Golnaz Bohlouli

About Me

I am Golnaz Behlouli. For me, teaching is not just about delivering lessons; it is about accompanying students on a path that has sometimes become challenging for them because certain steps in their educational journey were missed, which has led to a decline in their confidence in their own abilities. My path is a combination of academic education, teaching experience, and the experience of motherhood. Being a mother has taught me that learning is not only about intelligence and effort; time, safety, self-confidence, and the right tools play essential roles as well. In my classes, I try not only to move forward with the current lesson, but also to rebuild the foundations that may not have formed properly in previous years. It is important to me that every student—whether a child or a teenager—reaches the feeling of “I understand, I can do it, and I can move forward,” without fear, without labels, and with confidence in their own path.

Teaching Method

My teaching approach is structured yet flexible and is adjusted according to each student’s age, personality, and needs. I use official curricula, but I present the material step by step, in a clear and problem-based way. In online classes, I use shared boards and interactive tools to maintain engagement and focus. My goal is to teach thinking and build confidence, not just to reach the correct answer.

Experience

• Master of Mechanical Engineering (Nanotechnology) – University of Waterloo, Canada (2011–2013) • PhD Research in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Nanofabrication and Electronic Materials) – University of Waterloo (2016–2022, unfinished program) • Teaching Assistant and Undergraduate Physics Lab Instructor – University of Waterloo (2013–2017) • Private and online tutoring in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry for children and teenagers (since 2019) • Designing and delivering interactive online classes using digital tools (since 2020)