Prep Academy Tutors of Mississauga and Milton

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.

Hi. My name is Abisha. I completed my Bachelors of Education degree at Brock University. I have a background in Child and Youth Care and am certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. I obtained my Bachelors of Arts degree at Ryerson University majoring in Child and Youth Care and minoring in Psychology.

Every child has the ability to succeed. I thoroughly enjoy working one-on-one with students to help them achieve their full potential. My educational approach is to identify each student’s learning style and then work to accommodate the students’ areas of strengths and needs through a program catered to each individual student. I believe that teaching requires collaboration between educators and students. For students to become both motivated and inspired to learn, I believe they should always be given the time to explore, be creative, ask questions, and become critical thinkers.

During my teen years, I spent many hours of my time volunteering at multiple elementary schools and at a hospital in the Pediatric ward. Throughout the summer, I worked as a camp counsellor and truly learned my passion for children and teaching. I enjoy inspiring children to be the best they can and love to help children learn skills that will help them in their future.

Alan is a retired elementary teacher with 26 years of classroom teaching experience. Alan attained his BA with a Fine Art Major in 1987 from the University of Guelph and in 1990 received his B Ed from the University of Toronto. He is a father of three grown children and lives with his wife of 33 years in Mississauga. He is able to teach all subjects in the Ontario curriculum and has a wide range of knowledge and instructional strategies that he has developed over the years. He is able to utilize on line platforms for distance learning. His hobbies include golf, crossword puzzles, playing the piano and cooking.

Anna is an education enthusiast. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours in Law and Society. She has taught English both in Canada and internationally. She lived in the South of France teaching ESL before coming back to Canada and tutoring based on the Ontario curriculum. She has experience with teaching and tutoring all ages and international students. Anna’s goal is to promote a positive approach to learning to enable students to prosper.

Anza completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a distinction, and Master of Teaching, both from the University of Toronto. She decided to go the international school route and moved to Saudi Arabia after graduating. There, she worked at an international school as a Learning Support Instructor during her first year of teaching and Kindergarten Teacher during her second year of teaching. Fun fact: Anza has lived in 4 different countries throughout her life, and the international school where she taught was actually her home school growing up! Anza is skilled at working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds. She has conducted a graduate level research study on supporting student mental health and well-being as she strongly believes that social-emotional development is as important as academic learning. It all comes down to rapport and really putting in the effort to build a relationship with your students. Anza strongly believes that children learn better from you when you build a positive relationship with them.

My name is Ashley Hunter. I am currently in my fifth year as a Brock University Concurrent Education student. I have teaching qualifications in Physical Education, English and General Science. I love to learn and work with children. I also coach and continue to play rep hockey, demonstrating my true love for being active. I believe student engagement and student centered learning is the most significant component in student success. I hope to teach children the necessary skills to achieve not only academic success, but personal success. In terms of academics, I will foster the student’s needs by effectively scaffolding learning activities on to one another, at the student’s pace. Ultimately, I hope to influence students to enjoy learning and make it a lifelong journey.

Ashley is passionate about science and education and has 4 years of experience teaching biology, chemistry and general science. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher and obtained her Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. Ashley completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where majored in physiological science. She also obtained a Master’s degree in kinesiology and exercise physiology from York University.

Ashley is a former National Gymnastics Team member and represented Canada at the 2001 and 2002 World Championships. Her love for sports and improving performance fueled her curiosity in science. She believes that it is important to draw applications and connections between course information and daily life to deepen learning, as well as enjoyment, of the material. This is a philosophy she uses to help her students understand and remember of complex material.

Belinda received a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies from York University in 2017 and during so, realized her passion for teaching and starting working in classrooms and tutoring French to children in grades 1 through 10. She is currently completing her Teaching degree at Western University in the Junior/Intermediate division with a speciality in French, where she has worked in many diverse schools and volunteered in after school programs.

Belinda has also worked in a Conductive Education School, for individuals with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other motor challenges. She learned a multidisciplinary system that enhances a child’s physical, cognitive, social skills and emotional wellbeing.

Belinda ensures to create inclusive environments in which each student feels protected, welcomed and treated well. She believes in the potential of each student entrusted to her and wants to see it grow and enrich itself through different contacts, lessons and situations that is put at her students’ disposal, both academically, socially and interpersonally. Belinda is conscious of bringing the taste to learn, to discover, to bring knowledge and to develop creativity of her students.

Brittany completed her Bachelor of Science Honours Chemistry and Psychology double degree at Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) in Waterloo, Ontario. In April 2017, she received a Master of Teaching degree at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education for the Intermediate and Senior Grade levels; in Chemistry and General Social Science. To date, Brittany has completed three Additional Qualification courses (Intermediate Mathematics, Senior Family Studies, and Guidance Part 1) and is enrolled to complete three more this fall (Intermediate Family Studies, Special Education, and English Language Learners).

Brittany’s teaching goal is to ignite a desire within her students to continually push their limits and reach their educational goals. She takes pride in incorporating inclusivity, equality, and equity into her teachings and lessons to ensure everyone feels safe and welcomed. She believes that it is important to connect with her students (i.e., build professional relationships, understand their interests, etc.) for learning to be more engaging, meaningful, and ultimately to further develop their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.

Over the years, Brittany has been devoted to gaining rich and diverse teaching experiences. In the last two years, she taught various Chemistry and Family Studies courses. During this time, Brittany created and delievered detailed daily lessons that were engaging, challenging, and adhered to the Ontario Ministry Expecatations. While Brittany was studying at WLU, she worked as an Instructional Assistant in the Chemistry Lab for seven semesters. This was where she began to further coach, assist, and tutor first year students. Brittany has also volunteered in many diverse academic settings, some include: an after-school homework club, Laurier Enriched Academic Program (LEAP) summer camp, a special education classroom, and a community centre. During these volunteer and teaching opportunities, Brittany has worked one-on-one with many learners with various academic, behavioural, and/or developmental learning exceptionalities – specifically students with IEP’s and who were part of ELL or the ASD program. She always provided students with positive feedback and encouraged them to keep trying – this aided in building and fostering their confidence levels and academic achievements.

As a committed student and teacher, Brittany is eager to coach students to maximize their potential and further develop their skill sets – both academic and life, and to continually learn with her students to push towards bettering education for all.

My name is Caroline Jesuthasan. After completing a one year ESL teaching contract in South Korea, I decided to pursue a career in education. I completed my Bachelor of Education at Western University in London, ON. My qualifications are Intermediate/Senior Biology and General Science. I worked in Kuwait, Japan, and Laos in international schools. I taught various grades between 6 and 12 and provided pastoral care to my students through an advisory program. Curricula I have experience with include those from Ontario and the UK (IGCSE). I also have experience teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB), both the middle years program (MYP) and diploma program (DP). I love teaching students in small group settings and one-on-one. My philosophy on teaching is that, in order to for a student to learn, they must feel comfortable and supported. I aim to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed academically, while also building their confidence.

Claire graduated from University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in April 2019 with her Masters in Teaching. Before that she completed her undergraduate degree in law at Carleton University. Claire has also finished an additional qualification in Special Education, and taught at a school for students with learning exceptionalities from April to June, 2019. Claire uses her patience and enthusiasm to engage her students, and keep them on track to achieve success. Claire is aware of the importance of individual learning, and therefore understands how creating learning plans based on each student’s needs and goals is the most conducive way to see results. Claire figure skated competitively up until grade twelve, which allows her to recognize the important balance between sports and academics. She was also involved in theatre productions at her high school. Claire will be spending this school year supplying with the Peel District School Board, and hopes to be hired by the Halton District School Board as well.

Danielle is in her 5th and final year of concurrent education at Brock University. Her major is mathematics and has a minor in physics. During her time at Brock, Danielle has tutored students successfully in mathematics and general sciences. She has also completed her teaching placement in 2 grade 11 physics classes, during which she held daily one-to-one physics help sessions for students in need. In addition to being qualified to teach math and science, Danielle has also had experience tutoring piano theory.

My objective is to become a highly skilled and effective teacher who will have a positive impact on students’ learning/lives. While employed with Prep Academy Tutors (PAT), I shall strive to provide students with learning experiences that are enriching, meaningful and above all, fun. My mission is to create a learning environment that is safe, accepting, cultivates a space for dialogue, as well as two-way learning (i.e., a teacher and student learn from one another).

Originally, I had intended to pursue teaching a decade earlier right after I graduated high school, but life circumstances took me down a different path. As an undergraduate at York University, I studied criminology and law & society as my double major with the intent of going to law school. However, I soon realized that I did not possess the passion to pursue a career in law and revisited my interest in teaching. After a few years of intensive work and reflection, I am now in my second year of teacher’s college at OISE — the University of Toronto’s education school. Indeed, one can say that my life has come full circle. If I had not received the support and guidance my teacher-mentors and professors provided me along the way, I might not have rediscovered my passion for teaching.

Something one of my grandfathers said to me over the years has stuck with me: “Education is not a destination, but a continuing journey.” This motto has informed my outlook on life, learning and teaching. With that in mind, I am excited to embark on this journey as a member of PAT’s team.

Divistha completed her Undergraduate degree in Children Studies while concurrently completing her Education degree at York University. She has also received her Master of Education degree in 2016. She has been working with Peel District School Board from the past five years as a classroom teacher. Divistha’s experiences are very diverse and include both in class and community based involvement with diverse cultures and age levels.

Her extensive experience with a wide variety of learners including students with learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges have given her firsthand experience in providing individualized support while responding sensitively to the needs of the children. She has implemented Assistive Technology for Special Needs students and English Language Learners in developing their reading and writing skills with much success. As a life long learner, she welcomes opportunities to better herself as an educator by attending workshops and seminars. Being part of the 21st century learning environment, she is equipped with knowledge of different apps which can be beneficial for students in their academic journey. Using her knowledge of curriculum expectations and technology, she is able to cater to the needs of her students.

Emma completed her Bachelor of Arts at Western University and her Masters of Teaching program at the University of Toronto. She has over five years of work and volunteer experience with children and hopes to one day work as an elementary school teacher.

Emma’s approach to teaching involves differentiated instruction, which considers the personality, interests, learning style and needs of each student. She takes the time to develop a positive relationship with the students she works with to foster a rich learning environment. Emma can help her students improve their learning skills (such as organization and self-regulation), literacy skills and math knowledge and understanding.

Emma enjoys spending her free time volunteering at a Girl Guides of Canada Brownies unit, where she goes by the name of Little Owl, and fascilitating an Eco-Club at a local elementary school, allowing her to pursue her passion for environmental education. She loves hiking, doing yoga, cooking healthy meals and taking improv classes.

My name is Fatima and I am currently completing my Masters of Teaching at OISE. My main division is the K-6 division, with an exposure to all the grades in that range. Although my main division is in the younger grades, I do have experience in tutoring older students and subjects, such as high school biology. I love challenging my students to be the best that they can be, and I try to use a variety of teaching strategies, in order to ensure that my students are learning what they need to.

Haisam is an OCT certified teacher. He attended The University of Western Ontario where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in the fields of Biology and Medical sciences. He then earned his B.Ed degree from The University of Toronto, specializing in teaching Math and Sciences at the high school level. Haisam has had the pleasure of teaching several grades ranging from 9 to 12 thus far which has allowed him to hone his approach to education considerably.

As a teacher, strives to inspire and instil within the students the desire to seek excellence in everything in life and making education as novel a life experience as it can be. He adhere’s to the philosophy that in order for one to learn something, it must be practically experienced with training, purpose and belief.

Haisam is passionate about healthy living, sports, and music. He has been wrestling since high school and avidly trains boxing and mixed martial arts. As a teacher, he seeks to be an advocate of one of our greatest wealth, our health. As a musician, Haisam also enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and classical music on the piano.

Hala is currently studying in the Concurrent Education Program at York University, double majoring in Applied Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in the International Bachelors of Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Education.

Hala has been teaching/tutoring for seven years, and continues to do so. She has taught mathematics and other subjects in Egypt and China. Tutoring and teaching all ages and levels, Hala has acquired exceptional skills in analyzing and determining skill levels and areas of strengths and weaknesses.

Hala has pursued her passion for Mathematics and teaching towards establishing a welcoming and enthusiastic environment for her students, while being aware of the stigma around Mathematics and the conformity it brings upon. Hala understands that not everyone learns the same way, therefore works with students on their own pace while integrating methods of teaching that correlate with the student’s learning style.

Hala’s goal in tutoring/teaching is to eliminate the idea that “not everyone is a math person”, or any form of social labeling, as this prevents students from believing in themselves and performing tasks they are capable of succeeding in. Therefore, Hala continuously encourages her students to challenge themselves and achieve success regardless of any barriers they may face.

Heather received her Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in 2004, majoring in English and History at the Intermediate/Senior level. She is currently working towards a Masters in Education.

In 2004, Heather worked for the Toronto Board of Education before moving to London, England where she worked for two years. Heather taught across the curriculum in Key Stage 3 (Canadian equivalent of Grades 7-9), specializing in working with students with behavioral and academic issues.

After leaving London, she went to Mexico where she worked at the American School of Puerto Vallarta, a private school focused on university preparation. She was the Head of the English/Social Studies Department. Throughout her time at ASPV, Heather designed and delivered a number of course including Media Studies, Drama, and Reading Comprehension through Science Fiction. Heather was also instrumental in creating a course for Grade 11 that focused in large part on SAT preparation. As well as teaching AP English, she also worked as an adjunct professor for Colorado Christian University teaching an accredited course in English Literature.

Heather believes that all students are capable of achieving success, particularly with the right motivation and individualized encouragement. Every student is different and each student requires their own unique approach. She believes that tutoring provides the ideal opportunity to create a positive environment for students to develop both the self confidence to learn from their mistakes and the belief that they can achieve their goals.

Jennie is currently completing her final year in the Concurrent Education program at Brock University. Though she is studying to teach French as a Second Language and English in the Intermediate and Senior divisions (Grades 7-12), Jennie has plenty of experience working with younger grades through volunteer work, tutor positions and school practicums. Among these experiences include being an in-class tutor in a Francophone elementary school, as well as acting as the inaugural Program Coordinator for a bilingual school reading program that specializes in helping young students not only develop their reading and comprehension skills, but their love of learning as well. Jennie strives to find innovative ways to incorporate her students’ interests in her instruction as she strongly believes in creating a positive, encouraging environment for her students that promotes curiosity and life-long learning.

Joseph obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto in 2010. Within two months of graduation, Joseph found himself in Korea teaching ESL. After returning to Canada, he earned his Master of Teaching from the University of Toronto. He then spent the following 5 years living and working in international schools in Latin America. He eventually returned to Canada where he began teaching in the Peel District School Board. Throughout his teaching career, Joseph gained experience teaching all subjects (English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Health) to all grades from 4-8. He also experienced a lot of success coaching Model UN and Ultimate Frisbee. Being TRIBES trained and holding the additional qualification for Special Education, Joseph believes in developing a close relationship with his students, tailoring lessons and teaching to the student’s specific learning needs, using their interests and innate curiosity to help them learn, and ensuring positive growth both academically and emotionally. As a tutor, Joseph takes pride in being able to partner and communicate with parents and the child’s school teachers to ensure the success of his tutees. He’s friendly but firm, consistent but flexible, and always puts the needs of the student first.

I am a third year student in the Concurrent Education Program at Brock University. My teachables are Math and Geography, with my main goal being to teach high school math. I am eager to help kids learn to love math and understand it in a way that works for them.

Kate finished her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics at the University of Windsor this year, and is excited to start her Bachelor’s of Education in September. She has been a private high school math tutor since 2013 and has worked as a teaching assistant and tutor in the university setting.

Kate understands that math is a difficult subject for students, and loves to find different techniques to enhance understanding, while helping students develop their problem solving and analytical thinking skills.

Her passion for both teaching and mathematics are evident in all the work she does, and she is looking forward to expanding her teaching portfolio in the coming years!

Keith has just recently completed his Bachelor of Education at Brock University. He is qualified in the junior and intermediate divisions and can teach all subjects. Keith completed his undergrad at McMaster University where he majored in kinesiology. He has a passion for helping students learn and enjoys seeing students maximize their potential. Keith is committed to making learning engaging and enjoyable and hopes to help build life-long learners. Outside of school, Keith has a passion for sports, specifically baseball.

Hello, I’ve been an educator for approximately 18 years and I honestly love what I do! I was born in Ottawa, Ontario and I have a 14 year old daughter who in grade 9. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in Science. I have taught in Ontario for 11 years and I also taught In Atlanta, Georgia for 7 years. I truly believe that every child can achieve success with patience, explicit and individualized instruction. I truly care about my students’ learning and it brings me joy when a child has an “ah ha” moment and grasp a difficult concept. I believe that children need to be empowered while learning, and I achieve this by differentiating instruction (multiple intelligence) and using various forms of assessment.

I have an experience of 4 years in a globally recognized education group which scaffolds the profession with exposure to international teaching standards.

I am a firm believer of ‘continuous learning on the go’ and aim to enrich student’s learning experiences with differentiated learning targets, real-life connections, cross-curricular links and strong relations to their cultural needs. I continually strive to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and integrate technology to engage the 21st century learners. I implement a variety of assessments to ensure there is evidence of successful learning.

I strive to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. My pupils always know what we are learning, why we are learning it and how it applies to life beyond the classroom.

Kerry-Ann is a certified teacher with 15 years classroom experience. She holds a BA with honors in Language Arts in addition to a specialist in Special Education & Sociology and additional qualifications in Teaching English Language Learners.
Kerry-Ann has experience working with exceptional students and developing individual education plans base on students learning style and need.
A favourite quote of Kerry-Ann is:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela

Kevin attended the University of Waterloo and graduated with a Bachelors of Science specializing in Materials and Nanosciences. He has a variety of research and development job experiences from culturing cyanobacteria to developing FET’s through printed electronics. He also has a keen sense of responsibility and leadership through his time working as an assistant swim instructor and lifeguard. In his off time he likes to play video games, make music, shoot hoops and cook.

Kimberley is an Occasional Teacher with the Halton District School Board. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Applied Science and received her Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, specializing in primary and junior divisions.

Kimberley loves to play sports, specifically hockey. She loves to travel to admire different cultures, natural landscapes, and architecture around the world. Kimberley also enjoys reading and listening to music.

Her teaching career began as a hockey instructor in university, working with kids between the ages of 4 and 12. Her love and passion as an instructor grew into a desire to become an elementary school teacher. She loves to work with kids and make school appealing and enjoyable. She strongly believes in presenting engaging teaching methods and lessons to support each of her students’ individual needs. Kimberley aspires to be a supportive educator, ensuring all of her students have the tools and strategies to be successful, and foster a comfortable learning environment. Kimberley is enthusiastic and motivated to become a tutor with Prep Academy Tutors to help her students achieve their goals, inspire curiosity, and become life-long learners.

Lauren is set to graduate in May from the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies and a Bachelor of Education in the primary and junior level. Lauren has experience in a variety of classrooms in both Kingston and Mississauga. She has spent summers nannying and providing additional educational activities as well as completed a placement at Kerr Street Mission After School Program. While at Kerr Street, Lauren planned and implemented a variety of activities with focuses in literacy, science and math. Lauren’s passion for education and learning is evident with the fun and positive environment she creates for her students. Lauren has consistently worked with children for many years. She is currently the manager of Sportball Kingston and has spent the year volunteering as a coach for a girl’s rep hockey team. I am looking forward to working with your child to build their skills in a variety of subjects.

Lindsay graduated from the Concurrent Education program at Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies and a Bachelor of Education in the primary and junior divisions. Since then, she has obtained additional qualifications to teach Intermediate English, Special Education and English as a Second Language.

Lindsay not only has experience in Canadian classrooms, but has also taught and tutored in Namibia, Peru and China. She has a great deal of experience teaching English, both as a first and a second language, as well as mathematics and science.

Lindsay uses her passion and enthusiasm towards teaching and learning to always establish a positive learning environment with her students. She believes an environment where questions are encouraged and mistakes are respected is one that will promote success in each child’s learning. Lindsay recognizes that learning is an individual process and thus works hard to tailor her instruction to use each student’s strengths in order to address their needs.

Lindsay has a passion for working with children both inside and outside the classroom. She spends her spare time coaching children’s soccer as well as volunteering in special education settings within her local school board.

In 2014, Lorna received her Bachelor of Arts with honours at Ryerson University for Early Childhood Studies. Lorna has recently completed her Master of Teaching at OISE with a specialization in Primary/Junior Her research focuses on literacy achievement in the elementary years with family involvement.

Through Early Childhood Studies, Lorna has been active in the child care community, working with young children in the preschool years up to senior elementary. Her volunteer work at the Royal Ontario Museum has given her opportunities to facilitate small and large group interactions with artefacts and history lessons. These experiences have furthered her belief that in order to learn, the lessons must be meaningful and relevant.

Lorna has participated in several professional development workshops, including Full Day Kindergarten training, Bullying prevention and technological awareness conference, TRIBES community building (incorporating social skills into academic learning), and is currently enrolled to begin Special Education part 1. Lorna currently volunteers with 1st and 2nd graders in Peel, implementing literacy lessons, and providing small group support as needed.

Lorna is enthusiastic and believes that by creating lessons that are rooted in research and designed to be meaningful and enjoyable to the learner, students will have great opportunity to flourish and reach new personal bests.

Meenu has over ten years of tutoring and teaching experience mathematics to university, college and high school students. She possesses a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Bachelor’s degree with Physics, Chemistry and Math as major and Ontario College of teacher’s certification for senior Mathematics. She holds great knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum in the science and mathematics areas as she has been a summer school teacher and a tutor at many post-secondary schools in Toronto. She is a flexible and organized professional with an unparalleled ability to explain complicated concepts in an easily understandable manner. Her one-to-one tutoring strategy prepare student ahead of class so that student feel confident and encouraged to participate actively in classroom discussion. Her experience allows her to carefully select questions, where most students make common mistakes, preparing them for possible evaluation questions. Through her teaching and mentoring experience at Pathways to Education, she is exposed to students of many different backgrounds, and has developed the ability to build a personal connection with them.

She loves spending time with her family and cooking. As a mother of two, she strongly believes that every child has ability to succeed through encouragement and support to further their education.

Merna has a passion for teaching and has 4 years experience in teaching general sciences and Math. Her greatest passion in life is teaching. This is the foundation of her commitment to helping out students, regardless of what their abilities may be. Due to amazing and unforgettable teachers, she experienced great success at school and at university. Currently she is practicing medicine and she is doing clinical rotations both in Ireland and Canada. She finished her pre-clinical years with a 1st class honour in all the subjects and she won the academic award in high school. She wants to show students that nothing is impossible and that even the smartest and brightest, needs help sometimes. she enjoys engaging with fellow students to empower and enrich their experiences with various subjects. She likes to help her students not only comprehend the curriculum, but also form good study habits and techniques.

Michael acquired a Bachelors of Engineering from Carleton University in Ottawa. However, he found his passion for teaching and motivating through tutoring and coaching. As a result, Michael is now pursuing an education in teaching. Michael has excelled at various subjects including numerous Calculus courses and an exceptional amount of Engineering Physics courses. However, Michael has not always been the strongest in Math. Michael recalls stuggling in Math until the second half of his high school career. Michael was able to turn his weakness into his greatest strength. In fact, his university even asked him to become a teachers assistant in Engineering Calculus. Michael possesses a strong faith in each of his students as he knows first hand that there is no limit to one’s learning and how it is never too late to become an expert. Michael is currently a practicing Civil Engineer and is active in the community through coaching house league soccer.

Mohammedayaz obtained his PhD in animal sciences from India. After completion of his PhD, he was teaching animal sciences for 4 years in the M. S. University of Baroda, one of the most prestigious science institutes in India. Due to his excellent teaching skills, he also produced many educational shows with national television of India. You can see Dr. Mohammedayaz presenting in this video:

Pearl is a caring and thoughtful teacher looking to inspire all her students to be successful learners. Pearl graduated from Brock University in the Concurrent Education program with a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies. She also has additional qualifications in Special Education, English as a Second Language, Reading, Kindergarten, and Primary/Junior Math. Pearl is currently a teacher with the Halton District School Board working with a variety of students in an ESL teacher role. Pearl is very dedicated to her students and always encourages them to reach their full potential. Pearl loves to make learning fun and is looking forward to inspiring her students to be motivated learners and critical thinkers!

Ravneet completed his Master’s from The University of Waterloo in Chemical Engineering and prior to that he completed his Bachelor’s in the same field. Being a Chemical Engineer, he has a strong hold on chemistry and mathematics. He has ample aptitude as a tutor across a wide range of subjects and has taught students in grade 8 through university. Ravneet prefers working one-on-one with students by understanding their individual needs and customized lessons. He believes in establishing expressive relationships with all students and coordinating with parents on a daily basis is also critical to an effective, transparent and successful tutor. His goal as a teacher is to inspire students in visualizing the subjects for lifelong lessons. His Favorite quote is, “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can”.

Currently, he is working with Apotex Pharmaceuticals and in his free time he enjoys watching sports games, he is a big supporter of The Blue Jays.

Sara is currently awaiting graduation from the Brock University Bachelor of Education program in the Junior/Intermediate division. She will graduate with a teachable in French, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her passion for this language with all her students. Sara completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto, with focuses on English Literature, French, and Media Studies. Sara has an abundance of experience working with a variety of students at Camp UofT Mississauga in the Dance Camp, which she has been a part of for 3 years. Sara believes that the best and most effective learning environment for students is welcoming, encourages lots and lots of questions, and prizes students for taking risks. She is a passionate and caring educator who is eager to create a learning experience tailored to meet the needs of any student.

Sarah completed her Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto. She is currently in the second year of her Master of Teaching program at OISE for the Primary/ Junior grades, with an emphasis on Social Justice and Eco Justice. Sarah has experience in a Kindergarten classroom, Grade 1 classroom, and Grade 3 classroom. Sarah enjoys to cook, read, and travel in her spare time.

Sarah’s teacher pedagogy is one that allows the students to take charge of their learning. The role of the teacher is to ensure the students’ education goals and expectation, as well as their present and future needs are met. The goal is to prepare students to confidently participate and contribute to society.

Sean graduated out of San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Preparation for Single Subject Teaching (English). He tutored English for years at the college level where he built up his teaching experience and learned different techniques to help students develop their own skills to become more self sufficient. Sean has helped students from a variety of backgrounds (such as native English, English as a second language, and bilingual) by taking the time to analyze the student’s needs and develop a lesson around them. In his spare time, Sean likes to read and write fiction, as well as enjoy the occasional board game.

Sean is a science tutor with experience teaching biology at the university undergraduate level. He was born in Mississauga where he also received his OSSD, so he isfamiliar with the high school curriculum.
Sean is also a graduate from the University of Western Ontario and has considerable experience as a neuroscience & histology researcher and later as a graduate teaching assistant. In terms of teaching experience, he has taught entry-level biology courses and lab wet skills to incoming freshmen for two years. Sean has also have taken, and is familiar with standardized tests such as the MCAT and DAT.

In his spare time at university Sean was also a varsity athlete and was involved in student leadership and mentoring as the student president of a martial arts club, and as an assistant coach at the local fencing club.

Sean hopes that with his various experiences, he can help his students to succeed in achieving their academic goals!

Shannon is a caring dedicated teacher, who is motivated by the belief that all students can be successful learners.
She holds a Bachelor of Education through York university in the primary and junior divisions, as well as additional qualifications to teach all subjects of the intermediate division, Special Education and Physical Education.
Shannon is a proud teacher for the Peel District School Board, having taught Kindergarten through Grade 8, she currently teaches in the primary division, adapting her teaching methods and materials to meet her students’ varying needs and interest, focusing on development of critical literacy and numeracy skills. Shannon promotes mental, social, and physical development in her students and encourages them to be “their best self” through her support of classroom and school wide student involvement. When she is not teaching in the classroom, Shannon is helping students build their confidence and skills through her leadership of various teams, clubs and committees such as Chess Club, Basketball Team, Asian Heritage Committee, Recycling Club, and Lego Robotics Club to name a few.

Shannon graduated from York University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Children’s Studies. She continued at York obtaining her Bachelor of Education in the primary/junior division. Since then, she has continued her studies by obtaining additional qualifications in Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Physical Education in the intermit division.

Shannon has 5+ years tutoring experience, and is currently working for a school board as an Occasional Teacher. She has experience working with students with I.E.P’s, new to Canada, and with special needs.

Shannon’s goal as an educator is to ensure that each and every child is given a quality education, which includes support and encouragement to meet their full potential. In today’s 21st century world, where students’ needs and learning requirements are rapidly changing, she understand the need for versatility in an educator.

My name is Shoeb Hashmi. I have done my bachelors from University of Toronto in Computer Science. Also I have a Bachelor’s of Education degree from Lakehead University with a specialization in Math. I have about 8 years of experience in teaching and I specially enjoy teaching Math relating it to real-life concepts. I enjoy creating a positive rapport with my students building a healthy teaching and learning environment. Some of my interests include playing and watching basketball and hockey.

Stantonn is graduating from University of Toronto with his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education in May 2016. His major was Math and minors in Geography and Statistics. Stantonn’s goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for all his students. He understands that patience and understanding has as much, if not more, impact on student learning than re-explaining concepts.
His teachable subjects are Math, and Geography.
In his spare time, Stantonn likes to play basketball and other sports/activities to stay fit (working out, rock climbing, etc.).
Stantonn has a passion for helping students reach their potential and strives to create an open and effective learning environment.

Hello, My name is Swati and I am a permanent elementary school teacher at the Peel District School Board. I have been teaching in the classroom for the last 6 years. I taught Grade 5 for the last 4 years and Grade 2 and 3 for 2 years prior to this. I am a highly enthusiastic, positive and dedicated educator with diverse and extensive experience. I have a strong commitment to meeting the learning capabilities of all of my students. I excel in providing hands on literacy/numeracy activities and have excellent classroom management skills. This allows all of my students to focus on the task at hand and excel in their learning experience. As needed, I always provide personalized one on one teaching experience for the student. I have also taught French immersion students, meeting higher academic needs with differentiation instruction.

Outside the classroom, I have tutored a variety of students over the last 8 years and always excelled the student and parents needs. I find that incorporating technology and hands on activities for the student helps keep the learning interesting and allows for each student to show their true learning potential.

I look forward to working with your child.

Tanesha is a certified elementary teacher, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Education. She has over ten years of classroom experience and feels privileged to have worked with students from kindergarten to grades 6.
Tanesha’s greatest strengths include inspiring and motivating students. She strongly believes that all student can learn, if their environment is conducive, and when learning experiences align with their interest, individual strengths and learning styles.

Venus graduated from the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate and Senior divisions. Venus is qualified to teach mathematics, science and biology.
Venus has a passion for teaching and promoting a growth mindset in her students. She wants to show students that learning is fun and that every mistake or misconception they encounter will help their brains grow!
Venus is excited to inspire this love of learning into her students and to help them reach their full potential.

Joy has many years of teaching experience both in China and Canada, she finished her bachelor degree of Economics and World Trade in China and master degree of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in University of Western Ontario.
She always loves to work with different students and help them to achieve their goal of improving academic performances. She loves working with students individually so she can modify her lessons to suit students’ learning styles.
She loves painting, Zumba, badminton, singing, and enjoying doing these with students after classes, because she believes building a good relationship with students plays a vital role to help students to be better.