About Us

Sharpest Pencil Tutoring Inc. Tutor

Sharpest Pencil Tutoring Inc. is a private online tutoring company. The sole proprietor is Dr. Jacqueline (Jacquie) Nelsen who has over 10 years of post-secondary teaching experience. She is currently an instructor at UBC, and has over 7 years experience teaching at SFU and Langara. Her speciality is in communications, technical writing, and ethics, and she has taught in the Faculties of Science and Applied Science. Her current and past courses include:

University of British Columbia:

  • APSC 450: Professional Engineering Practice

Simon Fraser University:

  • CMPT 105W: Social Issues and Communication Strategies in Computing Science

  • CMPT 376W: Technical Writing and Group Dynamics

  • CMPT 320: Social Implications - Computerized Society

Langara College:

  • SCIE 1114: Science Literacy

  • APSC 1050: Process, Form and Conventions in Professional Genre

Dr. Nelsen has read, reviewed, and marked thousands of essays and written assignments. She has received accolades for mentoring successful student submissions in university writing contests.

Dr. Nelsen has an interdisciplinary background, including eleven years working in the field of social work, as well as experience as a researcher, and consultant. She has a diverse educational background that includes: social work, liberal arts, geography, history and education culminating in a PhD from the Mining Engineering Department at University of British Columbia.

University of British Columbia (UBC):

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering

  • Master of Applied Science - Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering

Simon Fraser University (SFU):

  • Bachelor of Arts

  • Liberal Arts Certificate

Capilano University (CapU):

  • Associate of Arts Degree

  • Academic Studies Diploma

Langara College:

  • Social Service Worker Certificate

She also has a post-graduate teaching certificate from TAG Institute at UBC, and Instructional Skills Workshops certificates from UBC, Langara and SFU. Dr. Nelsen has knowledge of various education philosophies and methodologies, as well as the ability to teach in a variety of disciplines.

Dr. Nelsen is an enthusiastic and motivated instructor/tutor with a passion for engaging and inspiring students with a diverse range of backgrounds, ages and inspirations. She has been commended on her use of innovative and experiential teaching methodologies to engage and motivate students, and has received accolades and recognition for her efforts.