Professional tutoring in Calgary
Certified teachers. In home and Online tutoring. All grades and subjects.
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Prep Academy Tutors?

Why Prep Academy Tutors? Professional Tutoring in Calgary
What sets us apart is that each of our tutors is certified and accredited. We provide in-home tutoring that prioritizes personal attention and flexibility for your family in terms of scheduling. We focus on helping your child learn in a way that works for them, and helping them enjoy the process while getting excellent grades. We believe in communication and progress all with the goal of boosting your child’s confidence through improved grades and academic success. Every child learns differently. At Prep Academy Tutors, we offer a range of private tutoring services in Calgary for those in need of a more personal, flexible approach to education. We are committed to helping your child succeed in and outside the classroom. Unlike other tutoring companies, we are staffed with compassionate, certified teachers. Our teachers form personal bonds with students to provide an educational experience that is personalized, clear and enriching. Teachers also provide regular feedback to ensure parents are up to date on the progress their child is making. If you think your child can benefit from one-on-one attention to improve their comprehension of any material covered in their curriculum, consider working with Prep Academy Tutors. Whether you need a math tutor or English tutor, we make it easy to find a private tutor in Calgary. Our tutors will provide your child with the attention and support they need to succeed academically. Learn about our different tutoring services today!
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Our Certified Calgary Tutors
Our team of tutors maintain a high standard of education. All of our tutors are trained, certified teachers who work with Calgary’s curriculum to ensure that your child is prepared for upcoming material and can apply what they learn in the classroom. We know that teaching in a classroom of 30 or more can be daunting and that it is increasingly difficult to be hired by a board as a classroom teacher. Prep Academy Tutors provides teachers with the opportunity to grow and develop their teaching skills in a flexible and changing environment. Our personalized approach to education makes tutoring a rewarding, unique experience for both students and tutors.
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Flexible in-home tutoring
Our tutors work around your schedule, so we arrive whenever is convenient for you and your child.
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Personal attention
We offer the highest level of service and professionalism while aiming to form a personal bond with your child. We are the smart friend who explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
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At Prep Academy Tutors, we are committed to providing your child with the flexible, personalized attention they need to reach their academic goals.
Everyone learns differently, which is why we approach tutoring with a personalized touch. We form a personal bond with students to identify their unique needs so that we can educate them in a way that they will be receptive to, which will improve their comprehension.
Our certified teachers on staff also have different ways to approach education. We play matchmaker to connect your child with the private tutor that best aligns with their learning style. We are flexible to the educational needs of your child and work with both you and your student to help them achieve academic success. Get in touch with Prep Academy Tutors today!

One-on-one tutoring in-home and online
We understand that every student learns differently, which is why we work closely with your child to provide them with a personalized educational experience. We offer one-on-one tutoring in-home so that your child can learn in an atmosphere that is comfortable and familiar.
Our in-home services are flexible; we work around your schedule — and your child’s schedule — to ensure you can maintain your daily routine without disruption. We prefer to act more like a “smart friend” for your child who can explain things in a familiar setting, in a way that is easier for them to retain and understand.

Semi-private tutoring
We offer semi-private tutoring services for children who learn best when they have other students to learn from
and work with.
Our semi-private tutoring allows us to provide personalized education, while also providing your child with the support of another student who’s at a similar learning stage.

Group tutoring
We offer group tutoring services for groups of 3-6 students to suit those who thrive in a collaborative setting rather than a one-on-one environment.
Everyone learns differently — while some learn well in a one-on-one setting, others thrive in a group setting where they can learn from fellow students. Identify the tutoring program that best suits your child’s needs.

All subjects
Every child experiences subject material differently based on their personal strengths and interests. We offer tutoring for a wide variety of subjects to help fill any gaps in knowledge or understanding.
The tutoring subjects we offer are:
- Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Science)
- Social Studies (Philosophy, History, Geography, Civics)
- Mathematics (General Mathematics, Algebra & Geometry, Calculus & Vectors, Data Management, Advanced Functions)
- English (Essay Writing, Reading, Literature, Writing Skills)
- Languages (Spanish, Mandarin, French, Italian)

Curriculum-based learning
Our certified teachers provide private tutoring that aligns with the current Calgary curriculum. We have upper-level tutors on staff that specialize in all subjects, which enables them to teach professionally and specifically.
We provide a personalized approach to best help your child understand curriculum material. It’s important to us that we are able to introduce curriculum elements to your child before they are taught in the classroom.
When your child can see the parallels between what they are learning with us, and what they are learning in the classroom, it helps them to approach new topics with confidence and ease. After mastering the current curriculum, we revisit topics to fill in the gaps. Instead of skimming over difficult areas, we always return to more difficult topics to ensure comprehension.

Test preparation
Tests can be a source of anxiety and struggle for many students. Our private tutoring services include test preparation to help ensure your child is prepared for their next examination.

Enrichment and remedial programs
Enrichment programs
Tutoring can be an enriching experience for students who want to get ahead or learn more about a subject that interests them. We offer enrichment programs for students between the ages of 4 and 24.
Our enrichment program is ideal for students who need a new challenge, want to get ahead, are interested in a specific course, or want to learn a new language.
Remedial Programs
Is your child being challenged by a specific subject or finding it difficult to keep up with their classmates? Consider our remedial programs. Our remedial programs are specially designed with the common struggles children face in the classroom in mind.
Remedial programs
Our remedial programs are designed to help struggling students get back on track to meet their academic goals. We fill your child’s gaps in knowledge with personalized attention that improves comprehension and provides encouragement in the form of moral and educational support. Our remedial programs include:
- Direct Instruction Reading Mastery Program: This program is geared towards children struggling with reading and literacy. This program includes lesson plans that are fully scripted and keep material clear and controlled.
- The Wilson Reading System: Our Wilson Reading Program is designed to help students with dyslexia or language-based learning disabilities retain information and develop comprehension. In this program, we focus on sensory understanding through reading, sound, and listening to improve fluency and literacy.
meet
the owner
Tonia Brown
Tonia started her career teaching French Immersion, where she also assisted in the development of multi school sports programs and coached several teams. She tutored for many years both while earning her education degree as well as while teaching. A firm believer in lifelong learning and in always challenging oneself, she stepped away from teaching toward a career in business after obtaining her Commerce degree and jumped into the business world in a variety of roles including co-founding several businesses. Eager to hone her business skills among like-minded entrepreneurs, she joined the Calgary chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and served as a Board member holding several positions both at the local as well as the Global board levels.
Passionate about providing varying opportunities for her son, she found herself combining her two passions, Education and Business, more recently by founding MiniPreneursYYC. In the short time between the first classes in September 2018 and the Pandemic-induced immediate pause in March of 2020, over 300 kids in Calgary were able to learn skills required to start their own businesses.
In her spare time Tonia enjoys spending quality time with her son, painting, traveling, hiking, and spending time with great friends.

Adrian Dougherty
President & Chief Operating Officer
About
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

Carly Dougherty
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
About
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.

Ellie Routledge
Director of Education

Raemyn Cheema
Franchise Support Manager
About
Raemyn is excited to be joining the Prep Academy Tutors team in the role of Franchise Support Manager. She has been working with Prep Academy for over two years. Raemyn is a certified teacher who is familiar with the curriculum guidelines and expectations over various grade levels, and she specializes in teaching English and Social Sciences. Raemyn majored in Educational Studies and graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. Raemyn is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and better educational experience for students. In her free time, Raemyn enjoys watching hockey, traveling, and spending time with her family

AMANDA L.
Subjects
Chemistry, Math, Science
About
Amanda is a passionate science educator and has taught for 6+ years. She has taught students from grades 6-12 and her area of expertise is Chemistry. Amanda enjoys helping students understand the course learning outcomes and helps students to become confident in Chemistry in the classroom and in all subjects she tutors. Amanda’s passion for learning is infectious.

AMY R.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science, Social Studies
About
Amy graduated from Mount Royal University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and two minors in Mathematics and Health and Physical Education. She holds an Alberta teaching certificate for Grades KG to 9.
Amy taught at a local school and was given the opportunity to teach Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Due to the pandemic, she also honed her online teaching skills, learning how to adeptly incorporate various integrations and the best methods for engaging students. Amy grew confident teaching remotely and carried them through a variety of fun and interesting activities to continue their learning.
Amy is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Calgary and continues to teach individual students. She loves working with children one-to-one and providing them with learning opportunities to accelerate their academic progress.

ANJANA D.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, Math
About
Anjana is a certified high school math teacher who graduated from SFU (British Columbia) with a major in Secondary Education. She holds a BC and Alberta Certificate as a K-12 Math teacher. She has been teaching as a substitute teacher with the Calgary School District and tutoring for over three years. She is a passionate, creative, and encouraging teacher.

ANTONIA A.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science
About
Antonia is working toward her Bachelor of Education Degree at Mount Royal University. Antonia has previous experience in tutoring and teaching within a classroom with a range of students and subjects. Antonia aims to infuse fun and enthusiasm into her lessons so that her students learn not only the subjects at hand but also the love of learning.

BENJAMIN W.
Subjects
Mandarin, Math
About
Benjamin, a master tutor, has over a decade of experience as a teacher and a private tutor. Alongside impeccable educational credentials (Education and Engineering) and numerous commendations and certifications, Benjamin is a consummate master of Mathematics, teaching all levels, very experienced in tutoring in Grade 5 to 12 Math. He got 100% on Mathematics Tests 8 times in a row when he took his Engineering program. His excellent communication skills can take confusion out of the complex and abstract topics, making challenging concepts easier to grasp. For Benjamin, tutoring is a fulfilling activity that he would jump at the chance to do. Being a positive influence in a student’s life, he enjoys using his knowledge to help them succeed in school.

BRIDGET B.
Subjects
Biology, French, French Immersion, Math, Science, Social Science
About
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 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 G.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Science
About
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.

CHRIS W.
Subjects
English, Geography, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Science, World Religion
About
Christopher has an undergraduate degree from Queen’s University in History with a minor in Geography. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Education from the University of Ottawa. Following his master’s, Chris taught English and Creative Writing for two years in Canmore, Alberta. He has worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor at the University of Toronto Schools since 2019.
Chris has extensive tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects and grade levels. He firmly believes that all students can succeed.

DAVID M.
Subjects
Algebra, Chemistry, Math, Science
About
David has over ten years experience as a High School Math and Science Tutor in NW Calgary. His background includes both a BSc Degree, focusing on Math and Chemistry, from the University of Calgary and a Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma from SAIT. He focuses on providing high quality lessons that are tailored to the individual need’s and interests of the student. David has mastered tutoring the Alberta curriculum.

EMILE I.
Subjects
French, French Immersion, Math, Science
About
Emile has a bachelor degree in Education from the University of Ottawa. He has been teaching for 15 years, 1 year in Francophone Junior and High School, and 14 years in Elementary French Immersion School. His favourite subjects are Math, Sciences and French. Integrating technology in the students learning process is essential to him.

EMILY V
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, Spanish
About
Emily is working on her Bachelor’s of Education degree with a major in Elementary Education at Mount Royal University (MRU). She is currently double minoring in Spanish Language and Culture, and Indigenous Studies. She works hard to achieve academic success, and has achieved the Dean and President’s Honour lists every year that she has attended MRU. She recently completed a practicum placement in a grade 4/5 split, and was the music teacher as well for students in Kindergarten to grade six.

FAUZIA A.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Science
About
Fauzia has two masters in bioscience and a Bachelor of Education. With over ten years of science teaching and tutoring experience, Fauzia loves to help students learn science with love and passion. She has a wide array of teaching courses in general sciences, geography, environmental sciences, biology, and chemistry. She is an expert teacher helping students with AP and IB bio and chem.

GENE J.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Science
About
Gene has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, with a dual concentration in Biology and Chemistry. She earned her degree from the University of Calgary in 2019, graduating with Distinction. She also has a Bachelor of Education, specializing in Secondary Science Education, from the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. Gene has had experience teaching, instructing, and leading age groups that range from six-years old to adults.She loves working one on one with children and youth alike to bring clarity and context to a variety of academic subjects. Gene’s teaching philosophy is that teaching is a lifelong process that involves continuous growth, self-reflection, and improvement, and firmly believes that the day we stop growing and adapting our practice is the day we stop being great teachers.

HEATHER M.
Subjects
Academic Coaching, Algebra, Art, Biology, Data Management, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Geography, Math, Reading Mastery, Science, Social Science, Social Studies
About
Heather has a Master’s of Teaching degree and is qualified to teach in Alberta and Ontario. She has over ten years of experience developing and educating youth through academics and play. She is patient, efficient, and always works to ensure students are understanding the material. She believes that it is important to foster a love of learning and looks forward to helping students grow as learners.

JAD C.
Subjects
Algebra, Biology, Calculus and Vectors, Chemistry, Elementary Education 1-6, Finite Math, French, MCAT, Math, Physics, Science
About
Jad has a Bachelor of Science graduated with honors as well as a Medical doctor- MD degree graduated with distinction. Finally, Jad holds many certificates, first one accomplished at University of Toronto – Department of psychology (Managing mental health) and the second one is a training certificate in medical lab science/ quality officer. He is a teacher of Math, Chemistry, Biology and physics for more than 9 years. He also taught pre-med courses online during Covid19 (Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and physiology).

JASMINE R.
Subjects
Algebra, Math
About
Jasmine holds a Masters in Mathematics specializing in Applied Maths. She then embarked in a career in education completing her Post Graduate Certificate in Education through Nottingham University.
To develop her professional qualifications further Jasmine then became an accredited coach and trainer. Jasmine has 18 years of experience in education. She brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication, having previously been a Director of teaching and learning as well a Head of Secondary within the GEMS network of schools.
Passionate about inclusive education and values driven, Jasmine actively promotes determination and success for students.
She has a proven track- record of leading school improvement resulting in better student outcomes.
Jasmine is currently working as an Instructor at CDI college.

JENNY N.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science
About
Jenny is a third-year Education student at the University of Calgary. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and finding different ways to create an enjoyable learning experience as she understands that everyone has a unique style of learning. Based on her various tutoring experiences, she is adept in assessing the best approach to engage and motivate her students, and help build their confidence as learners.

JEREMY L.
Subjects
English, Social Studies
About

JOANNE K.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Joanne is a retired elementary school teacher who has a lifelong love of learning. She has her Bachelor of Education degree as well as a Pre-Masters in Music Education. She has taught for over 30 years in Manitoba and Alberta. Joanne has also had the unique opportunity to do a one-year teacher exchange in Australia. Her patient and caring personality would make her an excellent choice to tutor your elementary school-age child.

JOEY-LYNN M.
Subjects
Algebra, Algebra, Algebra, Algebra, Finite Math
About
Joey-Lynn (Joey) recently relocated from Vernon, BC where she was teaching Mathematics at Okanagan College. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics (Western University); Masters in Education (University of Western Australia); and TESL Certificate (Teaching English as a Second Language). She has over 18 years teaching experience including 12 years living and teaching students in Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan). She loved living and working internationally and she feels this experience helped cultivate a unique style to her teaching methodology.
In her free time, she enjoys endurance sports, CrossFit, yoga, skiing, travelling and reading. Joey and her husband are excited to make Calgary their new home. Joey cannot wait to help inspire students to have fun learning; discover their passions; and achieve their academic goals.

JORGE S.
Subjects
Algebra, Biology, Calculus and Vectors, Data Management, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Finite Math, History, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Reading Mastery, SAT Prep, Science, Social Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Statistics, World Religion
About
Jorge is a student, tutor, and published author. He is studying Computational Applied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Calgary and has extensive experience tutoring, particularly in the maths and sciences.
Jorge strives to understand where each student is at and their unique learning curve. He works with his students to formulate a plan for their studies to help them reach their academic goals.

JULIE-ANNE B.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English, French, Science, Social Studies
About
Julie-Anne has an undergraduate degree from the Wilfrid Laurier University, with a Bachelors of Honours English and a minor in French and History. She also has her Bachelors of Education at the University of Ottawa, where she is a certified teacher, both French and English.
In Ottawa, she was part of the comprehensive school health program and organized and managed the website for this cohort and volunteered for the Mindfulness program. She worked with the French Public School Board in Sudbury and the Art Gallery of Sudbury, where she taught various age groups in art and in French. She has extensive tutoring experience in a wide range of subjects and grade levels.
In addition to teaching, Julie-Anne loves being outdoors, going for hikes and climbing. She has paintings sold in a Boutique in Montreal and continues to be an artist known as JABcolours. She has recently completed her Masters at the University of Calgary in Drama, specializing in Playwriting. She is passionate about helping others be their best selves and loves working with children.

KATHLEEN P.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Science
About
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.

KATIE K.
Subjects
Direct Instruction, English, Math, Reading Mastery, Science, Social Studies
About
Katie is a passionate, patient, and intuitive teacher. She received her Bachelor’s of Education in 2020 and has been full time teaching since.
Katie prides herself on building a strong rapport with her students. She strives to make genuine connections and to learn more about her students’ strengths and areas to work on. Katie caters strategies and instruction to suit her students’ unique skills and abilities – all while delivering fun and engaging lessons. She loves witnessing confidence levels soar!

KENDALL T.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Kendall is completing Bachelor of Education student at Mount Royal University. She is on the President’s list honor roll and takes pride in her academic successes to date. Having completed field experiences and practicum, Kendall has experience teaching and lesson planning in both one-on-one, and classroom settings. Her teaching philosophy involves creating fun, equitable learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds and learning styles. Kendall takes great pride in the relationships she develops with her students as she recognizes the value of mentorship.

KENISHA S-T.
Subjects
Arts, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Reading Mastery, Social Studies
About
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.

KENNEDY A.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science, Social Studies
About
Kennedy graduated from St. Francis Xavier with a Bachelor of Arts in 2020 and a Bachelor of Education in 2022. Her focus and specialty are elementary where she has done two practicums, one with grade 3’s and one with grade 4’s. Following graduation, Kennedy moved back to Calgary and has been substitute teaching and working with a variety of ages. Kennedy chose this path because she realized at a young age that she has a passion for working with children and helping others out.

KIANA A.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Kiana is in the process of completing her Bachelors of Education degree, with a minor in Health and Physical Education. She has finished every semester at Mount Royal University on the Dean’s list or President’s list.
Her experiences have primarily been in an elementary education setting, and include planning, facilitating, and assessing instructional manners. Through these experiences, she has become very familiar with the Alberta curriculum and spent her time collaboratively working with others to effectively plan instruction.
Kiana is a patient, understanding, and eager person who enjoys spending her time playing sports, spending time with friends and family, and going to school. She has been an active participant in community sports all of her life, and has received bronze at the national competition for ringette. She believes that her leadership and teamwork skills come from playing competitive sports that have taught her the importance of collaboration and cooperation.
Her goal is to create positive, long-lasting relationships with her students and help them build confidence in their everyday life. By building the students’ confidence, she believes that the students will work better collaboratively and individually in a school setting. Creating a fun and engaging work environment is important for Kiana so that her students recognize that learning can be exciting and enjoyable.

KIERAN S.
Subjects
English, Political Science, Social Science, Social Studies
About
Kieran is a pre-service teacher at the University of Calgary, recently having completed his Bachelor of Arts in communications and culture and is now entering into the final year of his Bachelor of Education program, specializing in the secondary English language arts. Though trained specifically in the area of ELA, Kieran’s academic interests and professional practice extend far beyond the one discipline and into the humanities more generally; more specifically, Kieran has both tutoring and teaching experience, with the Alberta Programs of Study, in secondary English language arts, social studies, and career and technology foundations (CTF). Much like the matter he teaches, Kieran’s approach to tutoring is a multidisciplinary one and one that values the diversity of all students and their unique learning habits. In addition to his professional practice, Kieran spends his time volunteering with school communities across Calgary, working towards building and enhancing the learning experiences of all students.

KIM B.
Subjects
Biology, English, French, Math, Science, Social Studies
About
Kim has a Bachelor of Science (Biology) from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary (with a specialization in French). She has over 7 years of experience teaching in classrooms and extensive tutoring experience. Education is her passion and she enjoys finding unique ways to engage each student she works with to accelerate their academic progress and confidence in themselves.
Kim is a Masters level synchronized swimmer, she loves to hike with her golden retriever and she also enjoys teaching swimming and lifeguarding. In addition to teaching, travel is a huge part of Kim’s life and one of her favourite experiences was swimming 25km around the Greek Islands.

LEISHA D.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science
About
Leisha is in her third year of the Education degree while simultaneously completing a Psychology minor at the University of Calgary. Her teaching experience ranges from being a teaching assistant in preschools to currently being an online K-12 tutor with the Werklund School of Education. Her specialisation includes Math, Science, and English Language Arts at the K-6 level.
Her major combined with her tutoring experience has given her a strong foundation of the Alberta Curriculum and the confidence to teach it. Additionally, she has gained a deeper understanding of working with online teaching platforms and Zoom, which complements her teaching as an online tutor. Utilising a student-centered teaching approach is a crucial lesson she has learned from her degree, and it is something she ensures to incorporate into her teaching.
She believes teaching is a privilege where one gets the opportunity to guide, support, and help students succeed through their educational experiences. Here, she intends to create a student-centered learning space where she can help students thrive in their journeys.

LIAM M-G.
Subjects
Biology, Calculus and Vectors, Chemistry, Math, Physics
About
Liam is currently studying Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology–an honours bachelor of science program–here at the University of Calgary where he has won several scholarships based on academic prowess and character. Moreover, Liam has four years of tutoring experience, specializing with high-school math and sciences.

LUCY Z.
Subjects
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Mandarin, Math, Reading Mastery, Science
About
Lucy has a bachelor of science degree from McGill University with a major in pharmacology and a minor in psychology. She has a 3.78 GPA in the last two years of her degree. Currently, Lucy is pursuing a bachelor of secondary education degree at the University of Alberta, with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. She is one semester away from completing her education degree.
Through her volunteer work and student-teaching, Lucy has directly taught Chemistry 20, Biology 20, and Science 10. Throughout last year, she worked online helping high-school students proofread and improve their writing through Zoom meetings. She also worked in elementary settings to assist with math, reading, and writing tasks. She values clear communication with students and families, and catering her teaching style/pacing for each student.

MADDIE E.
Subjects
Elementary Education (K-6), Math 7-9
About
Maddie is working towards her Bachelor of Education with a minor of linguistics. She has experience working in classrooms, observing lessons, teaching small lesson plans, and helping students one-on-one. In addition to all elementary subjects, Maddie specializes in intermediate math, another one of her passions. Maddie has worked with children of all ages volunteering with a variety of children’s programs from science, to reading, to art.

MADELINE H.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Madeline has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education specializing in early childhood education. She is a recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge and is in the process of obtaining an Alberta teaching certificate for Grades K-12.
Madeline has teaching experience with a variety of grades from kindergarten to grade 9. She has spent the last four months as a grade 2 elementary generalist for a Fine Arts focused elementary school here in Calgary. Madeline has further enhanced her skills by teaching a grade 3 literacy intervention group.
Madeline is a current substitute teacher for the Calgary Board of Education. She is looking forward to working one-on-one with students and being a part of their learning success.
Madeline is a firm believer in a student focused approach that considers and adapts to varying student’s needs. She is skilled at determining the best way to engage and motivate her students while also assisting them in developing their confidence as learners

MADISON F.
Subjects
English, Social Science, Special Education
About
Madison has a Bachelor of Arts in literature and a Bachelor of Education specializing in secondary English. She currently is teaching Secondary Humanities at a private school, as well as outdoor education for grades 1-9. In her free time she is usually outside with her dog, Lucy, or working away at her Masters in Counselling Psychology.

MAJID B.
Subjects
Algebra, Calculus and Vectors, Data Management, Finite Math, Math, Physics, Statistics
About
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.

MARIE-DANIELLE G-F.
Subjects
Art, French Immersion, Social Studies
About
Marie-Danielle has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and French Language Arts from the University of Calgary. She has been teaching Social Studies, Art, French as a Second Language and French Language Arts to junior high students for over 10 years. She is a passionate teacher who enjoys exploring and guiding students into discovering their full potential and capabilities. Marie-Danielle was born in Québec and moved to Calgary at a young age. Every summer she makes the time to go back to Québec and visit her family and friends. In previous years, Marie-Danielle has also partaken in summer camps, teaching French to international students. She always enjoys working with students and being a part of their learning success.

MATTHEW G.
Subjects
Economics, Elementary Education 1-6, English, French, Geography, History, Law, Math, Philosophy, Reading Mastery, Science, Social Science, Social Studies
About
Matthew graduated from the University of Alberta’s Campus St Jean with a major in Social Studies and a minor in French Language Arts. He has taught French Immersion in Edmonton and Calgary for over 5 years, and has served as a tutor for over 10 years.
Today, Matthew is a law student at the University of Calgary. He remains highly passionate in working with students and helping them achieve their goals!

MELYNA B.
Subjects
Art, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science
About
Melyna is currently in her third year of Elementary Education with a minor in Health and Physical Education. She is on the president’s honour roll and was valedictorian of her high school. She has experience working with diverse needs as an educational assistant and is currently a personal support worker. Her diverse background also includes being a camp instructor and softball coach. She has previous tutoring experience with a variety of subjects. Melyna is certified in Standard First Aid- CPR-AED Level C.

MICAH P.
Subjects
Academic Coaching, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Reading Mastery, Science, Social Science, Social Studies, Spanish
About
Micah has a combined Bachelor’s in Education and Spanish/French. She teaches in the Spanish Bilingual Program for the Calgary Board of Education. She currently teaches in an Elementary School but has experience in Junior High as well. Micah was a tutor for Spanish University courses and enjoys helping everyone reach their full academic potential.

NADINE D.
Subjects
Academic Coaching, English, Social Studies
About
Nadine is a high school English teacher and she holds a Masters degree in Education. She has been teaching for 15 years.
Nadine enjoys writing poetry and reading literature. She has two children, two pugs, one kitten, and a whole lot of Shakespeare material!
Nadine enjoys building relationships with students and helping them develop their skills. In particular, she has a great deal of experience with essay writing and diploma prep in English.

NICOLE R.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, French
About
Nicole is completing the Bachelor of Education program at Mount Royal University. She is minoring in French and has taken French throughout her school career. Within her B.Ed, she completed her third year practicum in a grade 3 class, where she planned and taught fifty percent of the day for five weeks. Additionally, during her second year in the program, she worked closely with a struggling grade one student on a weekly basis, tutoring her in reading throughout the school year. Nicole has ADHD, so she knows what it is like to be a student who is struggling, and she has tools to help students with similar learning challenges. Nicole loves working with kids and has wanted to be a division one teacher for a long time. She specifically wants to work with students through tutoring so she can help them in the same way she received help when she was in school. Nicole enjoys spending time in nature and exploring the mountains while spending time with her family and her pets. She is looking forward to continuing her journey helping students, through tutoring.

NIKKI J.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Nikki is currently in her second year at Mount Royal University pursuing a Bachelor of Education Degree. She is a competitive figure skater and skating coach. Additionally, she has extensive experience with one on one tutoring particularly with math and reading support for a variety of ages. Nikki loves musical theatre and also is a summer camp instructor with Chinook School of Music. She has a passion for teaching, helping others, and loves kids.

OLIVIA B-H.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Olivia is currently in her second year of the Bachelor of Education program at Mount Royal University with a double minor in English and Indigenous Studies. So far in her degree Olivia has done fieldwork in Cochrane and is currently at Westmount Charter Elementary in Calgary.
When she is not in school or tutoring, Olivia spends her time teaching children’s dance classes! She has a passion for working with children, and enjoys helping them work to achieve their goals, whatever they may be.

PAIGE G.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English
About
Paige is currently working on her Bachelor of Education. In addition to all subjects at the elementary level, Paige enjoys teaching and tutoring language arts through to Junior High. Paige learned at a young age, through her experiences coaching basketball, that she has both a passion and a gift for connecting with others. Her favourite part of the tutoring process is gaining a relationship with her students and giving them the help they need thanks to the close connection she establishes with each of her students. Helping her students learn how to learn is particularly rewarding for Paige.

PAUL B.
Subjects
Direct Instruction, Elementary Education 1-6, English, French Immersion, History, Music, Philosophy, Reading Mastery, Social Science, Social Studies
About
Paul is an energetic individual who is excited about the field of education. He enjoys the process of one-to-one relationship building with students and takes pride in their success.

PAUL G.
Subjects
Algebra, Calculus and Vectors, Math, Physics, Science
About
Paul has a Masters degree in Engineering and a Teaching diploma. He has taught mathematics, physics and computer programming/robotics from the grade 10 to the third year university levels in both Alberta and British Columbia. His many years of teaching experience combined with his one on one tutoring experience will benefit each of the students he works with as Paul loves to demonstrate the relevance in all he teaches.

REBECCA K.
Subjects
Calculus, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Science
About
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 T.
Subjects
Chemistry, Math, Science
About
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.

SAMANTHA T.
Subjects
Academic Coaching, English, History, Social Studies
About
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 W.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, Math, Science
About
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.

SHELDON B.
Subjects
English, Social Studies
About
Sheldon has a BA with a Double Major in History & Psychology with a Minor in English, and a BEd with a Double Major in English & Social Studies. He has been teaching High School in Alberta for about 15 years. This time has included many Diploma Marking sessions (LA & SS -1 & -2) and many Summer School sessions as well. Sheldon has tutored for years and finds the one-on-one setting to be incredibly helpful and rewarding.

SHELLEY F.
Subjects
Academic Coaching, Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Reading Mastery, Special Education
About
Shelley has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Special Education. She taught full- time in both the public and private school systems until June of 2020.
Shelley’s teaching and previous tutoring assignments have spanned Grades 1-8 and include many years of teaching combined grades with supported integration of students with mild to severe needs.
The highlight of her teaching career spanned a period of several years where she was trained in the International Baccalaureate methodology whose focus was to teach children to develop critical thinking skills within the current subject matter.
The area of study was formulated by the teaching team as a question and then explored in depth largely through the 6 strands of language arts and fine arts in order that all children were able to demonstrate their learning in their preferred modality. Final projects would be carefully and thoughtfully written, designed and built.
Subsequently, other classrooms of children would be invited to come and celebrate the learning that had occurred thereby enhancing and reinforcing not only the quality of learning but the very important idea that learning is meant to be shared. The learners would self-evaluate as part of the overall measure of learning.
Shelley also gained training and experience in an RBC sponsored young entrepreneurs program that encouraged children to develop an understanding of the workings of the business world. From choosing a charity to which funds would be donated to determining products and services to be designed, built and sold, the children came to know that each child had a role/ strength that could be utilized to promote success in business.

SIMON H.
Subjects
Algebra, Calculus and Vectors, Math, Physics, Science, Statistics
About
Simon holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary, a Master degree of Physics, and a Bachelor Degree of Physics both from the University of Lethbridge. While in university he taught first year Physics classes and labs as an academic assistant which made him appreciate teaching.
As a certified teacher by the province of Alberta, he has taught elementary, junior high school, and senior high school Math and Science. His direct tutoring experience comes from working casually one-on-one with kids from his local community.
Simon believes that each student is unique. He views his tutoring as a supportive relationship between tutor and student, and understands the importance of such support to any student’s progress.
He also enjoys, cycling, Manga drawing, and Origami. On the weekends you can usually find him spending his time with friends and family.

STEVEN W.
Subjects
Algebra, Calculus and Vectors, Finite Math, Math, Physics, Science
About
Steven was born in Bassano, Alberta and grew up near the town of Gleichen. He studied Astrophysics at the University of Calgary and obtained a Master’s from the University of Ottawa in the field of Isotope Geochemistry. He taught high school Math, Science and English at international schools in China for five years and taught at Foothills Academy in Calgary for two and a half years. Steven is an experienced hiker and mountaineer, having climbed to the top of more than 100 peaks in the Rocky Mountains. He also plays hockey and writes music.

TINA M.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Science
About
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.

VICKI T.
Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Science
About
Vicki graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (First Class Hons) from the University of Calgary and now is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences. She has teaching experience with all age groups and has taught up to the undergraduate level. She has recently completed her graduate student certification in University Learning and Teaching at the University of Calgary.
Her teaching philosophy aims to motivate students to feel confident in their own learning capabilities and driven to pursue their academic interests outside of the classroom.

VIVIAN O.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Vivian graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor’s in Education and holds an Alberta Teaching Certificate.
Vivian’s passion for education has driven her to take on many roles. As a pre-service teacher, she provided support to children in various learning environments such as in schools, at a community center and online via Zoom. During this time, she primarily worked with children who spoke English as a second language. Once she became a certified teacher, she had the opportunity to run her own classroom, teaching pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children full-time.
Vivian is currently working in early intervention as an Education Coordinator, providing support to pre-school aged children with special education coding. When she is not working with the little ones, she is a substitute teacher with the public-school division where she enjoys teaching all subjects to all elementary levels.

WENDY T.
Subjects
Chemistry, Elementary Education 1-6, Math, Physics, Science
About
Wendy graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors of Education and Natural Sciences. Wendy has had several years of work experience during and after her undergraduate degree with students in all age groups, mainly in the senior level. Wendy currently works with the Calgary Board of Education teaching higher levels of science.
Wendy can provide academic coaching to all students to discover their method of learning as this contributes to Wendy’s teaching philosophy, student centered learning. This is where the students’ learning differences are accounted for while support is provided.
As much as Wendy is passionate of providing support to students, the teacher must also be willing to learn as learning is a dynamic process for both teacher and student.
Outside of academics, Wendy is an avid hiker and enjoys the outdoors whenever possible. If she is not outside, she brings the outside inside by providing a home to many varieties of plants. Wendy describes plants and students in a very similar way where “plants and students will only thrive when provided the best environment and necessary accommodations”.

WILLIAM T.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6, English, Math, Science
About
William is a current student at Mount Royal University in a Bachelor of Education-Elementary degree. William has tutored for a total of seven years. He is primarily working towards becoming a mathematics teacher but enjoys helping students forward in any aspect of their education.
William loves working with students in their pursuit of education. He is a patient listener and adaptive to the different learning styles that are prevalent in education today.

YENNA G.
Subjects
Math, Science
About
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.

YIMAN Y.
Subjects
Algebra, Biology, Calculus and Vectors, Chemistry, Mandarin, Math, Physics, Science
About
Yiman has a Bachelor Degrees in Education and Mathematics. She is a dynamic educator with experience in both Canadian and international school settings. She strives to help students realize their potential through goal setting and understanding students’ passions. Whether tutoring young children or at the high school level, Yiman aims to support students in understanding why academics are important and how it will help them in life and school.

YVONNE S.
Subjects
Academic Coaching, Art, Elementary Education 1-6, English, French, Math, Science, Social Science, Social Studies
About
Yvonne received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, specializing in Elementary Mathematics. She has been a classroom teacher for almost a decade, working in both public and private schools. Yvonne has taught all core subjects in elementary and middle school grades. Her personal interests include art and cooking.

ZOE T.
Subjects
Elementary Education 1-6
About
Zoe is currently in her second year of the Elementary Education program at Mount Royal University. In addition to working on her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, she is also completing her minor in General Sciences. She has a passion for working with children and youth and has spent the last 5 years working with children of all ages. In her free time, Zoe loves skiing, reading, and painting.
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