Testimony

Magnus Birkner tutored me through Calculus a few years ago. I found Magnus to be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor. He was very patient in his explanation of calculus procedures. Under his teaching, I passed the course with a First Class mark.

        Dawn Stronstad, Burns Lake, B.C.

Quotations

Click here to see a collection of some of the more memorable quotes I have heard from my students and their parents during the past year of math tutoring.

The quotes have been neutralized to protect the identity of the speakers.

Magnus

... and family

Born in Stockholm, Sweden, 1951. Studied math at the University of Lund to a level equivalent to a B.Sc. with a major in math.

Married Marita, and immigrated to Canada 1974. Worked as a methods analyst and systems programmer in Montreal for four years.

Moved to Vancouver 1978 to work as a systems analyst for the local phone company. Two wonderful children were born here 1984 and 1988 respectively.

Ventured out as an independent systems consultant in 1993. In addition to some minor ones, worked on three major projects as database administrator in Surrey, systems manager in a TRIUMF research group, and as a systems consultant in ICICS at UBC.

Finally in 2004, I decided to return to my first love, mathematics, and become a full time math tutor. This is perhaps one of my happiest work decisions. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to work with what you love, and at the same time help kids to a better future.

To see more official documents, click on old resume and crc.