Zarya Maqbool
The Mindful Mentor
Mindful Mentor focuses on providing tutoring to students, specifically to neurodivergent learners. By customizing learning plans for the student, we focus on teaching students optimally for their learning needs. Diverting from the standard tutoring model, we focus on instilling learning habits and methods that students can use throughout their academic careers. We focus on long-term academic success by helping students learn how to learn. We specialize in all core subjects in both English and French from K-10. We offer sessions virtually as well as face-to-face. We provide students with physical learning tools and ergonomics that are designed for neurodivergents.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Neurodivergence is becoming increasingly common but, traditional tutoring services fail to accommodate the needs of neurodivergent students. Mindful Mentor aims to fill that gap in the education sector and advocate for and help neurodivergent students.
What value did you receive from BACD?
BACD taught me how to optimize my tools and how to run a business in every aspect. I have learned how to market and how to interact with potential clients in a manner in which they will remember me; regardless of whether they use my services now, or in the future.
How has it impacted you and your business?
My business has a strong foundation and guidance for growth from what I have learned through this program.
