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Writing Support Specialist - Teevin Fournier

tefournier@nwpolytech.ca

780-539-2893

Click here to book an appointment with our Writing Support Specialist, or for written feedback, send an email to the address above.

A smiling woman wearing glassesHi, I'm Teevin Fournier and I am the writing tutor at NWP. I can help answer all your questions about writing, as well as provide tips and tricks to improve your writing so you can create great essays. I have a BA in Philosophy from the University of Saskatchewan, and was an associate editor for the university's undergraduate research journal. I look forward to helping you!

 

 

 

Math Support Specialist - Greg Hearn 

ghearn@nwpolytech.ca

780-539-2095

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Hello, my name is Greg Hearn and I am the Math Guy at NWP.  I graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc in Electrical Engineering specializing in a Biomedical Option.  I am also a Professional Engineer who for the previous decade has been working as a Field Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, and Data Analyst in the Oil and Gas industry.  I now bring this spring of knowledge to you, the student, for all of your math needs!

 

 

 

Science Support Specialist - Kellar Klein

kklein@nwpolytech.ca

780-539-2219

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Hello! I am Kellar Klein, the science tutor at NWP. I have an MSc in Laboratory Medicine & Pathology from the University of Alberta and many years of experience in healthcare and research settings. I am passionate about teaching and learning and look forward to helping students at NWP with all their science questions. Whether it’s chemical structures and stoichiometry, biological processes like the Krebs (TCA) cycle and DNA replication, microbiology, genetics or anatomy and physiology, I’m here to help!

 

 

Digital Design Support - Kat Ormay

kormay@nwpolytech.ca

780-539-2898

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I can help with designing academic posters, literature review posters, flyers, brochures, and newsletters. I can also assist with image editing and finding that perfect illustration for your project. I can show you the little tricks of editing PowerPoint presentations that will make your workflow so much faster and easier. If you don't want to lose marks because of formatting and editing, book an appointment with me!

 

 

Academic Strategist - Tara Whittaker

twhittaker@nwpolytech.ca 

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Hi, I am Tara and I am here to meet with students one on one, by appointment or by walk-in, to provide support in adjusting to post-secondary life and sharing tools to overcome challenges in areas such as: studying & learning strategies; time management; note taking skills & techniques; organization; assignment completion; exam preparation; and test anxiety. If you are interested in a learning strategy appointment with me, please book an appointment or check availability for a drop-in! I hang out in the Zoom rooms on the main floor of the Learning Commons. “Studying is tough but so are you!” 💪🏻 MsW