Professional Tutoring in Kitchener, Waterloo & Surrounding Areas

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.

Raemyn is a Franchise Support Manager at Prep Academy Tutors. She has been working with Prep Academy since 2020. 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, reading, and spending time with her family.

Alexandra has a B.A from the University of Waterloo, a M.A from Carleton University, and a B.Ed from Lakehead University. She completed her Master’s degree in Religious Studies. Alexandra has over 10 years of experience working with children and has been teaching for 3 years now. When she is not working, Alexandra enjoys reading National Geographic magazines and playing with her two golden retrievers.

Brian N. is a current teacher at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute and Baccalaureate School (IB Program) in Kitchener, Ontario. He currently teaches grade 9, 10 and 12 math at the school, but has tutored and is comfortable with all Ontario mathematics content (JK- Calculus, IB and beyond!). His qualifications are as follows: Primary, Junior, Intermediate Senior Division Teachable, as well as Intermediate Mathematics and History, as well as Senior qualifications in Music. He is eager to come along side the PAT team and help students.

Brooke is an experienced educator with a Master of Education and Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University. She is passionate about supporting student mental health and helping learners reach their full potential. With a personalized and compassionate approach, Brooke is dedicated to fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment for every student.

Clara has a Master’s Degree in Child Study and Education and is a fully certified Primary/Junior teacher. She is passionate about outdoor education, inquiry-based learning and trying new things! After working abroad for 3.5 years, Clara is excited to return to Canada and to bring her experience and passion for teaching to a new position.

Damian graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in astrophysics. He is currently completing a Masters of Education program at the University of Toronto. He loves to help students achieve their goals in all sections of high school math and physics.

Edward has a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University. He is currently a 1st Year Junior/Intermediate Teacher Candidate at Wilfrid Laurier University with a teachable in Physical Education. He enjoys watching and playing sports in his free time. Edward is a caring and patient person who will work hard to help your child achieve their academic goals.

Emily is a Bachelor in Child and Family Studies with Honours graduate with her Bachelor of Education and OCT in progress with Nipissing University. She also has her Early Childhood Education diploma from Conestoga College. Emily has 10 years of elementary school experience in a grade 1 classroom. She is also Strong Start certified. Emily also tries to incorporate interests of the students and relates lessons back to their interests. She would love to make a good relationship with the students which will lead to improvement in skills and lessons.

Emma is a passionate and enthusiastic Educator. She teaches Gr. 2/3 during the day and spends her free time expanding her connections with students through tutoring. Emma attended Queen’s University and received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 2019, and a Bachelor of Education in 2020. Emma has teaching qualifications across all ages and has additional qualifications in Math, French, Social Science, and Family Studies. She is a friendly and upbeat person who is eager to share her love of learning with others.

Haley is attending Wilfred Laurier University in the Bachelor’s of Arts and Mathematics Degree program. She has a passion for education and teaching and has even created her own Youtube channel filled with mathematics tutorials for her students. Haley is looking forward to working with your child to help them develop their mathematics skills and confidence.

Istafa is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. He attended Brock University, where he completed the Concurrent Teacher Education (Bachelor of Science (Honours) / Bachelor of Education) program. As a result, he has teaching qualifications for Intermediate/Senior Biology and Chemistry. Istafa has had in-class teaching experience with Grade 9 and 10 Science, Grade 11 Chemistry, and Grade 11 and 12 Biology. He has also been an environmental educator with various environmental organizations over the last decade. Istafa also attended Niagara College, where he completed a post-graduate certificate in Environmental Management and Assessment. Due to these experiences, he has worked with students from Kindergarten to University/College level courses. Istafa also has prior experience tutoring both secondary and post-secondary level students. Outside of the classroom, Istafa is an avid hiker, runner, musician and artist, playing instruments such as the Guitar, Ukulele, and Mandolin.

Jennifer is currently in her Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) program at Niagara University, and hopes to teach high school math. She is in the Intermediate/Senior stream with business and math teachables. Jenn attended Wilfrid Laurier University and has undergraduate degrees in Financial Mathematics (BA) and Business Administration (BBA). She also recently completed her Master of Science (MSc) in Math from Laurier as well. Outside of the classroom, Jenn loves to travel, read, and bake.

Joseph graduated with honours achieving a double major in the department Languages and Literature & Religion and Culture. Joseph has also completed additional qualification courses in mathematics, SSAT prep, and special education. Joseph has dedicated himself to the world of education and recognizes that education should be authentic, contemporary and student centred.

Katie has always had a passion for teaching and inspiring an excitement for learning. She completed her undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University before moving on to her Bachelor of Education at Western University. In addition to her specialty areas of Mathematics and Science at the Intermediate/Senior level, she loves to tutor all age levels and capabilities. Katie has thoroughly enjoyed all her experiences working with youth as a swimming instructor, lifeguard, private tutor, conference leader, mentor, and orientation representative. Outside of the classroom, she loves to dance, play sports, read, and go on adventures. Katie believes everyone can learn. Her goal as an educator is to make a difference in the lives of students by making learning a fun and empowering experience. She can’t wait to work with your child to achieve their goals!

Hi everyone, my name is Katie Kersey and I am an OCT certified teacher who graduated from Brock University in 2019 with a B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics and a B.Ed! I am very passionate about math and hope to help instill in students a growth mindset and confidence when approaching mathematical problems. I recognize that students can have a variety of learning styles and try to incorporate visuals and technology wherever possible in lessons. When tutoring students, I strive to create a positive and comfortable space where students can ask questions and learn from their mistakes. I look forward to working with your child!

Maddi has a Master’s degree in adolescents Education. Maddi is qualified to teach English up to grade 12.

Megan is a science teachable Junior/Intermediate Bachelor of Education student at Wilfrid Laurier University. She graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Biology before starting her Bachelor of Education. She has a background in outdoor education as she has worked with youth ages 4 – 18 as an environmental education technician. She is a passionate educator who has experience working with students from grade 5 to the university level. As an educator, her goal is to create an engaging learning environment that meets the needs of all learning styles through differentiated instruction. She believes in building strong connections with students and catering to their interests. In addition to teaching, Megan has a passion for athletics and physical activity. Throughout her undergraduate degree she competed as a varsity athlete for Laurentian University and earned two U-Sport Canadian Curling Championships. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to the community as a youth curling coach.

Morgan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science of the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University. She also holds an OCT certification in the Primary/Junior divisions. Her aim as a tutor is to foster positive learning environments where students are provided with individualized support and empowered to build self-confidence and growth mindsets.

Natalie is obtaining her Bachelor of Education degree at Laurier University. She holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership. Natalie is trained in the science of reading and early literacy intervention. Natalie has a love for robotics, coding, LEGO, and Taylor Swift. She looks forward to working with students to help them learn and grow!

Nicole is a teacher candidate at Lakehead University, enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program and set to graduate in the spring. She completed her undergraduate degree at McMaster University in the Arts and Science program, where she specialized in Earth and Environmental Sciences as well as Biology. During her time at McMaster, Nicole gained valuable teaching experience as a teaching assistant for three years, honing her skills in both classroom management and personalized academic support. Currently, she is excited to join Prep Academy Tutors, where she continues her passion for teaching.

With a strong foundation in biology and mathematics, Nicole has developed a reputation as an effective and engaging tutor. She is dedicated to fostering understanding and enthusiasm in her students, tailoring her approach to meet individual needs. Nicole’s background in environmental science and biology, combined with her commitment to education, positions her as a knowledgeable and passionate emerging educator in the fields of science and math.

Nisarg B. is a graduate student at Wilfrid Laurier University, pursuing his Master’s in Applied Computing right after obtaining his Bachelor’s in Information and Communication technology and minors in Computational Science. Having worked as a teaching assistant during his third and fourth year of bachelors, he discovered his skill and passion in teaching and spreading his perspective of all the knowledge he had.

In a world where most people find boredom in technicalities, mathematics and sciences, he instead finds joy in discovering how these core truths hide everywhere around in nature and just require a different perspective to be spotted.

Nisarg looks forward to working with students and helping them understand and build concepts not just for their curriculum, but for a lifetime filled with practical challenges!

Sofiya is a passionate and innovative educator. With multiple years experience teaching and tutoring primarily ESL students up to the secondary level, in Languages, Math and Social Sciences, Sofiya closely follows the Ontario revised curriculum. Sofiya attended the University of Waterloo for a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology major, with co-op’s in education across the globe that greatly fine-tuned her communication capabilities.

Stephen has an Honors Degree in Atmospheric Chemistry with a minor in Statistics. With over 15 years of educational experience, Stephen is currently working for the WRDSB as an itinerant coach In this role he supports Educators in increasing their capacities to deliver dynamic educational experiences to a wide range of students.

Yash, an accomplished educator, holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree in Civil Engineering with a Minor in Data Analytics from the prestigious University of Waterloo.

With a solid academic foundation in engineering, Yash has a wealth of experience in tutoring, primarily focusing on mathematics and science. His educational journey commenced as a Math and Science Tutor at Parth Institute of Science and Competition, where he embarked on a 16-month contract from April 2022 to July 2023. Yash excelled at creating informative materials and quizzes, ensuring an engaging and productive learning environment. His teaching approach involved positive reinforcement and personalized guidance to navigate challenging subjects.

Yash further honed his teaching skills as an Online Math Tutor for a group of 12 students based in the USA, serving from March 2021 to April 2022. Over the course of a year, he provided comprehensive mathematics instruction to students in 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Yash’s innovative teaching methods, utilizing real-world examples and fostering student engagement, received commendation from both students and parents.

Beyond his offline teaching experience, Yash has been an accomplished educator on the Wyzant platform since May 2019. Specializing in various subjects, including elementary maths, GRE math, GMAT math, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and geometry, Yash consistently adapts his teaching strategies to meet individual students’ needs and learning styles. His dedication to helping students grasp complex mathematical concepts, create customized lesson plans, and monitor student progress is unwavering.

Yash combines his engineering background and passion for teaching to inspire and empower students on their educational journey