Ziniu Chen
Education: B.Sc. Microbiology & Immunology
Experience: 4 years tutoring
Bio: Ziniu is a recent Microbiology & Immunology graduate from the University of British Columbia with a passion for helping others understand scientific concepts, supported by experiences in research, tutoring, and coaching. He enjoys playing tennis, exploring new restaurants, and miniature painting.
Subjects: Science | Biology | Chemistry | Microbiology/Immunology
Availability: Online, Library
Location: Edmonton, AB
Designated Library: EPL – Whitemud Crossing
Farah Elgaweesh
Education: B.Sc. Nursing Honours
Experience: 4 Years Tutoring
Bio: Farah is a Nursing Honours student at the University of Alberta who has tutored high school and university students for several years. She is passionate about teaching subjects like mathematics, biology, and health sciences, making a positive impact on her diverse students. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting local coffee houses and exploring ethnic restaurants in Edmonton.
Subjects: Math | Science | Biology | Chemistry | Pharmacology | Anatomy | Physiology
Availability: Online, In-home
Location: Edmonton, AB
Andrew Ni
Education: B.Sc. Immunology, B.Sc. Computer Sciences
Experience: 8 Years Tutoring
Bio: Andrew has a passion for learning and enjoys assisting classmates with their studies. He finds fulfillment in helping others and aims to support more students in achieving their academic and career aspirations.
Subjects: Math | Science | Physics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Online, Library
Location: Edmonton, AB
Designated Library: University of Alberta North Campus – Rutherford Library
Maddison Charlton
Education: B.Sc. Biological Sciences & M.Sc. in Medicine
Experience: 3 Years Tutoring
Bio: Maddy has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in French from the University of Alberta and is currently a master’s student in medicine at the University of Alberta studying neurodegenerative diseases. She started tutoring in high school and continued periodically through her undergrad and has tutored various grade levels and subjects. Maddy enjoys helping students achieve their academic goals through curating a better understanding of difficult topics. In her free-time you can find Maddy in the lab, reading, running in the river valley or at the gym.
Subjects: Math | Science | Biology | English | Social | French
Availability: Online
Manira Gautam
Education: B.Sc. in Biochemistry
Experience: 3 Years Tutoring
Bio: Manira is a Bachelor of Science student at the University of Alberta majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry. She began tutoring in high school and has continued periodically throughout her undergraduate studies. With a solid foundation in the sciences, she focuses on building both understanding and confidence in her students. Outside of academics, she enjoys going to the gym, reading, working in the lab, and hiking.
Subjects: Math | Science | Chemistry | Biology | Physics
Availability: Online, Library, In-home
Location: Edmonton, AB
Designated Library: EPL – Heritage Valley
Jenna Halabi
Education: B.Ed. Chemistry
Experience: 2 Years Tutoring
Bio: Jenna is a Bachelor of Education student at the University of Alberta, majoring in Chemistry with a minor in French. With a strong passion for science and education, she enjoys helping students build confidence in challenging subjects and develop a deeper understanding of the material. In her spare time, she likes to paint, travel, and bake.
Subjects: Math | Science | Chemistry | Biology | English
Availability: Online, Library, In-home
Location: Edmonton, AB
Designated Library: EPL – Castle Downs
Maryam Nazndah
Education: B. Sc. (Honours) Computer Sciences
Experience: 4 Years Tutoring
Bio: Maryam is a second-year computing science undergraduate student at the University of Alberta. She enjoyed tutoring during high school and has since tutored numerous grade levels and subjects, focusing on both the deep, fundamental “why” and the quick tricks that help students excel. Aiming for a career in law, she has broad competency across both STEM and humanities subjects. In her free time, she enjoys reading, creative writing, programming, and competitive debating.
Subjects: Math | Biology | Chemistry | English
Availability: Online, Library, In-home
Location: Edmonton, AB
Designated Library: EPL – Strathcona
Samantha Skiba
Education: B. Sc. Computer Science with Distinction (Minor in Biology and Physics)
Experience: 7+ Years Tutoring
Bio: Samantha developed a passion for teaching through her own learning struggles. Having needed tutoring herself and learning how to approach material differently from her peers, she understands the frustration when something “just doesn’t stick!” Through experimenting with different study strategies, she discovered what worked for her and realized she could help other students do the same. As a tutor, Samantha hopes to share these strategies, build confidence, and help students develop a genuine enjoyment of learning, as she has. Samantha is fascinated by the intersection of science and healthcare, whether it involves understanding diagnostic mechanisms or developing rehabilitation technology. She hopes to pursue a career in these areas while continuing to play volleyball, tennis, and softball in her spare time.
Subjects: Math | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Computer Science
Availability: Online, In-person, In-home
Location: Edmonton, AB
Designated Library: EPL – Strathcona