Contact Us
Make an appointment with us to improve your study skills! You can make a virtual appointment by emailing: sfs@dal.ca or by phoning: 902-494-3077. You can also email our Halifax coaches individually.
Don't forget to check out our Halifax workshops, handouts and other resources.
Halifax (Studley Campus)
Bissett Student Success CentreRoom 426, Student Union Building |
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 |
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
Elizabeth O'Leary: Life Sciences Study CoachI began my Bachelor of Science at Dalhousie University in 2011, just after graduating high school. Although I love science, my first two years of my undergraduate degree were a massive adjustment in learning how to study, keeping myself organized and having some semblance of a work-life balance. I graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Neuroscience. Afterwards, I took two years off to work as a dog trainer. This break from school gave me a lot of perspective on how I wanted to continue my education. Currently, I am completing my Ph. D. in Psychology and Neuroscience. I’ve been a study coach with Studying for Success since September 2019, and it’s been a job I genuinely enjoy. My favourite thing about helping students improve their study skills is knowing that these skills will help in all areas of life! Fun Facts: I have a certificate in dog training, I am a true-crime podcast enthusiast, and I love practicing yoga. How I Identify: Woman in STEM, cis female, daughter, sister, friend and ally Pronouns: She, her, hers |
Yurunyun Wang: Mathematics/Statistics Study Coach
Yurunyun Wang: Mathematics/Statistics Study CoachI completed my combined honor's degree in Statistics and Computer Science at Dalhousie University and then continued with the Master's degree at Dalhousie University. Currently, I am in my first year of a Master in Statistics here at Dal. I chose my area of study because I met a good professor and I want to deeply research my interest fields, data analysis & data science. This is my first year as a Study Skills Coach. I love helping students become more effective learners and gain the skills to positively develop themselves. Fun Facts: I love to watch movies and documentaries. Love handcrafting, puzzle-solving, and traveling. I am a night owl, so I have my peak academic performance late at night. How I identify: Chinese, female, daughter, Asian Pronouns: They/them, she/her/hers |
Clarke Brown: Chemistry Study Coach
Clarke Brown: Chemistry Study Coach Preferred Name: Clarke I started my university education in 2016 here at Dalhousie University in the Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP). Through DISP, I learned to love the interconnected nature of science and I worked to complete my BSc with honours in Marine Biology and Chemistry with a minor in Statistics. Over the course of my degree, I learned a lot of valuable lessons on how to best manage my time, how to use multiple study techniques, and how to accomplish goals under pressure. I also discovered my passion for teaching after I became a Teaching Assistant for the First Year Chemistry courses in 2017. After completing my undergrad degree in 2020, I quickly moved into graduate school where I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, with my research focusing on tools and techniques for monitoring cyanobacterial toxins in surface waters. In 2023, I joined Studying for Success as the Chemistry Study Skills Coach! I love seeing students improve their skills, learn complicated material, and learn how to best learn. How I identify: cis man, son, friend, educator, lifelong learner, listener Pronouns: he, him, his Fun facts about me: I love to go SCUBA diving, I enjoy playing board games with my friends, and I take care of over 70 fish in my apartment with my partner! |
Camilo Vargas Silva: Econ/Management Study Coach
Camilo Vargas Silva: Econ/Management Study Coach I am currently a student in the Master's in Development Economics program at Dalhousie University. It's been a long journey since I received my Bachelor's degree in Finance and International Trade, at a time when the last financial crisis hit the markets. After many years working in the corporate sector with commercial teams, I came across academia at Dalhousie. By working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for over a year, tutoring microeconomics and macroeconomics for both large classes and individual students alike, I teach (sometimes) anxious students who are looking for answers to understand how nations and businesses keep rolling through economic principles and the not-so-glorious math behind this. Recently, I joined the Studying for Success Program as the Economics and Management Study Skills Coach where I can relate to the students' struggles to overcome their academic pursuits, as I had to hustle myself after being out of the books for so long. The most fulfilling reward of teaching is to realize the students' successes through the sharing of knowledge and follow-up training. Fun Facts: Continuous self-learner. Prospective researcher. Retired backpacker. Permanent explorer. Concerts enthusiast. How I identify: Male, son, friend, supportive, Colombian. Pronouns: He, him, his. |
Grace McNutt: Humanities Study Coach
Grace McNutt: Humanities Study CoachI am a Ph.D. candidate in History at Dalhousie University. Hailing from Cape Breton Island, I am also an alumna of CBU and SMU. As a study coach, I want to show students that anyone can be a great student. “Smart” is something we often over emphasize when it comes to academic success. Equally important (if not more so), is a student’s preparation, organization, and determination. Luckily for all of us, those are learnable skills, and I am excited to help students improve to achieve their goals. Outside of school, I love athletics (softball in the summer, curling in the winter), embroidery, and my house plants. I am also always hunting for a new podcast to binge, so if you see me, tell me your favourite pod! Pronouns: she/her |
Elham Najafi Rozveh: Engineering/Physics Study Coach
Elham Najafi Rozveh: Engineering/Physics Study CoachI am a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at Dalhousie University. I earned my MSc degree in biotechnology in 2019, and since then, I've been working as a research assistant on bioenergy and environmental-oriented projects. I joined the Studying for Success program as the Engineering/Physics Study Skills Coach in August 2023, but academic coaching has been my second profession since 2015 when I guided high school students to thrive in the National Universities Entrance Examinations in Iran. Accompanying students in their challenging journey ahead, sharing my own experiences with them, and making them believe in themselves are some of the incentives that empower me to continue this career. I want students to know that success is all about confronting our limits, recognizing our weaknesses, and striving to improve them. Aside from academia, traveling around and exploring different cultures, camping, getting lost in nature, and painting are my ways to recharge my battery. Fun Facts: My musical taste goes back to 1990 and before How I Identify: Female, Persian Pronouns: She, Her, Hers |
Jack Solomon: Health Professions Study Coach
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Liam Caswell: Social Sciences Study Coach
Liam Caswell: Social Sciences Study Coach I began my post-secondary education at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) from which I attained an honours degree in 2016. After graduation from MSVU, I began my Master of Arts degree in history at Dalhousie University, which I received in 2018. During the year long interim between finishing my MA and joining the Dalhousie History PhD program, I studied the Japanese language as a part-time student at Saint Mary’s University. Currently, I am a PhD Candidate with the Dal History Department working on a dissertation focusing on twentieth century British and East Asian history. Teaching has always been a major passion of mine, and the opportunity to instruct and educate students continues to be one of the major motivations behind my pursuit of a PhD. Over the course of my graduate studies, I have had the pleasure of eight semesters working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for various courses taught at Dalhousie, MSVU, and the University of King’s College. As both a TA and Study Coach, I enjoy helping students to discover the study methods and learning strategies that best allow them to find success in academia. Fun facts: I volunteer as a costumed interpreter at historic sites, I love musical theatre and hiking, and I have a tortoiseshell cat named Brünhilde. How I identify: able-bodied, cis-gendered, brother, son, friend Pronouns: he/they |