Meet the Team
Rohail Qureshi, MASc, BEng - Founder & Owner of Better Learning
Rohail has a background in Biomedical and Mechanical engineering from Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. He discovered his passion for teaching others through tutoring math to his peers while in high school. He was a private tutor for many years thereafter and has tutored students of all ages and backgrounds. He has more than 12 years and hundreds of hours of tutoring experience under his belt.
“With a subject like Math, regular practice is crucial to success.” With that in mind, and a desire to fill the lack of both quality and readily accessible live math help available to high school students in Ontario, Rohail founded Better Learning - an online math help drop-in centre. “Better Learning’s mission is to make academic support for math more accessible, engaging, and effective for the students of today”. Rohail’s goal is simple: to give students a space where they can improve their math not just by memorizing formulas, or looking up facts, but by understanding concepts, and thereby truly learning. That’s Better Learning.
Our Tutors
Lauren Koolhaas - Engineering Student, Carleton University
Lauren is currently pursuing an engineering degree at university, where she has developed a strong interest in problem-solving and design. Through her studies and previous experience as a tutor, she discovered how much she enjoys supporting others as they learn and build confidence.
Lauren focuses on clarity, patience, and understanding the “why” behind each concept. She enjoys breaking ideas down in different ways, encouraging questions, and helping students find strategies that work best for them. Her goal is to make learning feel approachable and to help students gain the confidence to tackle challenges independently.
Outside the classroom, Lauren enjoys biking, being outdoors, and tackling any DIY project or craft. She looks forward to helping students grow their skills and feel more comfortable and confident in their academic journey.
Available to tutor in: English
Zayd Houachmi - Engineering Student, University of Ottawa
Zayd is a first-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Ottawa and a tutor at Better Learning. His passion for teaching began in high school, where he founded and led his school’s STEM Club to help students explore science, technology, and engineering in creative ways. Now, he brings that same enthusiasm to tutoring, helping students understand challenging math and science concepts through clear explanations and practical examples.
Fluent in French, English, Arabic and Amazigh, Zayd enjoys connecting with students from diverse backgrounds and making learning both approachable and engaging. His goal is to help every student gain confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and see learning as something they can truly enjoy.
Available to tutor in:
English, French
Nicholas St-Amour - Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Ottawa
Nicholas is a third-year student in the Joint Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics program at the University of Ottawa. With a strong background in math and four years of teaching experience as a swim instructor, he has developed excellent communication and leadership skills that translate naturally into tutoring.
Passionate about helping others learn, Nicholas takes a patient and structured approach to teaching, focusing on building confidence and true understanding. Outside of academics, he enjoys sports, especially triathlon and hiking, as well as reading.
His goal is to make learning math engaging, approachable, and rewarding for every student.
Available to tutor in:
English, French
Tala Mahdi - Engineering Student, Carleton University
My name is Tala Mahdi, and I am a Computer Systems Engineering student at Carleton University. I developed a strong love for math in high school, where I graduated from John McCrae Secondary School with the highest academic average in Grades 11 and 12, earning the Governor General’s Academic Medal. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned and help students not only understand math, but also build confidence and enjoy the subject. I have four years of experience tutoring high school students and I look forward to supporting students at Better Learning.
Available to tutor in: English
Ethan Kendziora - Engineering Student, University of Ottawa
Hi! My name is Ethan Kendziora. I am a first year student at the University of Ottawa in the program of mechanical engineering. I’ve always enjoyed helping others solve problems in math and physics which naturally lead me to become a tutor.
I’ve had experience tutoring math and calculus to my peers in high school where I learned the importance of adapting to different people’s learning styles. I focus on meeting students where they’re at by breaking down complicated problems into simple and easy to understand steps.
When I’m not studying, I like to play guitar or take pictures of celestial bodies through my telescope.
Available to tutor in:
English, French
Patrick Lalonde - Engineering Student, University of Ottawa
Patrick is in his final year at the University of Ottawa in Mechanical Engineering. He discovered his desire to teach when he first started working as a swimming lesson instructor and ever since then, he has helped his peers whenever possible. Luckily, he has spent his entire life in the Ottawa area meaning he has a great first hand experience with the Ontario curriculum. Adding everything together combined with the fact that he’s happy to offer his services in both French and English means he can deliver excellent tailored math tutoring to students of all ages.
Overall, he is an active person whether it be running, hockey, rock climbing, etc. In fact, he just recently completed his first half marathon in preparation for a full marathon next spring!.
Available to tutor in:
English, French
Wyldd Sheehan - Mathematics, University of Ottawa
Wyldd is a mathematics student at the University of Ottawa. While graduating from a French-speaking secondary school in Ontario, he found his love for tutoring by helping out his peers in their math classes and tutoring a student who was struggling. He is able to tutor both in English and in French, and offers a thorough and thoughtful tutoring style.
Wyldd is interested in music, as he plays several instruments, and loves completing sudokus. He is friendly and open to conversation, with an emphasis on creating a welcoming environment for students. He is excited to meet and to help students that are struggling with mathematics, and to help them feel welcome when seeking aid.
Available to tutor in:
English, French
Isabelle Organ - Health Sciences, University of Ottawa
My name is Isabelle, and I am a fourth-year student in the Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences program at the University of Ottawa.
I have a background in teaching through my work in aquatics, where I’ve taught swimming lessons to children and adults of various skill levels. In high school, I tutored younger students in math courses ranging from Grade 9 math to Grade 12 calculus, and for the past three years, I’ve volunteered as a tutor at my university in subjects such as math and chemistry.
Outside of academics, I enjoy swimming, playing guitar, and spending time outdoors. Some of my favourite activities include camping and hiking.
Available to tutor in: English
Xena Nuwwareh - Engineering Student, Carleton University
Hi! My name is Xena, and I’m a second-year Architectural Engineering student at Carleton University. I’ve always enjoyed math—both in high school and now in university—because I love working with numbers and solving problems in a logical way. I’m available to tutor in English and would love to help make math feel a little easier and more enjoyable for you.
Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring topics like naturopathic medicine, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I’m patient, easy to work with, and genuinely care about helping students succeed.
Available to tutor in: English