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SLC Staff
The SLC's professional staff are specialists in their fields and are passionate about supporting SFU students with language learning, study strategies, and writing.
Head, Student Learning Commons
Donna McGee Thompson
Donna joined the Student Learning Commons as a Learning Services Coordinator when it opened in 2006 and became Head of the department in August 2011. Prior to joining the SLC, Donna had served at SFU’s Health and Counselling Centre as Learning Skills Coordinator; Douglas College's Learning Centre (David Lam Campus) as Services Coordinator; and at Capilano College (now Capilano University) as Learning Specialist and faculty member. Over her career in the learning field, Donna has planned and delivered learning success programs, developed and facilitated training programs for peer educators, tutored and taught writing and learning skills, and completed research and co-published articles on course-integrated learning instruction. She was also co-coordinator of the Academic Enhancement Program in the SFU School of Computing Science. Donna helped to develop the curriculum for the Back on Track Program. She taught in the BOT program for several years and continues to be involved in the administration of the program. Donna completed an undergraduate degree at SFU in Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Arts degree in Adult Education at the University of British Columbia.
Phone: 778.782.3294
Email: dmcthomp@sfu.ca
SLC Assistant
Laura Thomson (temporary)
Laura is the first point of contact for students at the SLC Office in the Bennett Library (Burnaby), and also provides administrative support for our workshops, consultations, marketing campaigns, academic resources, and many other activities. She has previous experiences working and studying at Simon Fraser University, including completing her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science (Honours with distinction) and working at the WAC Bennett Library as a library assistant. She is also currently a graduate student in the Master of Public Policy program at SFU's School of Public Policy. You can find her at our front desk, welcoming people to the office and helping them access our services and resources. When she has some spare time, Laura enjoys good conversations with close friends, pub trivia nights, reading, watching tv and movies (particularly science fiction and documentaries), and occasionally playing bass guitar with friends.
Phone: 778.782.4648
Email: slc_assistant@sfu.ca
Peggy Fung (On temporary leave)
Peggy is the first point of contact for students at the SLC Office in the Bennett Library (Burnaby), and also provides administrative support for our workshops, consultations, marketing campaigns, academic resources, and many other activities. She has previous experiences working and studying at Simon Fraser University, including completing her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology (with distinction) and a Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies. She warmly encourages and welcomes students to learn and utilize the numerous writing, learning, and EAL resources provided by the Student Learning Commons. During her spare time, she enjoys being immersed within nature's phenomenal beauty, having fun with friends and family, and exploring the world.
Phone: 778.782.4648
Email: peggyf@sfu.ca
SLC Coordinators
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Services Coordinator
Dr. Tim Mossman
Tim Mossman, Ph.D., is an applied linguist with 37 years of experience in the field of teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL). Tim has his Ph.D. in the Faculty of Education (Languages, Cultures, and Literacies) from Simon Fraser University. Before SFU, he earned both his Master of Arts degree in English Education (TESOL) and Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia. He also has his professional teaching certificate from the BC Ministry of Education. Tim currently coordinates the EAL Services in the Student Learning Commons (SLC), a position he has held since 2007. In this role, Tim contributes to and participates in SLC activities such as individual consultations with students, developing and presenting workshops and short-term courses, and mentoring graduate students and student peers, all with a focus on EAL support. Tim is a certified Neurolanguage Coach and is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Efficient Language Coaching®. Prior to this, Tim worked for 16 years as a faculty member at Canadian International College, a private post-secondary institution for Japanese students where he taught and designed content-based English language courses. Tim has also taught English in Japan, at Douglas College, at UBC, and in the FALx99 course at SFU. His professional interests include studying the identities of "old-timer" ESL students using principles of ethnomethodology (EMCA). In his free time, Tim enjoys paddle boarding in Deep Cove (when it's not raining!).
Phone: 778.782.8510
Email: tmossman@sfu.ca
Learning Services Coordinators
Ruth Silverman
Ruth Silverman (pronouns: she/ her/ hers) has been with SFU's Student Learning Commons since 2007 and goes by many titles: Learning Services Coordinator, Back on Track Program Instructor, and co-Divisional Supervisor for the Writing and Learning Peer Educators. Originally from Ottawa and currently living and working on unceded Coast Salish Territory, Ruth holds an M.Ed. (SFU), a B.A. (Hons. Psychology, Carleton), and an LL.B. (Ottawa). She has a diverse work history, including working on Parliament Hill and for the Federal Court of Canada, and practicing as both a lawyer and a career counsellor (not at the same time). Ruth has held two leadership roles within the post-secondary Learning Specialist Community: Pacific Regional Director of the Learning Specialists Association of Canada, and Canadian Regional Leader for the College Reading and Learning Association, both 2015-2019.
Phone: 778.782.8465
Email: rsilverm@sfu.ca
Dal Sohal
Dal is an educator, learning strategist, facilitator, and certified coach. She has worked in higher education for over 20 years in a variety of roles supporting student success and engagement. Her guiding leadership philosophy embodies caring connection, reflective thinking and listening, and deep equity. Dal immigrated to Canada as a small child with her parents. Her lived experience as a South Asian woman growing up on unceded Coast Salish Lands has helped shape her perspective and commitment to creating inclusive spaces and improving access for people from historically marginalized groups. Dal is passionate about student development, performance coaching and lifelong learning. She is the published author of "Peer Education: The impact of volunteering on students." Dal completed her BA (Criminology, Sociology) at SFU and has an MA in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University.
Phone: 778.782.8509
Email: dsohal@sfu.ca
Writing Services Coordinators
Julia Lane (Undergraduate and Graduate Writing Services)
Julia (she/her/hers) is a queer, vegan, feminist. She is also a white settler who lives, mothers, writes, and teaches on unceded Coast Salish territories. She holds a PhD in Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and her dissertation is about the application of a theatrical clowning to scholarly practices. Her master’s degree is from Trent University’s Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies program and her M.A. thesis focused on environmental education. She completed her undergraduate studies at York University in the theatre department, specializing in theatre creation and performance. As a Writing Services Coordinator, Julia's work focuses on undergraduate writing supports including writing workshops, WriteAway, and the annual SLC writing contest. She also wrote and is constantly revising the SLC's Inclusive and Antiracist Writing Guides.
Julia cares about students’ well-being and ability to learn, and is committed to engaging in the critical work of dismantling white supremacy, colonialism, ableism, linguicism, and heteropatriarchy (which she understands as being interconnected in complex ways). Julia further recognizes that students who come to the SLC and/or interact with her elsewhere at the university have often experienced various forms of trauma, both directly related to their academic pursuits and not. She acknowledges that these experiences of trauma are the norm, and not the exception, and names those that are connected to academic pursuits as problems of the institution and not the individual student. She recognizes that faculty members and instructors are often survivors of various forms of trauma, including academic traumas, and can act as perpetrators of those traumas.
Phone: 778.782.9705
Email: jhlane@sfu.ca
Nia Pazoki (نیا پازکی) (Undergraduate and Graduate Writing Services) (temporary)
Nia is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Psychology at Simon Fraser University (SFU), specializing in English language teaching. With dual master's degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Educational Psychology, she brings a decade of English language teaching experience and a strong background in educational psychology.
Nia previously served as a research assistant on the REACH x SFU project, focusing on the educational challenges faced by refugee children with disabilities during their migration journeys. Her research was guided by a commitment to community-based approaches, aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable populations.
As an instructor at SFU, Nia collaborated with communities to provide tutoring support while training SFU students in teaching reading to students with learning disabilities in EDUC 424: Learning Disabilities: Laboratory. Her passion for community service also led her to work at the Belzberg Library, where she served both students and the Downtown Eastside community (DTES), integrating library resources and services into her curriculum to enrich her learning experiences.
In her roles as a project manager and program coordinator at SFU x MOSAIC x New Westminster Schools x SFU Surrey, Nia managed international projects and coordinated the SFU Refugee Summer Reading Program. These experiences allowed her to apply her research skills in real-world settings and make a tangible impact on the community. Nia's commitment to education and community engagement is evident in her diverse experiences and deep dedication to making a difference.
Phone: 778.782.9382
Email: npazokim@sfu.ca
Robyn Long (Graduate Writing Services) (on temporary leave)
Robyn holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from SFU, an MS in Educational Psychology and Methodology and a BA in English and Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has been working with the SLC for almost eight years and has been professionally supporting individuals with their academic writing for over a decade. Robyn’s diverse interests contribute to her enthusiastic dedication to and enjoyment of learning about students’ and colleagues’ research across disciplines and facilitating their writing processes.
Phone: 778.782.7165
Email: robynl@sfu.ca
Surrey Coordinator
Cynthia Wright
Cynthia (she/her) has been a dedicated member of the Simon Fraser University community since October 2005, joining as the Coordinator of the Student Learning Commons (SLC) at the Surrey campus. In this role, she oversees writing and learning skills workshops and provides students with individual consultations in writing and learning strategies. Working alongside her colleagues at the Burnaby SLC, as well as Graduate Facilitators and Peer Educators, Cynthia is passionate about fostering student growth and success at the undergraduate level.
Cynthia is an active member of the Student Success - Back on Track (BOT) program, contributing to both curriculum development and teaching at the Surrey and Burnaby campuses. With a Master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia and certification as a professional life coach, Cynthia brings a wealth of expertise to her work. She is deeply committed to creating spaces of belonging and learning for all students, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed academically and personally.
Cynthia acknowledges that she lives and works on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples. She recognizes the deep history, culture, and traditions of these Indigenous communities and is committed to learning from and supporting them in meaningful ways. As someone with European ancestry—Welsh, Scottish, and German—she reflects on the privilege she holds and the responsibility she has to engage in reconciliation and contribute to decolonization efforts both personally and professionally.
Phone: 778.782.7614
Email: cawright@sfu.ca
Retired SLC Staff
Amanda Goldrick-Jones
Amanda started her writing life as a newspaper reporter in Toronto and Vancouver before receiving her BA and MA in English Language at UBC. After teaching writing and communication at UBC and Langara College, she studied rhetoric and professional communication at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, where she received her PhD. She then served as assistant and associate professor at the University of Winnipeg's Centre for Academic Writing and helped develop the major program in Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications. When she moved back to the coast in 2006, she served for two years as the SLC's first writing services coordinator. At UBC, she taught academic, business, and technical writing courses from 2008-2013 and designed online writing courses for the Writing Centre. Amanda returned to the SLC in 2013, to continue to develop and coordinate a variety of writing opportunities including writing-peer training, in-class workshops, and support for TAs who work with undergraduate writers. She retired from the SLC in January 2020.
Email: agoldric@sfu.ca
Graduate Facilitators
The SLC employs a team of qualified SFU graduate students as part-time Graduate Facilitators for English as Additional Language services, Learning services/Back on Track, and Writing services.
English as an additional language team
There are currently no EAL Graduate Facilitators.
Learning / Back on Track team
Korrie G. works as a sessional instructor and teaching assistant for a range of legal, theory, qualitative research and writing-based courses across criminology. Korrie has an M.A. and B.A (Hons.) in Criminology from SFU as well as a Certificate in Legal Studies and a Certificate in Liberal Arts. In addition, Korrie was previously involved with the SLC for a number of years as a Learning & Writing Peer and Peer Coach before moving into the GLF position. Korrie’s primary research includes: exploring the idea of transformative learning for reconciliation, the settler space in answering the Calls to Action put forth by the National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, media responses to violence against Indigenous women and girls, and what decolonization and walking in a good way might look like in criminology in areas such as research approaches and conduct, teaching and curriculum.
Mohsen H.M. is a PhD student in SFU's Faculty of Education. He came to Canada in 2012 as an international student to do his master's in Education. He has served in various educational roles, including as a teaching assistant and sessional instructor for a variety of Education courses. Additionally, he has been contributing his expertise as a Graduate Writing Facilitator at the SLC since February 2018. In this role, he provides one-on-one writing consultations with students and conducts workshops. Currently, he's wearing another hat as a University Preparation course instructor at Alexander College. Here, he's dedicated to equipping students with essential skills like goal setting, time management, effective study methods, note-taking, reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and oral communication—everything they need to excel in their post-secondary education journey. Mohsen enjoys working with students and learning from them!
Graduate writing services team
Graduate writing facilitators provide support for graduate students working on their theses, term papers, journal articles, grant applications, presentations for conferences or thesis defences, and other writing related to their graduate studies. Facilitators work with students one-on-one through in-person consultations at all three campuses or online/remotely. They also contribute to facilitating open and integrated workshops, Thesis Writing Group, and Thesis Writing Retreat (formerly known as Thesis Boot Camp).
Micheal O. (He/Him) is a PhD candidate in Educational Technology and Learning Design, with a research focus on AI in education. He has over a decade of combined teaching and research expertise, most notably working to democratize digital skills and STEAM learning for students in deprived communities by teaching and providing the resources they require to further their learning. Micheal had a firsthand experience of the struggles and frustrations that international students faced while pursuing his MA degree in England, which led to his choice to assist students in improving their writing and alleviating their struggles and stress. He is enthusiastic and willing to share his knowledge with any student.
Undergraduate writing services team
Junyi G. (she/they) is in her third year of a Philosophy Master's at SFU. She earned an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Sun Yat-sen University. Right now, she's delving into Reason, Luck, and Morality and is writing a thesis on Buddhist Philosophy. Junyi has been a TA for PHIL 100W multiple times and for PHIL 120W once. Junyi believes every student has a unique voice and story. She takes a personalized approach to teaching, recognizing each student's unique qualities and needs. She practices self-care to be her best for her students and welcomes open feedback if she ever falls short. She's fluent in English and Mandarin, with basic skills in Cantonese. In her downtime, she enjoys playing with her ginger tabby, Spiffi, and has a soft spot for IKEA's BLÅHAJ.
Mia C.V. is a second-year master’s student in Communication. Before her MA program, she completed her BA (Hons) in Communication at SFU alongside a double minor in Print and Digital Publishing and Business Administration. Her research interests are feminist and queer media studies. She has TA’ed different writing-intensive Communication courses and helped students navigate academic writing. Mia is fluent in English and Vietnamese and has experience learning English and English academic writing as a non-native speaker.
Mohsen H.M. is a PhD student in SFU's Faculty of Education. He came to Canada in 2012 as an international student to do his master's in Education. He has served in various educational roles, including as a teaching assistant and sessional instructor for a variety of Education courses. Additionally, he has been contributing his expertise as a Graduate Writing Facilitator at the SLC since February 2018. In this role, he provides one-on-one writing consultations with students and conducts workshops. Currently, he's wearing another hat as a University Preparation course instructor at Alexander College. Here, he's dedicated to equipping students with essential skills like goal setting, time management, effective study methods, note-taking, reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and oral communication—everything they need to excel in their post-secondary education journey. Mohsen enjoys working with students and learning from them!
Shaila S. is a PhD candidate in the Languages, Cultures and Literacies program in the Faculty of Education. She has an M.A. in Applied Linguistics with TESOL from the University of Sheffield, UK and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has worked as a university lecturer in Bangladesh . She has also taught Foundations of Academic Literacy FAL X99 course several times and worked as a Teaching Assistant and Tutor Marker for a range of courses at SFU. At SLC, she offers writing consultations, Write away services, and workshops on different topics of academic writing. Shaila’s first language is Bangla, and she speaks English as an additional language. She also has working proficiency in Hindi and Urdu.
Suzanna M. is a PhD candidate in the School of Criminology specializing in forensic science. She has her MSc from the University of Sheffield, UK, and her BA from UBC. Suzanna facilitates writing workshops, offers writing and learning consultations, serves as a tutor for WriteAway, and has also worked on the SLC's Back-on-Track team. Having been a post-secondary student for over a decade, she understands the difficulties and stressors associated with university life and learning, and is looking forward to working with students to overcome these challenges. When she's not working or studying, Suzanna enjoys hiking with her dog.
Peer Educators
The SLC has two teams of Peer Educators. Both teams are comprised of student volunteers who receive in-depth and ongoing training on topics relevant to their responsibilities.
Visit the pages below to find out more about our current Peers.
To become an SLC Peer yourself, see Become a Peer Educator!
SLC English as an Additional Language Peers
LC EAL peers are trained, skilled, and friendly student volunteers who are able to provide conversational English language support to students for whom English is a second or additional language.
Alyssa is a second-year molecular biology and biochemistry student. She is fluent in Tagalog and enjoys learning about different cultures and languages, as being a polyglot is on her bucket list. She also loves volunteering as a tutor for kids and as a recreation assistant at a retirement home. As an EAL peer educator, Alyssa aims to help her fellow students build confidence in speaking English and to be the type of person she wished she had when she immigrated to Canada as a young teenager.
Amari is a fourth-year Education major. In their spare time, they love to learn new things, go to community workshops/events, volunteer, and drink lots of tea! Amari speaks some Spanish and French, and they are currently learning ASL and Portuguese. They would love to learn more languages! As an EAL Peer Educator, they lead with cultural humility to create an inclusive and welcoming environment. Their goal is to better support their peers and make their language learning journey a marvelous one!
Cayley is a third-year health science student. In her spare time, Cayley loves doing anything outside and caring for her plants. She enjoys sports and is especially involved in lacrosse. As an EAL peer educator, Cayley is excited to create an inclusive and comfortable environment for her peers to succeed in.
Constance is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Visual Art in the School for the Contemporary Arts in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. She is an aspiring artist, artist activist, and arts educator. She is thrilled to be leading dance classes as a modality through which to develop listening comprehension and oral expression in English.
Da Hye is a second-year student currently pursuing studies in the French Cohort Program. By being an EAL peer tutor at SFU, they hope to encounter new people around the community. When time or opportunity permits, Da Hye enjoys practicing or learning languages, like Japanese and Spanish, mainly doing so with the help of Duolingo.
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Dieu Linh (Linh) is a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree with the goal of building a career in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). She enjoys dancing, immersing herself in K-culture, spending time in nature, exploring the city with friends, and trying new experiences. Linh is passionate about making learning fun and relevant, and she is excited to create an engaging and safe environment where students can enhance their English skills and boost their confidence.
Esha is a 4th year student majoring in Criminology. She enjoys practicing writing skills whether that is in the classroom or out. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career as a lawyer or paralegal. She is excited to be an EAL Peer Educator and hopes to make a difference and have an enjoyable time with students.
Jasjit is a Behavioural Neuroscience major. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, and playing golf. As an EAL Peer Educator, she hopes to help students build confidence in their English language skills.
Kexin is a second-year MA student in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. She obtained her BA in Philosophy and English Literature at McGill University in May 2023. She is especially interested in coming-out stories publicized on digital platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter. In her spare time, she writes bad poetry and daydreams about having her own house in B.C. and living with three pugs.
Khushi is a third-year Biomedical Physiology major and Biological Sciences minor. She is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi. She is intermediate in French and is interested in learning other languages as well. Outside of school, she volunteers at a long-term care facility, as a first aid responder, and in many other positions in the community. Her hobbies include practicing Taekwondo, watching movies and shows, and playing with her pets.
Lisa is a third-year student pursing a double major in criminology and political science, with an additional minor in international studies. In regards to personal interests, she enjoys rock climbing, and hiking in the summer. Her focus as an EAL peer educator is to provide a positive space for students actively seeking help.
Martin is a third-year Business Major with a concentration in International Business. He speaks English fluently, and speaks Japanese at a conversational level (approximately N4). Outside of school, he is employed at an online Eikaiwa. He also loves to watch sports and play the piano in his free time. As an EAL Peer Educator, he aims to make the learning process as enjoyable and dynamic as possible!
Noah is a graduate student in Sociology. He enjoys volunteering, meeting new people, board-gaming, cycling and reading. Raised in the culturally diverse backdrop of Singapore and shaped by the nation's bilingual policy, Noah keenly understands the difficulty of learning multiple languages. A long-time EAL Peer Educator, he hopes to both ease and enliven the language journey of students and peers.
Rose is a second year Criminology student. She is fluent in English and French. Rose enjoys horseback riding, exercising at the gym, singing, and traveling. As an EAL peer educator, she is dedicated to creating a friendly, non-judgmental space for students to expand their English-speaking skills and hopefully have fun doing so!
Zaeema is a fifth-year Kinesiology student. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, reading, and baking. Zaeema also loves learning new languages and can speak fluent Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. Her aim as an EAL peer educator is to create a welcoming and engaging environment to better support her peers.
SLC Writing and Learning Peers
Writing and Learning Peer Educators are student volunteers who help their fellow students in learning strategies -- such as study skills, note-taking, time management, and exam preparation -- and a variety of academic writing strategies. They are selected based on their transcripts, writing samples, faculty recommendations, and an interview process, and receive in-depth ongoing training on topics such as interpersonal communications, effective and ethical tutoring techniques, writing-in-the-disciplines, and language structure.
The SLC Writing and Learning Peer Program has earned an internationally recognized tutoring credential (Level 2 of the College Reading and Learning Association's International Tutor Program Certification).
If you might be interested in becoming a Writing and Learning Peer Educator, more information is available here.
Aaron is a fourth-year Cognitive Science and Philosophy student. He has explored a variety of disciplines including Psychology, Linguistics, Computing Science, Criminology, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, and Education. Aaron speaks fluent Cantonese. He is excited to help uplift and support peers in their academic journeys!
Anoushka (she/her/hers) is pursuing a major in Biology and a minor in Health Sciences. She has taken many courses outside her discipline, such as Archaeology, English, and History courses. She is eager to provide any writing and learning support to her fellow peers!
Cairen (they/them) is a Political Science Major. She has an eagerness to learn about the world around us and enjoys helping people through their learning journey. As such, she is eager to help with students' writing and learning concerns.
Emily (she/her) is an SFU student who lives, studies, and works on the unceded and occupied traditional ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Gabrielle (she/they) is completing a BA in Human Geography, with a minor in Social Data Analytics and a certificate in Urban Studies. In addition to Geography courses, Gabrielle has taken courses in Political Science, Statistics, and Anthropology. She is looking forward to working with students to improve their confidence in writing and learning this year!
Jeffrey (he/him) is a student in the School of Communication at SFU. He has also taken courses in the Contemporary Arts, primarily those relating to film and cinema, as well as various electives in other faculties including ARCH 131, GEOG 111, HUM 102W, and PSYC 100. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies and TV shows, playing basketball, listening to hip-hop music, and losing at chess. He also works part-time for Chess.com and hopes to eventually pursue a full-time career there.
Marianna is an SFU student living, studying, and working on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples. She is currently studying English while also exploring diverse courses in History and Political Science. Passionate about education, Marianna is eager to support students in their learning journey.
Mishael A. (he/him/his) is a third-year Political Science and Philosophy student, residing on the unceded, ancestral land of the Coast Salish. He is a first-generation immigrant who received his secondary education in an inner-city school, so he empathizes with the structural inequities that prevent some students from realizing their full academic potential. Mishael also works in the Political Science and Philosophy Student Unions, Amnesty SFU, and SFU Senate.
Nava (she/her/hers) is a 4th year student, pursuing a double major in Philosophy (honours) and English, and a minor in Social Data Analytics. She has taken courses in a variety of FASS disciplines including History, Cognitive Science, Sociology, World Literature, Criminology, and GSWS. Nava also speaks fluent Farsi. She is eager to help her fellow peers improve their skills and learn new things!
Puneet is a fourth-year English major with a minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. She has also explored other disciplines, having completed courses in Archaeology, Music and Sound, Communications, and Education.
Ryann (she/her/hers) is an indigenous SFU student pursing a major in psychology and an extended minor in criminology. In addition to her primary studies, she has also taken courses in geography, philosophy, and archeology. Bilingual in English and French, Ryann is equipped to help students in either language as needed.
Sophia (she/her/hers) is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences (CMP Stream) and minoring in Biomedical Physiology. She has taken courses outside of her disciplines, particularly in Archaeology, English, Criminology and Chinese. Sophia is fluent in Vietnamese and can understand and speak some Mandarin. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, learning languages, and has recently gotten into crocheting and boxing.
Tejas (she/her) is a second year Criminology student based on the Burnaby campus. Tejas has taken courses in Philosophy, Sociology and Political science in addition to her coursework in Criminology. Tejas is also fluent in Hindi and is eager to support students with their writing and academics.
Venus (she/her/hers) is an uninvited settler who lives and studies on the ancestral and unceded lands of the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. Venus is a third-year student currently pursuing a BA in Psychology.
Zarena (she/her/hers) is a third culture kid in her fourth year at SFU, thankful to be living and learning on unceded Coast Salish territories. In her degree she is pursing a double major in English and Communications with a minor in International Studies and a certificate in Writing and Rhetoric. She is dedicated to helping students with their research and writing skills, with a focus on creating pieces to persuade any audience.