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 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

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.

Adam is a passionate math and physics tutor with a lifelong passion in teaching others. His background includes a Civil Engineering degree and an on-going Physics degree with 3 years of prior tutoring experience with students ranging from grades 6 to 12.

He is dedicated towards his student’s long term success. His other passions include teaching chess and astronomy. In the past he founded his University’s Chess Club (Ryerson Chess Club).

His strong background in academics allows him to connect instantly with students, work on their weaknesses, and help re-direct their focus onto key topics. Homework and in-lesson problem solving are a large part of his teaching style. He also makes it an emphasis to build student math literacy and comprehension.

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.

Alex is an Ontario Certified Teacher – or soon to be, pending some more paperwork – who’s raring to go out and continue his teaching career after years spent abroad, in the private sector, and as a soccer and public speaking coach. An unabashed geek at heart and lover of all things anime, online, and creative, he is a firm believer in fostering a deeper, lifelong enthusiasm for learning by being, well… enthusiastic! Kids (and all people) don’t learn well if learning is a chore, and it is very possible to be academically rigorous while maintaining a sense of joy and wonder. He is particularly passionate about history, which he completed his undergraduate degree in. Yes, it CAN be fun and is a great medium through which to practice writing and critical thinking skills.

In general, Alex is a big fan of both of those things (he’s one of those people who holds opinions on the Oxford comma – beware) and, when he’s not busy camping, game designing, or mumbling calculations as he points an oversized telescope at the night sky, he teaches them both on a part-time and volunteer basis. Learning is something that he views as a panacea and a sort of vaccine against many of the hurdles and challenges that modern society presents us with. His goal is to turn it into a lifelong passion and, to this end, he has worked with everything from preschoolers to adult professionals over a diverse array of subjects and backgrounds. He is something of a polymath. Just… don’t get him started on Shakespeare. Again, he has opinions. You’ve been warned.

Alex Graduated summa cum laude from York University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Education to follow up on his 2015 Bachelor of Arts in History. He completed his teaching internship in the TDSB (Toronto District School Board), where he taught in a Grade 3 classroom after first having interned in Health & Physical Education. While in school, he remained active as an educator, coaching debate and public speaking classes, and teaching English, History, Science, and Research classes. He has a deep background in teaching ELL (English Language Learners), having previously done so abroad, in China, as well as right here in Canada. Just… remember your commas.

Alicia is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelors of Education from Queen’s University. Additionally, she has an Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Studies and a Master’s Degree in Environment and Sustainability. Alicia has a deep love of travel having grown up exploring countries such as Australia, India and Japan, and loves immersing herself in new cultures. One of her favourite experiences was dressing up as a Super Mario character and driving through the streets of Tokyo in a go kart. In early 2020 Alicia moved to New Zealand to teach in the Primary/Junior grade levels where she immediately fell in love with the country’s breathtaking scenery and vibrant Māori culture. Over the years, Alicia has had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and abilities who have diverse cultural, social, linguistic, and academic backgrounds. Alicia values each child’s unique learning style and is dedicated to guiding all students toward ongoing success. As a mentor, Alicia wants to empower and motivate students to achieve their personal best and become confident lifelong learners. In her spare time, Alicia enjoys swimming, outdoor activities, spending time with her family, and chasing after her infant son.

I am a Primary Junior/Intermediate qualified teacher working with Peel District School Board. My extensive educational background and my ability to speak fluent French, Italian, Arabic, Fulani, and Wolof make me an excellent asset for your French Language Programs. In addition, having lived in three continents has provided me with numerous opportunities to enhance my communication skills thereby making me a strong and a viable candidate to your team. As a Glendon College graduate with a Bilingual Degree with qualifications in French as a Second Language, I am a strong promoter of French as a Second Language.

My role as a classroom teacher has allowed me to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan, teach and implement a variety of lessons that incorporated balanced literacy, and differentiated instruction. In addition, I had numerous opportunities to use a variety of learning and assessment strategies to effectively support learners. My involvement in a number of community building events (tutoring with the board and Literacy Nights) allowed me to establish and maintain many positive working relationships with the parent community of the school. My extra-curricular involvement allowed me to better understand equity, diversity, and social justice concerns that are an integral part of the lives of the families serviced by the community.

I am very passionate about assisting students with achieving academic and life success; this passion contributes to my unique ability to build healthy rapport with students, within a very short period of time. Through effective classroom management strategies that promote positive student behaviour, I am able to build effective relationships that inspire success, confidence and hope in each student. This along with my desire to create, foster, and assist all students to reach their highest academic potential while preparing them to be empathetic citizens of the world.

Angela Erskine Cranston is an Ontario Certified Teacher, Child and Youth Practitioner, Fine Arts painter.

She grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. After finishing high school, Angela attended the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Preforming Arts where she completed a Diploma in Painting and Printmaking. She then attended the Mico University College where she completed a Diploma in teaching. Angela taught Visual Arts at the intermediate/senior division in Jamaica before moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands. While still in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Angela jumped at the opportunity when it came for her to teach in the primary/junior division. She taught grade 4 literacy for 4 years.

Through these experiences in and aboard, Angela developed a passion for teaching and working with special needs children. This propelled her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care at the Humber College, Toronto. After receiving her Bachelors, she decided to go one step further to completing her Master’s in Education with a specialization in special education at the Walden University, Minnesota.

Presently, Angela works for the School Board. She supports the improvement of students with special needs as well as students in the general education classroom. She believes in engaging and building strong healthy relationships with children, youth, and their family.

In Angela’s spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family. Angela also enjoys painting and exhibiting her artworks in galleries. She has shared in several young professional and young generation group exhibitions for Jamaican artists presenting works in Jamaica’s galleries. Angela’s most recent artworks is on display at the Beaux Art Gallery, Brampton.

Anna is in the midst of completing her fourth and final year in the Child and Youth Care Program at Ryerson University with a Minor in French. She is excited to have this opportunity to share her passion for the French language with students as it is a subject she has had a strong interest in from a young age. Anna was a student in the Extended French Program from grades 5 through 12 and participated in numerous French public speaking competitions. To date, Anna has completed two additional summer French Immersion Programs at the Université du Quebec a Chicoutimi and Cégep de Trois Rivières which focused on enriching French oral and written skills while simultaneously immersing oneself in the French culture.

Anna is extremely passionate in working with and alongside today’s young people, especially when in a position to be able to create a positive impact in their lives. She has gained experience working with youth one-on-one and in group settings through internship and volunteer positions within schools, as well as being a dance instructor.

Anna strongly believes that building a meaningful, strong and personal rapport with individuals plays a key role in their education as it assists in identifying individual needs and strengths. Anna’s goal is to enrich young people’s learning experiences through providing a welcoming, encouraging and supportive environment.

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.

Aparna, a devoted teacher imparting knowledge in an interactive manner inculcating a love for science specifically Chemistry (11 grade and 12 grade) and Math amongst students in a fun filled environment. Armed with a Bachelor in science and a Masters too in chemistry with years of research experience leading to a doctorate in chemical sciences she wishes to take the students on a journey to discover fascinating facts of chemistry.

Hello! My name is Areeba. I am a high school teacher who is passionate about Science, Math and Geography. I love working with diverse students who want to succeed in school whether it be to understand content material better, to get better grades or to have a homework buddy. Teaching in Peel for 4 years I have the expertise and skills to ensure students gain the confidence and motivation to do well.

Asha is a kind and passionate teacher who believes that every child brings their own brand of genius to the table. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and attended University of Windsor after for Teacher’s college. She also has additional qualifications in Special Education and Teaching English Language Learners.
Asha has experience teaching students across various age groups and strongly believes in differentiating the lesson to fit the needs of her students. She believes that every child is capable of reaching their full potential with a little encouragement and support along the way. She loves getting students to engage in the material through the use of a variety of activities. Aside from teaching, Asha loves reading, exploring new food spots and trails, and spending time with her friends and family.

Ayesha is an enthusiastic second year Systems Design Engineering and Physics student at the University of Waterloo with 5+ years of experience in teaching math and physics to students from Grades 1-12 with various learning abilities. As a tutor, Ayesha believes that any student can achieve academic success when provided with the proper materials and support that is catered towards their learning style.

Ayshea is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Certified to teach Intermediate and Senior divisions in Mathematics and Science. She grew up in Sydney, Australia, where she completed her Bachelor of Science Degree, then completed her Masters of Education, both at the University of Sydney, Australia. She grew up with a deep love of connecting with students, helping them to reach their full potential, and inspiring them towards better learning and success. Since her university years she has been involved in tutoring students. She has also been fortunate in working with youth from various racial backgrounds both inside and outside the classroom, which has enriched her teaching experience through connecting to the students in a more effective manner. Being a team player with students and parents has allowed her to enhance student learning through creating purposeful learning experiences.

With many years of experience, she has enjoyed teaching middle school and high school students in both Canada and Australia. She has had the opportunity to be in charge of various projects and activities to enhance student learning and understanding, such as Let’s Talk Science competitions, Science Fair and student EQAO clubs. In addition to academic achievements, she’s had the prospect of cultivating personal student growth to diverse range of students through mentoring them and providing essential skills such as organizational, study, and leadership skills that have proven to be important to student success. Ayshea truly believes that every student can learn and do Math. Through consistent effort, students can gain the confidence to understand, enjoy and succeed on their journey of Mathematics.

Azhar is a second-year Mechatronics engineering student at the University of Waterloo. He has extensive experience in tutoring students and a keen interest in mathematics and science. Azhar believes that patience and enthusiasm are extremely important in helping a student learn.

Brendan is an OCT certified teacher that has been teaching for 3 years and has teachables in French, health & kinesiology, and all elementary subjects k-8. Brendan is fluent in French and English, and is also well-educated on environmental design and behaviour change, which is well applied to developing study habits or organizational skills. He enjoys many sports and playing music, and understands that incorporating material that is relevant and related to students’ interests can have a big impact on their ability and willingness to learn. Above all, Brendan enjoys helping other people and enjoys working with students and families to help them find success based on their needs and interests.

Camille is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualified to teach at the primary, junior, and intermediate levels. She completed her teacher education in Jamaica, however, she has taught in Ontario for over 10 years. Camille is currently working with the Peel District School board. Her teaching/tutoring style is very student-centered, and she meets students where they are academically, and then works with them to achieve their highest potential. Camille thoroughly enjoys working with students to meet and overcome any challenges they may have in language, math, or French.

Hello There! My name is Carl and I am very excited to be a part of your child’s education! I am certified as a geography and history teacher but I am also very excited about helping students out with their Spanish, French, and even math!

After I graduated university I taught overseas in New Zealand for one and a half years before deciding to come back home to London Ontario. Upon my return I joined Thames Valley District School Board, where I continue to teach and work today.

Before teaching full time, I taught swimming lessons for 10 years, so I have a ton of experience teaching children of all ages. Swimming also gave me a deeper appreciation for the individuality of all learners.

When I’m not teaching I enjoy playing guitar, wrestling, and reading.

Carmel Youkhana completed her Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University in April 2022. Prior to this, she attended Wilfrid Laurier University where she enjoyed completing her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Throughout her teenage years, Carmel loved working at various summer camps and tutored English, which is where her passion for working with children began. As she continued to take on teaching roles during her university career, she realized her love for education and learning. For the past year and a half, Carmel has had the pleasure of teaching English to international students ages 3-12 through an online learning platform. She believes in fostering confidence in all her students and has a passion for making learning an enjoyable experience.

During her teaching practicum, Carmel taught students in the intermediate/senior division, specifically grade 8’s and all grades in high school. She has taught a variety of subjects in the classroom but has always had a knack for science/biology and English. Carmel’s job as an English teacher has given her the opportunity to work with a wide range of students in a one- on-one setting, developing her ability to build strong relationships and personalize lessons. She has a strong desire to see students succeed and will guide them to reaching their full potential. Outside of teaching, you can find Carmel hiking, rock climbing, snowboarding, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Hi! My name is Caroline. I graduated last year from University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. I am currently working in the Peel District School Board as an In-School Support Teacher to help support students with special needs and ELL students. I am also supplying with the Halton District School Board. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment where all students feel the confidence and safety to take risks throughout their learning journey. I enjoy getting to know my students and find that building a strong rapport is an important step in helping them reach their full potential. By getting to know my students it allows me to understand their individual needs and to find ways to plan activities and lessons to best support their learning style. During my free time, I enjoy reading, watching Netflix, and exploring new hiking trails around the GTA.

Christopher Patterson was raised in Mississauga and attended Public Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 13. Chris attended Trent university and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a joint major in History and Political Science. He moved on to Queen’s University for a Bachelor of Education with a Primary, Junior and Intermediate Certification. After graduation, Chris worked in the insurance industry and with a small tech company in Mississauga. Teaching positions were almost non-existent at that time. What followed, was a 26 year career as a classroom teacher at Burnhamhorpe Public School in the Peel District School Board. Chris taught Grades 3 to 6. He started and continued an intra-mural sports program and ran other school groups and events. Chris adored his students, and for most of them, he was their first male teacher. As his career progressed, Chris worked with a number of student teachers. He enjoyed the opportunity to help them succeed in their profession. Many of Chris’ students returned to visit. Two former students became staff members at Burnhamthorpe. Chris enjoyed supervising several week long trips with his Grade 6 students. Recently, he was honoured to be invited to the wedding of a former student.

Cody is a passionate teacher, dedicated to student success and development. He is a graduate of UofT and OISE, with a background is math, chemistry and physics. He is a versatile and experienced teacher, with over 8 years of teaching experience in different contexts, from swim instructor, to university TA and classroom teacher. He has taught in multiple countries, providing education in different curriculum structures to students with varying needs and learning styles. Cody cherishes great connections with students, believing it to be a cornerstone to student development as it provides a helpful and supportive relationship. As a tutor, he believes any student can succeed given the proper support and understanding of their needs.

My name is Daniel. I am qualified to teach Grade 4-8, as well as Grade 9-12 Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Law. I have additional qualifications in special education, religion, and autism. I have experience working with students in the Moderate Communication Program and the Planning for Independence Program in the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. I also have virtual teaching experience working with special needs students in the Halton Catholic District School Board as I have had IEP students with autism in many of my online and in-person classes. I also have diverse teaching experience as I have worked with students from grades 2-11 in the Halton Catholic District School Board. I am now a permanent teacher with the Hamilton – Wentworth Catholic District School Board. As a tutor, I am experienced in delivering customized learning plans designed to address each student’s needs. I strive to support students in developing self-confidence in their academic abilities, and work hard to improve their study habits with the goal of achieving academic success.

Darren is a Mississauga born Ontario Certified Teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and minors in both Computer Science and Environmental Biology. Darren has always harbored a love for science and math since he was a kid. He was always curious about learning the secrets of the universe and sharing that knowledge with others. Darren has volunteered with multiple science-based youth outreach programs (such as Pueblo Science and Let’s Talk Science), as well as spent time as an independent chemistry tutor. There he grew his passion for working with youth and fostering their own love of science. However, it wasn’t until he lived abroad for a year in South Korea, working at an English private school, where he discovered his passion and desire to teach as a career. After his experience in Korea, Darren completed his Bachelor of Education at York University in the Intermediate/Senior levels. With his years of experience working with youth, both abroad and at home, Darren believes that harnessing a student’s innate curiosity about the world is the key to both igniting their passion for science and to help them develop the confidence to understand complex material. In his spare time, Darren loves balancing the science side of his brain by pursuing the arts through acting and film, as well as exploring the power of play, through video games and Dungeons & Dragons.

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.

Emily is in her first year of the Teacher Education Program at Brock University. Her area of teaching is focused on Primary/Junior levels (K-6). Emily has a passion for reading, writing, and language. She is enthusiastic about teaching kids to learn to love reading and all areas of language.

Emma has a Bachelor of Arts from Western University, a Masters of Teaching from the University of Toronto, and a TEFL certification from International TEFL Academy. She has over eight years of paid and volunteer experience working with children in an academic context, including work with students with learning disabilities and English Language Learners. She currently lives with her husband, Tom, in the lovely city of Bonn, Germany.

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 elementary students improve their literacy and math skills, but also their learning skills, such as organization and self-regulation. At the high school level, she can tutor students in all literacy related subjects, such as English, history or philosophy, and can provide support with novel studies, essay writing, reading comprehension, public speaking, and test/exam prep.

Emma enjoys spending her free time reading mystery, horror and science fiction novels and also political publications in the news and social media. You will often find her cooking up tasty meals or taking long walks through the streets of Bonn with her husband.

Eric is currently in his 3rd year of Electrical Engineering at McMaster University and has 3+ years of private tutoring experience with students of all backgrounds. He founded an eBike startup and loves all aspects of mathematics, science, and technology. Eric believes in individualized learning and strives to help every student find their passion to fuel their academic performance.

Fatema graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In 2012 she completed her Bachelor of Education in the primary and junior divisions.
Fatema believes that working in small groups and one-on-one with students is highly effective in getting students to succeed which is why her passion is working with ESL students and students who need extra support in reading, writing and math. Fatema’s goal is to get her reading specialist qualification through the Ontario College of Teachers.
Fatema taught Grade 1 in England in 2013/2014. Since then, she has had numerous positions teaching ESL, gym and health and currently teaching Grade 3 online. She is looking forward to making some face to face connections with some new students!

Gabriela is a recent graduate from the Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto – OISE, in the primary/junior divisions. She holds a certification as an Early Childhood Educator. Gabriela is also fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Gabriela has experience teaching all subject areas and has volunteered in elementary school classrooms. During her time at the University of Toronto, she focused her research on different types of supports that can be provided for students with ADHD, within the school system. As such, she understands that students have different needs, and as teachers, their primary job is to support students’ individual learning needs. She believes students have an extensive range of abilities and are capable of achieving anything and everything they put their minds on, with the correct guidance and support. In her spare time, Gabriela enjoys being around nature, hiking, running, training and spending time with family and friends

Hello, My name is Heeba. I am in my final year of my Master of Teaching at OISE (University of Toronto) with a specialization in teaching K-6 students. I am excited to be an OCT certified teacher in two months. I have a Specialized Honours Bachelors in Linguistics and am a certified TESOL (teaching English as a second language) teacher. I have over 4 years of teaching experience, two years of these were spent abroad in South Korea, teaching full-time at a public middle school to students aged 13-16. I am self-driven and self-motivated, as teaching is a career I chose and stuck to due to my sincere love for extending my knowledge to my students. I believe my relationship with my students is mutual, as they make me learn and discover new things about myself everyday.

Jacobo Erazo is a 2nd-year Criminal Justice studies student at the University of Guelph-Humber. He has aspirations of one day being either a homicide detective or part of a police tactical unit. Jacobo has been studying and practicing French since the 5th grade.   At the age of 10, he reluctantly switched to the extended French program at a new school, this decision turned out to be one of the greatest things that ever happened to him. His first French teacher Madame Saulnier taught him not only how to speak, read and write but also taught him about the culture and infused fun activities within the curriculum to make learning fun and interesting which helped him to appreciate the importance of French and how useful of a skill it would be in the future to have. The switch also helped him make lifelong friends that he considers family. French was more than just a language, it was an opportunity, it helped him obtain jobs, make friends, travel, and culture himself. Jacobo hopes to pass on the knowledge, importance, and beauty of French that was instilled into him so that others may reap its rewards also.  Jacobo is also fluent in Spanish due to his Colombian background. In his free time, Jacobo likes to train Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai, exercise, play soccer and hang out with friends.

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.

Jocelyn is a fourth year Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Guelph with a passion for teaching children and helping them grow into the best versions of themselves. After completing her undergraduate degree, Jocelyn will be heading to Teacher’s College to pursue her career as an Elementary School Teacher. Jocelyn is an outgoing, personable, and studious individual who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outside, going to the gym, traveling, and trying new food! Recently Jocelyn spent 4 months working as an Emergency Supply Teacher for the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, where she covered and taught classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Since Jocelyn was situated at one school, she felt that she was able to learn and adapt to the different teaching needs and styles of the children and how to make them feel comfortable with her. Jocelyn was also an after-school tutor at the elementary school which gave her another opportunity to support the improvement of students’ math skills, reading, writing, and vocabulary. Jocelyn wishes to continue working with children as it brings her happiness to feel that she is making a difference in the children’s lives.

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.

Joshua, more commonly known as Josh, graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc specializing in Materials and Nanoscience for biological applications. He has experience working in a graduate level research lab which focused on creating artificial organs. He has received many merits for his mathematical achievements such as placing in the top 2% in the Sunlife Math Contest, consistently placing in the top 3 of his math classes, and passing the AP math exams granting him university math credits while in high school.

He’s very patient and has a deep sense of empathy which allows him to deeply understand the students’ struggles enabling him to build more personalized lesson plans for each student. He’s very determined to help people find the fun in the maths and sciences by helping them digest the material at their pace.

During his free time, Josh likes to play video games, lift weights, build Gundam model Kits, cook, and play badminton.

Juliana is delighted to work as a tutor, as she has always had a strong passion for teaching and leadership. Currently, she is in her fourth year in the Health Sciences program at McMaster University and is completing a minor in French.

Juliana began learning French at a very young age as a student in a francophone school. From grades 7-12, she continued her studies in the Extended French program and had the opportunity to participate in several French public speaking competitions. In high school, Juliana more fully discovered her passion for the sciences and found a way to pursue her love for both French and Science in university. After Juliana’s second year, she had the privilege of participating in a French summer exchange program in France, which offered her an unparalleled learning experience while being immersed in the richness of the culture.

As the eldest of five children and having extensive volunteer and work experience with children ranging from grades 1-12, Juliana has gained practical experience in teaching and leadership. Juliana believes in the importance of forming meaningful relationships with her students and working together to find specific ways to help them achieve their goals. Juliana hopes to share her love for learning while creating a healthy environment where each student feels encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

Julie-Ann Garrick is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in the island of Jamaica before moving to Canada to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Education. Julie-Ann grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world following the completion of her degrees. It was during her childhood, after observing her elemetary teachers love for her students that she discovered her passion for teaching and wanted to work with children. When she decided to pursue teaching, she completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Jamaica before moving to Canada. It is through teaching that Julie-Ann has been able to foster her love of Reading. In her spare time she works one-on-one with children ranging from 6 years through middle school. She has supported the improvement of their reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. She believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a mentor, she continues to develop strategies for working with children. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

She then was given the opportunity to teach in a 4/5 grade classroom with the Peel District School Board and jumped at the opportunity as she absolutely loves traveling, immersing herself in a new country and new culture, and most importantly, teaching kids! Through these experiences, in and abroad, Julie-Ann has developed a deep passion for working with young children and guiding them to reach their full potential. Alongside having years of tutoring experience, she fosters an engaging, personalized one-on-one interactive lessons. Additionally, Julie-Ann truly believes that engaging students using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain the confidence they require to succeed. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking as well as spending time with her friends and family.

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.

My name is Kalby Vaughan and I am a junior/intermediate teacher for Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. I have always had a passion to help shape children by guiding their learning and supporting their development through fostering ongoing care and positive relationships. My love for teaching stems from the positive experiences I had with my elementary school teachers growing up; which have shaped me into to the kind, patient and outgoing person I am today. I look forward to providing the assistance your child needs to meet their goals.

I am a Second-year Queen’s University student in the Concurrent Education program. I am pursuing a History major and a French minor.  I am hoping to be an elementary school teacher, perhaps teaching French.  In my free time, I love volunteering, swimming, reading, spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and going on hikes.

Keira is an Ontario Certified Teacher who is qualified to teach Kindergarten through Grade 12. Keira graduated university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with a Major in French Studies. Prior to completing a francophone program during her undergrad, she participated in the French Immersion program in elementary school and high school. In addition to this, Keira completed two University French Immersion month-long programs in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan. Keira has tutored for 8 years, and has tutored students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the French language. She hopes to share her love of French with others. Her goal is to build her students’ confidence in the French language.

Keira loves working with children and students. Before she became a teacher she instructed preschool programs at a community centre. As well, she is an Ontario Certified Gymnastics Coach and instructed gymnastics classes for students aged 3-11 for several years. Keira has a passion for teaching and learning. She tries to create a positive and supportive environment for students by encouraging her students to ask questions and by letting them know that it is okay to make mistakes while learning. Mistakes are expected, respected, inspected, and then corrected! Keira enjoys connecting with her students and learning about their interests and hobbies.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching French films, painting and drawing, and spending time with her friends and family.

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.

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.

Hello! My name is Komal Chopra. I have over 15 years of experience teaching Physics and Maths to middle and high school students. I am from India ,did my Masters in Physics from St. Stephen’s College (Delhi University) and received Bachelor’s in Education. I have worked with renowned public schools(DPS,RKP) in Delhi, India.
I am certified to teach Intermediate and Senior level Math and Physics. I believe that every child is unique and has the potential to excel when provided with correct guidance and motivation.

Krista is a second-year student at Queen’s University in the Concurrent Education program hoping to become a high school teacher in the future. Krista is working towards her major in health studies with teachable subjects in geography and Indigenous studies. She loves helping others and has always had a passion for teaching. Krista has grown-up-loving sports, and she proudly became a member of the Queen’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team this past year. She understands the importance of both mental and physical health and would love nothing more than to help young students learn how to balance both.

Although she is not a certified teacher…yet, Krista has worked with young children often. She has spent her summers working at camps teaching different activities such as crafts, biking and swimming. In high school, Krista spent time tutoring and working in a classroom as a co-op student.

In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports, or exercising, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors.

Ever since I started my teaching career, I have been passionate in my commitment to three things: maximizing individual student performance, inspiring students’ interest and instilling a sense of self-worth among all my students. I have dedicated my career to each of these pursuits.

– I am an English Specialist
– I am a certified teacher with 17 years experience
– I have experience teaching students in the following grades: toddler, preschool, jk – gr. 12, and adults

I don’t want you to worry as I will help you along the journey. Patience and practice is the key.

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 enhance her practice in Reading and Mathematics along with to teach Intermediate English, Special Education, English as a Second Language.

Lindsay has experience in Canadian classrooms teaching Math, Language, Science, Social Studies and the Arts in Grades 1 through 8. She has also taught and tutored in Namibia, Peru and China.

Lindsay uses her passion and enthusiasm towards teaching and learning to 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.

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.

Lisa is an Ontario Certified Teacher who is qualified to teach K-12. She attended Brock University where she completed the Concurrent Education Program and received both her B.A with a minor in French and Geography as well as her B.Ed. She proceed to complete her Masters of Education at Brock in 2015 with a focus on Leadership and Administration. Lisa has been teaching for approximately 5 years and enjoys helping children learn and understand fundamental skills required to be successful in education and life. She likes to make learning relatable and meaningful by connecting the concepts to hobbies and interests that the child enjoys.

Lisa strives to be a source of positivity and aims to motivate her students to always try their best and work as hard as possible to achieve all of their dreams and goals. She hopes to encourage a passion for life-long learning and to provide students with the tools and confidence they need to be successful in all they do.

In addition to her commitment to her students and education, Lisa enjoys reading books, watching films and tv shows, and going on long walks with her two dogs, Luna and Diesel. She is very passionate about her “furry children” and enjoys finding new trails and places to explore with them. She loves music, art, museums, and historical areas and looks to continue to broaden her knowledge in these areas.

Lisa looks forward to meeting you and making learning meaningful to your child!

Lubna is an Ontario Certified Teacher, who presently teaches with the Toronto District School Board. She has a Bachelor of Education degree from Tyndale University and an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies, from the University of Toronto. Lubna knew she wanted to become an educator since she was in elementary school and through inspiration of her third-grade teacher. In secondary school, she grew a deep love for the field of law, and later continued to explore this field in her undergraduate studies. While simultaneously exploring her newfound interest in legal studies, she continued pursuing her dreams of becoming an educator by tutoring at her local library in Hamilton, ON for several years. Lubna is an innovative, student-focused, motivated and effective educator with 10 years of experience supporting children reach academic and social-emotional success, both individually and in group settings. Her love of learning and passion for teaching others has resulted in her acquiring 7 years of tutoring experience and 3 years of classroom teaching experience, both within the private and public school system.

Lubna’s experience of working closely with diverse inner-city students, including, English language learners and those with exceptionalities has definitely strengthened her understanding of the various learning abilities and individual student needs. It is her goal as an educator to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for each of her students, in order to help them adopt a growth mindset. She has a strong belief that every child can succeed and that a growth mindset is important to that success. In her classroom, mistakes are not seen as failure to succeed, but rather an opportunity to reflect, redirect, and retry. She believes that it is through making mistakes that we learn the most and grow in our knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

Manali Shah graduated from the University of Mumbai in Business Management with an expertise of International Finance. While in University, she was a teaching assistant for a coaching academy. After graduation, she pursued a Bachelor’s in Education in Math & Commerce to gain a professional approach in her teaching career. Her teaching methodology merges from the courses she has undertaken. At present, she specializes in teaching Math, Economics, Business; Social studies, under the International Baccalaureate and Ontario Curriculum. She has spent 8 years on teaching hundreds of successful students across India, London, Dubai and Canada.

She believes mathematics is a combination of intuitive art and rigorous craft. She breaks down each problem into simple and understandable pieces that makes it convenient for her students to understand and remember. Her practical approach, new methods and strategies makes students actively engaged in their learning and succeed in classroom.

She loves her job and sees a great sense of achievement from seeing her students grow as individuals. She teaches using an interactive pen tablet and screen-sharing via an online video platform and is available via email and text.

Mandeep has 11 years of teaching experience. She has had many opportunities to work with students across various different settings and has a thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process. It is not only about motivating students to learn but about teaching them how to learn in a manner that is relevant, meaningful and memorable. She plans and implements lessons and activities that reflect social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental levels of individual students. Mandeep is dedicated to building a strong relationship with her students to create an enriching learning experience. She believes that teaching is about bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through numerous learning experiences with students, she has developed a strong and concise understanding of student development and learning styles. In her spare time Mandeep enjoys yoga, bike riding and painting.

Mandeep has 11 years of teaching experience. She has had many opportunities to work with students across various different settings and has a thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process. It is not only about motivating students to learn but about teaching them how to learn in a manner that is relevant, meaningful and memorable. She plans and implements lessons and activities that reflect social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental levels of individual students. Mandeep is dedicated to building a strong relationship with her students to create an enriching learning experience. She believes that teaching is about bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through numerous learning experiences with students, she has developed a strong and concise understanding of student development and learning styles. In her spare time Mandeep enjoys yoga, bike riding and painting.

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.

Hi! I’m Michelle Li. This is my fourth year tutoring ESL (Level A-D). I grew up in China, but moved to Canada nine years ago to complete my Master of Education degree at Brock University. I genuinely enjoy teaching and tutoring. My philosophy is that each student is unique, therefore, they learn and thrive at their own pace. I’m really excited to be a part of this wonderful team.

Mikhaela is a vocational and highly knowledgeable Educator who specialized lately in teaching French. She personally went through five Francophone education systems as a student, besides living many years in French-speaking countries around the world (Quebec / Europe / Africa). Two years of Latin in high school; many French classical literature courses, combined with 13 years of national and international experience in teaching, built her as a Teacher demonstrating diverse skills, ranging from curriculum development, to teaching French and training French professional. She efficiently masters how to quickly, consistently and permanently improve listening, reading, speaking and writing in French, due to many teaching and learning strategies that she has already tested, in many cultural backgrounds. This rich culture allows her to bring up the intercultural perspective of French language, an Ontario Curriculum requirement, as regionalisms, very capable of pointing out any cultural differences between American, European, Caribbean and African French. She also masters Maths and Sciences and Biology, her first field of studies. She has already taught many subjects as a Teacher in school, but also as a Tutor for gifted students or for students with educational challenges. She is an educational author who built progressive learning methods adapted to Ontario Curricula for core, extended, AP and IB French programs, allowing to manage students with diverse background and proficiencies in French.

Molly  is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto, where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts. She double majored in English and History, and minored in Classical Studies. At the university, Molly participated in many leadership positions and dedicated much of her time to the universities Literal Change chapter, an organization that supplies literacy materials to incarcerated populations. Her studies ranged from Indigenous history and literature, medieval Europe, Japanese and Korean history, ancient literature, and modern literature. Name an era- she can provide you with an anthology of it’s most notable literary works. It’s a fun party trick.

Molly has been a tutor for nearly three years, specializing in middle and high school age ranges. Students have consistently not only benefited academically from sessions with her, but enjoyed them. She approaches her students with a respect and care that prioritized her student’s confidence and potential. Her philosophy for tutoring is to be inclusive, accessible, and facilitate a kind, engaging and safe space for all students who she encounters. School is tough. Molly will help ease those stresses and help students make progress simultaneously.

Mustansir is a 4th year Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo. He grew up in Pakistan, and moved to Waterloo in 2019 to start his undergraduate degree. He speaks 2 languages; English and Urdu fluently. Throughout high school, Mustansir has had experience with teaching. He used to tutor his peers and juniors in Mathematics and sometimes Physics. During his time at university, Mustansir continued tutoring, although not in a professional capacity. He just wanted to help his friends and juniors with the courses they were having trouble with. He’s generous like that.

Mustansir is planning to graduate in May 2024 and wants to pursue a career in software development. He is enrolled in a co-op program and has completed 3 internships, the last of which gave him the opportunity to work in person in Tokyo, Japan for 4 months, during the Fall Term. And yes, this was an incredible amount of fun. Finally, his interests include go-karting, Formula 1, speed cubing, chess, volleyball, and table tennis.

Rabia Khan is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She is Canadian born and raised and has been living in Milton for over 12 years. She graduated with a Specialized Honours degree in English at York University in 2017. She most recently completed her Bachelors of Education from Brock University at the Junior/Intermediate level. Rabia has a passion for reading, and has read many books throughout the course of her life. She is a big fan of the Harry Potter and Twilight series, as well as Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Allen Poe and other famous works of English literature. Her love for reading is what led her to pursue a degree in English. Rabia knew she wanted to become a teacher at a very young age. She is the eldest of 5 younger siblings and is also the oldest cousin on both sides of her family. Due to being the oldest child, Rabia naturally took on a leadership role and would enjoy “playing teacher” with them. This was one of the many reasons as to why she chose to go into teaching. Another reason why Rabia chose teaching as a career is because of her stepfather who is also a teacher. He has taught grades 6-8 math and science and has helped her with her studies growing up. In turn, she would enjoy helping him mark his students work back when she was in high school. It was since then that she decided to become a teacher. Rabia is very familiar with working with children of all ages as she has volunteered at the Goodlife Fitness daycare, Little Diva Spa Parties, and Home Depot Kids Workshops for over several years, conducting fun, interactive, and hands-on experiences. She has also taught at all grade levels during her placements at various schools throughout the Halton District School Board. In her spare time, Rabia enjoys reading fictional books, baking scrumptious desserts, cooking foods from all kinds of different cuisines, working out at the gym, fine dining, shopping, travelling, watching the latest and greatest tv shows/movies, playing video games, and spending some quality time with her friends and family. Rabia can adapt to children of all ages and learning styles/needs, and is able to create a fun, safe, and inclusive work environment for all.

Rachel has over 15 years of tutoring experienceand over 5 years teaching experience at the college and university level. She specializes in chemistry, biochemistry and maths. Her educational approach focuses on bringing enthusiasm, compassion and self-awareness into learning to help students teach themselves to become self-sufficient, life-long learners.

Sabila graduated from Western University with a major in Financial Modelling. She has several years of experience tutoring students in Math and English. Sabila is passionate about teaching and working with students. She strives to make a positive impact on students by using various learning strategies in order to better help them understand concepts and solve problems.

As someone who has had exceptional teachers and tutors during my education, I know the impact they can have! This experience is the foundation that I bring to every tutoring session.

I am a certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers and have experience working with students both 1:1 and in classrooms for over 5 years. Though my specialities are in science (particularly biology and chemistry) I have been fortunate enough to teach core junior and elementary students as well (math, English, social studies). I would love to use my experience and teaching methodology to help achieve your/your child’s goals!

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 recently graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts (with honours) and a Bachelor of Education. She is a Certified Ontario Teacher with qualifications to teach Primary and Junior grades. Sarah grew up with a deep appreciation of the outdoors and nature, spending past and current summers at her family’s cottage in Lakefield, Ontario. In her spare time, Sarah likes to bake/cook, read, and spend time with family and friends. For as long as she could remember, Sarah has wanted to become a teacher. Sarah’s goal in education is to ensure every student reaches their full potential. Sarah gets to know her students academically as well as their personal interests to create targeted and engaging lessons and activities. Sarah has previous tutor experience with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District Board, where she tutored a small group of students twice a week. During this time, she focused on literacy and mathematics, creating engaging worksheets and interactive games for her students to gain confidence and mastery of various skills. Additionally, Sarah views herself as a lifelong learner. She is continuously learning new strategies to teach her students to better meet their learning needs. Sarah is committed to helping students learn and grow. She believes an exceptional teacher is a key player in developing the intellect, curiosity, and creativity of all students as well as promoting a child’s self-worth in and beyond the classroom.

Satwinder is an Ontario Certified Teacher, holding a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by a Bachelor of Education, specializing in the Primary/Junior grade levels. Additionally, Satwinder has taken an Additional Qualification in Special Education, Reading and Environmental science and consistently participates in educational workshops to further her knowledge.
Satwinder currently works as a permanent teacher with Peel District School Board with an extensive 15 years of experience in teaching children and adult’s from several cultural communities. She also has exemplary communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Satwinder has been the coordinator for the Summer Literacy Camp for ten years which is hosted by Council of Directors of Ontario, where she coordinated the day-to-day program implementation by supporting staff to determine the best possible strategies to ensure high quality and engaging literacy and numeracy programs, recreational activities, collection of research data and overall well being of the students.
Satwinder believes that every student is a unique force with an abundance of talent. Her challenge as an educator is to provide learning opportunities that engage, challenge and empower students in realizing their highest potential. Satwinder is passionate about working with children and helping them gain the confidence they need to succeed. Satwinder ensures to do her best to support her students to help them reach their full potential. She believes in the value of fostering meaningful relationships with her students while creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, making arts and crafts, and spending time with friends and family.

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.

Selma recently graduated from McGill University’s Bachelor of Education program where she specialized in high school English Language Arts and History. During her time living in Quebec, she taught and tutored in both English and French. She also made it onto the Dean’s List and earned several scholarships throughout her university years for maintaining a high cumulative GPA.

Growing up with an Egyptian father and a German mother, she developed a passion for languages and learned to speak English, French, German, Arabic, and Spanish. Her interest in Spanish led her to teaching English as a Second language in Spain. Later, she traveled to Costa Rica as a Program Leader for groups of American teenagers on community service trips. These international experiences fuelled her interest in working with youth.

Teaching has been a lifelong dream for Selma, and she believes that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to help a student gain confidence or understand a concept. For her, tutoring is all about listening and responding to her students’ unique needs. Selma recently moved to Ontario, and she is looking forward to her next adventure in a new province! You’ll often catch her planning her next hiking trip, dancing, singing, or going on long runs.

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.

Sheila has extensive experience and expert skills as a tutor, elementary school educator and administrator. She has had over 25 years of local and international teaching experience across three cities Toronto, Hong Kong, and Vancouver. Sheila has taught children of all ages from nursery level up to Grade Six. The students have ranged from a variety of backgrounds, (special needs, academic and ethnic). She has had substantial experience working with the International Baccalaureate and PYP program. Sheila spent has spent the past two years working as a Grade Five teacher at a private school in Toronto. During this time, she worked with students who had learning differences, implemented the Jump Math program as well as a variety of ‘current’ resources to ensure the success of her Grade Five students. She has enjoyed her teaching career thus far, working cooperatively and maintaining positive and meaningful bonds with parents, students and colleagues.

Aspiring CPA, Tejas is training for post-graduation in professional accounting at Humber College. If numbers scare you, then he can be your go-to person for help. Finance, accounting, and business management are his forte. He finds that too much information overwhelms students which hinders understanding some simple concepts. And some textbooks are very dry to understand something challenging. Tejas’ approach to tutoring is to clarify concepts with simplicity and real business case scenarios. Whether it’s an assignment or a homework problem question he can assist the student at their pace of learning. He was a peer-assisted learning volunteer in the second year of his under-graduation. It was then that he realized that he enjoys teaching his friends and students in college. Tejas is easy-going, and inquisitive to learn and solve problems. He also has some cool study tips and tricks that he would be happy to share, which helped him score high grades throughout his high school and university. Besides academia and work life Tejas is an animal and nature lover. He has an adorable pet dog. He is a yoga practitioner, dancer and a trained yoga teacher from India.

With work experience of 2 years at a young Kombucha startup prior to his master’s education. Tejas gathered hands-on learning in accounting and operations in the food and beverage industry. It was his financial acumen that drew him to the field of accounting and pursue CPA in Canada. He has a bachelor’s in business management with a specialization in Finance from Mumbai University. He got third rank in the batch with a CGPA of 9.61. For his secondary education, he went to a boarding school where he followed Cambridge University board curriculum (IGCSE) and was a part of the student council as a cultural head. He got 90% aggregate in his high school.

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.

My name is Victor NEKAM. I have developed my love for teaching for 10 years in Douala-Cameroon and in MonAvenir school district board as a French teacher. I am just finished my bachelor’s degree in teaching with Ottawa university Glendon campus. I enjoy working with children of every grade and I feel it very rewarding to share my knowledge and insights about the French language and culture. I am very excited to be part of Prep Academy Tutors.

Zoya is a third-year student in the Medical Science program at the University of Western Ontario and is planning on completing a minor in French. She has over 4 years of tutoring experience in high school and elementary level science and french and is very passionate about teaching. Zoya is enthusiastic and organized and believes that patience and understanding that each individual learns differently is the key to seeing students succeed. She is very excited to help students understand concepts better and make the learning process more enjoyable