About
Pooya Golestan-Moghaddam brings exceptional academic achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for education to NexxGen Edu. As a current Doctor of Medicine student at the University of British Columbia and the founder of GOAL Tutoring, Pooya has dedicated his career to helping students achieve their academic dreams.
With a near-perfect undergraduate GPA (8.88/9.0), summa cum laude honors, and multiple prestigious academic awards, Pooya exemplifies the dedication and excellence required to succeed in competitive medical and scientific fields.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of British Columbia
Years: 2024 – 2028
Role: UBC Teacher's Advisory Committee Member
BSc Kinesiology & Health Science
York University
GPA: 8.88/9.0
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, President's Honor Roll
Academic Awards
Professional Experience
Owner & Tutor
GOAL Tutoring
2022 – Present
Founded and scaled tutoring company to 5 tutors. Math, biology, physics, calculus, and chemistry.
Youth Soccer Coach
Seedorf & Khabib Performance Club
2023 – 2024
Coached 40+ children aged 8-16 in soccer skills and mental development.
Volunteer Researcher
York University
2022 – 2023
Wet lab research on endothelial cell function and pericyte differentiation.
Peer Tutor
KAHSSO, York University
2019 – 2021
Free drop-in tutoring sessions and mock exam creation for students.