ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Aariz.
I’m a McMaster Life Sciences graduate, a former University Teaching Assistant, and a math and science tutor. For more than 8 years I’ve helped students understand difficult material, and, more importantly, learn how to tackle it on their own.
3.99 / 4.00 GPA
Online across Canada through Google Meet
Honours B.Sc. in Life Sciences
McMaster University · 2022 – 2026
Dean’s Honour List, all 4 years
Teaching Assistant, LIFESCI 2L03
Varsity tennis, OUA
Research at Toronto General & CAMH
COURSES I TUTOR · A+ IN EVERY ONE
Organic Chemistry I & II
General Chemistry I & II
Calculus I & II
Physics I & II
Probability & Statistics
Cell & Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Aariz Naeem
MY STORY
Why I teach.
“I love making challenging concepts easier to understand and seeing students gain the confidence to tackle problems they once thought were beyond them.”
I started tutoring in Grade 9 as a volunteer, helping classmates with math and science. I’ve always loved these subjects, especially breaking down a difficult concept and seeing how the pieces fit together. But I quickly found that explaining them to someone else was just as rewarding. Seeing a classmate finally understand something they’d struggled with for weeks is what made me fall in love with teaching. After Grade 12, I turned that into my own tutoring practice.
Since then, I’ve tutored high school, university and MCAT students, coached tennis players aged 5 to 50, and spent two years as a Teaching Assistant at McMaster leading tutorials and labs. Every student learns differently, and I enjoy finding the explanation or example that finally makes a hard idea click.
What matters most to me is real progress, whether that’s a better test grade, finally getting a tough topic, or more confidence. I take my students’ success personally and put real care into every lesson, so they build the skills to keep improving on their own.
Today I’m applying to medical school, but my passion for math, science and teaching is as strong as ever. Teaching has been a constant through my whole education, and I look forward to continuing it.
2018
Started tutoring
Volunteer tutor in math and science, starting in Grade 9.
2022 – 2026
McMaster University
Honours B.Sc. in Life Sciences, 3.99 GPA, varsity tennis and research.
2024 – 2026
Teaching Assistant
Led tutorials and a wet lab for LIFESCI 2L03 at McMaster.
Today
Tutoring and next steps
Tutoring students across Canada while applying to medical school.
ACADEMIC RECORD
The marks behind the teaching.
I only teach subjects I’ve mastered myself. Here’s the record behind every lesson.
3.99
/ 4.00
University GPA, McMaster
97%
Grade 12 average, highest in my class
5
/ 5
AP Calculus AB exam
4 / 4
years
Dean’s Honour List
High school
Calculus & Vectors
99%
Advanced Functions
99%
Chemistry
98%
Physics
98%
Biology
98%
AP Calculus AB exam
5 / 5
Top student in Chemistry, Biology and Physics at graduation.
University
Organic Chemistry I & II
A+
General Chemistry I & II
A+
Physics I & II
A+
Calculus I & II
A+
Probability & Statistics
A+
Cell & Molecular Biology
A+
A+ in every math and science course I now teach.
Awards and honours
Highest Grade 12 average
John D. McElwain Scholarship, MacLachlan College
Top student in Chemistry, Biology & Physics
Three high school subject awards
Dean’s Honour List
All four years at McMaster
Provost’s Honour Roll Medal
For a 4.0 GPA, earned twice
J.L.W. Gill Prize
One of nine awarded across Level 3 Honours B.Sc.
McMaster Undergraduate Scholarship
One awarded per faculty each year
Dr. Harry Lyman Hooker Scholarship
For high Fall and Winter averages
U of T Undergraduate Research Award
One of 16 UROP awards
Marauder Scholar
Academic honour for varsity athletes, three years
Research and publications
Co-author on 4 published papers and abstracts, in journals including Blood, Clinical Chemistry and NeuroImage: Clinical. My research has spanned Toronto General Hospital, CAMH, the University of Toronto, McMaster and Hamilton General Hospital.
HOW I TEACH
More than homework help.
Subjects matter, but so does becoming a confident, organized and independent student. Here’s what that looks like in my lessons.
Full effort, every student
You get my complete attention and a plan built around your course, your teacher and your upcoming tests, never a generic lesson.
Independence is the goal
I teach the reasoning behind each method so you can solve unfamiliar problems on your own, without needing me in the room.
Learning how to learn
Study systems, reviewing mistakes, time management and test strategy: the habits behind strong students in any subject.
Ready for university
First year is a big jump. I’ve been through it and taught it as a TA, so I help students build the independence university expects.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
A little more about me.
When I’m not teaching or studying, this is where you’ll find me.
Tennis
Four years on McMaster’s varsity tennis team in OUA competition. I’ve also coached players aged 5 to 50.
Chess
Playing since 2016, from my high school chess club to online games. It’s problem-solving, just with a board.
Hiking
Exploring trails around Ontario since 2018. It’s my favourite way to reset after a busy week.
Gym
Training regularly. Small, consistent effort builds strength, and the same is true for studying.
Piano
Playing since 2011. Years of practice taught me the patience I bring to every lesson.
Giving back
Volunteer crisis line responder since 2024 and food bank volunteer. People come first.
Let’s build your confidence together.
Tell me what you’re working on, and we’ll make a plan that fits your course and your goals.
Naeem Tutoring
Personalized 1-on-1 online tutoring for high school, university and MCAT students.
Math · Functions · Calculus · Chemistry · Physics · Biology · Statistics · AP · MCAT
Online across Canada via Google Meet
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Online tutoring for students across Canada