Exceeding Expectations, One Student at a Time.

Mehrdad

Mehrdad Pashangpour is the owner and director of TheTutors. He has been a part of the academic world for 30+ years. He started his career as a lawyer with a Ph.D. in law from UofT and moved on to teaching his passion for law to graduate students.

Souren

Souren had the vision for TheTutors after experiencing the injustices that both employees and students of other tutoring companies experience, the unfairness to the tutor and the students, and the ridiculous fees for subpar academic help. Souren is now pursuing his master's in Mechatronics Engineering and putting together the curriculum for Math and Physics at TheTutors.

Raisah

Raisah is pursuing her Master of Counseling Psychology and is interested in helping people and providing assistance and resources within the mental health field. Her position at TheTutors includes managing schedules, making curriculums, and being the main point of contact for any questions or concerns. With the skills she has gained throughout the years, she has also become an expert in assisting children and understanding their mindsets.

Naila

Naila is a certified Montessori teacher who specializes in the French language. She went to Seneca College to obtain her ECE diploma and received her Early Childhood Montessori Diploma in June 2021. She grew up in Africa, using French as her first language. She thoroughly enjoys working with the younger children!

Alice

Alice completed her BA Honours Degree in Psychology from York University. To supplement her educational training, she attended Centennial College to obtain a certificate in Court Support Services. Alice is passionate about mental health, psychology, and writing. Using her skills and assets, she has applied this knowledge to her work as a public servant over the past four years. She specializes in English, essay writing, and resume building.

Fatema

Fashion student by day and a Photoshop tutor by night. I am currently in my 4th year of TMU’s Fashion Communications program. I have always had a passion for design, and over the last four years, I have learned how to shift my emphasis onto a digital platform, making it more accessible to others. I have been learning the ins and outs of photoshop since 2019. I teach Photoshop to complete beginners to help build up their editing and designing skills. Throughout my experience, I have learned several tricks and shortcuts that I hope to pass on to you.

Ahmed

Ahmed Hashi is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student specializing in mechatronics and robotics. He is passionate about using technology to better the lives of the people around him. He has worked on several projects in building and designing robots and programs to achieve this goal. He is an experienced tutor who has taught high school-level mathematics, physics and English.

Mahyar

Mahyar Tajeri is a third-year computer science student at TMU, in the process of developing a web app for the York Region School board. He has a passion for coding and creative problem-solving, which is what programming is all about. At TheTutors, he helps create the programming curriculum and also mentors it.

Personal Mission Statement and Anecdote

    Once upon a time, I was in the same boat as many other students. I was struggling in school, trying to understand concepts that seemed impossible to grasp. I remember feeling so lost, so hopeless, and so desperate for help. My parents couldn't afford a private tutor, so I was left to fend for myself. It was tough seeing the kids who did have tutoring sail through their classes with ease, while I was constantly stressed out and worried about falling behind.

    I remember feeling frustrated and wondering why some students had such an easier time than others. The kids who had tutors always seemed to know the tricks and shortcuts that I had to work extra hard to find. It was a struggle, but I refused to give up. I was determined to pursue a degree in engineering, and I knew it was going to take a lot of hard work, long nights of studying, and countless cups of coffee. Even with all of that effort, I still felt like I was at a disadvantage, but I pushed through.

    Now, as the founder of this tutoring company, I am so grateful for the opportunity to help students who are in similar situations. I know what it's like to struggle, and I know what it's like to feel like the deck is stacked against you. That's why I am so passionate about providing affordable, quality tutoring services to those who need it the most.

    I believe that with hard work, determination, and a little bit of guidance, any student can succeed. And I'm here to help make that a reality. I want to give students the tools and resources to succeed, to learn those tricks and shortcuts that others take for granted. Because at the end of the day, we're all in the same boat, and we all deserve an equal chance at success.

    Looking back on those years, I realize that I wasn't alone in my struggles. There are so many students out there who, just like me, can't afford the luxury of a tutor. But the difference between those who have access to tutoring and those who don't can be staggering. The former often have an easier time, are less stressed out, and have higher chances of getting into the programs they want.

    By sharing my story, I hope to inspire others to never give up, even when the odds seem against them. I hope to instill in them the value of hard work and perseverance. But more importantly, I want to provide them with the tools and resources to succeed, to level the playing field and give them the same opportunities that others may take for granted. Together, we can all achieve our goals and make our dreams a reality. Souren Pashangpour