Pawel K.

I am Pawel and I have a PhD in mechanical engineering and work as a research scientist and lecturer at UBC. I’m passionate about math and science, especially when it comes to applying these subjects to real-world problems. As an engineering enthusiast, I love exploring how mathematical concepts and scientific principles can be used to innovate in fields like rehabilitation and sports technology. My experience in programming and biomechanics allows me to break down complex ideas into understandable parts, making learning both accessible and exciting. I enjoy taking new ideas, testing them, and seeing how they can make a difference in people’s lives. As a tutor, my goal is to inspire students by showing them the practical applications of what they’re learning in class. Whether it’s using algebra to optimize a sports technique or applying physics to design better rehabilitation tools, I’m here to help students see the real-world impact of their studies and nurture their problem-solving skills.

Janet L. M.

Janet has been teaching for 22 years. Her most recent career choice has been teaching high school at Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex on the Cote First Nation, SK.
Before that, in Vancouver, BC, she was a teacher trainer at Greystone College offering Cambridge University’s (UK) Teachers’ Knowledge Test (TKT) and Teaching Young Learners (TYL). In Japan she taught conversational English to children (pre-school, elementary, and junior high levels) and adults (conversational and in-house business classes) to a variety of Japanese companies in Fukui-Ken. In India, she taught ESL, English and PE at Kodaikanal International School. Janet is also a certified Outward Bound Canada Field Leader.

Janet is an award-winning author (Canada’s Legendary Ski Team – The Crazy Canucks, with a foreword by Peter Mansbridge). One of her books, Radar the Rescue Dog, celebrates Radar, Canada’s first certified avalanche rescue dog. The foreword is written by the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and monies go to the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Assoc., CARDA. She is currently working on her seventh book. Her writing has appeared in the Pique Newsmagazine, Ski Canada and several other publications.

Janet is also a Goodwill Ambassador for Friends to Mankind, an international non-profit foundation that works with individuals, corporation and philanthropic organizations towards the betterment of humanity.