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.

Jessica is an experienced academic and strategic planner with over 10 years experience working both in the medical administration and education management industries. She holds a bilingual Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Education from Glendon College at York University. She is skilled in all areas of office administration, strategic leadership and training, content management, and quality improvement.

Jessica brings these skills to the management of recruiting and on-boarding new hires at Prep Academy Tutors by leveraging process improvements through the use of new and innovative technologies.

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.

Arianna is currently completing her Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science combined degrees at the University of Calgary. Her B.Sc. includes a concentration in physics and chemistry and her B.Ed. specialization is secondary physics. Arianna is a member of the U of C rowing team and she also enjoys basketball, swimming and ballet. Fun fact about Arianna – she grew up on a bison farm!

Boloye is a middle school and high school math teacher with a subspecialty in chemistry and physics.  The aspect of teaching that she enjoys most is watching her students grow in their mathematical abilities.  This leads to increased confidence and makes them more apt to try harder problems. Boloye frequently stresses that a firm grasp of the material being taught is possible for every single student, so long as they are willing to work hard, observe good study habits and seek help when they don’t understand difficult concepts.

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.

David has a Bachelor of Health and Physical Literacy (minor in History) from MRU and is currently completing his Bachelor of Education at the U of C.  He has over 15 years of experience working with youth as a substitute teacher, youth support worker and as a coach.  David prides himself on building solid relationships with his students and challenging them to their highest capabilities.  His ability to create a strong rapport with students quickly accelerates their learning and progress.  In his spare time David enjoys being active in playing and coaching various sports.

Dawn holds both a BA in Psychology and a BEd from the University of Calgary.  She is warm and creative with a passion for teaching. After obtaining her teaching certification, she worked as a Grade 3 teacher at a local elementary school. Prior to this, she completed her teaching practicum in a Grade 5/6 setting and worked in a Kindergarten classroom. Dawn is always looking for ways to make learning feel meaningful and exciting for each student. In her spare time, she loves creative writing, painting, and running by the Bow River.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Laura graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in general mathematics, and a Bachelor of Education, specializing in early childhood education. Laura discovered her passion for math when she was in junior high school and she hopes she inspires an enjoyment of math in her own students. Laura works with students from KG to Grade 12. Laura believes in building positive and supportive relationships with her students so that she can meet each students’ individual learning needs, helping them find their highest academic potential.

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.

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 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.

Serena has a Masters degree in Education with a specialization in School and Clinical Psychology. She also has a Bachelor of Education degree with a specialization in Elementary and Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology. She is both an Alberta and New Brunswick certified teacher, having taught in both provinces. She has many years of experience working with students with a variety of learning, social-emotional and behavioural needs in the forms of teaching, assessing as well as counselling. For the past two years when she was on a break from her PhD, she worked at a local school as the Gifted and Identified Needs Coordinator, Vice Principal and the school’s Guidance Counselor. She is currently working towards registering as a Psychologist. She hopes to continue her love for teaching and learning and is excited to continue her work with students!

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.

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.

Tim has a Master’s degree in Education and undergraduate degrees in Finance and Teaching. He has taught senior math in Australia, New Zealand and now Canada! Tim has held leadership positions in fields of student welfare and curriculum enrichment.
Tim loves seeing students grow in their appreciation and understanding of mathematics.  Outside of his time spent helping students reach their highest potential, Tim enjoys skiing and hiking.

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.