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Meet the Team 

Billy graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. His main experience involved courses in material performance, aerospace, and rocket propulsion. Billy currently works full-time as an Aerospace Engineer for the Department of National Defence and supports the company on his spare time.

Billy started as a tutor in Grade 12, teaching younger grades the principles of Math and Science as well as helping them with their homework. He enjoyed this so much that he pursued more students on a weekly basis throughout his university career. In university, Billy acquired a position as a teaching assistant for the second year engineering graphical design course at Carleton University teaching the fundamentals of 3D modelling using computer software. He now has more than 11 years of tutoring experience under his belt, ensuring that his students succeed in their courses.

Billy runs the company to ensure every student's needs are met and that they have the perfect mentor to help them succeed. 

Areas of Expertise: Math, Calculus, Science, Physics, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerodynamics

Magda is a graduate from the University of Ottawa where she received her Commerce degree in Finance. Magda currently works full time for the government and supports and helps keep the business organized.

Magda has taken many opportunities and experiences to expand her knowledge and build a portfolio. She has been working in social media for the last 5 years, helping people grow their business online using short form content. She has also co-founded her own event decor company, and a short form media agency. Magda has taken opportunities to really try and find her passions.

She has been working with STEM Tutoring as a Tutor Manager and Administration, using her people skills to help talk to clients and her organizational skills to keep things in order! Don’t forget to say hi when you send an email!

Tutors 

Kiven is currently completing his Masters in Public Health at Brock Universtiy, soon to be an MD candidate at Western Universtiy. Throughout his undergraduate degree, he founded an organization dedicated to creating open-access education resources reducing financial barriers for university students. Kiven has several publications in peer-reviewed medical journals dedicated to researching neurological and cardiological problems. Kiven has founded a non-profit initiative to teach first-year university students how to build their careers in biological research.

Kiven has worked with youths from age 6 to 17 during his undergraduate time. He volunteered with several organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Swimming with a Mission.

Kiven’s goal is to help students thoroughly understand a concept and teach them how to approach problems from a conceptual perspective rather than memorization.

Areas of Expertise: Calculus, primary and junior level mathematics, algebra, biology, history, geography and high school science

Akash is an undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Computer Engineering. From a young age, he has always been interested in mathematics and sciences. At his high school, he has been vocal with his peers about the importance, prevalence, and potential of STEM disciplines in our fast-changing world. Over the last six years, he has successfully competed in the University of Waterloo’s Mathematics Contests.

Akash regularly helped students and friends with homework and test preparation throughout his time in intermediate and high school. During his time as his school council’s Co-President, he co-led a team to organize weekly conference sessions, where he would aid students with academics and general concerns. He thoroughly enjoyed assisting students in realizing their academic goals. In his senior year, he became a tutor with the OCDSB and a classroom assistant to broaden his outreach. Since then, he has formally tutored fundamentals of mathematics and sciences for students in grades 9 to 12.

Akash enjoys playing the piano and karate. He has been doing karate with the Japan Karate Association for more than ten years and has experience teaching children and teenagers. He also does competitive trivia.

Akash strives to ensure his students develop strong problem-solving, critical-thinking skills, and study habits to resolve challenges independently. He understands that each student learns differently and will adapt teaching styles to their needs to achieve and surpass their expectations.

Areas of Expertise: Calculus and Vectors, Advanced Functions, Geometry and Algebra, Junior and Intermediate Level Mathematics, High School Physics and Chemistry, General Sciences, Computer Science

Marissa is a graduate from the University of Ottawa where she completed a double Bachelors degree in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology. She’s been tutoring since 2015 and discovered a huge passion in helping students achieve their academic goals. Marissa also has a lot of experience with youth outside of tutoring. She was a ski instructor for many years while in high school and currently volunteers with the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS). Her career goal is to develop medical devices and prosthetics for children.

She is passionate about building a strong foundation for her students in the subjects that she teaches. As a bilingual speaker in both French and English she wants to make school an enjoyable experience for everyone and wants to inspire them to pursue and achieve their academic goals.

Outside of school and tutoring, Marissa loves animals. She used to volunteer at the Ottawa Humane Society and she has her own dog who she cares for. She loves to stay active by playing sports and hiking. She also spends a lot of her time reading and taking on different projects, like programming her own website.

Areas of Expertise: Math, Science, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology - FRENCH AVAILABLE

Chaitanya is a graduate from the University of Ottawa where he finished his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computing Technology. He then pursued a Masters in Computer Engineering during which he was a teaching assistant in various Math, engineering and computer science courses for over 2 years.

Chaitanya currently work as Cloud Admin for National Defense. He is passionate about helping students meet their potential and have a rewarding career. He likes to explore different ways to teaching and work with student in a way they are most comfortable learning. Additionally, he loves sharing his knowledge and show everyone that STEM can be a very interesting field of study.  

Areas of Expertise: Math, Physics, Computer Science

Yomna is Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Ottawa. She has participated in many mentorship programs, where she tutored her mentees in STEM classes such as calculus, physics, and chemistry.

Yomna is passionate about creating a comfortable, and enriching environment to demystify STEM and help tutor students to get their goal grades!

Areas of Expertise: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Science

Nusrat is currently completing her Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa. Throughout her youth, she participated in numerous science and technology workshops and competitions, and she has won several awards. After her bachelor’s degree, she hopes to continue her studies in medical school.

During her high school and undergraduate degree, she has been tutoring younger students from age 10 to 17 in various subjects, notably Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics. She has worked as a summer camp counsellor, teaching assistant at Kumon and a private tutor for over 4 years. She always keeps an open-minded perspective of the people she meets and ensures that all her students feel welcome to ask her about anything and everything (even things she might not know but is willing to learn together!).

Nusrat is a compassionate and very understanding person who also strives to set a good example in every sphere of her life. She enjoys reading, writing, playing board games, ice skating and many more!

Areas of Expertise: Biology, Chemistry

Majd Aburas is a STEM educator specializing in computer science, mathematics, and engineering. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Automation Systems Engineering Technology at McMaster University, focusing on programming, control systems, and digital logic, with course work in advanced calculus, analytical chemistry, electronics, and algorithm analysis. 

At the University of Ottawa, Majd studied discrete mathematics, digital systems, and linear algebra, building a strong foundation in software and hardware integration. His passion for robotics began in high school with FRC 2386 Trojan Robotics, where he served as co-captain, lead programmer, electrician, and programming instructor. He designed autonomous navigation systems and developed a smart trajectory algorithm that earned his team the FIRST Excellence in Engineering Award. Beyond competition, Majd focused on creating an inclusive, hands-on learning environment that nurtured critical thinking and team collaboration.

At UORover, Majd redesigned power systems, developed custom PCBs, and created odometry libraries for a Mars rover. Now at McMaster, he is a firmware developer andautomation consultant for MMRT, optimizing embedded systems and robotic control. Outside STEM, Majd is a classically trained pianist with an Advanced Level Certificate (RCM Level 10 equivalent). He performed with the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra and won first place in the G.C.C./Emirates Music Competition for four consecutive years.

A fun fact about Majd: He worked as a coffee specialist at Nespresso, where he loved experimenting with and developing new cold recipes, constantly finding creative ways to refresh and elevate the coffee experience.

Majd draws on his academic and practical experiences to make STEM concepts approachable and engaging for his students.

Areas of Expertise: Computer Science (ICS 2D, 3U, 4U), Robotics (Technology,Engineering, Robotics credits), Mathematics (MPM 1D, 2D, MCR 3U, MHF 4U, MCV4U), Physics (SPH 3U, 4U), and Chemistry (SCH 3U, 4U)

Axel is currently studying Mathematics at the University of Ottawa and has a genuine passion for math—both learning it and helping others understand it.

With experience tutoring students from Grade 1 all the way to first-year university courses, Axel knows how to make math concepts clear and approachable for everyone.

Outside of math, Axel enjoys staying active by playing basketball in his free time. And here’s a fun fact: he can solve a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube in under 30 seconds!

Axel is excited to help you tackle math with confidence!

Areas of Expertise: Math and Computer Science

Camilo has a MASc. in Chemical Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada with a bachelors from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.

Currently, Camilo is working as a project leader in the metallurgical sector. During his undergraduate and Master's degree, Camilo worked as Teaching Assistant and as a tutor. Overall, Camilo has over 3 years of experience in tutoring, including 1 year as a full-time STEM tutor at a Canadian company.

Camilo likes to ensure his students have a good understanding of the basics and fundamentals of each topic. He tailors his tutoring to each student's needs and likes to establish open and clear communication with them.

Areas of Expertise: Math Physics and Chemistry

Charlotte is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geology-Physics at the University ofOttawa. She has taken many math classes including calculus, linear algebra and ordinarydifferential equations as well as various physics classes, such as electricity and magnetism andwaves and optics. She is also well versed in earth science classes. She has held varioussummer positions as a student geologist and has worked for the Ontario Geological Survey and Vale.

She has had a passion for math and sciences since a young age, and loves seeing othersdetermined to pursue these challenging yet fulfilling classes. By providing a comfortable environment in which asking questions and communicating confusion is encouraged, Charlottebelieves that success in the STEM field is viable for students of any learning style. Through herown academic journey, Charlotte has developed study habits and test taking strategies that helpstudents retain and apply complex concepts and knowledge. She has experience helping youththrough coaching gymnastics and running elementary basketball and volleyball tournaments aswell as helping friends learn STEM subjects in high school and in university.

In her free time, Charlotte is a part of the Undergraduate Geology Association as a studentrepresentative, and loves staying active by playing sports with her friends, going to the gym andparticipating in intramural teams such as volleyball and football. She also enjoys reading towind down.

Areas of Expertise: Math and Science

Effie is a graduate from the Microbiology Co-op program at the University of Guelph. She has a passion for working with others and making sure they feel as confident and encouraged as possible!

Effie has been tutoring a range of subjects one-on-one since 2017 and loves to create a positive, collaborative session.During her time at theUniversity of Guelph, she acted as a Supported Learning Groups leader, which involved creating engaging bi-weekly study sessions for first- and second-year students in the first-year molecular biology course.

This past summer, Effie traveled to the Cree Nation of Mistissini to teach math and science in a summer school program, furthering herpassion for equal opportunity in education.Outside of tutoring, Effie was involved in various branches of research at the Universityof Guelph, mainly focusing on host-pathogen interactions as well as fecal biomarkertesting in wastewater.

She has always been involved in the arts, playing piano, trumpet,and singing from a young age. Effie enjoys hiking, is an avid fungi enthusiast, and lovesto cook!Effie is passionate about making student-centred tutoring sessions that make you feelas confident as possible!

Areas of Expertise: Math and Science

Hi! My name is Alisina, and I am a medical student at the University of Ottawa. I completed my Bachelor of Science with High Distinction at the University of Toronto in Neuroscience and Psychology. I also completed the IB Diploma Program in High school.

I love teaching, and that is why I started volunteering as a tutor back in middle school. Having thorough teaching experience, I appreciate the importance of personalizing lessons to fit each student’s specific needs. Therefore, I apply personalized techniques based on my students’ preferences to foster an environment where they can thrive. Like every other field, communication is key in learning, so I regularly check in with my students to ensure that they are following and assessing their situation and needs.

I have been lucky to have had great teachers and mentors throughout my life. My achievements would have never been possible without them. That is why I want to pass this on. I have seen the impact of a good mentor in one’s life and how much responsibility teachers hold for their students' success.

I think we can greatly impact students, which is why it is important to be empathetic and caring when tutoring. I really look forward to being part of your learning journey and to contributing to your success!

Areas of Expertise: Math and Science