Professional tutoring in Calgary

Adrian is a seasoned executive with more than 18 years experience building, leading and motivating teams in a diversity of industries: Waste Management, Capital Markets, Manufacturing, Interactive Gaming and Equipment Rental Solutions.

His strengths include developing and executing on strategy, growing revenues, fine-tuning operational efficiencies to produce consistently profitable revenue and cross-enterprise collaboration to devise and implement initiatives that impact bottom and top-line results

I am the founder and CEO of Prep Academy Tutors (formerly Write at Home Tutoring ) where we bring qualified teachers into your home and provide thorough weekly reports based on our collaborative goals for your child.

Upon completion of my undergraduate degree at Western, I completed a M.DPE from OISE, U of T and was employed for 3 years at OISE running an infant developmental lab, before embarking on my tutoring business.

SPECIALITIES: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | EDUCATION | PSYCHOMETRICS | INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL TESTING | EDUCATIONAL GOAL SETTING AND MEASUREMENT |SPECIAL EDUCATION

Our mission at Prep Academy Tutors is to attract and build a network of franchises made up of people who recognize the importance of community, and share a passion for education and business. We strive to deliver the educational tools required for students to not only build self confidence, but achieve higher levels of academic excellence and success.

Alison has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Calgary as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary. With a passion for Political Science among other Social Sciences throughout her first undergraduate degree, Alison specialized as an Elementary Social Studies teacher in her Bachelor of Education. Throughout the work in classrooms and volunteer experiences with a local soccer team and remedial reading groups, Alison has been able to enter many diverse learning environments and build relationships with students with many different goals and skill levels. With her Elementary specialization she hopes to foster a love of learning with her students and create a safe and respectful space for students to engage in their course work.

Atiya holds a Bachelor of Arts in a Communication and Culture from the University of Calgary as well as a Bachelor of Education with a focus in Early Childhood Education. In the Early Childhood stream, Atiya obtained the tools and understanding on how to most effectively develop literacy and numeracy skills in young students. She is passionate about helping students reach their learning goals in a way that best suits their needs, providing them with a learning environment that is safe and positive while supporting growth and curiosity.

Atiya’s extensive involvement in the Arts allows her to bring a different perspective into her teaching and provides opportunities for students to express themselves and connect with learning in a variety of ways.

Bridget has an undergraduate degree from St. FX University in Human Kinetics with a minor in Biology and a specialization in French. She also obtained a Bachelor of Education at St. FX University. At St. FX Bridget competed as a Varsity Track and Field athlete, achieving Academic All-Canadian and St. FX Athlete of the Year in 2016.

French language and culture has been a big part of Bridget’s life, having grown up in the bilingual province of New Brunswick, taking French immersion from grades 6 – 12 and living in Trois Rivière, Québec.

Bridget taught a variety of subjects in grades 4 -9 for four years in Calgary, both in-person and online. She has extensive tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects and grade levels.

In addition to teaching, Bridget continues to compete as an elite sprinter and hurdler across Canada and internationally. Bridget loves sports, being outside and spending time with family and friends. She is passionate about helping students achieve their true potential in school, sports and life in general!

Carly has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa with a teachable in Junior and Intermediate General Sciences. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Calgary, which allowed her to combine her two passions together, teaching and the sciences.

Carly’s passion for educating has continued to grow as she worked in a variety of instructional and teaching positions over the years, such as a forest school teacher, an instructor for before and after school care and as a National Lifeguard.

Developing a respectful, supportive, and enthusiastic experience for learners is always Carly’s top priority. She loves to set goals with her students and create a customized learning experience for each student to help them with their learning journey.

Carole has her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and is currently completing her final year of her Education degree. She has been a professional tutor for 2 years, and has worked as a summer camp leader for the past two years. She strongly believes in a student-centric, goal oriented learning environment that focuses on a positive and encouraging attitude.

Cavell is a highly skilled and very experienced teacher. She has her Master’s in Curriculum Design and has been an Educator for over 20 years. Cavell is very passionate about helping children succeed and find their way to discovering how they can be a successful learner.
Cavell’s expertise covers a broad range of skills and her career has been vast and full of adventure. Cavell has been from one side of Canada to the other, as a classroom teacher, an Education Consultant for the Yukon, and as an Education Coordinator here in Alberta.
Cavell’s energy for learning and building relationships with her students shines through in every conversation. Cavell’s knowledge in curriculum allows her to be able to assist in many academic areas across a broad range of ages. She welcomes early learners as well as those children in the higher grades.

Christina Baird graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of English and a minor in Sociology. She also obtained an additional qualification in General Social Sciences from The University of Toronto. She traveled to Scotland and graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education from The University of Strathclyde.

Christina returned to Canada and moved to Banff, where she worked as an Early Childhood Educator and as an after-school high school teacher. Christina also taught Grade 4 for four years as well as leadership classes to elementary and middle school students.

Christina is an avid soccer player, loves to read and enjoys playing board games.

Daniel has a Bachelors degree in Education and Kinesiology. He spent the last two years teaching in the United Kingdom and has experience teaching a variety of subjects from science to P.E.

He enjoys finding creative ways to effectively engage students to help unlock their full learning potential.

Gayathry is a pre-service teacher at the Werklund School of Education (University of Calgary), majoring in Secondary Mathematics. She chose the Secondary Mathematics stream because she wants to alter the common perception that math is difficult by building confidence and skills. She works with students to help them realize that they are capable of solving all types of mathematical problems by incorporating growth mindset tools and strategies. She believes that with appropriate teaching strategies and support, every student can excel to their highest potential.

Huai Jin is currently completing her Bachelor of Secondary Education with a major in math and minor in general science. She has taught and tutored students at the elementary, middle and high school levels and has plenty of experience working one-on-one with students. Huai Jin uses her solid understanding of the math and science curriculums to break down complicated concepts and build students’ comfort levels with these subjects. She also speaks fluent Mandarin and is TESOL/TEFL certified. Huai Jin has a passion for teaching, learning, and helping others succeed.

Jason has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. He previously studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Calgary. Jason has experience teaching students from elementary to senior high in Canada and abroad. His specialties are the maths and sciences but languages (French and Mandarin) are also in his suite of expertise.

Jeanne obtained a Bachelor of Education with Specializations in French and Native Studies from Thebacha College, NWT and the University of Saskatchewan. Her teaching experience spans communities in the Northwest Territories and Alberta.

Jeanne’s grade level experience includes all levels from Pre-Kindergarten through to adult learners with various assignments in both French Immersion and English.

Jeanne has a French Canadian background and offers academic support in:
 English at all grade levels,
 French comprehension and conversation at all grade levels,
 French grammar and writing at the elementary school level, and
 Math at the elementary school level.

Along with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration, John graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Calgary in the spring of 2021. Teaching is his third career, after working for 7 years as a commercial real estate manager and 9 years as a nuclear submariner. He truly believes that teaching is a creative profession aimed at connecting the child, classroom and the school community with the world at large.

John is a competitive pickleball player and in his spare time loves to read, create content for his Youtube channel and follow his favourite band BTS.

Jorden is a qualified Canadian teacher and taught internationally for 5 years. She has worked with students from grades KG to 6, including those with special needs. Jorden especially loves witnessing the boost in children’s confidence levels and the increased independence that results from learning new academic skills. She is particularly passionate about early literacy and numeracy development.

Jory graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Elementary Physical Education) from the University of Calgary. He taught in a variety of classrooms in both Calgary and Edmonton, predominantly in grades K to 6. Jory has also taught math and physical education to students in grades 7-9.

Outside of teaching, Jory was the head coach of the kids wrestling program at the U of C for 8 years and taught swim lessons to all age groups for over 6 years.

When working with students, Jory believes in creating strong relationships which foster trust in the classroom, allowing the teacher and student to thrive. To Jory, education should be inquisitive, informative, and fun!

Justina has a Master’s degree in Education from McGill University and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from University of Calgary. She is a certified teacher in Alberta and Quebec.

Justina has extensive tutoring and teaching experience and particularly enjoys helping students develop an interest and enjoyment of math. She adeptly explains math concepts by taking into account students’ perspectives and using easy-to-understand and relatable examples. Justina is patient with learning as she recognizes that all students have different paces and styles of understanding. Her main focus is to build students’ confidence and overcome any fears they may have of math.

Kaitlyn is an educator in her third year of teaching. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Education from St. Mary’s University in Calgary. Kaitlyn’s practicum experience was in grades KG, 1, 2, and 5, and post-graduation she taught grades 1 and 5. In addition to working with children in the primary grades, Kaitlyn enjoys supporting students in their English and Social Studies courses up to the Grade 12 level. Kaitlyn is particularly interested in developing students’ skills in English language arts, beginning with early literacy strategies and interventions up to essay writing in the higher grades.

Karine has a bachelor in Elementary Education from Mount Royal University. She has taught for 5 years, primarily in French immersion and Francophone settings.

Karine also teaches English and has a passion for helping students unlock their mathematics and language arts skills across all grades.

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Karla graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor’s degree of Health Sciences. She has worked in various elementary, junior high and high schools settings, as well as at Medicine Hat College as an instructor of therapeutic communications. Over the last four and a half years she has spent her time tutoring Spanish to kids and adults of all ages. She thoroughly enjoys helping others discover the joy of communicating in a non-native language.

Karla is a native Spanish speaker who has lived in El Salvador, Mexico and Canada. In her spare time Karla enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her pets, horse riding and with her friends.

Kathleen is currently a 10th year teacher with RVS. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and a Masters of Education specializing in Special Education. Junior High and Senior High Math and Sciences are Kathleen’s speciality. She has tutored students from Junior High to College level for over 7 years. She really enjoys helping students find success in their courses and finding ways to engage and motivate them to reach their goals.

Kelly is a certified teacher who really enjoys working with individual students and small groups of children to accelerate their learning and academic confidence. Teaching is Kelly’s passion and she was a full time teacher for 15 years in England and Spain in both private and state run schools. Kelly also has significant experience working with diverse learners (providing academic support, diagnosing learning needs and planning learning sequences). She has over 6 years of tutoring experience working with students from Grades 1 to 12 in a wide range of subjects. Tutoring offers Kelly the opportunity to determine individual learning needs, design personalized study habits and to develop a relationship of trust and confidence – a recipe for success!

Kenisha obtained her Bachelor of Education from Mount Royal University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She enjoys working with students in various grades and multiple subjects and takes great pleasure in guiding students to learning success.

Kenisha also enjoys spending her time outside amongst nature, with family and friends, and sitting down with a good book. She see potential and beauty in unexpected places and finds pleasure in working on the numerous DIY projects that she has on the go.

Kenisha relishes the opportunity to work with students in one-on-one and small group settings to help them grow into confident learners.

Kristina recently obtained her Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Calgary. She is
goal-driven, ambitious and eager to learn and share her knowledge and academic experience with students. She has over two years of teaching assistant experience in Managerial Accounting and MBA Business Technology courses at the University of Calgary. She has extensive tutoring experience working with junior high and high school students primarily in math. Kristina loves supporting students work towards their goals to reach academic success to their highest potential.

Majid has a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and over 12 years of teaching experience in an academic settings. He started his teaching journey as a lecturer in a post-secondary institution in his home country, Iran. He has tutored high school to university levels since 2017. He is very passionate about learning and enjoys helping students in Math, Physics, and Engineering courses reach their academic goals.

He considers himself to be a lifelong learner and has acquired a love for website design as a hobby as well! It is his firm belief that learning is a two-way journey, and as much as he teaches his students, he learns from them in return.

Majid volunteers his time at a local public library and as a soccer coach. He does both in-person and online tutoring and has extensive experience using online platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and other platforms.

Marijke has a BSc (Chem/BioSci) and after seeing three children off to University, she returned to pursue a B.Ed. with a specialty in Chem/Bio. Marijke has a love of science as well as a passion for literacy development in struggling readers at the preK to high school levels. When Marijke is not parenting/studying/working, she can be found in her workshop building furniture and making wall art.

After completing her Bachelor of Education, Megan explored the education field by working as a substitute teacher, where she had the opportunity to support many different learners in a variety of settings. She also worked as an aid supporting young kids with special needs, and it was through this work that she discovered her passion for working with diverse learners. Megan particularly enjoys supporting students in their early literacy and numeracy development. She prides herself on employing creative and empathetic ways to engage students and to help build confidence in their efforts.

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Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education (with a specialty in Social Studies) from the University of Calgary. After obtaining her degrees, she taught abroad in South Korea at three elementary schools. Michelle’s practicum experience in Canada was in grades 1, 2, and 4 where she taught the core subjects. She enjoys working with children and always strives to make learning fun and interesting. Michelle’s educational philosophy is centered around actively tailoring her teaching to each student’s needs and guiding them to reach their learning goals. She specializes in literacy development (including remedial programs) and is particularly passionate about helping young readers develop their fluency and a love for reading.

Moumouni has a Baccalauréat en Éducation from the Université d’Ottawa, a Master en Recherche Biomédicale from the Université Lyon 1 and a Maitrise en Anthropologie – Sociologie from the Université Lyon 2.

Teaching is one of Moumouni’s passions, he loves sharing knowledge in a way that engages each student he works with. He has extensive experience teaching in various schools (particularly French Immersion).

Moumouni is enthusiastic, plans creative and fun lessons and enjoys participating in community cultural and extracurricular activities. He finds it immensely rewarding to help students increase their fluency and enjoyment of the French language.

Nikhil has a PhD in Chemistry from University of Regina. He has extensive experience teaching chemistry as both a Teaching Assistant and an instructor. Nikhil provides one-on-one and small group chemistry support at both the high school and university levels. He is currently a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Dept. of Chemistry at University of Calgary. Nikhil enjoys sharing his love for chemistry with students and helping them gain a deeper understanding of its many applications.

Penekeh has almost 20 years experience teaching and tutoring in the maths and sciences at the middle school and high school levels in Canada, the U.S., Sweden and Cameroon. He graduated from the University of Bamenda with a B.Ed. in Mathematics & Physics. He also holds a B.Sc. in Accounting (Honors) and a M.Sc. (Honors) in Business Administration. Penekeh currently teaches at a local Calgary school and works with Prep Academy students to support them in their math courses. Outside of teaching, he loves sports, reading, cooking, gaming, and travelling.

Rebecca graduated with distinction with Bachelor degrees in both Education and Kinesiology, specializing in Elementary Education. She is an Alberta certified teacher with experience tutoring and teaching both online and in the classroom.

Rebecca particularly enjoys supporting diverse learners by finding unique ways of teaching to most effectively reach each student. She is a substitute teacher with both the CBE and Westmount Charter School.

Rebecca has extensive experience working with youth in physical activity settings through programs such as Pedalheads and Stepping Out. Rebecca has a passion for educating and supporting students in their quest to reach their goal

Rebecca is currently completing her B.Ed. at the University of Alberta and has a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Toronto. Rebecca is an avid volunteer in the community and is known for her great work organizing engaging STEM events for Girl Guides of Canada – Calgary Area. She is energetic and excited to apply her knowledge to help students succeed in science and math. Rebecca helps students build useful study habits and techniques to tackle challenging problems with a growth-oriented mindset and hopefully ignite a passion for the STEM field!

Ricky was born and raised in Calgary. Upon completion of his chemistry degree at McGill University, he went on to obtain his teaching degree, specializing in senior chemistry and physics, at the University of Toronto. His previous experience working as a teaching assistant and residence assistant confirmed his love for supporting student development and mentoring youth.

Ricky understands that no two students learn the same and is actively conscious of diverse learning styles. It is with this mindset that he strives to be responsive, tailoring learning to every student’s needs. A safe and supportive environment, strong rapport with students, and building confidence and self-management skills are also key elements of his teaching approach.

Outside of the classroom, Ricky enjoys bouldering, choreography and searching for the perfect cinnamon bun.

Sam has a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering. With more than 5 years of experience tutoring students in middle school and high school, he believes every student can be successful in their courses with the guidance of a good mentor. He encourages goal-setting, planning and good study habits. Sam’s favourite motto is: “genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration”.

Algebra, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Senior Math (9-12), Senior Science (9-12)

Samantha is completing her Bachelor of Secondary Education in English Literature at the University of Alberta. She enjoys sharing her love of literature and language arts with students and helping them develop skills and strategies to find success in their coursework. She currently works one-on-one with several junior high and high school students. Samantha helps her students break down essays and navigate through the writing process.  She also collaborates with students to create individualized writing strategy plans. When she’s not teaching, Samantha enjoys spending time in the outdoors or curled up with a book, a cat and a cup of tea.

Shawnee has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Calgary. Prior to completing her Education program, Shawnee received degrees in Geological and Biological Sciences. Shawnee has taught various subjects and grade levels; her primary experience is teaching Junior High math and science. She loves watching students grow and develop and helping to facilitate that.

Shawnee’s personal interests include working in animal rescue, spending time camping with her family and travelling.

Skyla graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary. She is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals while building meaningful relationships. Skyla particularly enjoys supporting students in their English and Social Studies courses, helping them to hone their writing and analytical skills to more effectively organize and express their thoughts and ideas.

As a certified Alberta teacher with over 20 years experience teaching in the elementary grades and early literacy, Sonya is excited to be part of the Prep Academy team. Through her teaching vast experience, she strongly believes literacy is the foundation of academic success and has guided thousands of children to learn how to read and to read to learn. Years of teaching has grounded her belief that essential skills are fostered and developed through a cohesive team of dedicated parents, teachers, and most importantly, the child. Fluency, comprehension, phonemic awareness, oral language, and confidence are essential skills to develop and are taught with practice and patience in a fun, motivational learning environment where the child understands the importance and enjoyment of literacy. She and her husband are proud parents of 2 grown daughters.  Sonya believes in life long learning and is continuing her own education at Mount Royal University.  In her free time she loves to be outdoors; camping, hiking, skiing, and playing soccer with her team.

Subrina holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Calgary. She currently works as a therapeutic teaching assistant and has over 5 years of experience working with special needs children providing a wide range of emotional and behavioral support.

Subrina has experience teaching children in Grades K- 6 with a specialization on dyslexia and dysgraphia. She is highly trained in multi-sensory and innovative teaching strategies such as the Orton-Gillingham method and is skilled in teaching struggling and reluctant learners both online and in-person. Her experience has shown her how wonderful the dyslexic brain is and what it is capable of given the right instruction and a dedicated teacher.

Subrina believes that one-to-one sessions provide kids with the opportunity to problem solve, embrace curiosity, and foster confidence; skills that are often missed in a larger class environment. Her sessions are personalized according to the child’s needs, and she excels at creating an environment where the pupil feels comfortable enough to challenge themselves and reach their potential.

Subrina prioritizes consistent and open communication with parents and excels at creating authentic and strong bonds with the children she teaches.

Sunny is a certified teacher with a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Generalist and Social Studies from the University of Calgary. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Philosophy from Mount Royal University.

Sunny has experience teaching grades K-9. He was also an Educational Facilitator at Bow Valley College (with Inclusion Post Secondary Education) where he taught all core subjects and option courses. He enjoyed the challenge of creating engaging and differentiated lessons and tasks to help diverse learners thrive and succeed. He also provided direct instruction to students and designed modified assessments that required accommodations beyond the classroom setting.

Sunny holds a TESOL certificate and has extensive volunteer experience as an ESL tutor for international students and as a tutor for students in grades 1-12.

Tara has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. She has been working with elementary students for the past 6 years. She was a Director of a learning support company where her role was focused on assessing students’ reading, writing and mathematic skills. Tara has played a vital role in creating and implementing age appropriate programs through her experience as a classroom teacher and tutor. She has a passion for helping students improve in all academic areas.

Tina recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education in (specialization in mathematics) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary. Tina has experience working with students in K-12 and while most of her teaching has been with the Calgary Board of Education, she also completed a teaching exchange in Brisbane, Australia. Throughout her time at university she was heavily involved on campus, taking on leadership roles within student government, as a student researcher, and most recently, as an Executive on the Education Students’ Association. Tina enjoys sharing her love of science with students of all ages and was a STEM instructor for three years with Minds in Motion, a science outreach non-profit. In her career as an educator, she hopes to encourage future generations of students to pursue careers in STEM.

Victoria graduated from Mount Royal University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, majoring in Mathematics. She has been working with elementary and junior high students for the past 4 years. Through her practicums and experience working with students in various grades, Victoria is keen on building strong relationships with her students and helping them meet or exceed their goals for learning. She is extremely organized, passionate, resourceful and is genuinely invested in her students’ progress and success.

Yenna is a teacher candidate at the Werklund School of Education (University of Calgary) with a Specialty in Secondary Mathematics. Yenna entered the Secondary Mathematics stream to help students overcome their math anxieties and fears to become more comfortable in and maybe even find enjoyment in math.  She understands the struggles and stresses of school and works to support students with developing executive functioning skills to enable success. Yenna’s ultimate goal is for students to walk away from each lesson with new perceptions and ideas of math.