Nicky

WHAT MAKES HER AN AWESOME TUTOR

Sometimes there’s more pressure to do well than to actually understand what you’re learning. I’ve been a student for 18 years and I am well familiar with the feeling. School can feel overwhelming, but I believe that with the right strategies and right support anyone can overcome these challenges and confidently understand math and science. I believe it’s important to find joy in learning to help build confidence and make school less stressful! 

FUN FACTS

Life goal: To grow as a woman in the Nuclear Field and work towards making a more inclusive environment for women in STEM.

Words to Live By: “The harder you work, the luckier you get”

Favorite Mathematical Weapon: There’s no shame in using calculators, but my favourite is using the “store” function, especially when doing long calculations

GET TO KNOW NICKY

Education: I got my BSc(Hons) from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) in Medical Physics and am currently a second year Master's student studying Health Physics!

Fave Tech device: My macbook (helps to get things done!)

Fave Book: Prisoner of Tehran

Fave Song: Replay - Lady Gaga, Cinema - Harry Styles, October Song - Amy Winehouse

Fave Outfit: Anything comfortable and cute! Flowy pants are my favourite go-to!

Fave TV Show: Parks & Recreation, Kim's Convenience, Greys Anatomy, Ted Lasso

Fave Movie: Persepolis, House of Gucci, & anything Adam Sandler

When you're not crunching numbers: Anywhere from hanging out with friends, yoga, singing and making music on the piano

What’s the best thing about you? I’m a really empathetic person; I know the learning process can be challenging but it’s most important to remember to be kind to yourself.

NERD ALERT! 

I’ve been playing music for 20 years and I am in a band where we got to perform at the Bluesfest Festival in Ottawa!