Contact Us
Make an appointment with us to improve your study skills! You can make an appointment by email (you can also email our Halifax coaches individually), phone or by dropping by.
Don't forget to check out our Halifax workshops, handouts and other resources.
Halifax (Studley Campus)
Bissett Student Success CentreRoom 426, Student Union Building |
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Halifax Campuses:
Bissett Student Success Centre
Rm. 426, 4th floor, Student Union Building (SUB)
Phone: (902) 494.3077
Email: sfs@dal.ca
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Halifax Campuses:
Bissett Student Success Centre
Rm. 426, 4th floor, Student Union Building (SUB)
Phone: (902) 494.3077
Email: sfs@dal.ca
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Truro (Agricultural Campus)
Student Success CentreLower Level, Dairy Building |
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Unable to come to campus?
If you have questions related to any area of study skills and you are unable to come to campus, please email your questions to sfs@dal.ca.
Please remember to include your name and Banner number (B00xxxxxx). If you would like to contact a specific Study Skills coach, please visit our make an appointment section for email addresses.
If you would like to speak with someone in person, please call 1-902-494-3077 (in Halifax) or 1-902-893-6672 (in Truro) to make an appointment by phone.
Meet the team in Halifax
Jessica Chubb: Studying for Success Coordinator
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Elizabeth O'Leary: Life Sciences Study Coach
Asmita Sodhi: Mathematics Study Coach
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Asmita Sodhi: Mathematics Study CoachI grew up in western Newfoundland, and have been province-hopping throughout my degrees. I completed a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics at Mount Allison University and my M.Math in pure Math at the University of Waterloo before beginning my Ph.D. in Math (algebraic number theory) here at Dalhousie. New schools and new programs mean a new way of navigating studies and services, and I am happy to be a member of a team that is here to offer support to students. As a Study Coach, I work with students to develop and hone the skills they need to be successful in their academic life while at Dal. One of my favourite parts of this role is helping students discover study techniques that will click for them personally and help them in reaching their full potential. It is my goal for students to leave the Study Coaches’ Office more confident in their studies than they were when they walked in. How I identify: Person of colour, woman in STEM, sister, friend, Canadian of Indian origin Pronouns: They/them, she/her |
Reem Karaballi: Chemistry Study Coach
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Reem Karaballi: Chemistry Study Coach I obtained my honours and Master’s degree in Chemistry from Saint Mary’s University. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD studies in Materials Chemistry at Dalhousie University. My project focuses on exploring nanomaterials for different applications such as cancer therapy. I have great passion for science, and I love helping students learn more about science. Throughout my studies, I was a teaching assistant, part-time instructor, lab demonstrator, and outreach program coordinator. This is my first year as a study coach and I’m thrilled to help students achieve their academic goals and advise them on how to succeed in their studies. I have been interacting with students via one-on-one coaching sessions and providing workshops to help students with their studies. It has been a great experience, and I am looking forward to continuing to help students reach their full potential. Fun facts: I love being outdoors (not in the winter though), I enjoy hiking, biking, and playing sports. I love baking and cooking and always trying new recipes. I have a 3-year old African-grey parrot. How I identify: Arab-Canadian, Women in STEM, chemist, daughter, sister, ally, able-bodied Pronouns: She, her, hers |
Nyasha Mandeya: Econ/Management Study Coach
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Nyasha Mandeya: Econ/Management Study Coach I have spent most of my years in Africa, where I did my Honours degree in Economics, then Masters in Economics, before embarking on an MBA with Nottingham Trent University (UK), and currently completing my thesis in Development Economics at Dalhousie University. I have enjoyed a diverse and interesting career as a business development practitioner, researcher, and economist, hoping to fully unleash my potential as a development practitioner on an international level. While in these roles, I have travelled mostly between Asia, Africa, and Middle East. I enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life, crosscutting from students to presidents, tapping from a deep well of rich cultures, livelihoods, and a great spectrum of intellect. Often, I felt humbled and challenged at the same time to develop myself and those around me academically, and I am passionate about uplifting students at a global level. Studying in Canada has been quite intriguing given the diversity in the society where I enjoy engagement at an international level with fellow students from all walks of life. I have had exposure working with students as a teaching assistant in Environmental Economics, Field Environmental Economics, Economics of Global Warming and Perspectives of Economic Development in the Department of Economics. Joining the Studying for Success program has also given me an opportunity to interact with fellow students while impacting positively on their learning strategies and outcomes. The journey so far has been pleasant, as working with fellow students has enhanced my knowledge of the learning process. Fun Facts: I enjoy travelling, watching wildlife, and would not go to bed without watching a comedy to nourish my sense of humour. I often spare some time for philanthropic work. How I identify: Proud African Nova Scotian, immigrant, friend, daughter sister, niece, cousin, aunt, cis-gender female and able-bodied Pronouns: She, Her, Hers |
Kristen Schiedel: Humanities Study Coach
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Kristen Schiedel: Humanities Study CoachI started undergrad without any clear direction of where I wanted to take my degree or what I was hoping to get out of my time at university. As such, I struggled during most of first and second year with motivation and goal setting. I left university after second year to travel for three months in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe and then did a college program in Baking and Pastry Arts when I returned to Canada. This time away from university gave me a new perspective and helped me determine my values and set goals accordingly. I returned to university to finish my undergrad and then go on to do a Master’s in English. I am currently working on a PhD in English at Dalhousie and my research is in gothic fiction and contemporary women’s writing. This is my first year working as a study coach, but I have TA experience in a number of classes in English, Film Studies, History, and Computer Science. Fun Facts: I played hockey from the age of 11 to 13 and scored three goals total, averaging one per year. However, two were on my own net. How I Identify: cis female, daughter, sister, friend, and ally Pronouns: she/her/hers |
Alireza Siadat: Engineering Study Coach
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Alireza Siadat: Engineering Study CoachI began the study coaching profession in 2011 by coaching high school students to succeed in the National Universities Entrance Examinations, and this branch of my career expanded to coaching university students from 2013. It has been 9 years since I started coaching students at different levels and degrees, which is a good demonstration for how much I love it. What I love most about this career of mine is that I can see my students’ success and progress in their academic and professional lives. Coaching is my secondary career, and my primary career is Structural Engineering, in which I work as a consultant for structural and seismic design of infrastructures like petrochemical complexes, off-shore platforms, bridges, industrial structures, buildings, etc. I have been busy with this profession since 2015. Besides structural design, it is about 3 years since I am an instructor of training courses for engineers in Asia, where I teach them how to design some specific types of structures. I have also been working as a teaching assistant of structural and seismic courses in Dalhousie University and Sharif University of Technology since 2014. I hold a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology which is the most reputable university in Iran and one of the best in the world. I graduated in the top 5% with my B.Sc. degree and got the title of Exceptional Talent due to my extraordinary achievements in school. I got honorary admission to grad school in 2015 and continued my academic life researching Integral Abutment Bridges and I defended my thesis in 2018. This was intense research with extraordinary findings and inventions. I entered the PhD degree at Dalhousie University in 2019 and now my coursework is finished, which means that I will be focused on my research for the rest of my program. I am so excited about that and I believe it is going to be an amazing adventure. Fun Fact: I have taught some material about 200 times and I still love to teach them again! How I Identify: Persian, Male Pronouns: He, Him, His |
Jack Solomon: Health Professions Study Coach
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Delinda Trudel: Social Sciences Study Coach
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Delinda Trudel: Social Sciences Study Coach I completed my honours degree in Psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax and then went on to complete a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in school Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University. After graduation, I spent a number of years supporting students of all ages in different environments who were struggling academically or emotionally. I also worked in the Dalhousie Student Accessibility office assisting students with any struggles they were having with their coursework. Currently, I am in my third year of a PhD in Health here at Dal. I chose to return to academia due to my interest in learning how to support students from a more holistic approach. This is my first year as a Study Skills Coach. I love helping students navigate their studies and become more effective learners. Fun Facts: I love to cook and experiment with new recipes. This is my relaxation time! I also love to spend time outdoors with my family and our dog exploring NS. How I Identify: Mother, daughter, sister, able-bodied, Canadian Pronouns: she/her/hers |