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

Rachel has completed one year and a half in Linguistics at the Universite de Montreal, Quebec. She has been a French tutor to both children and adults of various levels for close to 15 years. She additionally has 3 years of classroom experience with the grades 1-5. Her favorite tools for teaching include games, short stories, books, collages and magazines. She was schooled in French, and has a strong command of that language, its vocabulary and its grammar.

Aaron has been teaching for 10 years in a variety of contexts locally and internationally. He has a Master’s degree in Education and Child Studies and a TESL certificate from the University of Toronto, as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Communication from Carleton University. He has spent 2 years teaching in private and public elementary schools and 8 teaching ESL in several contexts, including Canadian and South Korean language schools and Canadian colleges. He also has 8 years experience tutoring adults and children in English as a second language and on Ontario curriculum from Gr 1-9. His specialties are ESL, Gr. 1-8 science, English, social studies and history.

Abbey is an Ontario certified teacher licensed to teach Kindergarten to Grade 6. She graduated from the Master of Teaching program at OISE (University of Toronto). She seeks to foster learning environments where students succeed both academically and emotionally. She believes that all students can learn, but that they learn in their own unique way. Abbey facilitates lessons that are meaningful to each student by infusing her students’ interests into their lessons. Abbey has experience working in a grade 1 class at Ryerson Community School and in a full-day kindergarten at Hillcrest Community School. Abbey’s experiences in photography and design have prepared her for bringing technology into her activities in a creative way that is engaging and educational for students. Abbey has experience volunteering and teaching in several Ontario elementary schools, as well as teaching and tutoring online. When Abbey isn’t teaching, she enjoys reading, baking, fashion, art, and travelling!

Abenezer has a Master’s degree in Applied Computing from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia. He has 4 years of teaching experience accumulated as a private tutor, a teaching assistant, and a math mentor. Currently, Abenezer works as a Machine Learning Engineer at a Voice AI company. Abenezer excels at breaking down complex topics into smaller digestible pieces that are easier for students to follow.

Subjects Statistics, Senior Math (9-12), Intermediate Math (7-8), Calculus & Vectors, Algebra, Finite Math, Physics, Computer Science

Abhishek Shetty (uh-bhee-shake shehtea) currently works as a grade 5 homeroom teacher at a private IB school in Mississauga, Ontario. He has a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in English Literature, Political Science and Psychology; a Master’s Degree of Arts in Education Management and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Western University in Ontario. Abhishek has been an Ontario Certified teacher since December 2021.

Adam has a passion for math and for making math accessible and meaningful to his students. He has a Combined Honours B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from York University and a B.Ed. from OISE (U of T). Adam has tutored students in math at levels ranging from Grade 6 to Grade 11. He has been a substitute teacher for the Toronto District School Board for the last 16 years, where he has taught Grade 9 – 12 Math classes.

Adam is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) focusing on Accounting and Finance. Adam has a graduate certificate in the Accounting program and has completed all exam requirements for his CPA designation. At present, he is working for a large Accounting firm in the GTA. Adam is a former varsity rugby player at University and an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Adeel earned his Masters in Education Technology from the University of British Columbia in 2015 and his Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University in 1999. In addition, he has a degree in Economics from Brock University and a diploma in Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster from Georgian College. Adeel has Basic Qualifications to teach Junior and Intermediate Divisions, as well as qualifications in French, e-learning, and technology integration. Adeel strongly believes that each teaching opportunity should be unique to the students and that a strong relationship between teacher and student is vital to learning. He loves to teach coding to all grade levels, especially through the creation of computer games. Teaching French is also a passion of his, as he loves to see parent’s reactions when their children pick up a Parisian accent. Outside of the classroom, Adeel likes to spend his time playing with his two children and exploring the Muskoka region for great beaches and ice cream stands.

Ahmad works as an investment risk analyst at a top financial institution located in downtown Toronto. He leads his life following the three D’s. Drive, Determination and Discipline. This has helped him achieve goals and set targets with realistic timelines.
He has a B. Com in Finance from McGill University and is currently pursuing masters in global finance and banking from King’s College London, UK.
He is a loving father and a devoted husband who has a passion to teach. His prior teaching experience of over 5 years as teaching assistant for multiple subjects sets him apart. He possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to embark on a rewarding journey with your child and provide them the edge they deserve.

I grew up as a gymnast competing across Canada and started coaching gymnastics at the age of 13. Now I am a certified women’s artistic competitive gymnastics coach with experience training athletes ages 2-10. As a graduate from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and journalism diploma from Centennial College, I have gained knowledge and experience in the field of writing, editing, and publishing. Since March 2020, gyms have been closed, so I had the pleasure of teaching gymnastics classes online for my athletes and tutoring students at the Country Day school. So far, I have taught grades 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with a specific focus on early literacy and fundamental math skills. As a tutor, I aim to foster an engaging, personalized, and interactive lessons, while maintaining communication with the parents and guardians. My various experiences as a camp counsellor, gymnastics coach, and academic assistant have made me a confident tutor and teacher, and it would be a pleasure of mine to help your child reach their academic as well as health and fitness goals.

Alain obtained his Master’s degree from the University of Paris in France and has two decades of experience teaching French and social sciences in various educational institutions, including colleges, language schools and universities.

Alain Zaramian holds a B.A. (Classical Languages, Religious Studies) from the University of Toronto and an M.A. and Ph.D. (Classical Languages) from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also taught Latin and ancient Greek languages and literature. In 2018, he was awarded the Classics Department’s annual award for teaching. He additionally has many years of tutoring experience, working with high school and university students in a broad range of subjects across the humanities and social sciences. He is currently working on his first book, a study of ancient Greek and Roman religious poetry.

In his spare time, Alain loves to read, watch movies, and cheer for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Alan is a graduate of the McMaster Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program with over eight and a half years of high school teaching experience with the Toronto District School Board. His qualifications include biology, chemistry, science, math (grade 9-10), and special education. He is currently the Assistant Curriculum Leader of Chemistry at his school. Along with having taught the senior science courses several times throughout his teaching career, he has also taught GLE (learning strategies) and credit recovery, and FOS (focus on success), so he comes with experience on helping students achieve success in their academics.

As an Ontario Certified Teacher from Lakehead University, Alana is a passionate young professional. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education along with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Geography. Alana is qualified to teach at the Primary and Junior levels with Additional Qualifications in both Special Education and Primary/Junior Mathematics. Alana believes that students learn differently than one another which is why she creates lessons modified for each individual; she completes this with patience, organization and enthusiasm. Alana has experience with children ages three to thirteen inside and outside of the formal school setting. She has been a camp counselor, children’s activity coordinator, arts and craft coordinator for private company as well as a children’s literacy instructor. Alana attended a French Immersion Elementary School giving her a considerable background with the French language, which continued throughout high sc hool. Once a tutored child herself, she now thrives on working through math problems, creating stories, forming science experiments and working on social studies with children. She is always excited to take on new students to help them gain the skills and confidence needed to be hard-working successful individuals. While continuing her professional development, she also enjoys volunteering at schools, jewelry designing, scuba diving and the outdoors!v

Alex is a new student in OISE’s Master of Teaching program, who has enjoyed working as a teaching assistant in several high school and university classrooms over the past six years. He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree that combined his interests in computer science, chemistry, and mathematics. Alex is an enthusiastic tutor and likes to explore his student’s own interest areas – for example, one of his tutoring students learned computer programming with an astrophysics theme by building their own solar system simulator. His favourite part of teaching is the social life: extracurriculars, chatting and gaming with students and sharing the view through a telescope! Outside of teaching he enjoys graphic arts and the great outdoors, and hopes to do more long-distance canoe tripping some day. He has a calico cat named Potassium.

Alex works with advanced-level students, teaching various topics in mathematics.

Presently she is completing a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics specializing in quantum information at the University of Waterloo. As well she holds an Hon.BSc (Mathematics Specialist) from the University of Toronto.

In her capacity as a graduate teaching assistant, she lectures, runs tutorials and office hours for undergraduate mathematics courses at the University of Waterloo. For those students planning to pursue a STEM education, she can provide academic and career guidance.

In her spare time, she works on experimental physics research projects at the Institute for Quantum Computing developing quantum sensing technologies.

Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Master of Health Sciences specializing in Occupational and Environmental Health, both earned from the University of Toronto. Furthermore, having successfully completed the first two years of medical school, Alex’s educational foundation is firmly anchored in the realm of the biological and medical sciences.

Alex has over 15 years of experience as an environment, health, and safety (EHS) professional. His extensive background encompasses areas such as occupational and public health, as well as safety and industrial hygiene. He has applied his expertise across a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and the services sector, underscoring his adaptability and breadth of knowledge.

Alex is passionate about health and wellness, and believes effective learning needs to be a fun and rewarding experience, devoid of unnecessary stress. He strives for continuous improvement and optimization in his academic, professional and personal endeavours. Drawing from his own academic journey, he aspires to impart his insights and strategies to aspiring learners.

Beyond having strong writing skills in English, Alex also exhibits fluency in both spoken and written Spanish. Coming from a musical family, Alex finds solace and balance in the world of music, playing various musical instruments in his spare time and occasionally performing.

Alexandra is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s of Education in the Primary/Junior sector at Trent University. She has a BA from Dalhousie University in German and History. Alexandra has taught in Germany before obtaining her Ontario Qualification. She has over 9 years of tutoring experience, and has tutored and mentored at IB schools across Europe.

Alexandra is pursuing her qualification to be certified to teach from Kindergarten to Grade 6, and she has taught and tutored from Kindergarten to Grade 10. Alexandra loves to figure out what makes a student tick, and is eager to form a positive rapport with her students to help them grow academically.

As someone who is passionate about teaching and learning, Alexandra values the whole learning process and understands the importance of empowering students now in order for them to be successful in tomorrow’s world. Outside of teaching, Alexandra loves travelling, reading and golf with friends!

I recently graduated from Ryerson University on the Dean’s Honour List with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applications. I am currently in my first of graduate studies in Applied Mathematics at Ryerson. I began as a volunteer tutor in my neighbourhood and developed a passion for teaching. I am very passionate about mathematics, and I have experience tutoring all levels of high school math up to the university level. I love to share mathematics and engage students in mathematical thinking to understand the material.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing the classical guitar and I am a regular visitor at live concerts in Toronto. I also love being active and I regularly go hiking and for long bike rides.

Alyssa obtained her Master of Teaching (MT) from OISE, University of Toronto and is qualified to teach grades JK-6. She enters the teaching profession as a second career having practiced employment law for a number of years and raising her family (including her fur babies!). She has a B.A. from the University of Western and an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa. Alyssa is currently a supply teacher at various independent schools in the area. She has a passion for teaching and brings tons of energy and enthusiasm to her lessons immediately building a rapport with each of her students. She integrates creativity into her teaching wherever possible which her students find engaging. Alyssa tailors her approach to the individual levels and pace of her students as well as individual learning styles. She would be a great fit for any student who may be struggling or seeking additional practice, reinforcement and/or enrichment. Alyssa would welcome the opportunity to work with your child!

Aman recently graduated from Queen’s University with a dual degree in Computing and Commerce. Throughout his many years of being a student, Aman has developed effective study habits and organizational skills that he wishes to share with others to help them feel more confident in their studies. He has previous experience tutoring computer science and mathematics at the university and high school level. Aman is passionate about creating a safe and encouraging environment for students so that they feel successful and accomplished in their studies. Outside of tutoring, Aman enjoys watching football, playing golf and playing the guitar.

Amanda is currently a Special Education teacher for the Toronto District School Board. She is qualified to teach kindergarten to grade ten! She began teaching the year of the pandemic, and began teaching at an elite specialized private school for children with Autism. After completing a year working with students with Autism, she found her way into a mainstream classroom, which did not have her following her truest passion. Now you can find Amanda working within the TDSB in a specialized program working with students with exceptionalities who cannot be within the mainstream classroom. She is currently working with students that have behavioural problems, extreme mental health issues or students with underlying health concerns which cannot be treated within the regular classroom!

Amanda is an OCT certified secondary teacher who focuses on university level math and physics. She has a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Guelph and her Bachelor of Education in I/S Math and Physics from Nipissing University. Amanda also has additional qualifications in biology, social science and integration of technology in the classroom.

Over the last 10 years, Amanda has taught in a variety of different environments including the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Adult Education and at The National Ski Academy. She now has a permanent job at a local secondary school. Outside of the classroom, Amanda enjoys skiing, hiking and rescuing dogs.

Amanda is a senior math tutor with experience teaching math to both high school and university students. She is in her fourth year of completing a Bachelor’s of Science from The University of Toronto where she is specializing in comprehensive mathematics. After graduation Amanda plans to continue on to do a Masters and then a PhD in Mathematics. She has worked for Oxford Learning Center for three years and loves to teach. On top of all of this Amanda is also fluent in 4 languages and loves to read and write in french, spanish and english in her free time. She has taught both french and english literature in the past to high school students.

Amanda Zoltak is an Ontario Certified teacher who received a Master of Teaching at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) in the Primary/Junior grade levels. In addition to her degree, Amanda has completed additional qualifications in special education and reading. As an educator, Amanda is dedicated to eliminating the barriers that prevent students from succeeding. Her personal teaching philosophy is that students learn best in an inclusive environment where they feel safe and respected. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys snowboarding, baking and spending time with her friends and family.

Amara is a graduate of McGill University with a degree in Mathematics and Chemistry. She completed her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Toronto OISE, and is currently completing a Masters of Mathematics for Teachers at the University of Waterloo. Amara has tutored extensively in senior mathematics and science for the past 5 years. At present, she is working as an occasional teacher in the Toronto District School Board. Prior to this she was the head of science and mathematics in the Middle Years Program at an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school. In addition to tutoring and teaching, Amara has worked as a dance instructor for the past 6 years.

Amber has obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies and a Bachelor of Education through the Concurrent Education Program at Brock University. She is qualified to teach Primary/Junior grades (JK-6). She has also obtained a post graduate program in Autism and Behavioural Science. She has been working with students of all ages and abilities for the past 12 years. She currently works as an Elementary School Teacher. She enjoys seeing her students make progress and experience success as well as enjoy what they are learning! In her spare time she likes to play with her 2 year old laborador, make crafts with her cricut machine and dance!

Amer graduated from York University with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, and just recently completed a pre-health post baccalaureate program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Amer is passionate about science and he is looking forward to starting dental school at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in the fall.

He has experience working with students, as he used to teach piano and be a swim instructor to students of all different ages. Amer emphasizes organization in his approach to success in the classroom. Over the last 6 years, Amer has worked on his degree and is extremely passionate about sharing learning strategies and tips that have helped him find success in school and his studies. Outside of class, Amer has many hobbies including playing sports, making music, and spending time with family and friends.

Amy is a mother, teacher, and yoga instructor who was born and raised in Toronto. She loves learning and travelling and can speak 4 languages (English, French, Cantonese, and Mandarin). Amy has worked extensively with children and youth of diverse backgrounds in daycares, learning centres, and independent schools. She has been a teacher for over 10 years, specializing in teaching all elementary subjects (including French). Amy also has experience tutoring high school English and Math as well as experience working with ESL students and those with special needs.

Amy’s passion for teaching sparked when she was in elementary school. She will never forget the most dedicated and creative teacher she had in both Grades 3 and 4. Amy still recalls and shares the division dance her teacher taught her to help students easily remember the steps of long division while moving, singing, and having fun. She was inspired by her teacher’s unconventional techniques and she strives to bring the same passion for innovative teaching to her classes.

Amy studied at the University of Toronto, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Environmental Science followed by a Bachelor of Education in the Primary/Junior grade levels. She is Tribes trained and has also completed additional courses in Music (Orff Pedagogy), ESL, and Special Education to further her art of teaching and to effectively assist students with different needs in a safe and positive learning environment.

Amy believes that every student is unique and has the potential to succeed. To engage students in learning, she uses humour, connects the topic to real life, and tailors her lessons to the student’s interests and level. When Amy is not teaching, you may find her doing yoga with her daughter, baking vegan cupcakes, or spending time with friends and family.

Amy Palmer is an Ontario certified teacher, having received her Master of Science from the University of Alberta, her Bachelor of Education from Western University and her Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. Science and mathematics are a passion that Amy enjoys sharing with students. She loves to help others find a specific interest that inspires learning and provides a different view of the world. Amy has taught children in elementary, junior high, high school and college aged young adults for the past 15 years. The specific methodology changes, but the enthusiasm for discovering new things in a way that works for each person is the same. Amy is motivated by the confidence each student gains after accomplishing a difficult task. She is passionate about developing a love of learning in each student based on their interests and specific abilities. Amy has lived in France and Australia and her favourite animal is a platypus.

Amy is an Ontario Certified Teacher who is qualified to teach any subject ranging from Kindergarten to Grade Eight. She is an aspiring educator who desires to co-construct safe learning environments with her students so that they feel empowered to explore their full potentials. Amy currently works full-time as a teacher with the York Region District School Board. She has a Bachelor of Education from York University and has worked for more than three years at various childcare and tutoring centres with her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies that she obtained at Ryerson University. Amy is bilingual as she is fluent in both Korean and English.

Andre graduated with Honors in Social and Environmental Justice with a French Teaching Option at Nipissing University. Andre is bilingual and can tutor from grades 4-10. Andre believes that learning is never ending, and hopes to continue to work with students to help foster this mentality.

Andrea obtained a Bachelor of Education in the Primary, Junior, and Intermediate divisions. She has qualifications in FSL, Senior English, and 4 years of teaching experience. She has worked the past 4 years as an Elementary School teacher in Brantford, Ontario. She recently moved to Toronto and will be working in the Toronto School Board this upcoming school year. Andrea is excited to build new connections and meet new people within her community. In her teaching she is known to have a positive, high-energy personality and makes learning fun.

Before teaching, Andrea spent over 10 years coaching gymnastics and cheerleading. She has always enjoyed working in leadership roles and helping kids reach their goals. In addition to her love and passion for teaching, Andrea enjoys spending time outdoors and in nature. She loves activities like hiking, skiing, and camping. When indoors, you can find her trying out a new recipe in the kitchen or binge watching the latest Netflix series.

Andres is a Teacher Candidate earning his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. His teachable subjects include Mathematics and Science at the Intermediate level (Grades 7-10), and Mathematics and Physics at the Senior level (Grades 11-12). He has also volunteered and worked with students in the Primary and Junior divisions.

Andres has a welcoming, relatable and accepting personality which allows him to quickly form relationships with students to create a safe space to learn, ask questions and excel. This is imperative to learning intimidating subjects such as math and physics successfully, because inquiry is the key to discovery and success in these areas. This means that by asking questions, students will not only learn and understand mathematic and scientific concepts, but will be able to apply them in the real world. His patience and approachability are qualities that create such a learning environment.

In his spare time, Andres likes to watch and play golf, soccer, and baseball – he is a huge fan of all Toronto sports teams. He also enjoys hiking and travelling, and has even climbed a mountain in the Himalayas!

Andrew Plessas is an OCT Certified Teacher who graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from York University and a Bachelor of Education from UOIT in Intermediate and Senior levels. He later took Additional Qualification courses in Primary and Junior Education, allowing him to teach students of all grade levels. He is a passionate TDSB High School Teacher with a specialist in Biology and is currently teaching Science at Leaside High School. For over 15 years he has dedicated his time to working with youth, in camps, tutoring, volunteering in schools and teaching in private schools and with TDSB. He has worked with a diverse set of students who were behavioural, ESL and special needs students, who were autistic, nonverbal, and had ADHD, as well as Down syndrome, and has developed a keen ability to identify students strengths and weaknesses and work with their unique needs in order to create an individualized plan to help them succeed. He believes that with dedication and the right support all students can succeed.

Angie has a double honours degree in English and Child and Youth Studies with a minor in Psychology. She has 8 years of experience working in a classroom assisting and teaching for various school across Ontario boards including the TDSB.

I am Anita. I’ve been tutoring students for over 7 years and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. In this capacity I have helped students to achieve their academic goals and success. I have a degree in Psychology from York University, and I have tutored many high school and university students.My speciality is in the area of math, statistics, and the sciences. Specifically, I enjoy tutoring chemistry and biology at the grade 11 and 12 level.
As a Prep Academy Tutor, I am so glad to collaborate with clients to meet their needs.

Anita completed her bachelor of education for primary and junior division at Canisius College located in Buffalo in 2006. She then continued on to obtain her master in 2009. Growing up in Cape Breton Nova Scotia, she attended Saint Mary’s University, having achieved her Bachelor of Commerce with a major in accounting and minor in economics. Her passion for learning guided her to become an educator. Moreover, Anita has experience teaching as an elementary school teaching for the past twelve years. She has taught kindergarten through grade six. Her love of teaching is demonstrated within her captivating classroom, always keeping her students minds engaged. Being a firm believer of creating a one on one relationship with each of her students, adhering to their uniqueness and learning styles. Whether it is math, language or social science, Anita strives to deliver rich and enjoyable lessons to her class. Her other areas of interest include practicing yoga and mindfulness. Completing both her yoga teacher training program in 2017 and qualified to teach meditation and mindful living. Incorporating these interest into her teaching styles enables children to self regulate and express themselves.

Anna graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology. She has since completed her Bachelors of Education at Lakehead University specializing in Junior/Intermediate with Math and Science as her teachable. Throughout high school she backpacked South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as participated in a three-month exchange in France. She has recently returned from three months in South and Central America.

Anna has worked with children through a variety of different experiences both in and out of the classroom. She has worked at a Summer Camp for over 5 years and has experience helping organize active afterschool programs. Anna spent the summer of 2015 doing private tutoring for a family who lives in Toronto but vacations in Turkey. There, she worked daily with their two boys. Anna has taught English, Math and Science in grades 6-10, but has also worked with students as young as grade 3. From all of her experiences she has developed a passion for working with children, allowing them to reach their goals, and allowing her students find out the “why and how” on their own through inquiry based and hands on learning.

Anna often works with Prep Academy as an organizational coach. In this role she guides students with organizational skills such as calendar planning and teacher-student communication as well as note taking and test-preparation skills.

In her spare time Anna enjoys running, playing soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and continuing to travel around the world.

Born and raised in Belgium, Antoine grew up speaking French and has always loved sharing aspects of his first language and home culture. He has now lived in Toronto for more than 5 years. After working in the Film & TV industry for a while, he decided to start working with youth in a variety of settings.

An accomplished pianist and musician, Antoine has worked on over 10 after-school musical productions with kids in the North York area of Toronto. He led thousands of Film & TV workshops teaching media literacy and filmmaking skills to kids in classrooms of the entire GTA and South Central Ontario area.

A few years ago, Antoine decided to become a full-time teacher and travelled to Micronesia to teach English and Social Studies to high school students on the remote island of Weno, in Chuuk.

Today, Antoine is preparing to teaching students at the Junior-Intermediate level. With his Master in Teaching, Hon BA in French and BFA in Film and TV, Antoine aims to bring languages, art and a whole lot of fun to his classroom.

Antoine strongly believes in learning with lots and lots of practice and examples, setting simple achievable goals, with little steps for great results!

Antoine is excited to share his love for culture, literature, music, French, travelling, eating, movies and TV shows, and so so so much more!

Arden graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a Bachelor’s in Classics (Latin). A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she was awarded the George A. Schrader Humanities prize at graduation for her contribution to the cultural life of the college. Since then, she has worked extensively as a tutor, mentor, and classroom teacher, helping students reach their goals in fields as varied as SAT prep, English prose style, French literature, musical composition, and mathematics.

Arden scored 2340 on the SAT, achieving a perfect score in Critical Reading and reaching the 98th percentile in Math. She received perfect scores on all three of her SAT IIs: Literature, French, and Molecular Biology. Her insights into the test are supported by her experience creating instructional and practice material for both the SAT and SAT II Literature Subject Test.

Empathetic, friendly, and enthusiastic, Arden has an infectious passion for learning. She is fluent in French, has translated a novel from German, and studied Ancient Greek along with Latin at Yale. Outside the classroom, her interests include songwriting, classical music, game design, philosophy, and gender.

Ariana is an educator with over a decade of experience teaching academic and practical skills to students at a junior/intermediate level and 5+ years working with students at a secondary school level. With an Honours Degree in French Studies and Political Science, she is passionate about coaching students through their academic journey using tools for organization, writing, reading and speech. She is currently finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Education (Teacher’s College) with a 4.0 G.P.A, specializing in teaching Math and Language studies. She is fluent in 4 languages and is passionate about helping students communicate effectively and eloquently for essays and oral presentations as she believes proper use of language (including mathematical language) can help students reach their full potential, becoming more confident academically and socially. During her free time, Ariana loves yoga, running and weightlifting, and still makes time to read 100 books a year to feed her passionate for literature!

Armand Pede earned a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2005), and earned three Masters degrees in Integrated Arts, Education, and Mathematics from Athabasca University (2011), Medaille College (2012), and the University of Waterloo (2018), respectively. He is also an OCT-certified teacher with over 13 years experience in the private school industry. In 2018, he was awarded the Edyth May Sliffe Award from the Mathematical Association of America, which is a national education award for distinguished mathematics teaching at the middle and high school levels, recognizing outstanding work to spark students’ interest in mathematics. Armand has published two books, one in the field of Mathematics at the Grade 9 level, and the other in the field of Physics at the Grades 11–12 levels. He is also in the process of completing a third book for publication at the undergraduate level in the mathematical field of Complex Analysis. Over the years, Armand has been a member of various professional societies, including the American Association of Physics Teachers, American Mathematical Society, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Physical Society, Mathematical Association of America, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Outside of work, he was a professional tennis player in 2005, and enjoys astro-photography, archery, baseball, soccer, volleyball, remote-control airplane building and flying, and oil painting.

Ashley has a Bachelors degree in Education and is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She also has a Bachelor of Arts (Human Ecology) with an Honours Specialization in Nutrition and Family Studies. Ashley realized her passion for education while teaching community cooking classes at the YMCA and now works as an occasional teacher with the Thames Valley District School Board.

Ashley is a recent graduate of Nipissing University’s concurrent education program. She spent six years completing both her bachelors degrees in Physical Health Education as well as her Primary/Junior Education degree. In the summer of 2019 she got her bilingualism certificate as well as completed additional qualification training in french as a second language (FSL).
Ashley has been working towards becoming a teacher since she was very young. Her passion for helping children has led her to obtain a variety of certifications including but not limited to: High Five training for Healthy Childhood Development, Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth as well as many certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program including nutrition, concussion training, fundamental movements as well as multi-sport instruction.
Ashley’s love of teaching and children has driven her towards many different jobs. These jobs include nannying, working pre-school and school-aged programs for various organizations as well as three years of summer camp coordination for children aged 3-14. Most recently, Ashley has worked in classrooms as an EQAO preparation tutor as well as a facilitator of outdoor experiential education. Upon graduating this spring, Ashley will be working for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board as a Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher until the end of the school year.
Ashley is excited to assist future students in discovering their passions, achieving their goals, and inspiring curiosity and desire for life-long learning. Her goal is to create a safe, caring and welcoming environment that is inclusive, responsive and adaptive to student’s needs and wellbeing.

Audra is an Ontario Certified Teacher from Toronto. She attended Brock University, and graduated in 2018 with an Honours Education degree in Junior/Intermediate Integrated Studies . Following graduation she completed an Additional Qualification in order to gain her Primary Certification.

During her classroom placements Audra rediscovered her passion for education and helping students reach their educational goals. Audra believes that education should be a conversation, and constantly adjusts her teaching practice to meet the needs of her students.

Outside of the classroom Audra plays roller derby in two leagues and helps to coach both of her teams. She applies her education background in order to facilitate practices, plan long term training strategies, and uses feedback from skaters in order to improve training programs. She also has a musical background and is a drummer.

Being an active and musical person herself, Audra understands how important sports and the arts can be in a student’s life. She uses these experiences to connect with her students and to help spark joy in their learning.

For me teaching has never been just a job or an additional source of income, but it has always been a satisfaction of being able to help someone achieve their goals. Sharing knowledge has always been my passion. I have completed my master’s in mechanical engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, QC. I have been helping students in their studies for the past 10 years with primary focus on middle school, high school and college students.

Having grown up in an environment where more emphasis was given on cramming just to pass the exam, I quickly realized the importance of good understating of concept, so we remember it not just for the exam but throughout our life. During my undergrad I volunteered to help needy students in their studies. It was here that I realized that I had developed an interest in teaching.

I always try to give my 100% while teaching every student and help them reach their full potential. I believe it is very important for me as a teacher to develop a relation/bonding with the student as each student is different. By using a cooperative approach to learning, student’s needs, their opinions, ideas will always play a pivotal role in my teaching method.

Baharak is a dedicated educator who continuously strives to develop pedagogical responses to all students’ strengths, experiences, and needs by understanding through meaningful interactions with students, community members, and other stakeholders. She has over 15 years of experience in the educational field. She has a Bachelor of Education in the Primary-Junior Division. Further to her studies, she obtained a Master of Arts-Music degree. She has a wealth of experience working as a teacher in the TDSB.

Baharak’s teaching style is dynamic, and she takes pride in creating a communicative environment where students feel comfortable. She has had the pleasure of working with students from four corners of the world with diverse cultures. This has taught her the sensitivity, value, and importance of working in a vibrant multicultural environment. She has also been a professional Art Teacher (Visual Art & Music) and a Fashion Designer for over 20 years, with many years of experience teaching Music and Art at all levels, from kindergarten to adults. She is an expert at encouraging creativity while simultaneously teaching solid technical skills.

Baharak develops and implements engaging lessons aligned with the Grade K – 8 curriculums. She adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ needs and interests.

Baharak addresses specific learning challenges that the student is currently facing; she helps students with exam preparation strategies and teaches techniques that enable them to achieve and succeed in their subjects.

Barbara, B. A., M.A., and PhD candidate, is a former classroom teacher and special education teacher with experience ranging from kindergarten to high school; Associate Teacher at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education; and Adjunct Professor and Instructor for undergraduate courses as at both private and public universities in the United States. Barbara has been active in presenting workshops both locally and internationally and writing for educational journals. Barbara has taught all subjects in the primary and junior divisions, and English and Social Studies at the intermediate and secondary levels of education. With a teaching background in regular, contained, gifted and special education programs, Barbara integrates curricula to provide an enriching, inquiry-based learning program for students. She is committed to providing learning activities that addresses different student needs. As an experienced educator with more than 25 years of international teaching, Barbara is particularly focused on the nature and needs of twice-exceptional learners (those with dual exceptionalities such as learning disability + giftedness and autism + giftedness). Barbara volunteers as a Teacher Mentor for new teachers to the profession and she volunteers her expertise to special and gifted education parent advocacy organizations. Barbara lives in the GTA with her husband and children and is honored to hear from former students, their parents and mentees who keep in touch to share their accomplishments. Barbara enjoys hiking trails, gourmet cooking and family game night.

Ben has Hon. B.A. from U of T with a specialist in English Literature and double minors in Philosophy and Germany. He also has a M.A. and Ph.D in English Language and Literature from Queen’s University, and a B.Ed from York University. He has 8 years of full-time teaching experience in the Intermediate-Senior division, and has taught internationally in public and private High Schools across the world including in England, Indonesia, China, and most recently in Brunei. He brings with him 6 years of IB teaching experience, and is fully qualified and trained, with his Category 1 and 3 training, in teaching both the Language A and B curriculum. He has also served as an IB Extended Essay coordinator and a Head of English faculty recently. On his spare time, he enjoys watching soccer and supports Liverpool football club. He also enjoys going for runs outside and riding his bike through various city parks. He is currently employed full time at Royal Crown Academic School in Scarborough as a High School English teacher. His other hobbies include reading, spending time with family, and watching documentaries on global issues. He looks forward to working with students at Prep Academy and helping them build their academic skills and confidence so they can be successful in school and beyond.

Benjamin is a second year university law student with a cumulative 9.0 CGPA. He has over 7 years of tutoring and teaching experience in English, French, History and Math. His patient and calculated approach to teaching enables him to connect with his students and ensure success. A rudimentary example of his approach to studying includes reviewing the class material and rephrasing/reconceptualizing the material which the student finds most difficult to digest. The follow-up technique that proves successful time and time again is the calculated use of practice exams. Recreating the near-exact conditions in an exam setting enables the student to become accustomed to the stress of that environment and use it to sharpen their answers against the clock. Importantly, Benjamin’s tutoring goals are four-fold.

1. Ensuring that the student understands the course material completely and can reproduce their understandings in any exam format with excellence.

2. Full transparency with parents/guardians about student’s progress.

3. Giving students all the tools to study and complete exams and sharpening those tools to the point where their execution is flawless, and his assistance is no longer required.

4. Helping students realize they are more than capable of excelling well beyond their current capabilities, and certainly beyond those of any exam or assignment.

Beth is an Ontario Certified Teacher within the Primary/Junior division. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Anthropology and Philosophy. Beth then traveled to Asia, where she discovered her passion for teaching. She taught English in Taiwan for over eight years before returning to Canada in 2012 to become a certified teacher. Beth received a Bachelor of Education from York University in the Urban Diversity program at Regent Park in 2013. She has since volunteered as a classroom teacher in Regent Park, worked as a childcare provider for two pre-school aged children, and most recently returned to Taiwan last year to complete a one year contract teaching grade one using the Ontario curriculum.

Beth is an experienced teacher with a strong commitment to students and their learning. Having worked with children of all ages, she believes in creating an atmosphere where students participate actively in their learning. She feels students should see themselves reflected within the curriculum in order to enrich their learning experience. As a teacher, Beth also strives to provide a variety of differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement to support student achievement and learning.

In her spare time, she loves listening to music and enjoying the outdoors. She is also passionate about the arts and is an avid storyteller.

Brenna obtained her Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University in 2016. Since then she has been an occasional teacher with the Toronto District School Board, taken several additional qualification courses (math and French) in order to enhance her teaching skills, spent a year teaching English in France, and has returned to school to complete a Masters. She enjoys getting to know students and creating a supportive yet challenging learning environment. In her spare time Brenna enjoys cooking, learning new languages, walking her dog and spending time with friends and family.

Brianna is an experienced tutor in mathematics with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Western University. She majored in Financial Modelling which greatly enhanced her knowledge in mathematics, computer science, and finance.

Outside of school, Brianna has worked as a high school math and English teacher/tutor at Oxford Learning. She has also worked as a swim instructor and as a camp counsellor for many years.

In her free time she loves to cook, workout, play board games with her family, and travel!

Brittany completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She is in the junior/intermediate division with French as her teachable. Brittany completed a BA in Second Language Teaching at the University of Ottawa with a minor in Advanced French as a Second Language.
Brittany has experience volunteering in junior/intermediate French classes as well as tutoring students aged 10-20 in French, English and Math. She strives to help students develop a love for languages and reach their full potential using creative problem solving strategies and differentiated instruction.
Outside of teaching, Brittany enjoys cooking, reading, playing board games, and exploring Toronto. She looks forward to meeting and working with you!

Callie Bowman has a Masters of Teaching from the University of Toronto. She is a qualified OCT teacher and has been working at a Toronto independent school for over 2 years, teaching mostly middle school math and science. Before becoming a teacher, Callie worked many different jobs including as a bird researcher, motivational speaker, and youth baseball coach. While not working with children and youth, she enjoys playing sports including hockey, volleyball, and rugby, making pancakes, and spending time with her partner and dog, Bobby.

Carissa is a teacher candidate, completing her Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary-Junior program at the end of December 2022. She is a caring and hardworking individual who is passionate about helping and seeing all students succeed while fostering a supportive environment. Carissa promotes differentiated learning for each student while fostering growth mindsets for her students. She has had the opportunity to work with various ages during her practicum experiences and working as a camp counsellor. She has led campers through Minecraft, Lego Robotics, and STEAM camps and fostered rapport with various families. She has worked with parents and children during family camp sessions, demonstrating the students’ achievements and handwork during parent showcases. Carissa has her undergraduate degree, an honours bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science and Psychology. In Carissa’s spare time, she loves singing and playing her guitar. She also does Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys hiking and nature walks. Additionally, she has a 6-year-old cat named Chloe, who is very chatty.

Carlee is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program after earning an Honours Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Carlee has over 4 years experience as an Early Childhood Educator prior to continuing her education and working towards becoming a teacher. During that time she was also an Educational Assistant where she enjoyed helping students, especially in math. Through those experiences, Carlee has learned how to assist students in their learning to ultimately build their confidence in their own learning. Carlee is excited to meet and teach all students. Carlee is specialized in Primary and Junior grades (kindergarten to grade 6).

Carol is a teacher with a deep passion for teaching and an even deeper desire to see children learn and love to leam. She has a Bachelor of Education and Honors English/History Degree, and is an English Specialist. Carol is qualified to teach in the levels of Primary, Junior and Intermediate. Her over 3 decades as an educator has allowed her to develop skills as a teacher of English, Social Studies, Math and Science. Carol has been a tutor for 15 years. It is a delight for Carol to see young minds come alive to English or Math concepts, whether they be 4 or 19! Carol is a native born to Toronto, and has 3 daughters and 3 cats. She enjoys winter sports, travel, classic literature as hobbies.

Carol Waters is a retired elementary school teacher with thirty years experience. She taught kindergarten to grade three during her career, and her qualifications include primary specialist and special education. A Lead Literacy teacher for seven years, she coordinated various workshops for colleagues centred on language development for primary students. She also taught the well-regarded Kindergarten Language Program (KLP) for ten years, also known as the KELLI Program, which focuses on enhancing oral communication and early literacy skills.

Carol has a Bachelor of Arts and Education degree as well as a diploma for Developmental Service worker. She coached volleyball, track and field, the Junior W5H teams and the Eco club.
Carol’s love of reading and literature extends to volunteering to read with students at her former school, and participating in an adult book club. She greatly enjoys outdoor activities, particularly exploring hiking trails throughout the province.

Cheryl is an Ontario Certified Teacher, licensed to teach students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Proudly born and raised here in Toronto, Cheryl graduated from the Concurrent Education program at York University in 2009, with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Growing up with a sister seven years her junior, Cheryl found meaning in her early role as caregiver, cheerleader, guide, and teacher. This led to her interest in pursuing a career in teaching at the Primary/Junior level. After university, Cheryl began working as a self-employed private tutor, as well as teaching Saturday school grammar classes. She has experience tutoring students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, as well as tutoring students with learning differences. She then held a full-time teaching position as a Junior/Senior Kindergarten teacher at a private school, followed by a 4-year position in a private Montessori school. During her time at the Montessori school, Cheryl acted as classroom assistant, coordinator of the aftercare program, primary level French teacher, elementary level choir teacher, and overall “Jill of All Trades.”
With regards to her philosophy on education, Cheryl believes that every student has different and special needs – no two students are the same! She believes that the best approach to teaching is to get to know the student as an individual, and how they learn most effectively. Knowing a student’s learning style and interests helps to inform the structure of the lessons.
In her spare time, Cheryl is a big fan of cooking and baking, and all things Harry Potter! She has a deep love for sushi, pop music, and her rescue cat, Carbon.

Chris graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. Chris is pursuing further education at OISE, completing a Masters of Teaching (P/J) degree. Chris is currently in his first year of the program, and in his first practicum placement. Chris has many years of experience working with children as a camp counsellor and as a community event planner for children. More recently, he worked as a physiotherapy assistant, providing care and teaching exercises to patients. He is currently working as an after-school tutor for the TDSB. Chris has always enjoyed working with children. He is passionate about teaching and creating a positive learning environment for children. In his free time, Chris likes to try new restaurants, watch movies and stay active. One of his favourite things to do outside during the summer is hiking. His favourite trail he has gone to is in Vancouver, BC.

Chris graduated from York University with Bachelors Degrees in Professional Writing, Religious Studies, and Education. He has worked in classrooms across Toronto, from Oakdale Park Middle School to SEED Alternative, giving him a diverse experience as an educator. He has also worked for close to a decade in the non-profit/charitable sector, training and developing skills in public speaking and communications. He is also a published author, with several other books on the go, and is intimately familiar with the world of creative writing and publishing. Altogether, Chris is an expert tutor in the fields of writing, research, and presentation, capable of preparing anyone for what they will need to access whatever post-secondary institution they’re aiming for, and ensuring they will be successful there.

Bonjour! My name is Christelle. I was raised and born in France. I received my bachelor’s degree in education and I am currently working at Toronto French School (TFS), one of the most prestigious schools in the GTA. It will be my pleasure to help you with your child from Kindergarten to Grade 6 with learning the French language.

Christian has a Bachelor’s of Commerce Spec. Accounting as well as a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting. He has several years of experience in tutoring both high school and university level business courses. Outside of Christian’s work at a Big 4 accounting firm, Christian enjoys spending time playing hockey, fishing and cooking.

Christina is currently completing an Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto. She specializes in Health and Disease which focusses on subjects such as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. She has achieved a Dean’s List Scholar status and has been awarded numerous academic scholarships for her excellence in the sciences.
Christina has tutored many students ranging from elementary to high school students in both academic and advanced placement science courses, both in one-on-one and small group settings. She often receives positive feedback from her students as she is able to clarify complicated concepts in a manner that is easy to understand. Christina is currently looking to tutor any prospective students in need of assistance in the sciences. She is looking forward to engaging with her new students to promote their academic success and confidence in the sciences.

Christine has successfully defended her master’s in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto (UofT) and completed with the highest distinction, two undergraduate degrees in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering as well as Honours Life Science (minor in Math) at McMaster University. Her passion for tutoring started in high school and continued through to my master’s where I became the head TA for the Introduction to Programming Engineering course at UofT. She has extensive experience tutoring Math, Physics and Programming courses for high school and university levels. Christine enjoys making difficult topics fun by re-explaining concepts in a variety of different ways, reinforcing knowledge with practice problems, and providing real-world examples. She teaches students in a way that facilitates confidence so they can knock their tests and assignments out of the park!

Christine’s work focuses on research and development for medical devices and in her spare time she is a coach for the University of Toronto’s Synchronized Swimming Team.

Cindy received a Bachelor of Education from OISE and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from York University. She also holds a BA in English Literature from the University of the West Indies.

She taught both gifted and mainstream classes with the York Region District School Board for a number of years. Cindy recognizes that students learn in different ways and adjusts her teaching methods accordingly. With additional qualifications in Special Education she is prepared to meet the diverse needs of students.

Cindy is understanding, patient and respectful of students and parents. She helps students develop a growth mindset.

She enjoys reading, nature photography, digital art, and spending time with family.

Claire graduated from the 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 finished additional qualifications in Intermediate Mathematics, Teaching English Language Learners, Special Education, and Reading. Claire spent the previous school year supplying with the Peel District School Board, and prior to that taught at the Brighton School, a school for students with learning exceptionalities. 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. With her teaching experience and education, Claire is able to support students in Kindergarten to Grade Eight, as well as Grades Nine to Twelve in English, History, and Law. Claire will be spending this school year supplying with the Peel District School Board again, and hopes to obtain a long term teaching position soon.

Claire is an Ontario Certified Teacher who has been working with Prep Academy since March of 2020. She is an experienced teacher and tutor, with qualifications to teach French Immersion and every division. Her classroom experience includes both elementary and secondary schools, in French Immersion, French core, and secondary English. Claire holds both a Bachelor of Arts in French Literature and a Bachelor of Education. Her two degrees simultaneously combine her passions for education and languages. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Claire is currently a Master of Education student at OISE, University of Toronto and she is graduating soon in January, 2020. She held a Master in Linguistics with a specialization in teaching foreigners Chinese as a second language. She also studied in Japan as an honor exchange student. Prior to attending University of Toronto, Claire worked in international education for over 8 years, both in public and private sectors. She is very experienced in teaching students mandarin with diverse cultural and academic experiences.

Claire understands the nuances of how foreigners learn Chinese and modifies her instruction based on student strengths and needs. She believes that she is a positive, influential role model and mentor for all students, because she is able to attend to individual needs and she has a passion to make a difference in students’ language learning.

Claire is a life-long learner and enjoys learning new things with technology and tries to incorporate all different materials into her lessons. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, dancing, painting, writing and vegan cooking.

Colleen has a Masters of Teaching in general sciences and biology for Intermediate/Senior grades from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree specializing in biopharmaceuticals. Colleen has developed and presented both grade 9 and 10 general science courses that were adapted for her students. She works tirelessly to create content that highlights the strength in her students while supporting the development of their needs. Colleen has always found meaningful volunteer opportunities in education, she has traveled to several remote Indigenous communities to present hands-on science experiments. She is passionate about merging content and experiences together to make learning fun. Colleen has worked in a northern Quebec community as their senior science teachers for two years. During this time, she has returned to school to gain the Intermediate Math qualification.

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Concetta Roche is on her way of becoming a certified teacher and will be as of May 2020. Concetta is from Hamilton, Ontario, where she attended McMaster University to complete her Undergrad in Honours Theatre and Film with a Minor in Music. As well she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance from Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Concetta grew up with a deep passion for the arts and took various opportunities in performing, behind the scene work and as well teaching at music studios to allow her passion to grow. It was teaching at a music studio in Hamilton where she discovered her passion for teaching and working with children/ teens. When she decided to pursue her teaching career, Concetta applied and has now completed her Bachelor of Education at Redeemer University. It is through teaching that Concetta has been able to foster her love of Music and Drama.

Through her Bachelor of Education, Concetta has been able to teach a variety of grades ranging from grade 3/4- grade 10. Through that experience, Concetta was able to teach a variety of subjects from Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Art etc. Concetta has taught in a full class setting to small groups and to one- on-one. Through her placement Concetta had the opportunity to differentiate instruction and create lessons and materials based on the needs of the student. Concetta would foster and engage personalized lessons based on who her student’s were in the classroom.

Concetta truly believes that engaging students using their curiosity and interests is crucial in helping them gain confidence they require to succeed.

Courtney is an Ontario Certified Teacher, holding a Bachelor of Education and a BA in English and History, both from Queen’s University. Courtney is qualified to teach English and History at the Intermediate and Senior grade levels. She also has experience teaching Primary and Junior grade levels in her teachable subjects, as well as in mathematics.

Courtney has had a variety of classroom experiences during her time in the Queen’s University’s Concurrent Education program. In addition to her traditional English and History placements, Courtney has experience in at-risk programs, ESL classrooms, and in the Ontario Literacy Course. These experiences have led Courtney to develop a teaching philosophy based around inclusive and differentiated learning. Additionally, Courtney is an advocate for positive learning spaces and for teaching critical thinking skills in order to facilitate strong communities of learners in today’s schools.

Courtney is very passionate about learning opportunities outside the classroom. She has over five years of experience in Elementary Outdoor Education, Intermediate/Senior Leadership Programs, and Outdoor Co-Operative Learning programs. She believes that learning that takes place outside the classroom can further any student’s understanding of material, and, more importantly, teaches students to work together and support one another.

When Courtney isn’t working in educational programs, she could be found rock climbing, attending Broadway (or Mirvish) shows, or reading the latest book she bought.

As an Ontario Certified Teacher, Crystal is qualified to teach Grade 7-12 Mathematics and Computer Science. She obtained her Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, specializing in the Math/Teaching program and complementing it with a computing minor. Subsequently, Crystal earned her Bachelor of Education from York University.

Damien has a Combined Honours degree in Biomechanics and Physiology, as well as an Education degree. Damien is a full-time grade 8 teacher with the Toronto district school board.  He is qualified to teach all subjects at the grade 6, 7 and 8 level as well as the high school sciences. As an athlete himself he values a life and work balance. He spends most of his down time Coaching Rugby (Provincially, Club & School Levels), Rock Climbing, Camping, Canoeing and intentionally getting lost in the woods looking for adventure with his dog and loved ones.

Dana has a Bachelor of Science (Biology) and a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University. She graduated First Class Standing from teachers college and has since entered the teaching profession.

Upon graduation, Dana took upgrading courses that focused on special education, intermediate level science, and primary level mathematics.

Dana understands that each student has unique educational needs and has gained insight throughout her teaching and camp experience. She will get to know students on an individual level and tailor the lesson delivery to their unique learning style to help them meet their goals.

Danielle received her Bachelor of Arts from Western University with a double major in English and Media, Information, and Technoculture (MIT). After graduating in 2015, she earned her TEFL certification and moved to Seoul, South Korea to work as an English teacher. During her time spent in Korea, Danielle realized her passion for education and decided to move back to Canada to further her career. She completed her Bachelor of Education at York University in 2020 at the Junior/Intermediate level, with a specialization in English and Mathematics and additional qualifications in Special Education. Danielle has been a tutor with Prep Academy for over three years and has worked with students from grades 1-8 in all subjects, as well as grade 9-12 in English and the humanities. In addition, Danielle is currently working as a supply teacher with the TDSB and has taught at various independent schools throughout Toronto. Her focus is to act as a positive and motivating leader to instil self-confidence in her students. She hopes to create a fun and comfortable learning environment, tailored to the needs of each individual student. Apart from education, Danielle enjoys playing soccer, attending concerts, and traveling. Last year, she stepped into her 32nd country, Iceland! She hopes to travel to 50 countries before age 50. Stay tuned!

Darius is a full-time teacher and is excited to be a member of the Prep Academy Team. Darius is certified to teach grade 4-12. His subjects range from math, English, ESL, history and computer media. He has experience in investments, insurance and taxation and always integrates financial literacy in his lessons.

Darius believes in a judgement-free learning environment. He believes that this kind of environment help students foster self-advocacy, self-awareness and a strong sense of responsibility.

Darius speaks both Cantonese and Mandarin.

Darryl is committed to inspiring in students a love of learning and the courage and confidence to try new things, with a foundation of enduring respect for cultural diversity. He has taught junior and intermediate divisions for the past ten years for the Simcoe County District School Board.   He has four beautiful children, two of whom have autism. This has further supported his love and desire to work with children.  Prior to teaching he delivered newspapers for ten years, worked at a convenience store for 5 years, worked in a factory for thirteen years, and worked as a custodian for the school board for five years.  These enriched experiences have provided many real-life application questions, which revolve around the curriculum.  Darryl obtained a business diploma, HR certificate, and Bachelor of Arts in psychology and he graduated from the BEd program at York University.  Darryl strives to discover who the students are in order better serve their needs, as it pays off in epic proportions. From his diverse background, he has acquired a wide range of skills that compliment his desire of working with students.  He is a confident, committed, and trained professional educator who looks forward to embracing the needs of students.  His skill set is a great fit for being a student-tutor.

David completed his Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at York University in 2011. He then pursued his Bachelors of Education at York University in 2012. While at York, David competed on the Varsity Tennis Team and achieved 2 gold medals. He is currently qualified to teach the following subjects: All Primary and Junior subjects, Health and Physical Education, French, ESL, Special Education, Cooperative Education, Religion and Science. His additional qualification courses allow him to teach all the way from primary to the senior level (K – 12).

David is a passionate and devoted teacher who is a Specialist in Health and Physical Education. He is currently teaching Health and Physical Education with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. For the last 10 years, he has devoted his time to working with kids in summer camps, tutoring, and summer school programs within the TCDSB, TDSB, and various private schools. David has many years of experience working with kids who have behavioural challenges, are ESL, and children who have special needs. He has worked with kids who are autistic, non-verbal, ADHD and who possess other learning differences. He has been able to create lessons that meet the needs of all of his students and helps to make learning fun and practical. He is a true believer that all kids have a passion for learning!

David is a huge sports enthusiast and enjoys coaching. He has worked with many kids from beginner to collegiate level athletes in basketball, volleyball, soccer and tennis. David firmly believes that a healthy body allows for a healthy mind!

David received his BA from McMaster University. He then became an Ontario certified teacher after completing his Graduate Diploma in Education at Griffith University in Australia, where he specialized in primary education. David also holds OCT additional qualifications in ESL, mathematics, special education, and physical education. He has also completed tribes and Wilson Reading Program training. He has 7-years of English teaching experience where his focus has been teaching students in the intermediate grades. Throughout his teaching, David has gained experience working with students who have learning differences, and he uses adaptive instructional techniques to ensure each student achieves success. David enjoys helping students with test taking strategies and has experience preparing students to write the SSAT.

David strives to make learning a fun and positive experience, where students can feel confident in a supportive environment. In his free time, he loves exercising, playing sports, and exploring the city.

David is an editor, writer, and scholar who has been teaching in some capacity since the September of 2011: he has run tutorials at York University, worked as a tutor, and lectured as an adjunct course instructor for Seneca College. Today, David holds a Ph.D. in English Literature earned from York University after having successfully defended his dissertation in September 2022. His scholarly interests lie in the transmedial migration of narrative from prose media (such as novels) into ergodic media (such as the table-top roleplaying game). This focus has led him to become professionally versed in a wide range of topics from humanism, skepticism, existentialism, structuralism, poststructuralism, posthumanism, postmodernism, narratology, ludology, and various branches of genre fiction. He has also worked as a professional editor and has an acute understanding of grammar. Indeed, not only has he edited multiple manuscripts for various forms of publication, but he has taught such subjects specifically: David has spent four years working as a teaching assistant for an Introduction to Literary Studies course, been the adjunct instructor for a Communication in Context college course and tutored many ESL students looking to improve their facility with the English language.

I am an Ontario certified teacher, qualified to teach kindergarten to grade 6. Graduated with a Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Humanities, both with honours from York University and took additional courses focusing on Math and Special Education.
I believe that education should be both fun and educational, and I use a variety of different methods to engage children to learn different subjects.
Math is often a difficult subject for many students, and math anxiety can prevent a lot of children from excelling at it. I used to be like many people, and dreaded when math came up in school, but after years of working on it, and incorporating it into my daily life, math can be so much fun. I also have a passion for English and literature, and love story telling with students. Children are so creative and helping them get their thoughts down is amazing.
In my free time I enjoy illustrating and board games. I have done work for picture books, fantasy novels, card games and more. I also love board games and find that they can also be used to teach math, social studies, history and story telling.

Deanna is an Ontario College of Teachers certified biology and history teacher at the intermediate and senior levels. In the near future, she hopes to gain additional qualifications in math and social science instruction, as well. In addition to holding a Master of Teaching (MT) degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, Deanna has also obtained an MSc in biology and an Honours BA in humanities from York University. For her academic achievements in these areas, she has earned several scholarships and awards, including the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, which she was the recipient of for two successive years.

Though she is an accomplished academic, teaching is Deanna’s true calling. Altogether, she has over 6 years of experience working and volunteering in education-related contexts with students of all ages and academic levels. In particular, she has obtained extensive volunteer experience with the national charitable organization, Let’s Talk Science, as well as York University’s Bethune College Junior Fellow Program, and U of T’s Global Ideas Institute. In addition to working as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate science courses at York University, Deanna has also acted as a course instructor for a variety of educational summer programs, including York University’s Helix Summer Science Institute and the University of Toronto Schools’ Bright Lights in the Lab summer camp. Deanna has obtained important experience teaching science, biology, and history in a number of Toronto Schools, as well, including North Toronto, Harbord, Riverdale, and W eston Collegiate Institutes.

When she is not busy teaching, Deanna enjoys playing video games, discussing politics, gardening, and hanging out with her cat, Thomas.

Declan (Dex) is a passionate tutor with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Math and Physics. He developed a love of teaching as a calculus Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto, where he was hired after only 2 years of study. Inspired by the Feynman method of teaching, Dex believes that even advanced mathematical concepts can be broken down into simple parts and explained clearly. After graduation he expanded into tutoring Grades 2-12 Math, working privately and in tutoring centers, and occasionally teaching Physics or Programming. He currently works as a freelance Web Developer building internet applications and websites. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and crafting intricate origami. Dex has dedicated his time to educating and mentoring students for over 6 years and has worked with hundreds of students from ages 9 to 19. He understands that every learner is unique and is able to adapt his teaching style to fit individual needs and goals.

Deja has over five years of experience tutoring students of all abilities from grades one to eight. She specializes in teaching English and math at a primary/junior level. Deja is currently an ECE student at Seneca college. After graduation, Deja plans to continue on to completing teachers’ college and a master’s degree in education. Deja has worked at Early On daycare centre where she would help children develop their learning skills. She has also worked in after-school programs where she assisted students with homework and understanding concepts. Deja has taught English to primary students in Thailand. During her time working abroad, Deja constructed different activities and individual learning plans for students to help develop their confidence in speaking English. She loves to combine her love of travel with her passion for teaching.

Deja is passionate about helping her students grow academically. She believes all students are capable of success and uses different strategies to ensure that students can confidently understand their work.

Being able to speak English, French, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, language has played a major role in Dexter’s personal and professional life. He received his bilingual diploma from the Toronto French School. He graduated from York University with a BFA, Visual Arts,and a minor in East Asian Studies. After spending two years in Beijing, China, to continue learning Mandarin, he returned to York University to pursue his Ontario teaching certification. Since 2015, he has been working in the York Region District School Board, primarily as a Core French teacher for grades 4-8. A big part of his teaching method is highlighting the similarities between various related languages, particularly English and French, and linking them to the greater context of world history. Having been a student of language for many years, Dexter understands that language learning is a long process that requires frequent practice, and that each learns at their own pace. One of the most important aspects is the development of confidence, and it is better for young learners to learn and practice language in a safe environment. His continuing goal is to help students develop transferable language learning skills and strategies, and to help foster overall language and cultural appreciation. It has brought him great pride and joy when parents approach him to say that, because of him, their child enjoys French class more than before. Beyond language, world history, and culture, Dexter’s principal interests and hobbies include the practice of martial arts, such as Wing Chun Kungfu and Japanese Jiu-jitsu, watching anime, television and film, cosplay, video gaming, miniature painting, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Diana is an Ontario certified teacher who has had a successful career spanning over 25 years (since 1997) in education with the Toronto Board. She began her career in teaching as a Deaf-blind Facilitator, then acquiring her degree in education with a specialist in visual arts from York University in 2005.

Diana prides herself as a lifelong learner and encourages her students to be the same. She has a patient and supportive approach to teaching. Her special education background coupled with visual arts allows her to support and provide varying and unique ways to support all types of learners, in order to help them meet their full potential.

Diana is passionate about the arts, animals and the environment. When she is not teaching she can be found creating art, tending to her ample collection of plants, hiking, and spending time with close friends and family.

Diane graduated from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with Highest Honorary Distinction and is currently a permanent teacher with the Toronto District School Board. Diane has taught students from Grade 1 to 8 including Gifted, Special Education Integration and English as a Second Language. Since graduating, Diane has taken additional qualification courses in Special Education, Kindergarten, and English as a Second Language. Diane has her Reading Specialist and Mathematics Specialist.
Diane is a passionate educator with a student-centered approach. Diane strives to provide students with a safe and inclusive learning environment where they can become creative and holistic thinkers. By working together with students and their families, Diane will utilize her knowledge in technology and modify the delivery of content to help spark an interest in your child’s learning.
As once a tutored child herself, Diane has lived through the benefits of 1:1 and small group learning. In addition to her education, Diane spent most of her extracurricular time as a child and teen playing baseball at a competitive level. This has led to Diane’s love for fitness and coaching.