podcasts, playing soccer, and tending to her tropical plant collection. It also couldn’t go without mentioning that she is always excited to participate in any activity involving animals, especially dogs!

Hamed M.

Dr. Hamed Mirzaei is a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in materials science, applied electromagnetics, and gas monitoring. His love for solving problems sparked a deep passion for teaching and facilitating learning for others, a drive that has flourished over the past 14 years. Hamed has had the privilege of teaching and serving as a teaching assistant at the University of British Columbia, working across various courses such as Physics, Thermodynamics, and Mathematics for Engineers. He strives to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, using an interactive and communicative approach to make complex concepts accessible to students.
In 2018, Hamed moved to Canada to pursue his Ph.D., eager to embrace a new culture, experience fresh activities, and make international contributions through his research. This journey has enriched his academic and personal life, broadened his perspectives, and strengthened his education commitment. Fluent in Persian and English, with conversational skills in French, Hamed brings a global outlook to his teaching, ensuring students are equipped with diverse knowledge and skills to thrive in a changing world.
Alongside his university teaching, Hamed has been dedicated to providing one-on-one personalized instruction, delivering high-level education tailored to meet the individual needs of his students. This Personalized approach allows him to help learners build confidence, deepen their understanding, and achieve their academic goals.
Outside of the academic sphere, Hamed is passionate about sports and nature. He enjoys playing soccer, skiing during the winter months, and hiking as often as possible in the warmer seasons. These activities balance his intellectual pursuits and allow him to stay active and energized. Through his teaching and personal endeavors, Dr. Mirzaei remains committed to fostering positive learning environments and contributing meaningfully on a global scale. As the quote from the Kingdom of Heaven says, “What man is a man who does not make the world better?”

Cole L.

The inner mechanisms of things intrigued Cole, which set his love for math and science in motion. This passion led him to pursue and attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at UBCO in 2019. Though his academic background is technical in nature, Cole’s interests are certainly not at an end there. He proudly claims to be a nerd who spends his free time playing Dungeons and Dragons and video games. He is also an avid movie-watcher, especially Marvel, and enjoys watching anime.

Helping others means the world to Cole because he understands from experience how tough a concept can be to grasp, and a little direction can go a long way. With him, every tutoring session is filled with his passion for learning-from working through problematic math problems to explaining scientific concepts in a manner easily understood. He enjoys the close interaction with the students, getting to know them on a personal basis and understanding their individual style of learning in order to make sure they are well taken care of.

He wants them not only to become academically excellent but also to develop a love for the process of learning, as he has.

Ella H.

Ella Handley is currently a Teaching Candidate in the Okanagan School of Education at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She has completed her undergraduate studies specializing in chemistry at UBC Okanagan. Ella has always loved working with children and helping them succeed in what they are working towards. She has spent the last 4 years as a supervisor at a summer camp and tutoring children in elementary math. She grew up in Castlegar, British Columbia where she fell in love with camping and being on the lake. In her spare time she participates in competitive 5 pin bowling. Ella believes that every child can excel if they are given the chance and meeting the child where they are at is critical in helping them move forward in their academic endeavours.

Brennan G.

After finishing high school in the Central Okanagan, Brennan pursued his passion for learning by earning degrees in Kinesiology and Education from the University of Calgary. From there, he set off on an exciting adventure, spending four years teaching abroad in Canadian Offshore schools in China and the Middle East. These experiences not only expanded his worldview but also strengthened his love for teaching. Outside of the classroom, Brennan is passionate about hockey, basketball, hiking, strength training and yoga, staying closely tied to sports throughout his life. His travels have taken him to 25 countries over North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, where he’s embraced new cultures and landscapes, often blending his love for learning new languages while catering to his adventurous spirit. Staying healthy and active is central to who Brennan is, driving both his personal and professional life.

Sandi M.

Sandi Mustard is a Certified Teacher. She grew up in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, moving to Vancouver to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology. As well, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Arts Education. Most recently, she completed a Masters of Education (Innovations in Maths Education). Sandi has a lifelong passion for working with children, beginning at a young age. She loved volunteer babysitting for mothers’ meetings in her teens and led arts-based summer day camps during her undergraduate degree. She joined the world of education as a Certified Education Assistant, working extensively with students with autism and other developmental disabilities. She has also taught English in Thailand, where she hit the beach every day after work. In 2009, Sandi returned to UBC to complete a Bachelor of Education, and has been joyously teaching ever since. She is passionate about supporting the improvement of reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Sandi knows that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. She engages students using their curiosity and interests to help them gain the confidence they require to succeed. In her leisure time, Sandi enjoys hiking and backpacking and anything on or in the water. You can often find her at or near Okanagan Lake, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking or boating. And if she’s not there, she’s up in the hills! Sandi looks forward to supporting your child, teaching in a way that guides them towards their fullest potential.

Olivia L.

Olivia, a certified teacher based in British Columbia. Her educational journey includes completing public education in the Okanagan and earning a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. Before pursuing Education, Olivia majored in History and minored in French. Passionate about lifelong learning, Olivia recently achieved her beginner yoga teacher certification and has future plans for a Master’s in Counselling.

Early on, she discovered her love for working with children, gaining experience in tutoring and nannying. Olivia’s expertise extends from elementary to high school, encompassing students with diverse needs.

Known for creating a supportive learning environment, Olivia excels at fostering meaningful connections with her students. In her leisure time, she cherishes moments with loved ones, particularly her certified assist therapy dog, Reggie, a cavapoo known for spreading love among kids and adults alike. Additionally, Olivia indulges in her passion for downhill skiing whenever possible.