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A lifelong West Van native, Nick was in the final class at Hillside before its demolition and later continued his education at Rockridge & West Vancouver Secondary School. After graduating from UBC’s Sauder School with a BCom. in Finance alongside his sister (who was 3rd in her class), Nick enjoyed a brief career as a financial analyst before turning to his passion - teaching.

Having discovered this passion as a peer tutor at Rockridge as well as private tutoring through university, Nick opened Knack Academics in 2011.

Nick believes in the importance of having a balance between taking good in-class notes and effective studying, and in the interest of helping his students has created a free online collection of BC Curriculum-specific notes for Math, Physics, Chemistry and Calculus. By maintaining that crucial balance as well as bringing math into life outside of the classroom, Nick & Knack Academics strives to create success for lifelong learners.

For more availability please see Dr. Leo Ji on this website or Michael Mustard at m_mustard@hotmail.com or elenchus.janeapp.com.

A lifelong West Van native, Nick was in the final class at Hillside before its demolition and lat... Read More

Growing up in Vancouver, Leo pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) before heading to New York for medical school. While medicine was an exciting journey, he discovered his true passion in tutoring and helping students excel in their academic pursuits.

With experience as a Head Tutor at Academic Horizons along with launching his own educational YouTube channel, Leo has had the privilege of guiding countless students through challenging courses and exams, helping them achieve their academic goals.

Leo aims to make learning accessible and engaging, empowering students to master difficult concepts and excel in their studies. Please email leomji89@gmail.com for any questions.

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Shirin is a BC-certified Mathematics and Physics teacher based in the North Shore. She has a Master of Science in Physics from Simon Fraser University and has over five years of teaching and tutoring experience. She has worked with students from Grades 8–12 as well as university students, and has experience with the AP and IB curricula.

She teaches Mathematics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Science, and Python programming. She also supports students in AP and IB Mathematics and Physics, at both standard and advanced levels.

Shirin believes that teaching is more than simply explaining a concept. She takes a clear, structured, and student-centred approach, helping students build strong foundations, improve their problem-solving skills, and gain confidence in their abilities. Her goal is to help students become confident and independent learners throughout their academic journey.

Courses Taught:

Secondary

• Mathematics Grades 9–10
• Foundations of Mathematics Grades 11–12
• Pre-Calculus Grades 11–12

• Calculus 12

• Physics Grades 9–12

• Chemistry 11

• Science Grades 9–10

• AP & IB Mathematics and Physics

• Python Programming

Post-Secondary

• Introductory and Advanced Physics

• University Mathematics & Calculus

Shirin is a BC-certified Mathematics and Physics teacher based in the North Shore. She has a Mast... Read More