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Meet Mr AJ

AJ (short for Ariel, like the adventurous mermaid!) is a dedicated nursing student with a vibrant background in health sciences, music, and technology. With a strong passion for helping others and making the world a better place, AJ is on a mission to inspire and educate learners of all ages, cultures, and abilities.

 

AJ’s journey began with a degree in Food Science and Pharmaceutical Studies at Durham College, followed by three years of Biomedical Science at Trent University. Realizing that his true calling lay beyond the lab, AJ switched gears to pursue an accelerated nursing program at Durham College, aiming to specialize in mental health as a Nurse Practitioner.

 

Outside the classroom, AJ is an avid gamer (ask him about his League of Legends strategies!), a fitness enthusiast who can bench over 225 lbs, and a former punk rock band member with a love for music and teaching. From 2016 to 2018, AJ shared hisr musical talents by teaching clarinet to students, sparking a lifelong passion for education. AJ also dabbles in programming and once created his own version of Pac-Man using Python!

 

Fun, approachable, and deeply committed to making a difference, AJ is not just a teacher but a mentor and motivator, ready to help students achieve their potential in school, life, and beyond.

Teachables

  • Mental Health Awareness & Well-Being

  • Sciences - Introduction to Human Anatomy

  • Music Education

  • STEM with Python

  • Food Science Experiments

  • Gaming & Strategic Thinking

  • Introduction to Careers in Healthcare

  • Creative Technology Projects

Education

  • Graduated from Durham College: Food Science & Pharmaceutical.

  • Went to Trent University for 3 Years for Biomedical Science 

  • Decided that I do not want to being working in a lab all day, so I switched to an accelerated nursing program in Durham College 

  • During my years at school people have always asked me for help to simplify concepts and explains things. 

  • From 2016-2018, I helped students learn the clarinet. 

Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Cultural Competence

  • Simplifying Complex Concepts

  • Strong Communication Skills

  • Creativity in Teaching

  • Motivational & Coaching Skills

  • Technical Proficiency

  • Organization & Planning

  • Musical Expertise

Fun Facts

  • The A in A.J Stands for Ariel. Just like the mermaid with red hair

  • AJ used to have long hair and was in a punk rock band. 

  • AJ can bench press over 225 lbs

  • AJ used Python to make his own version of Pac man.

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