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.

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.

Brittany is recent graduate from Nipissing University’s Concurrent Education program with a major in Psychology. Currently, she is a kindergarten teacher at a private school. Brittany has experience working with a variety of learners with special needs. She is able to teach all subjects to students in grades K-6. Since learning is an important life long process, she encourages learners to strive for their personal best while ensuring they always feel safe and supported while doing so. Teaching and working with learners has a special importance to Brittany. Through tutoring, Brittany engages her learners in activities that spark their interests. Aside from teaching, Brittany loves spending time with her family and friends while trying new foods and exploring new places!

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.

Connor is a Ontario certified teacher who spent the last year teaching in British Columbia. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A. in Humanities and completed teachers college at the University of Ottawa. Connor believes that connecting with students’ interests and hobbies can allow the student to find greater interest in the work that they are assigned to do, enabling them to fulfill their potential in the classroom. In addition, he has worked one-on-one with students with learning exceptionalities and helped students to gain confidence through improving their classroom ability to read and write.

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.

Esha’s teaching experience of more than three years has provided her with necessary skills in pedagogy and she is adept in a physical as well as a virtual classroom instruction setting, with various modes of teaching to reach children of all learning styles. In addition, her high-energy and creative personality make Esha ideally suited to teach grades K-3. She loves teaching because of the exploring, learning and fun.

Before becoming a full-time teacher/tutor, Esha worked as an early childhood assistant, a copywriter and a lawyer. Esha’s favourite subject is Language and she could teach it all day, literally!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Having recently  Returned from a year abroad teaching in Australia, Kristian has a high degree of experience teaching students of all ages.  Whether it is helping with math, literacy, science, or anything in between, Kristian has a genuine passion for teaching.  His outgoing and positive attitude makes lessons fun and engaging, and he is always willing to go above and beyond to help any student.   

Kristian completed his Bachelor of Education at Brock University in the Primary/Junior program.  He is exceptionally passionate about learning and teaching and dedicated to refining his craft.  After graduating from the University of Ottawa in 2013, he worked in several fields including archaeology and counsellor at the Royal Ontario Museum. In fact it was after this time at the Royal Ontario Museum that Kristian decided to resume his education and complete his Teacher’s Qualifications.

Throughout his practicum experiences, it has been noted that his strengths lie in making connections with the students both within and outside the classroom. He worked to build meaningful relationships and was quite successful in understanding the needs of the students.

He is always eager to teach any subject and is engaged in finding new and exciting ways to teach material. Overall, Kristian has demonstrated excellent skills, tremendous passion, and energy which undoubtedly made him a valuable asset to the teaching community.

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.

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.

Nicole is a graduate from Nipissing University’s Concurrent Education program with a major in English. Currently, she is a grade 7 and 8 teacher in a school board in the GTA. Nicole has experience teaching a variety of learners in various subjects. She is able to teach al subjects to students in grades 4-8. As well as high school English grades 9-12. She will find out what type of learner her student excels at the best and uses that to help them reach their full potential. Through tutoring Nicole provides positive reinforcement to promote a growth mindset. Aside from teaching, Nicole loves to spend time with friends and travel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.