About Our Founder & Tutors - Hack Your Course (Enhanced)

"High-quality work and brilliant tutors."

— David B.

Meet Our Founder: Masoud

The driving force behind Hack Your Course's commitment to excellence.

Masoud is the founder of Hack Your Course AP & IB Tutoring Service, which he established in 2015 after more than 15 years of experience teaching and tutoring at various institutes worldwide.

He holds two master's degrees in biochemical engineering and environmental engineering from UBC, along with a bachelor's degree in education. In addition, he is a certified teacher.

He is dedicated to teaching and tutoring students in math and chemistry at all levels, including AP and IB students. He has a track record of success in preparing students for standardized exams such as SAT, SSAT, and ACT, and coaching them to gain admission to their dream universities.

Masoud is actively engaged in all aspects of the company and committed to ensuring the highest quality of education for HYC's students.

Our Commitment to Quality

Hack Your Course was established on the premise of providing students with high-quality education while simultaneously taking care of the tutors. Tutors, experienced or not, all deliver superior work because of their dedication and our one-of-a-kind quality control system.

Here are just a few of our tutors

Please note: Our website may not always reflect the most current roster of tutors, as changes occur based on tutors' performance and availability.

Peter L.

Peter L. brings a wealth of experience to Hack Your Course, holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from MIT and having served as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at UBC. His expertise in IB Chemistry is unmatched, with a proven track record of successfully guiding over 50 IB students (more than 2000 hrs with HYC) to excel in their coursework and exams. With a deep understanding of the IB curriculum, assessment criteria, and exam strategies, Peter ensures his students not only grasp complex concepts but also develop the analytical skills needed to succeed. His dedication and exceptional teaching approach have earned him consistently positive feedback, making him one of the most sought-after IB Chemistry tutors. Whether you're preparing for IB Chemistry SL or HL, Peter's mentorship, clarity, and structured guidance will help you confidently navigate this demanding course.

"HYC has been incredibly supportive and professional."

— Elizabeth C.

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"Considerate, passionate, and knowledgeable tutors."

— Bahareh G.

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Kim

Kim holds a BSc in Biochemistry & Animal Biology from the University of Guelph and brings a strong scientific foundation to her tutoring. Over the past several years she has guided dozens of IB students through the rigours of DP Chemistry SL and HL, drawing on hands-on experience from both private tutoring and structured work with an in-person learning centre.

Arjoon

Arjoon holds advanced degrees, masters, in both Engineering and Business Administration. His background as an IB student who excelled in HL Math, Physics, and Chemistry gives him firsthand knowledge of both IB and AP program rigor. Arjoon brings years of tutoring experience to Hack Your Course where he specializes in IB Math and Physics, AP Calculus and AP Physics to help students build foundational knowledge and master difficult concepts for top results.

"Great service, great quality, great people!"

— ArtLover

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"Great tutors and very efficient service."

— Artem C.

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Sophia

Holding a Bachelor of Science and an honors degree from the University of Guelph, Sophia is well-educated and deeply familiar with the IB curriculum, having been both an MYP and DP student herself. Impressively, she graduated with a score of 41 and a commendable 7 in Bio HL.

Sophia has mentored dozens of IB students as our dedicated biology tutor under our banner. The results speak for themselves – every single one of them has been exceptionally satisfied with her guidance and expertise.

Marzi R.

Marzi R. has a Master's degree in Mathematics from Singapore and has been teaching and tutoring math at schools and institutes since 2010! She is working exclusively with HYC (with more than 1500 hours of IB and AP tutoring) and all the feedback on her work has been very positive. She prefers online tutoring with occasional in-person classes.

She teaches math and calculus for all levels, including IB (SL/HL) and AP (AB/BC).

"Fantastic tutors, great with IB, study skills, building confidence and keeping learning fun!"

— Mallora

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"The administration was quick to introduce me to a tutour who was well qualified and punctual."

— Lorenzo

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Aria

Aria is consistently recognized as our highest-rated tutor, backed by outstanding reviews from students and parents alike. With over four years and 3000+ hours as a senior IB Mathematics instructor, Aria has a profound subject expertise and a steadfast dedication to student success across North America.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Data Science (AI/ML) at the University of Illinois (UIUC), Aria specializes in IB Mathematics AA and AI (HL & SL). Her talent for simplifying complex topics with tailored, structured teaching methods leads to exceptional student achievement, with many gaining acceptance into prestigious universities like UC Berkeley, Waterloo, McGill, and UBC. Aria is a foundational member of our IB Math program.

Amy

Amy is a science graduate from the University of Toronto with over 6 years of experience tutoring students in regular, AP and IB curricula. She was an IB student herself. She has quite a few students with us, and they are thrilled with her work.

She is one of our most prolific tutors and has had 1500 hours of tutoring with HYC.

"I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a AP or IB tutor. The manager is professional. He takes his time to explain. They have very experienced AP tutors to help you do well in exams."

— Angela L.

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"Received very quick response when desperately needed tutor. Was quickly matched up with two very good tutors who jumped right in to help."

— Helen H.

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Janice C.

Janice C. delivers exceptional IB Mathematics tutoring. As an IB graduate with an impressive score of 43 and a perfect 7 in IB Mathematics HL, her firsthand experience provides a deep understanding of the curriculum, assessment standards, and exam strategies, making her a crucial mentor for IB students.

With a Bachelor of Science in Surveying and years of tutoring, Janice excels in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) SL and HL. She simplifies complex topics and customizes teaching for individual learning styles, ensuring outstanding educational outcomes and a perfect satisfaction rate at Hack Your Course.

Ayya

Ayya holds a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Queen's University and is now working towards a Master of Health Science at the University of Toronto. An experienced IB Science, biology and chemistry tutor, she was an IB graduate with an outstanding score of 40, giving her an in-depth understanding of the IB curriculum.

Specializing in IB Biology (SL/HL) and IB Chemistry (SL/HL), Ayya designs lessons that enable students to understand complex concepts while building confidence. Her solid educational foundation and successful student feedback allow her to deliver exceptional support to students in IB and high school courses.

"Both Masoud and the tutors are great! Masoud takes extra care to ensure that there is a good match between your child and the tutor. The tutors are all very intelligent and capable and are always well-prepared and teach the child on how to achieve success and don't just give them the answers. Thank You HYC!"

— Meena A.

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"I had a very good experience with this company. My daughter needed tutors for Math and chemistry. The tutors were supportive and experienced, always prepared for the sessions. With their help my daughter gained understanding and confidence in these subjects and improved her marks."

— Nasim M.

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Teagen

Teagen is a highly skilled IB Mathematics and Physics tutor with a strong academic background, holding an MSc in Physics and a BSc with a double major in Mathematics and Physics. This equips her with the expertise to help students navigate the most challenging IB courses.

With seven years of high school tutoring experience, including working with IB students in both Mathematics and Physics, Teagen consistently receives outstanding feedback for simplifying complex concepts and providing structured, exam-focused support. She understands the demands of IB Mathematics AA/AI and IB Physics SL/HL, ensuring students develop problem-solving skills and master IB exam techniques.

Iqbal

Iqbal has extensive experience tutoring IB Physics and holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Science from the University of Toronto along with a Bachelor's degree in Physics. He brings more than five years of high school teaching experience to his tutoring work in Canada since 2017 where he focuses on IB Physics HL, IB Physics SL, and AP Physics.

Iqbal teaches students to grasp the IB Physics curriculum through his structured teaching methods and strong problem-solving abilities which help them gain confidence while simplifying complex subjects. Through his expertise students gain superior guidance which enables them to succeed in coursework and exams.

"Without question Hack Your Course is the best tutor service company we have ever found. The quality of the teachers is of the best. The company is very fast to respond to our requests."

— Zeqing J.

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"My son received a great deal of help from Jon in Economics! We have tried other places, but Jon shown to be a teacher with good skills to motivate my son, as well as inspire him to study for his Econ IB exam. I am very happy with the progress my son has made!"

— Eliza K.

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Jon

His positions as an IB-certified teacher and Economics Coordinator at a top IB school provide Jon with extensive knowledge about the IB curriculum and exam strategies. Jon boasts substantial tutoring experience with IB and AP students globally after teaching hundreds of students successfully.

Through his thorough understanding of the subject and methodical teaching style Jon enables students to understand economic principles and obtain excellent results which guarantees Hack Your Course's reputation for superior education.

Zain

Zain has a BASc in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto, specializing in aerospace engineering. He has been tutoring in various companies since 2014 and has quite a few Ontario and BC curriculum students with us, alongside IB and AP students, who are happy with his work.

He was an IB student himself and had scored 7 in both Math HL and Physics HL!

"I have been working with Masoud and HYC for many years and the service and quality of the tutors has been excellent. I have recommended their services to a number of friends and would continue to do so."

— Lorna N.

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