Tutors

Need a tutor? Email one of our psych tutors below to find one to help you do great in your classes! All tutors below are on a volunteer basis!

For more tutors, check out the Student Union Tutor Registry (these tutors typically charge for their services)

Ahladita Singh (she/her)

Email: ahladit1@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 105 (Campbell), PSYCH 239 (Frenzel), PSYCH 223 (Barbosa), PSYCH 33 (Blatter)

Alejandro Bravo (he/him)

Email: abravo1@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 212 (Passey), PSYCO 239 (Brinker), PSYCO 275 (Mathewson), PSYCH 302 (Hurd), PSYCO 335 (Brinker), PSYCH 413 (Gagne)

Andrei Gatchalian (he/him)

Email: jahnandr@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Farley), PSYCH 105 (Robles), PSYCH 241 (Nash), PSYCH 239 (Frenzel), PSYCH 344 (Noels), PSYCH 415 (Sharp)

“As a 4th-year honors student, I’m offering tutoring for the following courses. Along with providing content support, I’m happy to share tips on how to excel in these courses. Whether you’d prefer to meet in person during my office hours or connect online, I’m excited to help you succeed!” – Andrei

Ali Shahza (he/him)

Year: 2nd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Montenegro), PSYCH 105 (Campbell)

“Hello Everyone: My name is Ali Shahzad and I am currently a second year Psych/Bio student at the U of A. Thus far in my academic journey, I have excelled in all my courses, including my psychology courses! I have been well-prepared for my exams and have developed great study strategies overtime that I would be more than happy to share! My teaching style is fairly chill and am here to help: If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email!” – Ali

Anny Kwon (she/her)

Email: geumji@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 105 (Campbell), PSYCH 212 (Passey), PSYCH 377 (Wong)

“I am a fourth year Psychology (Hon.) major with a passion for clinical psychology. Throughout my academic journey, i have consistently earned competitive GPA particularly in the Psychology courses. I’ve developed effective study habits and learned through mistakes I made in the past that I’d be happy to share my experiences and my study strategies. My tutoring style is laid-back and adaptable to the student’s needs, allowing us to determine the best approach for success. I’m available to meet via Zoom or in person.” – Anny

Anushay Azeem (she/her)

Email: anushay@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 282 (Montenegro), PSYCH 241 (Nash), PSYCH 223 (Gumnur)

“I’m a fourth-year Psychology student aiming to pursue a career in child psychology. I’ve consistently performed well throughout my academic journey, specifically in personality psychology and human development. I’ve developed a wide range of study techniques, revision strategies, and even tips for managing test anxiety, all of which I can tailor to each student’s needs. My tutoring style is communicative, adaptable, and student-centred, allowing me to identify the best strategies and focus areas that align with your learning preferences. I’m available for both in-person and Zoom sessions!.” – Anushay

Arianna Estillore (she/her)

Email: ariannan@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 282 (Loeppelman), PSYCH 239 (Smithson), PSYCH 335 (Frenzel), PSYCH 459 (Rust), PSYCH 403 (Frenzel)

Carolyn Tellier (she/her)

Email: tellier1@ualberta.ca

Year: Graduate

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Hayward), PSYCH 105 (Passey), PSYCH 275 (Mathewson), PSYCH 282 (Montenegro), PSYCH 239 (Frenzel), PSYCH 241 (Sharp), PSYCH 212 (Passey), PSYCH 258 (Dyson), PSYCH 335 (Frenzel), PSYCH 337 (Wong), PSYCH 356 (Farley), PSYCH 302 (Farley), PSYCH 367 (Farley), PSYCH 371 (Dickson), PSYCH 333 (Sharp), PSYCH 403 (Frenzel)

“Hello! I am a recent UofA graduate with a wide range of experience working with many of the professors the university has to offer, focusing on neuropsychology and the brain. I am also happy to assist with getting involved in research at the UofA. Meetings could be in-person or online as is convenient. My style is very flexible and revolves around using the student’s strengths and making connections between the material to help learning. Hope I can help.” – Carolyn

Ella Cettiga (she/her)

Email: ecettiga@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Prof name N/A, I took course at a different institution), PSYCH 105 (Prof name N/A, I took course at a different institution), PSYCH 275 (Robles), PSYCH 241 (Nash), PSYCH 239 (Flamand), PSYCH 478 (Scully), PSYCH 436 (Kover)

“Hi there! I’m Ella, a Psychology student who transitioned from Faculté Saint-Jean to the Faculty of Science. Whether in French or English, I’m here to support you in your learning! With a flexible approach, I am happy to accommodate your preferences, whether it’s tackling tough concepts or answering questions. I believe that learning is often facilitated through active recall and discussions, but I am open to working with you in whatever way you feel most comfortable. Feel free to contact me anytime :)” – Ella

Ella Neuman (she/her)

Email: eneuman@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 105 (Wong), PSYCH 239 (Atkins)

“Hi! My name is Ella and I’m a third year BA student majoring in psychology and minoring in political science. I am primarily interested in abnormal, political, and counselling psychology. Throughout my time at the U of A I have learned the importance of reaching out for help when you need it, which is what ultimately led me to develop and hone effective studying skills. I have consistently earned strong marks using these skills and have helped many clients throughout my time with SU tutors. My focus on repetition, practice, and preparation has worked for me for years, and I’m confident it will work for you too! I’m available via Google Meet, and for case-by-case in-person meetings due to limited availability. Cheers!” – Ella

Ellie Bates (she/her)

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Farley), PSYCH 105 (Campbell), PSYCH 275 (Mathewson), PSYCH 282 (Pisklak), PSYCH 239 (Frenzel), PSYCH 241 (Nash), PSYCH 335 (Frenzel), PSYCH 347 (Blatter), PSYCH 381 (Campbell)

“I am a fourth-year BSc with Specialization in Psychology student with a passion for abnormal and forensic psychology! Throughout my education, I have developed strong study habits and have a variety of techniques to share that have helped me find success in these courses. I am happy to help you meet your goals however I can, and pride myself on easy-to-understand explanations. I have several years of private high school tutoring experience and am excited to expand into helping my psychology peers. I am willing to meet in person or on Zoom/Google Meet.” – Ellie

Haley Fell (she/her)

Email: hfell@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (James Farley), PSYCH 105 (Yvonne Wong), PSYCH 212 (Jennifer Passey), PSYCH 258 (Ben Dyson), PSYCH 239 (Lisa Smithson), PSYCH 241 (Jamin Blatter), and PSYCH 223 (Katherine Bailey)

“I am a third-year student working towards a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I have previous experience tutoring math and chemistry to high school students, and am enthusiastic about tutoring psychology as well. My tutoring style can be suited to a student’s needs, but I am also very passionate about practicing when applicable. I would love to be your tutor :)”- Haley

Ikjot Heer (he/him)

Email: iheer@ualberta.ca

Year: 2nd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: Psych 104 (Claire Scavuzzo), Psych 105 (David Simpson), Psych 275 (Erin Scully)

“I am a second year psychology major with a passion for clinical psychology. I have consistently excelled in my courses, especially my psychology courses. Over the course of my first year, I have developed many tips and tricks to study psychology that I am more than happy to share. My tutoring style is focused on helping you as a student, I can meet in person at the University of Alberta or through a zoom call. Aside from studying, I love to workout and play basketball!”- Ikjot

Jairus Dominic Maralit (he/him)

Email: maralit@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 105 (Campbell), PSYCH 223 (Shokrkon), PSYCH 282 (Loepelmann)

“Hi! My name is Jairus and I am a third-year student. I believe a great way to learn is by collaborating with others who have unique perspectives on concepts you may have difficulty wrapping your head around. Given my background, I understand the challenge of balancing psychology with other courses, which is why I am excited to assist you in achieving success in your academic journey! – Jairus

Jean Castro (she/her)

Email: jrcastro@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 282 (Pisklak), PSYCH 367 (Farley), PSYCH 377 (Singhal)

“Hello! 🙂 My pronouns are she/her. I am in my third year. During my 3 years here, I’ve experienced bad grades and often felt frustrated about them. These instances, however, challenged me to look for different ways to improve. I changed my study styles several times and asked help from my professors. Today, I believe I am the student who could simplify a complicated concept or re-explain things from a different perspective. The classes I have indicated above are courses that I initially found challenging but fun later on as I started to engage more with the material. I am confident that I’ll be able to share the same ease and understanding I have with these courses with other students as well. I am available to meet in-person or via Zoom.” – Jean

Jill Fetter (she/her)

Email: jafetter@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Campbell), PSYCH 105 (Campbell), PSYCH 275 (Scauzzo), PSYCH 223 (Rust), PSYCH 329 (Rust)

“I am a fourth-year Psychology major and Biology minor student. I have a passion for the inner workings of the brain and have enjoyed the variety of psychology courses offered at the UofA. Through trial and error I have developed strategies to assist in my Psychology courses! As a tutor, I want to be able to guide and support you in courses throughout whatever method you prefer. I am available to meet via Google Meet or in person.” – Jill

Josee Herrera (she/her)

Email: herrerad@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 347 (Blatter), PSYCH 447 (Blatter)

“Hey, I’m Jos! I’m a fourth year psychology major, with a passion for clinical, personal, and interpersonal psychology. I feel confident that with my study methods and flexibility, we can build a study prep that works for you! Whether you’re looking for homework help, exam prep, or skill-building, I’m here to support you. I believe we all have the capacity to be successful, and community makes all the difference! I’m comfortable meeting either on campus, or virtually.” – Josee

Kaitlyn Tearle (she/her)

Email: kaitlynr@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 242, PSYCH 282 (Prof N/A, took courses at Macewan)

Kavi Sahota (she/her)

Email: kksahota@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 223 (Anahita Shokrkon)

Khushleen Dhindsa (she/her)

Email: khushlee@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 275, PSYCH 212, PSYCH 239

Kimia Niakan (she/her)

Email: niakan@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104, PSYCH 105, PSYCH 275

Kyle Roque (he/him)

Email: kyleraph@ualberta.ca

Year: Graduated

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 275 (Matthewson), PSYCH 405 (Smithson), PSYCH 447 (Blatter), PSYCH 335 (Whyte)

Madison Roth (she/her)

Email: mproth@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Farley), PSYCH 105 (Wong), PSYCH 258 (Dyson)

Mahshid Shafaghat Ardabili (she/her)

Email: mshafagh@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 212: Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (Kimberley Campbell) PSYCH 305: Psychology of Law (Jamin Blatter) PSYCH 327: Adolescent Development (Anahita Shokrkon) PSYCH 333: Personality Theory (Jennifer Passey) PSYCH 381: Principles of Learning (Kimberley Campbell) PSYCH 485: Learning and Comparative Cognition (Kimberley Campbell)

“I am a fourth-year Psychology major, with a strong interest in clinical, developmental, educational, social, personality, and forensic psychology (pretty much every area within the field!). Throughout my studies, I’ve consistently performed well, particularly in courses related to development, research methods, cognition, personality, behaviours, and forensics, through which I’ve developed a range of effective study strategies that I’d be happy to share! My tutoring approach is flexible and student-centered, so we can work together to find what suits your learning style best. I’m available to meet both virtually (via Zoom/Google Meets) or in person.!” – Mahshid

Mariam Moustafa

Email: moustaf1@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 212

Mya Gaudet (she/her)

Email: mmgaude1@ualberta.ca

Year: 2nd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Erin Scully), PSYCH 105 (David Simpson), PSYCH 275 (Erin Scully)

Omar Wazed (he/him)

Email: owazed@ualberta.ca

Year: Graduated

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 105 (Bailey), PSYCH 212 (Rogers), PSYCH 241 (Giacomin), PSYCH 282 (Powell), PSYCH 304 (Honey), PSYCH 233 (Corrigal), PSYCH 258 (Legge), PSYCH 367 (Jarrick) **Please note that professors listed for this tutor are professors from MacEwan University as the tutor has recently transferred to the UofA. PSYCH 239 (Frenzel), PSYCH 494 (Loepelmann), PSYCH 431 (Westbury)

Samantha Connor

Email: sconnor@ualberta.ca

Year: 2nd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 105 (Montenegro) 

“I am currently in my second year of BSc Psychology Specialization and I am interested in pursuing sports psychology. I have always been fascinated by psychology and I want to help other students appreciate it as well. I’m looking forward to helping incoming students ease the transition to university by sharing my study tips I’ve learned over the years. As per my tutoring style, I’ll introduce multiple ways of studying to find what works best for each individual. I’m free to meet over Zoom or in person!” – Samantha

Sehasbir Singh (he/him)

Email: sehasbir@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Singhal), PSYCH 105 (Rust), PSYCH 275 (Robles), PSYCH 258 (Mou), PSYCH 282 (Loepelmann), PSYCH 223 (Shokrkon), PSYCH 302 (Farley), PSYCH 367 (Loepelmann), PSYCH 375 (Farley), PSYCH 342 (Douglas), PSYCH 329 (Rust), PSYCH 333 (Blatter), PSYCH 381 (Campbell)

“I’m in my 4th year BSc Specialization in Psychology. Studying psychology has equipped me with a deep understanding to assist you with whatever you need help with in psychology courses. Please feel free to email me if you need any sort of assistance or guidance. Let’s tackle it together!” – Sehasbir

Thu Nguyen (she/her)

Email: houyenth@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Campbell), PSYCH 282 (Campbell)

Vanessa Destiana (she/her)

Email: destiana@ualberta.ca

Year: 4th

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Hayward)

Youssef Mohamed (he/him)

Email: ymohame1@ualberta.ca

Year: 3rd

Courses Available & Tutor’s Prof: PSYCH 104 (Dr. Singhal), PSYCH 105 (Dr. Montenegro), PSYCH 275 (Dr. Campbell), PSYCH 223 (Dr. Rust), PSYCH 239 (Dr. Smithson)

“I am a third year Bsc student majoring in Psychology and Biological Sciences. My strategy to keep my marks up, especially in psychology courses, is to stay flexible and adaptable to the different needs of each class! I use lots of different study strategies and that flexibility translates to my tutoring as well 🙂 I like to do online or in-person sessions for tutoring based on what works best for you!” – Youssef