Private Tutoring in North Toronto

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

Sarah is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a speciality in Intermediate/Senior Mathematics and Sciences. She is currently working as a Secondary school teacher for Math and Physics. Sarah completed the Teaching program at University of Toronto, OISE and prior to this, she attained a Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics with the Dean’s list from Ryerson University. She has been tutoring over six years from Grade 5-12 for Math and Science courses, also has an experience of teaching U.S. curriculums and SAT Prep for who were planning to go to U.S. universities. Since she has a TESOL qualification as well, she is experienced teaching ESL and helping the International students. Sarah is patient and open-minded, and she believes that all students has a weakness and strength and learn in various ways. Sarah has helped each individual to find the best way to achieve their goals. A lot of her former students successfully got into the top universities in Canada and U.S.

Abbey is an Ontario Certified Teacher, but more so an open minded, growing professional with a vast knowledge of skills and interests, eager to continually learn and develop these skills. She grew up in Richmond Hill and moved to Kingston for the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University. She completed an Undergraduate Degree in Global Development, minoring in Religious Studies. Abbey has consistently pursued global and local experiences, working with children and students, since the beginning of her secondary education years. Abbey strives to continually refine her development as a professional, as she is TRIBES certified, frequently volunteers with children education events, and is interested in completing additional qualifications in the near future.

Abbey has grown to become a passionate teacher who offers a culturally sensitive and growth mindset perspective. As she started to acquire critical awareness of development, her experiences have begun to shift towards more local contexts. This has led her to be more involved with organizations which work to relieve urban poverty. She has worked with non-profit organizations in urban areas, such as Toronto City Mission and Union Gospel Mission, in Vancouver, BC. Through these experiences working in lower socioeconomic areas, Abbey chose her Bachelors of Education focus to be Teaching Children At-Risk. Working with many children in lower socioeconomic areas through placements and internships, she is an experienced leader with the ability to quickly recognize critical situations and initiate sensitive intervention. She is accomplished in building relationships with students and coworkers through modelling values of respect and inclusivity.

In the Fall, Abbey hopes to pursue a Masters of Theology and Urban Development at Wycliffe College, Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto, in order to further develop aptitudes for urban and community transformation. With this degree, she hopes to empower and engage individuals at-risk through integrating education and mentorship.

In her spare time, she enjoys long distance running and HIIT workouts, watching comedy TV shows, attending concerts, and sipping on overpriced coffee. More importantly, Abbey loves to do these things with friends and family to build relationships through shared experiences. Furthermore, these experiences have shaped Abbey’s values and become central to her philosophy of teaching. She always seeks to relates to people, especially her students, and believes there are always multiple entry points to learning. Abbey is a personable yet professional teacher with strong listening and collaborative skills. She looks forward to the opportunities of building new relationships with individual students through personal and attentive tutoring in order to empower students as they develop multifaceted skillsets to broaden their future.

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.

Adrian Williams grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States to complete an undergraduate and post graduate degree in Chemistry. He discovered his enthusiasm for teaching during his Post graduate degree at Howard University while working with University students.
During this time, he had the chance to work within the chemistry department as a teaching
Assistant where he had the first-hand experience of being an educator and a leader by guiding students through general and organic chemistry labs. Adrian continued to cultivate and share his love for science by mentoring Amgen students during his summer months in graduate school. That period provided an opportunity to help students research, design and execute inquiry/ laboratory-based research projects tailored to pharmaceutical endeavours. In addition, he has prior tutoring experience with University and high school students, instructing through engaging one and one learning sessions.

Adrian recently graduated from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Masters of Teaching at the University of Toronto in 2018. During this time, he gained experience and knowledge working with a diverse student body including TOPS, Academic, Applied, College, University and special needs students. Adrian has diligently worked on sharing his knowledge on General Science and Chemistry. He strives to positively engage and impact students’ learning by adapting lesson plans and labs to fit particular student needs by introducing technology, differentiating the lessons based on students’ individual capabilities.

Through all these experiences, Adrian teaching philosophy has culminated to being fair and not treating students like a chemical reaction. Adrian believes that both teacher and student have to follow through on their expected duties for the educational process to work. Being fair to each student is being realistic to the truth that every child is different; and students are not molecules that can be predicted, and challenges can come at any time. Adrian attentively works to implement the necessary steps to help each child meet their course goals. In his spare time, he enjoys working out and playing video games as well as spending time with his friends and family.

Alaa graduated from the Carleton University with an Honours degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, with a minor in Psychology. She has mentored several students both in academic and professional settings with great success. She also privately tutored students in grades 7-12 during her undergraduate years, helping them with homework and test preparation. Her teachables are Science and Math. By being a part of Prep Academy, she strives to ensure her students set and achieve their goals. In her free time, she likes to read, bike, and explore the city!

Through my experience teaching at various high schools as a substitute teacher, I have discovered that the younger generation consists of smart and creative individuals who are eager to learn. I love to spread my passion for music and education to my students wherever I go!

In terms of background, most of my teaching experience is in history and English. I have three degrees in my field, which include a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education-Music/History, and a Master’s of Music in Clarinet Performance. I enjoy working with students as an academic coach. In this capacity I focus on organizational skills, test preparation, good note-taking and study habits, and overall mindfulness in an academic setting. I enjoy watching my students grow into responsible, self-motivated human beings!

I have also taught ESL Oral English courses to Chinese students, and I was a teaching assistant that edited student essays at McGill University.

I am an artsy person that enjoys exploring writing, fashion, and film in my free time.

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

Albert Corcos is an Ontario Certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers. He has lived in Toronto since he was seven years old after coming from France; thus, he speaks a fluent, Parisian French. Albert attended both York University and the University of Toronto and he also completed a graduate degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (O.I.S.E.). Albert’s many years of teaching has been an educational adventure! He taught for over 20 years for the Toronto District School Board in all different types of educational programs: programs for gifted students, at-risk students and he even taught adults returning to school. Of course, he also taught all grades from 9 to 12 in the conventional classroom. Thus, he brings a wealth of experience to instruct students through their learning style and also to allow for each student’s learning needs, abilities and goals—To this end, Albert was enlisted by the Ontario Ministry of Education to be part of a curriculum writing team.

Albert retired early from TDSB and lived in Vancouver, B.C. where he continued a new stage in his professional development: he worked with ambitious, elite students who prepared to write admission tests such as the S.A.T for Ivy League American universities and he coached and tutored them to obtain top, competitive scores. As well, British Columbia has “provisional exams” for all grade 10 and 12 students which required a lot of tutoring preparation and support!

Besides living in beautiful Vancouver, Albert travelled extensively through the American Southwest. He is a nature lover! Albert has returned to Toronto the last 7 years and he enjoys his family life and friends. Albert’s core values are life-long learning and his passion is to share, foster and inspire students to embrace a love of learning. “No one succeeds at something they hate!”, he is fond of saying. All in all, Albert balances his love of nature, family life and friends and his
teaching and tutoring.

Alex graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelors of Arts in English and History. He has continued his studies at York University and has completed his Bachelors of Education in the primary division. Alex is also equipped with additional qualifications which include both Kindergarten and Mathematics. He has taught in several classes making lessons that are both interactive and engaging for students. He strives to apply innovative approaches to education that encourages creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking to ensure greater learning.

Alex has also had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students. He has volunteered at the Toronto Public Library Youth Hub as a mentor for students within the community. He worked alongside students that varied learning styles, culture, and socio-economic needs. He recognizes that diversity plays a significant role in education and has built productive, valuable, and genuine relationships with students from various communities.

Alex Krieger is a soon-to-be Ontario Certified Teacher. He grew up in North York and attended University of Guelph to complete his Honours Bachelor of Science degree, in which he majored in human kinetics. After completing his undergraduate degree, Alex immediately enrolled in consecutive education at Brock University to fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher. He is soon to be certified to teach in the primary/junior division in Ontario. In addition to his qualifications in teaching grades K-6, Alex’s passion and undergraduate-level knowledge in science provides him with the ability to teach this subject to any student up to grade 11. Alex is currently in his last teaching placement in Toronto and is excited to be completing his Bachelor of Education in April! Alex believes that by building a strong relationship with his students he is better able to meet their individual needs, address their unique learning styles, and encourage growth. As a recent graduate, Alex continues to develop new and innovative strategies for working with children. He finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding. In his spare time he likes to stay in touch with current events, watch and play hockey, as well as exercise. He is looking forward to this new opportunity with Prep Academy Tutors!

Alex graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Graphic Communications Management back in 2009. He has worked in the financial industry for more than five years and excelled in written and oral communications with both his colleagues and clients. Alex’s tutoring experience stems from helping high school and elementary school students in the areas of English and Math. His experience in assisting students comprises of reviewing their written assignments in terms of grammar and spelling as well as proper pronunciation. With respect to math, Alex is enjoys building mathematical confidence for students in grades 6 though 9. Alex is also an SSAT coach who can prepare students in taking the standardized test with confidence and determination. Outside of the classroom, Alex enjoys coaching and playing basketball where he works as a team with players in making the game fulfilling and fun. His philosophy in teaching revolves around building a strong relationship with his students which makes the learning process that much more productive and enjoyable. Through tutoring, he aims to help students to reach their full potential academically and set them up for success.

Alex is an enthusiastic professional passionate in education development. He has worked in the banking and finance industries. He has completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University, a Bloomberg Market Concepts certification from Bloomberg Professional Services, and an Entry Level Certification in Business Analysis from the International Institute of Business Analysis. Currently, he is enrolled in a TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) 170-hour program and is looking to help provide young English learners with a fun impact on their future education. His future goals are to become a certified teacher and build experience both domestically and abroad.

Alexander earned his Bachelor of Technology Degree in Process Automation from McMaster University as well as a Chemical Engineering Diploma and a Business Management Certificate from Mohawk College.

During his summer breaks during his university studies, Alexander would volunteer at the Bayview Glen summer camp. Most recently, he has spent this past summer in Beijing, Au Pairing for a young Chinese boy whom was very shy at first, but through many positive interactions, gradually began to show his goofy, playful side. Alex also has ample experience tutoring English and Math to other students during his time in high school.

Alexander has a strong passion for education and continual learning, and loves to see students succeed academically. Alexander is able to teach chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer programming and English to students up to grade 11.

During his spare time, Alexander likes to play computer games such as League of Legends, read self improvement books, and go to many different types of events with fellow friends!

Alexandra is a recent graduate from McGill’s Master of Educational Psychology program where she learned a wide variety of learning strategies and the importance of brain friendly teaching approaches. She is also a teacher-candidate that comes to us with teaching experience at private schools. For the past 2 years, Alexandra has enjoyed teaching middle school students learning strategies helping them to become more effective and independent learners. She has experience working with I.E.Ps and other learning profiles, and developing creative strategies to overcome learning obstacles. Alexandra enjoys incorporating students’ interests into her tutoring, making sessions relevant, engaging and fun!

Alexandra has a strong academic and practical education background. She earned a honours specialized bachelor of fine arts and certificate in biblical study from York University; she earned a bachelor of education specializing in Visual Art and Religion from OISE/UT and a master’s degree (thesis pending) in art psychotherapy. Her academic background has prepared her to work with and meet diverse student needs and has taught her about assessing students strengths and weaknesses and using a variety of approaches to reach everyone. Building positive rapport with students comes easily to her. Alexandra has additional qualifications in Special Education (part 1 and 2), Guidance and Computers/Technology in the classroom. She comes with over 8 years of classroom teaching experience in high school classrooms. She has taught learning strategies, the prep seminar for the Ontario Literacy Test, the Ontario Literacy Course English and History. She uses a variety of techniques to work individually with each student, in order to reach each one and help them attain confidence and academic success. She has also worked with students of varying developmental abilities and has used knowledge she learned in graduate school to help with communication growth and expression.

Ali first found her passion for teaching in Ghana while there for an international development program teaching students about sexual health and training teachers there. From there she taught Kindergarten and English as a Second Language in South Korea for a year. She spent two years teaching workshops to students across the GTA about poverty and youth homelessness. She then attained her Bachelor’s of Education from the University of Toronto (OISE). Since then she has been tutoring and raising her new baby daughter. Ali’s areas of specialty include Early Years education, math, science, and reading. She has Additional Qualifications in Kindergarten and Special Education and is trained in the Wilson Reading Program. In her spare time, Ali enjoys volunteering with international charities, travel, and reading great books.

Alison was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. She studied Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland in 2013, before deciding to travel around the world. Toronto became home in 2015. She has been a Lead Instructor with Mathnasium of Forest Hill since 2015, and will be stepping into the role of Assistant Centre Director in January 2018. She recently returned to post-secondary studies attending George Brown College to obtain a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She has a passion for mathematics and science, and loves working with children! Her teachables are Mathematics up to grade 10, Accounting for grades 11, 12 and first year university/college, and Economics for grades 11 and 12. In her spare time, Alison enjoys reading, baking and playing with her Hamster named Stretch.

Allison is a Master of Teaching candidate in the intermediate/senior education stream at OISE within the University of Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto with a double major in English and Dramatic Arts. Throughout high school and university, Allison taught weekly drama classes and summer camps for children between the ages of 6 and 16. In these camps, she fostered a love of theatre and performing in her students while also promoting reading skills, interpersonal skills, and self-confidence. She is also an experienced tutor in high school level English. Allison is a passionate reader and writer and loves encouraging the same feelings in her students. In her spare time, she likes running, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her cat.

Amanda is a full time teacher at a private school in Toronto. She has been in the educational industry for over 15 years. She graduated from Seneca college in the early childhood program. Amanda has taken additional qualifications in special education and consistently participates in educational workshops to further her knowledge and experience. Amanda is passionate about working with children and helping them gain the confidence they need to succeed.

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.

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.

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.

As a graduate of the Honours of Bachelor of Arts of Mathematics program at Wilfrid Laurier University, I have always wanted to be an educator. I began to pursue this dream when I began tutoring mathematics in the Accessible Learning Centre as well as the Aboriginal Student Centre at WLU. It was these two experiences (as well as being a Volunteer Research Assistant for the Reading Comprehension in Students Who Learn Their Second Language Masters Project) that ignited the flame inside me to begin my career as a teacher. Through my personal experiences that have inspired me to pursue the teaching profession, I find that I refine my professional practice through ongoing inquiry, dialogue, and reflection.

I have acquired the ability to care for each student individually by asking them if their learning needs are being met and what I can accommodate in order to do so. My empathy, compassion and charm allows me to talk to my students about which learning strategy is best for them, and what I can do to facilitate their learning process. Whether it is a student’s learning disability, need for more time to gather information, or assigning homework for them, I have learned that no student is the same and each student must be treated with a special type of care. Moreover, my experience as a Volunteer Research Assistant for the Reading Comprehension in Students Who Learn Their Second Language Masters Project is what refined my ability to more carefully analyze how my actions affect every child and how to accommodate my techniques based on each student’s capabilities. One of the things I most enjoy about the teaching profession is the care, compassion and support that an educator can provide for a student to help him or her feel it is alright to learn at their own pace and in whatever way accommodates them.

Now that I have graduated from the program of Professional Studies in Education at Niagara University, my passion and drive for education has only grown. Furthermore, tutoring has opened my eyes to various techniques and methods in how to approach students and engage them in learning.

Andrea is currently completing her Masters of Teaching degree at the University of Toronto, and will become OCT certified to teach Primary/Junior upon graduating next April.

Prior to entering the MT Program, Andrea taught English overseas for 5+ years in Georgia, South Korea, Spain and China. In addition to classroom teaching, Andrea has run cooking clubs, facilitated speech contests, organized language camps, and done extensive one-on-one tutoring. She is TEFL-certified, and holds a BA in Child and Youth Care.

She is truly passionate about helping her students achieve their learning goals- and having fun along the way- and is looking forward to meeting her new clients soon!

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.

Angel is an Ontario Certified Teacher who currently works for the Toronto School Board at the Secondary level. She has been teaching for more than 9 years with extensive experience working with Grade five to twelve students with all kinds of strengths. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor degree in Physical Health and Education and continued her studies at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto to be certified as a Junior/Intermediate/Senior teacher.

Angel believes in every child and has seen many successful stories as a patient and caring teacher. The key to success is to work with students one on one and allow them to make mistakes and learn from them. In addition to being a full-time teacher, she has many years of experience tutoring students of different grades and subjects.

At last, there is really no one lesson plan that fits all. Hence, Angel promises to use a variety of teaching strategies to engage your child in his or her learning as well as deliver lesson plans to improve your child’s confidence in the process of learning. Every child deserves a chance to succeed, so allow your child to do so by making Angel your child’s private tutor today. She also understands the importance of keeping parents informed with their child’s progress as they play a key role in their child’s learning. She will make every effort to work with parents to ensure their child will become successful.

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.

Anne is a devoted teacher with over 15 years of experience, spanning all grade levels, with an emphasis on Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. She has a Masters of Science in Education and is in the process of becoming OCT certified. She has taught math, science and literacy in Elementary schools, and math and science in high schools and at the University of Buffalo, New York as an Adjunct Science Instructor. For the last few years, since moving to Toronto from New York, she has tutored many students from grades 1 through 12 and has helped them to excel in both Math and Science. She has a passion for teaching and understands that every student learns differently. She believes that it is vital for the teacher to recognize how students process information and use this knowledge to guide them in their learning process. She tries to make the lessons as relatable as possible to invoke curiosity, so students begin to think beyond the subject matter and explore future career choices. Her ultimate goal is to create a learning environment where the students are encouraged to do their best and to feel a sense of accomplishment. In addition to teaching, she enjoys singing and learning to play the harp.

Anneliese is a student at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). She is currently in her second and final year of the Masters of Teaching program, specializing in English and Music at the grades 7-12 levels. Anneliese comes from a family of educators and has always been interested in education as a career pathway. From a young age, Anneliese took advantage of every opportunity to volunteer in classroom and teaching settings. Recently, she was able to expand her professional knowledge through volunteer work with students that have unique psychosocial and learning needs. Anneliese has worked and volunteered as a mentor, teacher, and leader for students of many ages and learning styles and has made strong connections with many of her students. Anneliese has believes that all students can be successful when they are able to incorporate their own identities and interests into what they are learning. She takes time to get to know all of the students she encounters so that she can serve them in the best way possible. In her spare time, Anneliese plays classical guitar and bass guitar. She likes to read and run, and she loves to cook.

Anne is a public health researcher and internationally-published writer with over ten years of experience working as a journalist, author, academic, poet, short fiction writer, and editor. She was born and raised in Toronto, where she completed an Honours Bachelor’s degree in English and Sociology at Victoria College, University of Toronto. She later completed a Master’s Degree in Public Health and Community Development at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She is also a co-founder of Girls’ Respect Groups, a mentorship program for teens and elementary-aged girls that promotes respect and self-esteem. These programs have been run in over 180 countries worldwide. Anne has worked with multiple research organizations across Toronto and Canada and enjoys exploring and writing about the non-medical roots of health inequities. In her spare time, Anne enjoys riding her bike, catching up with friends, and basking in nature. Anne teaching experience spans her many different jobs and occupations, where she has taught everything from swimming lessons to approaches for assisting people with their incomes. She has worked with people of all ages and loves the opportunity to inspire passion and excitement around subjects both new and familiar to her students.

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!

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.

Ash is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. From Australia, he attended Flinders University graduating with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education with a Major in Physics and Minor in Mathematics. Ash started his teaching career in London, UK, before returning to Australia to teach in Adelaide and Sydney. With over 6 years of classroom teaching experience under his belt, Ash has taught at the Intermediate and Senior levels, helping students get the most out of their education. Ash’s passion for the sciences comes from his desire to understand the world as we know it and beyond.

Ashley received her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University in 2011, followed by a Bachelor of Education at Brock University in 2013 specializing in the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Her specialty subjects include Intermediate/Senior Exercise Science, Biology, Geography and English as a Second language. Ashley has also obtained additional qualifications in the Junior Grades and her specialties include Social Sciences, Sciences and writing skills. Since graduating teachers college, Ashley has taught Social Sciences for a year in British Columbia and has supply taught for several independent schools around Toronto. Ashley enjoys working one-on-one with students by meeting their needs through individualized and focused lessons. Her goal as a teacher is helping students succeed with the skills and aspiration to become lifelong learners. Ashley also has a passion for fitness, running and triathlons in her spare time. Ashley will be tutoring in Toronto during the school year and in Muskoka during the summer months.

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.

Bella earned a PhD in biology from Tel-Aviv University before moving to Canada for her research training at UofT. She has always enjoyed teaching courses and delivering scientific knowledge to her students. Prior to joining Prep Academy Tutoring Bella taught courses for undergrad students and conducted research in the cell biology field. Now she is specializing in teaching biology, chemistry and math courses for middle and high school students. She enjoys supporting her students in their path to success and helps them to reach their highest potential. While not teaching she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family and friends.

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.

Bilal received his undergraduate degree at McMaster University, graduating with an Honours in Chemical Biology. He undertook a co-operative aspect to his academics, and worked as an undergraduate researcher in universities and institutes in Vancouver, Hamilton and Berlin. His love for discovery, learning and sharing sparked his passion for travel, and he has spent years exploring diverse cultures and places. He recently returned from travelling around Europe, participating in many projects, including to help repair a traditional engine-less tall ship and sail across the Atlantic Ocean.

Bilal’s diverse experiences have helped accustom him to be comfortable with people of all ages and life stories, which ties deeply into his passion for learning and sharing. He has tutored students of all ages, including his own sisters and brother, and focuses on shaping their understanding rather than memorization. His main expertise lies in teaching senior Math and Science, however his interests are as far reaching as Anthropology and History, and learnt to speak French and Spanish during his recent travels.

His experience teaching up to eighteen Chemistry undergraduate students at a time in the lab, combined with numerous years of teaching students one-on-one in middle school and high school in Math and Science, have allowed him to develop the focus, rapport and creative techniques to make any student feel comfortable and open up to learning. His interest in education lies not in forcing students to do study because they feel they have to, but rather to help them rekindle their curiosity so they want to learn, explore and share.

Blair graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and two minors in Geography and Psychology. He then went on to Nipissing University where he received his Bachelor of Education in the Junior/Intermediate Divisions with Geography as his teachable subject. Since then, he has received his Primary Basic Qualification as well as Additional Qualifications in Special Education Part 1, Reading Part 1, and Intro to the Primary Years Program (PYP). Blair has been teaching at an all boys private school in Toronto for 3 years where he has taught and supported English, Math, Geography/History, and Gym classes for students in grade 3, 4, 6, and 7. Blair has always had a growth mindset and has attended multiple Professional Development seminars that include Character Education and Building Resiliency. Blair takes pride in his ability to adapt to a wide variety of classrooms and understands that each student learns differently. He has very strong relational teaching skills that have allowed him to develop formidable, trusting, and respectful relationships with a multitude of learners. He thrives in creating an appropriate atmosphere for learning and has utilized his outgoing nature, positive attitude, and flexibility to reach every type of learner. Blair has also coached many different sports, including hockey, baseball, basketball, and track and field, some of which double as hobbies outside of the classroom! Blair has identified himself as a lifelong learner and hopes to create lifelong learners out of each and every one of his students!

Brenelle is currently studying in the Masters of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education in Toronto. She graduated from the Extended French Program in Secondary School and earned an Honours BSc with distinction from McMaster University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. She is qualified to teach Junior and Intermediate divisions (Grades 4-10) for all subjects. Additionally, she has the requisites to teach senior level (Grades 11-12) Core French, Biology, and Chemistry. Brenelle has a substantial amount of experience working with children aged 4-18 in both work and volunteer settings, including being a camp counselor, specialty sports instructor, camp teacher and youth coordinator. Brenelle endeavors to tailor lesson plans toward the strengths and varying needs of each individual. She utilizes current and relevant techniques to engage students in the subject matter resulting in the achievement of learning objectives and overall enjoyment in the subject. Outside of tutoring, Brenelle has played competitive soccer and basketball for over a decade, enjoys trying new recipes and is an avid movie watcher.

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.

Brian is a Mechanical Engineer and an Entrepreneur. He grew up in Calgary, moved to University of Alberta and completed both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering (BSc and MSc). Brian grew up with a deep love of culture. Have traveled to 15 countries and took the opportunity to explore the world following the completion of his degrees. Throughout his life, he was accompanied by many teachers and mentors to aid his journey, which inspires his drive to pass it forward. During his Masters’ program, Brian took a major in developing engineering education on top of his research. He evolved a traditional engineering design course to a blended learning style, where much of the technical materials were transferred to online lecture to increase the face to face time during lectures. With the encouragement of his supervisor, he and his teaching partner also introduced a personal style to their teaching role. On top of the fundamental teaching of engineering course, this personal style included mentorship and guidance towards studies career choices and life style. This teaching style resulted in Brian winning the Graduate Teaching award. Lastly, with his experience and accolades in teaching, he was selected to be the only Junior Mentor to represent University of Alberta in Icelandic Entrepreneur Initiative. However, his teaching is not only limited to Post-Secondary. He took on a tutoring role during his transition from Undergrad to Graduate, where he improved students grades by over 30%. His teaching methods are linear and logical, and they resemble how an engineer thinks. However, what sets him apart from is his mentorship. Brian treats his students with great understanding of their personal journey and shares stories and encouragement to give perspectives of their future decisions.

Amherst with an Honours B.A. in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. I am in the Curriculum, Teaching & Learning program with a specialization in Comparative, International Development & Education. My research focuses on the Ontario curriculum and newcomer youth. I am proposing that a more holistic focus be integrated into the curriculum to enhance learning and development and to reach students of various backgrounds and abilities.

Before starting my master’s program, I earned my TEFL certification and taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea for a year. I taught Kindergarteners in subjects ranging from Math to Science and Theater, as well as Grades 1 through 8 in subjects including Language Arts, Reading, Writing and Communication. I also tutored children of various ages after school. Upon returning from Seoul I had the opportunity to work as the Learning Center Director for a nonprofit organization called FIVER. I worked with children ages 8 to 14 and developed a curriculum to enhance literacy through fun and engaging lessons and activities.

In addition to teaching, I have experience conducting academic research and writing research reports. During my undergraduate studies I worked in two psychology research labs, and I recently completed a contract with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in the Child, Youth and Family Services program. I have also done extensive research as it pertains to my master’s thesis. I enjoy the research process and truly believe that writing a research paper can be fun, exciting, and rewarding.

In my spare time I enjoy exercising (including Pilates, aerobics, biking and kickboxing), reading fiction novels, and playing board games. I also volunteer at the Romero House, a refugee resettlement centre, where I enjoy spending time with newcomer families and friends. I have a passion for travel and have had the privilege of visiting 26 countries in 4 continents (Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia). I am excited to work with you!

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!

Brodie is an Ontario Certified Teacher, holding a Bachelor of Education from OISE at the University of Toronto, and a Combined Honours BA in English and Sociology from Dalhousie University. With over 6 years of experience working and volunteering in education with all grade levels, Brodie has developed an educational philosophy that emphasizes awareness and attention to the individual needs of students in order to maximize their potential. Brodie has worked at various private and public institutions all over Canada – Of note are his experiences designing curriculum for University of Toronto Schools, as well as his position as an Associate Faculty at Rothesay Netherwood School, where he provided academic coaching and support for students in an intensive IB program. Brodie has extensive experience working with students of all ages, with I.E.Ps and other learning profiles, developing creative strategies to overcome learning obstacles that are often overlooked in the regular school system. In his spare time, Brodie loves to play music, travel, and spend time in the outdoors playing rugby and skiing. Brodie’s passions coalesce in his teaching philosophy, as experience based learning and creativity play crucial roles in providing the unique support that each student needs.

Bryce has his BSc was a double major in mathematics and computing science from Simon Fraser University. Bryce always found math fun in high school but it wasn’t until his second year university studies that he found passion and beauty in the subject. That sense of passion is something he loves to try to pass on to students who feel uncomfortable with the subject or that “they just aren’t math people.” During the completion of his BSc, Bryce found himself frequently employed as an instructor. He’s worked as a youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, an ESL instructor, and an instructor in the Canadian Army Reserve (where he’s been employed since 2009). Bringing these instructional experiences and subject matter knowledge together inspire Bryce to create an atmosphere where students can get comfortable with the discomfort of learning and start to grow.

Caitlin is attending the University of Toronto, finishing her Master’s degree in Child Study and Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She attended the University of Guelph for her undergraduate degree, where she studied applied science and obtained a degree in Early Childhood Education. She also took a minor in vocal performance at University of Guelph, and is very passionate about the Arts. She has worked with the Toronto District School Board in Outdoor Education facilitating programs at Mono Cliffs Outdoor Education Centre and Sheldon Outdoor Education Centre. Caitlin is very passionate about the environment and loves animals, especially her dog Bo. She grew up, and resides in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood, and attended the Claude Watson Secondary Arts Program at Earl Haig S.S. She majored in vocal music at Claude Watson, and was a part of the Toronto Children’s Chorus for ten years. She has been passionate about teaching ever since her mother brought her to “take your child to work day” in grade nine, where she visited her mother’s grade one classroom at John Wanless P.S. Focused on a career in the education field from a young age, Caitlin has had many experiences working with children as a tutor, Outdoor Education Intern, camp leader, dance teacher, preschool art teacher, and teacher candidate with over 600 hours of intensive practice teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
Caitlin believes in the importance of building rapport with students and families in order to create personalized and engaging learning opportunities. She strives to promote a growth mindset in her students in which they gain confidence in their abilities through rewarding their efforts. Caitlin works with her students to boost achievement in any specified subject area, and strives to promote a love of learning.

Caleigh received her undergraduate degree from York University as a Fine Arts Dance major, and went on to complete her Bachelor of Education at the University of Ottawa, graduating in 2011. Caleigh is an experienced teacher, and for the past 4 years has been teaching in Montessori private schools, which has strengthened her belief in the importance of individual student-centered learning.

Caleigh has worked and taught with children from toddler age, all the way up to Grade 8, and delights in the differences and challenges that each level presents. Caleigh also has experience working with students with have challenged with reading and writing, using the Wilson Reading System.

Influenced by her own school experience, and her immersion in the Montessori education philosophy, she believes in the teacher acting more as a guide to each student, helping them on their own individual path of learning and development. Each student progresses at their own rate, and it is important for learning material to be available to each student in their own time, while also instilling in each child a love of learning and a drive to further their own knowledge and understanding.

Influenced by her own school experience, and her immersion in the Montessori education philosophy, she believes in the teacher acting more as a guide to each student, helping them on their own individual path of learning and development. Each student progresses at their own rate, and it is important for learning material to be available to each student in their own time, while also instilling in each child a love of learning and a drive to further their own knowledge and understanding.

Caleigh is also a practising children’s yoga teacher, who started her own kids’ yoga business in 2015. She has been teaching children’s yoga for 4 years, and sharing yoga with young people is one of her greatest passions. Caleigh has found that the lessons learned through yoga, such as patience, acceptance, respect, and mindfulness, translate well to students’ work in the classroom and their lives outside of school as well. Being part of a yoga practice builds kids’ confidence, their determination and resilience, their capacity for calm, open-mindedness, and compassion and respect towards themselves and others.

Caleigh’s calm, patient, and very caring, friendly demeanour makes her a great teacher that student’s can trust and be at ease with. Her love of sharing learning with children, especially through reading, writing, the arts, yoga, and hands-on experience, will help to make lessons and subjects come alive for each student. There is nothing better than a child who realizes, through genuine understanding of learning, just how much they they can do and be!

Cara graduated from McMaster University with an honours degree in Communication Studies in 2012. She then worked for two years in marketing. Realizing her passion for travel, Cara received her teaching degree in Australia at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She met many international students, whom she enjoyed sharing different experiences with, and helping them with their English! Since arriving back in Toronto, Cara has taught ESL and has been volunteering at a private school, where she is looking to coach their hockey team to the championships! Cara is a trained SSAT coach and she enjoys prepping students for the entrance exam process. While tutoring, she strives to assist students to improve their academic performance and make learning fun! Cara easily creates positive relationships with individuals and believes in the lifelong learning process.

Carina is a York University graduate, with a Major in Criminology and a Minor in Business. She graduated with Cum Laude designation. She also completed her Bachelor’s of Education at York University and is certified to teach in the intermediate/senior division.

Carina is currently a full-time teacher at a private school in Toronto. She teaches a variety of business courses including Accounting, Economics, and Marketing, as well as Canadian and International Law.

She has over 6 years of tutoring experience, and has worked with children from grade 1 through to University. She has strong writing skills as well as math skills, and is comfortable tutoring math up to grade 10. Carina is also able to assist university students with their essays and assignments, primarily in the Social Sciences field.

Carina’s approach to education is to make learning fun and engaging. She strives to make learning relevant to the student, and does so through a variety of differentiated lesson plans and instruction. She is able to adapt her teaching style to the individual student, whether they are an oral, visual or tactile/kinesthetic learner.

She is also genuinely interested in the success of each of her students, and thus is able to develop a great rapport with everyone she works with. She believes that with the right resources, every child has the ability to succeed! She is excited to join students on that journey to success.

On her free time, she participates in various sports (soccer, running, volleyball), and enjoys volunteering for various community organizations. She is also an avid martial artist, and has been training, as well as teaching martial arts to children for over 7 years.

Carly received her undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia and her Bachelor of Education at Charles Sturt University, specializing in the Primary and Junior grade levels with additional qualifications in Special Education. She has spent time teaching abroad in London, England where she implemented an intensive reading and writing program to grade 1 students. Carly believes that success results when children are given the right tools and experiences to peak their specific interests and foster engagement. In her spare time, Carly enjoys volunteering as a Brownie leader with the Girl Guides of Canada, practicing yoga, and golfing.

Carly completed the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University and is now an Ontario Certified Teacher. She has a variety of experience teaching children in Kindergarten up to Grade 6. She has completed her teaching placements in the TDSB and is now working as an Occasional Teacher at Bialik Hebrew Day School. Carly is passionate about Special Education and inclusion. She will be beginning her online Master of Professional Education focusing on Teaching Students with Exceptionalities through Western University in the fall. She intends to pursue work in Special Education throughout her career. Carly has worked as a Tutor for the TDSB focusing on literacy and math education. Additionally, Carly holds a certificate from the Geneva Centre of Autism in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Currently, she is working towards her AQ in Special Education Part 1. Carly is extremely focused on helping students improve and recognize their true potential. Carly loves dogs and has an adorable Golden Doodle at home!

Carmela Andriano is an Ontario Certified Teacher who has a vocation for teaching and inspires a love for learning in all her students. Carmela grew up in North York completing her undergraduate degree with an Honours Double major in Geography and Urban Studies at York University. She then went on to complete her Bachelors of Education at Queen’s University, in the Primary/Junior Division. Carmela has also completed a number of additional qualification courses such as: Special Education Part 1, Teaching English Language Learners Part 1, Intermediate Mathematics (gr,7-10), and Senior Geography. Carmela is committed to being a life long learner and works diligently in continuing to grow professionally. Carmela has recently earned a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development at the University of Toronto (OISE). Carmela loves to travel and has spent almost every August travelling throughout Europe. She also enjoys the simple pleasures of life such as going on nature hikes, playing board games, and finding new restaurants in the city.

Carmela has taught in a variety of different settings. She was an occasional teacher with three Ontario school boards: TCDSB, YCDSB and HCDSB and worked in classrooms from Kindergarten to grade 12. Carmela has teaching experience in grades 3 and 4 and in a multiple exceptionalities classroom. In the past year, Carmela worked as a numeracy teaching coach for the TCDSB. Her role consisted of working with four out of the forty identified remedial support schools in the board who scored below provincial standards on standardized tests. She worked with grades 6-8 teachers and students in guiding math instruction, planning and assessments. Over this past summer, Carmela taught grade ten applied math in Scarborough as she wanted to gain further experience with secondary students. Currently, Carmela is working in an Intensive Support Class (ISP) teaching grades 6, 7, and 8 students who have been formally identified as behavioural along with other exceptionalities. Carmela’s passion for education and love for teaching is evident in all she does and how hard she works to ensure all students are successful.

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.

My name is Carolynn and I am an OCT certified teacher. I obtained my Bachelor of Science (double major in Human Biology and Spanish) from the University of Toronto. In 2014, I began my teaching career in the private sector and then transitioned into the public education system. I have experience teaching kindergarten, grades 2-4 and primary and junior special education classes. My special education pathway started when I obtained two LTO’s in the primary and junior divisions. In those particular LTO’s, I modified my teaching practices to help best support students with learning disabilities and created an environment that encouraged risk taking and perseverance in order to build student confidence and therefore achieve success. I also created IEP’s by carefully observing my students’ needs, strengths and learning styles along with incorporating parental input. Overall, my classroom experience has allowed me to teach children of different ages, cultural backgrounds and diverse academic needs.

In all of my teaching experiences, I facilitate a positive learning environment by encouraging student participation, including student interests in lessons and providing differentiated instruction and learning. I also work towards fostering a growth mindset philosophy in the classroom. My instructional strategies include the use of a variety of manipulatives or hands-on tasks to help learn new concepts, presenting inquiry based learning activities, and using technology. These skills have also been used to help students who I have tutored in the past improve and achieve their learning goals.

I continue to learn outside the classroom by frequently enrolling myself in workshops, conferences and additional qualification courses. I’ve obtained Part 1 AQ’s in Kindergarten, Primary/Junior Math, Reading and Special Education. I also have an Additional Basic Qualification in Intermediate General Science. I recently participated in a professional learning day which included areas of focus on assistive technology, math, IEP’s and ADHD. I am also working on completing my Master’s of Education in Curriculum Studies at OISE. Overall, my professional learning allows me to continue to implement new ideas and current methodologies into the classroom to motivate students to engage in their learning. I truly consider myself a lifelong learner and will continue to participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in education.

When I am not immersed in teaching, I stay active and healthy by running, playing sports and doing yoga. On my spare time, I enjoy listening to live music, trying out new restaurants and attending various city festivals. I also love to travel the world and have seen many exotic places!

Carrie is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Junior/Intermediate/Senior levels with a passion for Math and Science for as long as she can remember. She received her Bachelor of Science at McGill University, then went on to receive her Master of Teaching at OISE. She has been the recipient of numerous academic scholarships as well as consistently on the Dean’s List at McGill. Having completed the Explore French-Language Exchange, she also enjoys tutoring French up to Grade 9. Carrie has nearly 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring students ages 5-16, and volunteering with at-risk youth. She loves getting to know her students’ individual learning needs and uses a fun and empathetic approach to helping them succeed. Some of Carrie’s other hobbies include camping, rock climbing and yoga.

My name is Cassie and I am a Junior/Intermediate/Senior certified teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers. I am currently an Occasional Teacher with the Toronto District School Board and Durham District School Board.

I completed my Bachelor of Music at Queen’s University, specializing in Education. I then completed my Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University specializing in Music and Outdoor and Experiential Learning. From there I went on to complete and my Master of Education at the University of Toronto, specializing in Developmental Psychology and Education with a special interest in mental health in the classroom. My interest in the field of mental health in the classroom has led me into the area of academic coaching. I enjoy working with students on time management, organization of school materials, proper note taking skills and overall mindfulness in an academic setting.

In addition, I have had several opportunities to work with children outside of the classroom. I worked as a camp counsellor, coordinator, and director for the University of Toronto, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, and the Kids Cancer Foundation of Alberta.

Oustide of teaching, I love reading, horseback riding, playing recreational softball, travelling, photography, being outdoors, and spending time with my family.

Cassidy is a certified teacher as well as a practising artist-educator. She earned her Bachelor’s of Education degree (Primary/ Junior) at Queen’s University with the concentration in Artist-in-Community Education. Prior to her teacher’s training, Cassidy completed her Bachelor of Design degree at OCAD University where she became interested in hands-on, project based teaching and learning styles. Additionally, Cassidy is a trained SSAT coach, and she enjoys guiding students through this test-taking process.Cassidy is currently in the process of becoming a certified DancePl3Y kids instructor.

As an educator, Cassidy sincerely treasures collaborating with children, regardless of age group. She is passionate in delivering the most fun and engaging programs for her students while providing them the opportunities to develop strength and confidence for academic success. Cassidy believes that mutual respect is one of the most important elements in her classroom. She respects her students’ unique ways of learning and the pace they need to reach their goals.

Cassidy considers herself a curious and creative learner. On her own time, Cassidy enjoys discovering nature, make crafts and spending time with kids.

Chara completed her undergrad in Human Services with a specialty in Early Childhood Education at Tyndale University, before going to Nipissing University for her Bachelor of Education. Chara is qualified to teach all subjects at the Primary/Junior level and has over 8 years experience running different educational programs.

She especially has a passion to teach Math and is currently working on her Intermediate Math qualification. For the past 3 years she has been teaching young women who are trying to finish highschool by helping them prepare for the GED Ontario High School Equivalency Exam. Through lots of encouragement and creating individualized learning plans, she has helped students overcome their fears to helped them achieve their goals instead of giving up.

Chara has an additional qualification in Special Education and has experience working with students with Special Needs. She has a passion for finding different unique ways to help teach every type of learner. She strives to encourage her students, partner with parents, and keep the learning fun and engaging!

Some other experiences Chara has enjoyed:
Teaching Robotics, teaching swimming, lifeguarding, coaching/playing sports, growing up overseas in Portugal, learning to speak Portuguese, playing instruments (guitar, flute, voice), learning to cook different cultural dishes, directing day camps!

Charlene is a third-year student in the Bachelor of Art and Science Program at the University of Toronto. She is doing a double major in Mathematics and Statistics, and also a minor in Economics. Charlene has tutoring experience with students in grades 7-12 in the area of mathematics, statistics, data management and micro and macro economics. Charlene finished 2 years of her high school in China before she came to Canada where she graduated from a local high school in the GTA. Her learning experience in both China and Canada not only improved her academic level, but also her learning skills. Charlene’s Chinese background makes it possible for her to communicate with mandarin students. Charlene is a cat lover, an amateur photographer, and a definite food lover. She likes cooking and baking during spare time.

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.

Chiara graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics. Currently, Chiara is a Teacher Candidate, focusing on Physics and Mathematics at the Intermediate/Senior grade levels. Chiara has spent time working as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo, as well as, a private tutor in physics and mathematics. She enjoys working with and mentoring youth and has spent several years volunteering with students at a weekly youth program. In her free time Chiara enjoys rock climbing, playing flag football, biking through the city, and baking.

Chloe graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelors of Arts Honors degree, and consecutively earned her Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from Queen’s in 2016. Last year, she completed her Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University with a focus in Social Justice and she is now fully certified by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach both primary and junior levels. She is currently completing her additional qualifications in Special Education as well as her certification in American Sign Language Level I. Chloe furthermore attended the Toronto French School from Junior Kindergarten – Grade 10, and is therefore not only familiar with the IB program, but has received her Diplôme National du Brevet. She graduated high school with an Honours Certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion.

Having been in a Concurrent Education Program, she has a diverse teaching background and has worked in a total of 5 different schools with the TDSB. She has taught students in multiple grade levels, and from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; these different classroom experiences have provided her with a strong background knowledge and understanding of the school board’s standards and values, as well as with the Ontario curriculum. Chloe has additionally completed a teaching practicum at Bayview Glen private school, such that she is able to adapt her teaching style and strategies to better align with the pedagogic approach and expectations seen in the private system. Additionally, Chloe is a trained SSAT coach and she enjoys prepping students for the private school entry process.

Over the past two years, Chloe has been a Teaching Assistant for five undergraduate English Literature and Writing courses, which has allowed her to gain experience teaching students in an older age group. She has used ongoing observations when communicating with students in order to recommend learning strategies that might better address their challenges and highlight their strengths. Being a TA has helped her establish how to best interact with students who require additional support and provide constructive feedback. She has additionally worked as a Peer Writing Assistant for the Writing Centre at Queen’s University. The centre provides one-on-one tutoring for students in all areas of study who are struggling to grasp or fulfill the expectations of a range of formal assignments and testing exercises. Chloe received formal training on how to most effectively act as a supportive academic mentor, and later developed her own teaching practices and methods of encouraging and guiding a student’s independent progress.

Chloe has also spent much time volunteering with children who have developmental disabilities at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre. Subsequent to acting as a support teacher in one of their integrated classrooms, she provided small group and individual instruction in a class for kids who acquired disabilities through serious illness or accidents. Her time at Bloorview provided her with an understanding of how to approach individuals with specific needs and how to motivate those who are having difficulty achieving their potential.

Chloe’s experience over the past several years ranges in subjects and grades and she continually strives to keep her teaching techniques innovative and engaging, prioritizing the value of accommodating and modifying her sessions to suit her students’ strengths. She sees her primary role as being available to help her students achieve their academic goals, and to help build their self-confidence through positive reinforcement, patience, and application.

Chris is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Primary/Junior and Intermediate levels. Chris is qualified to teach all grades up until grade 10. He graduated from Nipissing University from the Schulich School of Education. Chris is qualified to teach all grades up until 10 and SSAT tests. He currently works at an independent school in Toronto and has taught in Saskatchewan with multiple grades for two years. Chris has qualifications in Special Education, Reading, and ESL. Chris found his love for teaching while overseas and has extensive experience teaching ESL students.

Chris is constantly growing as a teacher and is always looking to better himself. He has volunteered in many different classrooms/schools and uses different learnt strategies from other professionals.

Chris strives to develop student self confidence and collaboration. He demonstrates a high regard for his students and creates a trusting and respectful student-teacher relationship. He is altruistic as he plans for his students independence.

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.

My name is Christina. I am Francophone. However, I am likewise multilingual with an oral and written proficiency in both English, French and Greek. I graduated from York University with a Bachelor’s of Education and a Major in Literature and Linguistics.

I am multifaceted as I am a teacher, a coder (software development in a variety of Languages) and a Senior therapist (dealing with children and adolescents who have learning and developmental disabilities as well as children who have ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aspergers). As a senior Instructor Therapist I have been have been trained formally by Leslie Cohen at Bloorview and at the Geneva Centre. I have taught at La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Sciences and at one of Toronto’s private schools. This experience has enabled me to gain insight and increase my understanding of children who may require special attention or a different approach altogether when learning new material.

Lastly, throughout the years my practicum placements and volunteer experiences have involved teaching and assisting at Silverstream Public School and John Ross Robertson Public School. I have worked with a multitude of students in both elementary and secondary levels (teaching both literacy and grade 7/8 math) by improving their proficiency in mathematics, reading, creative writing, essay brainstorming and high-school level essay writing.

Christina has been working with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for over 10 years, with an intensive background in English, and Social Sciences. Throughout her time there she has worked with students with diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities, helping them achieve academic success in various subject areas and obtaining all O.S.S.D requirements. She has also held a variety of roles and positions at Language Studies Canada, EC-Toronto, and Canadian Language Studies holding titles of Teacher, Activity Manager and Program Coordinator. Christina has extensive experience working with students of all ages, with I.E.Ps and other learning profiles, and is able to provide support for students to overcome any challenges or academic hindrances. Christina also has experience working with students in the concentrated IB program and provides them with the background knowledge and skills needed for success. Christina has run many school based wellness programs such as Homework Clubs and Nutrition Programs where she would help students with CV writing, mock interviews, nutritional coaching and life skills while offering any other individual support that was needed. Christina has also worked with students in the junior and intermediate division to them help enrich their overall understanding of crucial mathematical concepts and develop skills to build a stronger foundation in math. Christina believes that when a student can make and identify relationships between mathematical concepts and everyday situations they develop the ability to use Math to help extend and apply their knowledge in other subject areas and it also makes the learning relevant to them. Problem solving, reasoning, proving and reflecting are all important steps that Christina instills in students to help them be successful in each Math unit. Additionally, Christina is a trained SSAT coach and she enjoys guiding students through this test-taking process. Christina loves to travel and is an avid sports fan who attends many Toronto team based sporting games and events. Christina has a strong love and passion for Education and believes that any student can succeed and accomplish their goals when given the right tools needed for their own individual success.

Christine graduated with an MA from Rhodes University, after which she worked as an English teacher in Japan, South Korea and China. In Shanghai, she worked as an English instructor for the International Baccalaureate for Pre-Diploma Program Grade 10. She also supervised students for the Grade 12 Extended Essay.

She is currently completing her second Masters degree in the MT program at OISE, and specializing in intermediate and senior English. Tutoring specializations include essay composition, literature studies, reading comprehension and SAT/ACT prep.

Christine spends her free time working in community theatre and contemporary dance. She loves yoga and is a keen traveler.

Cindy graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelors degree in Media, Information & Technology, earned a Masters in Childhood Education from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and is certified by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach both primary and junior levels. She has a diverse and successful teaching background and a strong dedication to student achievement and success. Cindy has additional qualifications in Teaching Reading, English as a Second Language and Special Education, as well as teaching experience in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Additionally, Cindy is trained in the remedial reading programs of Direct Instruction Reading Mastery and The Wilson Reading Program, and she enjoys delivering individualized instruction to students using these methods. Her tutoring experience over the past several years ranges in subjects and grades and has been primarily focused on keeping her teaching techniques innovative and engaging by customizing sessions to suit her student’s developmental needs. She has experience working with students in the IB program at the Primary and Middle school levels. She strives to help her students achieve their academic goals and to build their self-confidence through positive reinforcement. She is currently working towards her additional qualification in French.

As a graduate of French Language and Literature at York University and a candidate of Western University’s Bachelor of Education, the combination of teaching and languages are my calling and passion. By April of 2021, I will be licensed as an Ontario Certified Teacher. In high school, my interests drew me to work and volunteer in schools, at summer camps, and in youth organizations and charities. In university, I had the pleasure of teaching grade twelve English at a private school. In my spare time, I volunteered in elementary French immersion classes. Now, in teacher’s college, so far I have taught grade 10 French core, grade 10 French immersion, and grade 12 French immersion. As well, I have many years of experience in tutoring English and French, as well as essay editing, aiding students with their university applications, and helping university students in social studies courses. As a tutor, I aim to foster an engaging, personalized, and interactive lesson, while maintaining communication with the parents and guardians. My various experience has made me a confident tutor and teacher, and it would be a pleasure of mine to help your child reach their academic goals.

Hi! My name is Claire and I am a caring and compassionate Ontario Certified teacher. I have over 10 years experience teaching french as well as homeroom classes in math and literacy in the junior, intermediate and senior division with the Toronto Catholic School Board. I hold additional qualifications in Reading, Religion and ESL.

Before beginning my teaching career I completed my MBA and worked in human resources in New York and Toronto.

In my spare time I enjoy running, skiing and spending time at the cottage with my active 3 year old daughter.

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.

I graduated from Chapman University, a liberal arts University in Southern California in 2014. I graduated with a BA in French and Psychology. After my BA, I went to Brock University to pursue my Masters in the Arts in Child and Youth Studies, where I did a mixed study thesis on Fluid Identity and Cultural Sensitivity in youth. I am currently studying at University of Toronto’s well-respected Master of Teaching program at OISE. I am in the Junior/ Intermediate section with a teachable in French. With this program I will be certified to teach through the Ontario College of Teachers and in addition have another Masters.

I have previous experience tutoring and teaching. I have worked at several summer camps both in Switzerland and Singapore, where I was either a counsellor or an art teacher. Additionally I have worked as a recess monitor, lunch supervisor, and replaced the ECE on her lunch break at a Catholic French school in St. Catharines. For the past year I have tutored Core French for students up until the Intermediate level, and also University students taking French as a second language. I am comfortable teaching math in French up until the grade 10 level.

In my free time I enjoy being active and playing sports such as tennis. But I also really enjoy art and culture, and creating crafts.

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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 a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. After graduating from the Concurrent Education program at Brock University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry, she quickly found her first teaching job abroad at Hitchin Boys’ School in the UK. During this time, Courtney was responsible for teaching the national UK curriculum of General Science, Chemistry and Biology for grades 7 to 12, which included KS3, GCSE and A-levels. Outside of the classroom, Courtney’s keen passion for travelling and drive to experience new cultures lent her the opportunity to lead groups of students on 2-4 week expeditions through such countries as Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Norway.

After five exciting years of teaching abroad, she returned to Canada and began working at Upper Canada College. There, she taught the Grade 9 and 10 provincial Science curriculum, as well as the Grade 11 Chemistry and IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science curriculum.

Whether she’s in front of the class or in a one-on-one session, Courtney loves sharing her passion of Science with those around her.

Courtney is a multi-passionate educator, counselor and organizer. She has a B.A in Sociology and International Development Studies from Dalhousie University. After working with children as a nanny during her summer holidays she followed her passion for creating learning experiences to New Zealand where she received a Graduate degree in Primary Education from the University of Otago. After working as a teacher for 5 years in Toronto, Courtney and her husband moved to San Francisco, California, where she became a certified counselor and worked in a Montessori school. Upon returning to Toronto, Courtney is pursuing a degree in children’s mental health at the Canadian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Courtney uses her strong intuition and ability to connect with people to foster a safe and creative learning environment. With her diverse range of experiences working with children she has come to understand that each child has a unique set of abilities and learning languages that will flourish in an environment of trust, creativity and well being. In her spare time, you will find Courtney playing with her new puppy, Tikaani, hiking in the woods, gardening and making herbal medicine.

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.

Cristina completed her Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto with a major in Mathematics and double minors in Chemistry and Sociology. This was part of the Concurrent Teacher Education Program to which she also completed her Bachelor of Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. While completing this program, Cristina taught numerous grades and subjects. Her experience working with students with multiple exceptionalities inspired her to complete the Special Education Additional Qualification once she graduated. She is currently an Ontario Certified Teacher with specialties in Special Education as well as senior Mathematics and Science.

Cristina has experience working with students of all ages from preschool to grade 12 through summer camps, tutoring, and internships. Her love for coaching cheerleading and dance is translated into her teaching. She is known for being professional, friendly, and enthusiastic about learning. Her goal is to teach students in a way that best suits them individually so that they may reach their full potential.

Cynthia completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University, where she received her Honours BA in Finance & Economics. Her passion for math and science in high-school led her to receive her full-IB diploma. Since graduation, she’s been pursuing her finance career working for commercial real estate finance firms, most recently at Canada’s largest real estate private equity company.

Cynthia has spent nearly 6 years tutoring, and started when she was completing her undergraduate degree. She has always had a passion and interest for tutoring and building relationships with students- and encouraging them to build an interest and relationship with learning themselves. With her approachable personality, and creative strategies she is determined to overcome any obstacles to help students succeed. Whether it’s helping students prepare for the SAT, nail their IB exams, or get to the grade they want, she is always ready and willing to give it her all!

When she’s not staring at spreadsheets, she’s most likely at a spin or pilates class on Queen West, or planning the next event for her organization “Women’s Plus Collective,” an organization led to empower and support women on Bay Street and throughout Toronto industries.

Dakota graduated with a Master of Teacher Degree from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She wrote her thesis on teaching mathematics using the arts. Prior to completing her Bachelor of Education and Masters Degree, she received her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from Queen’s University. As she was completing her degree, Dakota worked with a variety of volunteer organizations to provide additional academic support to students. Additionally, she taught summer school through the York Region District School Board. While completing her Bachelor of Education, Dakota taught in a variety of settings including independent and public school systems. These experiences taught her the importance of individualized and hands-on education for all students and prompted her to complete her Special Education Additional Qualification. Dakota is a trained SSAT coach, and she enjoys prepping students for this test taking process. Dakota began her teaching career as a Lead Teacher at a Private Special Education school and has continued her career as a teacher for the York Region District School Board.

Dana Hossami has studied Biochemistry and Mathematics at the University of Windsor with a minor in Psychology. Her goal in pursuing psychology was to learn how to help students feel more comfortable during teaching sessions.

Dana worked for a French adult high school “Centre de Formation des Adultes” where she tutored mainly functions, calculus, chemistry and mathematics in the French language. In addition, she worked for Oxford Learning Center with small groups. She helped students understand different concepts and made sure that their skills were always improving for better learning techniques. Also, she has been doing one-on-one tutoring for the last couple of years where she was able to pinpoint the weaknesses of the student and develop a plan to improve them and highlight the strengths to build on them. Dana has worked as a Teacher Assistant at the University of Windsor for both Calculus and Linear Algebra for first-year students.

In conclusion, Dana’s goal is not just to teach Mathematics concepts to students;it is to develop them and make sure that they will have confidence in their academic abilities and become critical thinkers.

Daniel is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers, with qualifications for Primary, Junior and Intermediate levels. After completing his Bachelor of Health in Psychology at York University, he proceeded to get his Masters of Science in Education from Medaille College as well as a Human Resources Management Certificate from Seneca.

Daniel has experience with a wide variety of age groups in both public and private schools throughout Toronto and the GTA. He has taught SAT, SSAT and ACT prep courses as well. He strives to inject his love of science and the written word into every lesson he teaches. He believes that being able to build a rapport with students, and create a safe and positive learning environment, facilitates success for all students on their way to becoming life-long learners. Daniel is an avid reader, a lover of all animals and an amateur photographer

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 a Teacher for the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education. For two years she worked with grades 3 through 6 to develop their English language and math skills through enjoyable and engaging content. During her time spent in Korea, Danielle realized her passion for education and decided to move back to Canada to further her career. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Education at York University at the Junior/Intermediate level. Danielle specializes in teaching English and History at both Senior and Intermediate levels. She also holds qualifications to teach Math, Science, and Social Sciences at Primary and Junior levels. Danielle’s 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 30th country, New Zealand! She hopes to travel to 50 countries before age 50. Stay tuned!

Danielle is an Ontario Certified Teacher who completed her post-secondary education at Queen’s University. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and English, and a Bachelor of Education participating in the Artist in Community Education program track. Her certified teachable subjects are English and Drama at the senior level, and she has completed the Junior Qualification, certifying her to teach both math and literacy in grades 4-10. Danielle also holds a Special Education Qualification. Danielle has taught in both the public and private school setting, and currently works for the Toronto District School Board. She has experience working with those aged 6-18, and has taught both middle school and high school classes. She has also spent many summers working as a counsellor, Videographer, Head of Arts Activities and Program Director at her overnight camp (Camp Shalom). These experiences have allowed to better understand how students of all ages learn and work best, allowing her work effectively with students and facilitate their success. Danielle sees the value in learning through action, and aims to balance instruction with activities. She always works to ensure she builds a rapport with students and creates a safe and supportive environment so they can feel comfortable sharing ideas and taking risks. Danielle also has experience working with students and campers putting on plays, and in her free time she enjoys listening to musicals, singing, playing piano and seeing theatre whenever she can. She also loves to read, and after reading 50 books last year she has a tough record to beat!

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 a mathematics, probability and statistics specialist. He has an undergraduate degree in Financial Mathematics from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master Of Science In Statistics from McMaster University.

Past teaching and tutoring roles for David include working at a Kumon centre, peer-tutoring at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Mathematics Assistance Centre and teaching assistant work for first year university calculus, first year linear algebra, introductory probability and statistics courses.

To keep the body and mind shape, David does his regular fitness kickboxing at Big Hit Kickboxing Studios.

David obtained his Bachelor of Education at University of Western Ontario, where he received the prestigious “Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Award”. This recognition led to opportunities around the globe. David took on a year contract as a Grade 6 teacher at an International English School in a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden. He became the go to teacher for math and science after school while also running the chess and drama clubs. During this time he completed training by Cambridge University to be an invigilator for international assessments.

The following year David moved to England and worked as an in demand supply teacher for the primary and junior grades for Warwickshire County. In the second half of the year he accepted a position created for him at one of the academies where he specialized in helping students struggling in English and Math (Grades 3-6). The following year David returned to Ontario and volunteered in two Special Education classrooms for a TDSB public school. He followed this up by earning an additional qualification in Special Education through the University of Western. Having found working with students one-on-one to be especially effective and rewarding, David turned to tutoring.

Having had a previous career in the film and television industry, David has both the creative background and the amazing past of having worked with many creators like actors who have appeared in films such as Avengers and Spiderman. David remains an avid writer and a huge movie buff. Combined with travel to 34 countries and having had unique opportunities such as working nights at the Royal Ontario Museum, David brings fascinating experience to his passion for teaching and helping students succeed. He is extremely excited to be working with Prep Academy to assist students to reach their full potential.

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.

Deanna received her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2011 with a double major in English and History, followed by a Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University specializing in Primary, Junior and Intermediate grade levels. Deanna’s diverse experiences working with students of all ages and backgrounds, as a dance instructor, classroom volunteer and international English teacher have framed her love of learning and passion to teach.

Following her B.Ed., Deanna worked as a classroom tutor in a K-6 primary level school and went on to teach in multiple classrooms from Kindergarten through Grade 10 as an occasional teacher from 2012-2015. She has worked one-on-one with many learners who had behavioural and developmental learning exceptionalities and helped students gain confidence and positive results with reading and writing skills.

Professional development is a crucial aspect for Deanna’s learning base as she is TRIBES Certified and has completed additional qualifications in Special Education Part 1, Dance Part 1, and Senior English. Additionally, Deanna is an experienced SSAT coach, having guided dozens of students through this test taking process. Furthermore, Deanna is trained in the Direct Instruction method of teaching and has spent time within a school setting teaching students Reading Mastery and the Wilson Reading Program.

Deanna truly enjoys working one-on-one with students to foster collaborative and engaging learning and takes pride in promoting self-confidence and inspiring others to get excited about learning. She also has a love for fitness, theatre and the arts with 15 years of technical dance training.

Debbie has extensive experience and expert skills as a tutor and an elementary/intermediate school educator. She has over 25 years of teaching experience. Debbie has taught students from grades 1-10 in the areas of English, Mathematics, French and Science. Her students have ranged from a variety of backgrounds, (both special needs and academic.). Debbie has extensive experience with students participating in science fairs. She has enjoyed her teaching career and tutoring students from all academic backgrounds. Debbie works cooperatively and maintains a positive and meaningful bond with parents, students and colleagues.

Diana completed her Bachelor in Education at the University of Toronto in 2014 and is an OCT certified Intermediate/Senior General Science and Biology teacher.

Since then she completed Intermediate Math and French additional qualifications and has spent the last two years teaching in France. She has extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds at the elementary and secondary level. She strives to make science meaningful and exciting to her students.

Diana has a special interest in languages, speaking Spanish, French and Portuguese. On her spare time she enjoys learning about new cultures, jogging and traveling.

I am on Ontario Certified Teacher at the Intermediate/Senior level. I have an Honors Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Bachelor of Education from OISE/UT in French and Economics. I also completed an ESL and Special Education AQ course from OISE/UT.
I have taught French and ESL at several private schools to students in grades 2 to 12 and am currently a full-time private French tutor to Middle and High School students (Grades 6-12). I am originally from Switzerland, perfectly bilingual in French and English, and have been tutoring French for more than 20 years . I love to travel, play sports and draw.

Divya recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience, GIS, and Psychology. She completed a teaching assistant position at the University of Toronto in the Earth History, Mineralogy, and Petrology. During the summer months, Divya has worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Toronto, providing students as well as professors assistance with creating visuals, simplifying articles, editing scientific articles. She has an open perspective, and is adaptive in her methods of solving problems. She is currently working towards expanding her technical skill set by participating in a data science program.She enjoys collecting minerals, 3D printing, reading, and swimming. Along with an affinity for science, Divya has a passion for math, taking electives in calculus, statistics, and linear algebra. She has also participated in several of the University of Waterloo Mathematical Competitions.

Dora completed her undergraduate education at York University with a degree in Honours English. She graduated from the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education program in 2013 and since then has been tutoring and working as a supply teacher for York Region District School Board. Dora is qualified to teach grades from kindergarten to grade 12, specializing in English. In addition to English, she has qualifications in primary/junior mathematics. She also has experience working with students with special needs and English language learners. As an educator, Dora’s goal is to motivate and inspire students to learn and she would love to help students achieve their full potential. Dora’s favourite quote is from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” (Act 2, Scene 2). She believes with a positive attitude and some hard work anyone can achieve their goals.

Dora is a passionate and enthusiastic educator that strives to get students interested in what they are learning. She is currently completing a Master of Teaching degree from the University of Toronto through the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. In addition, she earned her Honours Bachelors of Arts in Public Policy and Urban Planning from the University of Toronto. Upon completing her Masters, Dora will be licensed to teach both primary and junior levels for English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts and Reading.

Dora has previously worked with the TDSB in the Power Your Future program as a math assistant and tutor. The program provided incoming and current high school students a significant “leg-up” in their classes by engaging them in intensive curricular practice in all subject areas—making Dora is very familiar with the Ontario Curriculum expectations. She has also been engaged in community education partnerships through the University of Toronto, including the MYRA project, where she worked with high school students to engage them in community research and improve their math, English, geography and social science knowledge.

Currently, Dora has shifted her practice to teaching younger students. Her diverse educational background has strengthened her academic foundations and encouraged her to put a strong focus on student achievement and success in her practice. Dora believes in varying the type of teaching techniques she uses to cater to each specific student. She tries to be innovative and engaging by customizing sessions to suit her student’s developmental needs and learning style. By promoting a trusting and driven learning relationship with her students, Dora encourages communication to help students achieve their goals and build confidence in their learning.

Dorothy is currently pursuing a Master of Teacher Degree from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, specializing in Primary and Junior grade levels (K-6). Dorothy’s thesis focuses on how Environmental Education approaches enact agency in students. This topic bridges her interest in delivering equitable science learning for all students and developing students as active citizens prepared for future global and local climate realities.

Dorothy received her Bachelor of Design from the Ontario College of Art & Design University and has worked in the design industry for eight years. She has always had a love for teaching and her interest in learning new technologies and sharing these finds with colleagues is innate. This passion for knowledge sharing has led Dorothy to pursue further studies in education. She has past experience in various roles, including: camp counsellor, piano teacher and classroom volunteer.

Dorothy believes that learning is a lifelong journey, therefore she feels teachers should find ways to engage students so that they too can find a love for learning.

Dorothy is a graduate of Brock University’s Concurrent Education Program. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) First Class Standing with a Major in Biology and a Minor in Drama. In 2011 she defended an undergraduate thesis studying spinal cord regeneration in newts. She is an experienced teacher with over 3 years in the classroom teaching Science and Math at the Intermediate and Secondary levels. She also has extensive experience as a tutor across a range of subject areas and has worked with students in grades 1 through 12. She specializes in Science and Math and has experience with the IB curriculum. As a drama teacher she recognizes the importance of making learning fun and interactive! Her favourite quotation is from Albert Einstein: It’s not that I’m so smart; it’s just that I stay with problems longer.

A longtime student and a lifelong learner, Edward recently received a PhD from the University of Toronto’s Department of Art History. There, he honed his teaching practice, leading his own undergraduate courses, tutorials, and exam workshops. Additionally, he received certificates from several teaching training programs at the U of T, including “Teaching in Higher Education 500,” “Advanced University Teaching Preparation,” and the “Community Engaged Learning Seminar for Doctoral Students.” This background inspired Edward to embrace innovative and creative forms of pedagogy and to appreciate the diverse ways that people learn. Once a struggling math tutee himself, Edward knows what it’s like to work toward difficult learning goals and he understands what it means to help others reach theirs. As such, he bases his teaching style on empathy and dialogue: his priority is to guide students in finding their own voices and to exercise the intellectual skills they need to do so. From there, he aims to empower students to become critical thinkers, informed observers, creative makers, and unrestrained learners. On top of putting his teaching skills to good use, Edward is currently pursuing a number of scholarly, creative, and professional outlets, including writing, visual design, and illustration. He’s also a big fan of music, the arts, bicycles, and dogs.
Edward’s teaching specialization covers the humanities and social sciences and, more generally, writing and presentation skills (English-language only). A comprehensive account of his teaching experience and philosophy is viewable here: https://bit.ly/2Wc0ndF

Elaine graduated from the Concurrent Education program at Queen’s University in 2015. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher qualified to teach kindergarten through grade six.

For the past two years, Elaine taught grade five at an international school in Taiwan. She taught math, literacy, social studies and science.

One of Elaine’s favourite aspects of teaching is seeing students love learning. She is passionate about working with students to develop and refine their learning skills and to celebrate growth!

Besides teaching, Elaine loves to read, spend time with family, and explore photography and the arts.

Elena graduated from Queen’s University with Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics, as well as her Bachelor of Education for Primary and Junior. Elena always had a passion for teaching and working with children and youth, which have led her to pursue her career as a teacher. From her practicum and work, she was able to work with students ranging from K-6, as well as adults, working at the English Lab Toronto. Elena strongly values building relationships with the students in order to learn about their strengths and needs to improve their learning. Additionally, she plans to get her AQ (additional qualification) in Teaching English as a Second language and Special Education. She was born in South Korea and immigrated to Canada at the age of 7, able to fluently speak Korean. She loves exploring different cultures and believes everyone has something unique and special about them. It is her desire to find and bring out the hidden gem from her students!

Elizabeth is an experienced french educator with over 5 years of tutoring experience. She achieved her Honors Bilingual Certificate for French Immersion from Malvern Collegiate Institute. She continued with her French studies in University, completing several French courses while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Elizabeth has done exchanges to France, wherein she was able to surround herself with native French speakers and study in French schools for several months. Since graduating, Elizabeth has put her French skills to use in an office environment as an executive assistant. Her responsibilities included scheduling meetings and helping with translations for Quebec clients.

Elizabeth began tutoring French in high school and has tutored many students with various ages and skill levels. She has gained experience working with children and teens at summer camps, day camps and as a nanny.

Elizabeth is native to Toronto and is very familiar with the city and it’s schools. When she’s not in school she loves to travel and be outdoors.

French has proven to be very useful for Elizabeth but she knows it can get overwhelming, especially if a student has fallen behind. She’s excited to show students how beneficial and enjoyable French can be when one is comfortable with the material.

Elizabeth completed her Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University. Before that, she completed a TESOL certificate from Oxford Seminars and spent two summers working with ESL students in the UK at King’s Summer. While in the UK, Elizabeth worked as a Cover Teacher and taught a variety of subjects including English and History. This experience allowed Elizabeth to work with students from ages 11-16. Elizabeth completed her Master of Arts in English Literature at Trent University in 2015. She taught university seminars where she developed a love of small group teaching. It is within groups and individual work that higher learning occurs. Elizabeth has worked as a tutor since partway through her Bachelor of Arts when she began peer mentoring fellow university students. Elizabeth began tutoring younger students after finishing her Master’s. She has helped students develop a love of reading, prepare for the literacy test, learn how to write essays, and used kinesthetic learning technics such as walks to encourage students to achieve their full potential. She believes that teachers are guides that inspire students to become lifelong learners who actively question the world around them.

Ellie has been with for Prep Academy Tutors since 2015. She completed her Bachelor’s of Education at the University of Ottawa in 2014. Since graduating, Ellie has taken additional qualification courses in special education, mathematics and reading. In 2017 Ellie graduated from the Master’s of Education program with a focus in global education, teaching and learning at the University of Ottawa. Ellie began working with the Toronto District School Board in 2017 where she started working as an occasional teacher and is now a contract teacher in the elementary panel.
Ellie is very passionate about supporting all students in areas of weakness to ensure students are gaining confidence and the skills that will help them become independent learners. Ellie believes that learning is lifelong and it is important to build a set of foundational skills to ensure that students have opportunities to achieve their goals.
As a certified teacher and an academic coach, Ellie understands the importance of creating a team environment with the student, parents, teachers and other educational professionals. Since working with Prep Academy Tutors she has become very familiar with Direct Instruction (Reading Mastery and Corrective Decoding) and the Wilson Reading System. She has seen the benefits with both programs while using them with her clients. She also advocates that it is important to recognize that all students learn differently, which is why flexibility in our instruction and teaching should be valued.
Ellie also has experience supporting students in mathematics and believes that having a strong understanding of the foundational basics in math is essential for further development. Ellie has experience teaching the 3 part math lessons that are seen in our school systems today, and she believes that connecting math to the real world is not only engaging to our students but can also help foster confidence and strength in mathematics.
Ellie looks forward to working with you and the Prep Academy family to support all educational needs and development.

Emily earned a Bachelor of Science in Honours Biology in 2016 and went on to complete a Master’s in the History of Science in 2017. During her undergraduate degree, Emily was a Biology, Science, and Math tutor, a tutor for students with learning disabilities, and a Cell and Plant Biology teaching assistant. While she enjoys academic research (Emily once spent a summer in rural Manitoba staying up all night to study bats), her years of tutoring gave her a deep appreciation and love of teaching, which is how she came to find herself in the education field! Emily works with students to create a learning space that feels organized, motivating, and safe. She places importance on taking the time to understand a student’s learning style in order to craft a roadmap and set goals that will help the student get to where they want to be. When Emily is not tutoring, she is an educator and coordinator at the High Park Nature Centre, as well as a certified yoga teacher. She lives with her rescue dog, Arlo, who she often gets told looks like a miniature fox.

Emma is an Ontario Certified Teacher currently working with the Peel District School Board. Education has long since been a passion for her, starting with her own school career. Emma completed an Honours Undergraduate Degree in English from York University, then went on to complete her Bachelor of Education in the Junior/Intermediate strand, in Thunder Bay, at Lakehead University. Since leaving university Emma has continued to pursue further education, gaining her Additional Qualifications in Primary, Special Education, English as a Second Language, Visual Arts and Guidance. While working for the Peel District School Board she has gained experience teaching Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 8, as well as Special Education. Emma’s favourite aspect of teaching is that it allows her the chance to make a difference in the lives of the students she works with. She makes it her goal to instill self-confidence and to pass on her love of education to all students that she teaches. In her spare time Emma enjoys, painting, reading, yoga, and spending times outdoors, hiking and cycling.

Emmanuel is an elementary school teacher with the TDSB. After teaching for 5 years at the high school level, Emmanuel left the Country Day School to pursue his passion for elementary school. Before settling his roots in Toronto, Emmanuel has travelled all over the world to teach children of all ages. Emmanuel has taught in Asia, Africa, and Latin America with both schools and non-profit organizations. Emmanuel has experience with children of all walks of life, including students on the Autism spectrum, english language learners, and students who experience challenges in a traditional classroom setting. When he is not teaching, Emmanuel is volunteering in the community, playing sports, or spending time with his family.

Emmanuel believes that “teaching is truly about helping a young person to realize their own potential, and feel confident in every aspect of their own life”. His favorite quote comes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ” The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

Eric is pre-service teacher at the intermediate/senior level. He has completed a B.Sc. in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Toronto, and a Masters of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Eric has several years of experience with tutoring high school students in many different math and science courses. In his tutoring, Eric favours the use of the Socratic method, and values understanding over memorization. When not tutoring, Eric enjoys reading Science Fiction novels and playing tennis or board games.

Erica will be an Ontario Certified Teacher specializing in the Primary/Junior division at the end of March. She currently attends the University of Toronto for her Masters of Teachings and has completed her honours in English and Anthropology. Erica has worked in both the Catholic and Public School Board and has experience teaching Grades 1-5, 10, and 11. Erica has experience working with students who have Special Needs, and those who require Reading Recovery. Erica is dedicated to helping students grow academically and enjoys creating engaging activities for her learners. Furthermore, Erica explores different methods of teaching to engage various styles of learners and works towards creating inclusivity.

In addition to helping educate young learners, Erica has interests in baking, spending time with her family, watching movies, horseback riding, and painting.

Erica completed her undergraduate degree at York University in Sociology and Religious Studies. In June of 2017 she will graduate from the Master of Teaching program from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She wrote her thesis on the integration of play-based learning beyond the Kindergarten level. Erica is qualified to teach Kindergarten to Grade 6 and has had a extensive experience at each of these grade and subject levels.

As a volunteer at SickKids hospital, this experience has taught Erica about the importance of consistently accommodating the needs of diverse children. She has learned to be versatile and to adapt her teaching practices in accordance with students learning needs and styles. Erica believes that teaching needs to be a collaborative process between teachers and students. She believes that students should be given ample opportunities to be creative, critical thinkers, to wonder, to explore, and to ask questions in an attempt for students to be motivated and inspired to learn.

Erica is a strong believer in ongoing professional learning and is currently working towards obtaining her Intermediate and Special Education qualifications. She looks forward to mentoring and developing new relationships with students and providing them with the necessary tools in order to achieve academic success.

Outside the realm of education, Erica’s interests include baking, playing soccer and spending time outdoors.

In addition, Erica is trained on the Direct Instruction Teaching Method and enjoys delivering remedial instruction in the areas of Reading Mastery, Spelling Mastery and Expressive Writing.

Erika holds an Honours BA in History and English from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing her Master of Teaching from OISE at the University of Toronto. Over the course of eight years Erika has experienced working and volunteering with learners across all age groups as well as across diverse environments such as camps, teams, classrooms, and work places. It is because of these experiences that Erika can creatively adapt lessons and activities to better suit each learner. She is passionate about students’ individualized needs because they can slip through the cracks due to the regular school system’s “one size fits all” attitude towards education. The outcome she hopes for the most is that each of her students walk away feeling more prepared, less stressed, and as if they had a role and say in their education. Erika plans to achieve this through maintaining relaxed, conversational style lessons and actively listening to her students’ concerns and perspectives to identify their needs. When she’s not in school or spending time with friends and family she enjoys a good binge on Netflix.

Erin attended Queen’s University for five years, receiving an Honours Bachelor of Arts followed by a Bachelor of Education. Her specialization is at the Intermediate/Senior level for English and French. Additionally, she has spent time focusing her studies and passion on Drama and Film.
A graduate of the Toronto French School, Erin believes that the best way to gain experience and excellence in French is by speaking it and immersing oneself in francophone culture as much as possible. She believes that education is a partnership between student and educator, where finding common ground and common interests can often be the key to success. Through her experience as a student and teacher, Erin is well versed on Ontario curriculum, as well as the International Baccalaureate program.

Erin received her undergraduate degree in Political Studies at Queen’s University in 2015. She took a wide range of courses in her undergrad, including History, Religion, Psychology, and French and has confidence in all areas of the curriculum.

She is currently completing her Master of Teaching at OISE with a specialization in Primary/Junior. Her research project focuses on how teachers can effectively integrate technology into the classroom.

Erin specializes in tutoring literacy, but has experience in a wide range of subjects. As a classroom volunteer and an Early Reading Assistant, Erin has tremendous experience with children of all ages.

Over the past four summers, Erin has been a Senior Counsellor at a sports camp located in the Beaches, where she lives. She also loves spending weekends and summers at her family’s cottage in Minden, Ont., as well as going to the movies with her friends.

Essa received her undergraduate degree with a major in English and minors in Psychology and Linguistics. She then graduated from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) with a Master of Teaching degree along with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) qualification to teach at the junior/intermediate level. Essa has been a classroom volunteer and a tutor for many years, including her volunteer work at St. Leonard’s Society of Metropolitan Toronto as a grade 5-12 tutor. She specializes in tutoring literacy, math, and science, as well as preparing students for TOEFL. Additionally, Essa is a trained SSAT coach and she enjoys delivering entrance test prep instruction to students in grade 6 and grade 8. Essa has also enjoyed teaching overseas at Canadian international schools and has worked with children of all ages. She is passionate about learning and teaching with patience, kindness, and flexibility. Some of her interests include movies, healthy cooking, and music; she enjoys singing and playing the piano and guitar in her free time.

Ethan is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Primary/Junior level. Ethan is currently on the occasional teacher list for the TDSB. Ethan graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television/Media Production. He also attained his Minor in English. After Ryerson, Ethan received his TEFL degree and moved to Seoul, Korea to become an English Language Instructor. After teaching in Korea, Ethan moved back to Toronto and completed his Masters of Teaching at the University of Toronto OISE. Ethan loves teaching English to students of any age. Ethan is currently completing two more additional qualifications in Intermediate English and Special Education.While growing up, Ethan worked at a summer camp where he was hired as the head of sailing for six consecutive summers. Ethan is a huge fan of music and the arts. Ethan has been teaching guitar lessons for over ten years. When Ethan is not teaching, he can be found playing guitar with his band, cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs and eating at new Toronto restaurants.

Fabienne graduated from the University of Waterloo with an honours double major in Psychology and German. She then completed her Master of Arts in Child Study and Education at the University of Toronto, certifying her to teach the Primary / Junior grades. Fabienne’s teaching experience includes FDK JK/SK, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 5-6, and 2-4 special education, both in independent and public school settings. Fabienne is TRIBES certified and is currently completing an Additional Qualification in Special Education. Her passion is teaching the early years, with an inquiry approach, particularly for literacy and math. She is also actively involved in Early Childhood Education research and aims to pursue a PhD in Developmental Psychology and Education after completing her MA.

Fabiha is an Intermediate/Senior History and English teacher. Fabiha graduated from the Con-current education program with a B.A and B. Ed degree from Brock University. Following her graduation from Brock, she received Additional Qualification in Special Education I and English as a Second Language I.

Fabiha currently works at the Student Success Centre in an independent high school. Her primary role is to support students with a learning profile and ensure that they attain academic success in all their courses. She also collaborates with the Service Learning Program to promote performance, moral, and civic character. She is currently coaching the girls’ volleyball team and supervising the Diversity Committee in order to promote equality and equity within the school. Fabiha has taught English and several humanities courses to high school students in both Toronto and St. Catherines. Prior to this, Fabiha has also been teaching and working with students with exceptionalities through various municipal programming and practicum experiences.

While Fabiha has many hobbies (cooking, hiking, crocheting to name a few), learning about our past is her passion and it has made her into a traveller. Whenever possible, Fabiha likes to travel to new places in order to learn about its cultures, its history, and experience her passion first hand. Reading literature is another passion of hers. During her leisure time, Fabiha enjoys reading books and listening to podcasts that challenge her perspectives and push to continue growing. Her love for history and literature has made her into an individual who is a curious lifelong learner. Fabiha hopes to teach her students to be just that: curious lifelong learners!

I grew up in Markham, Ontario, and have always believed in advocacy. In my current role as an ESL teacher, I work with international and new immigrant students at different levels, and help them in, not only English, but all their other subjects. I advocate for them when they cannot speak for themselves, and I assure they receive the support they need to be successful.

Outside of school, I enjoy baking, practicing yoga, reading, and spending time with my family.

I also have my aerial yoga teaching qualification because I love to hang upside down.

Farid has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (with Honours) from American University in Dubai and a Minor in Applied and Computational Mathematics. He is a Professional Engineer who has worked in different industries such as manufacturing, retail, and transportation with large Canadian and American corporations. Farid has over 14 years of teaching experience and several years of TAships in Engineering disciplines. His expertise is in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics subjects. The majority of Farid’s students are in university or are high schools students from grade 10-12. Farid has an innovative approach to solving challenging problems and explaining complex concepts. With his vast engineering experience, he provides plenty of applications in the real world for each concept. He is patient and understanding of the difficulties in wrapping one’s head around a problem

Florentina joins Prep Academy with over 10 years of tutoring experience. Her experience started as a math student at the University of Bucharest Romania, where she earned the bachelor degree in Mathematics-Informatics (IT).
Being a math graduate and a french speaker, Florentina continued to teach math and french at the MONTREAL EAST ATWATER SCHOOL. In Toronto she has worked as a Math Instructor at the MATHNASIUM OAKRIDGES.
Florentina is a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher, able to transfer her knowledge and skills to her students.
She speaks 4 languages fluently : French, German, English and Romanian.
She also plays piano and volunteers at the Gardiner Museum

Hi, my name is Gabriella!

I graduated Teacher’s College from Queen’s University, where I also completed my undergrad in Health Studies. My passion for working with children and supporting their growth was the driving force behind my decision to pursue a Bachelor of Education degree. My years of experience in leadership roles at summer camps, as well as, teaching placements in schools, has taught me how important it is for children to have strong and positive role models in their lives – a role I strive to embody. My teaching philosophy is based upon three essential principles – inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and dedication. I always aim to foster an inclusive, innovative and engaging environment for my learners.

I have been recognized in the past for the enthusiasm and creativity that I bring to every lesson. One time I even dressed up as a Grandmother to introduce a new math unit to a class. Students were instantly intrigued and eager to help “Granny Smith” solve her math problems so much that learning math became a highlight of the week! I am always looking for new and innovative ways for my learners to inquire and explore with their learning. To do this, I always make sure that I know what the learner wants, needs and is interested in. This helps me create lessons that are relatable, memorable and of course, enjoyable!

Along with teaching, I am extremely passionate about dogs, sports and Disney. I have a beagle named Coco and she is 10 years old. She likes howl a lot, but I never find it loud. I spend my summers working with kids and sports, and I absolutely love when I am challenged to a game. I like to call myself Disney’s #1 fan. I know all the words to every song and absolutely love “Beauty and the Beast.”

I look forward to working with you and thank you for taking the time to read my bio!

Garland is currently pursuing a PhD program at the University of Toronto, with a unique research focus on conservation biology and urban planning. He previously acquired a Master’s of Applied Science at Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Canada) and an Honors Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Biodiversity at the University of Toronto. During his undergraduate education, he conducted research in different ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, green roofs and bee hotels. With a unique combination of knowledge and hands-on experience, he was then able to mentor undergraduate students for two years in various biology courses as a graduate teaching assistant. In addition to his biology training, Garland has extensive experience in teaching statistics, from running coding workshops to consulting researchers on an individual basis. Outside of research and teaching, he spends his spare time by exercising (including calisthenics, hiking), playing piano and reading non-fiction books.

Teaching is something I’ve loved for a long time. Ever since high school at Lawrence Park, when I was a ski and swim instructor, I have been teaching in one form or another. During my senior years at university, I was a student tutor and manager of the Business Help Center, assisting peers in 1st and 2nd year commerce courses. After graduating with distinction from Bishop’s University with a BBA in Finance and a minor in Economics in 2008, I moved to Busan, Korea to teach English for 3 years, where I was able to further develop his teaching skills, logging hundreds of hours of in-classroom experience. Most recently, I lived in Tokyo, Japan and gained further experience, working one-on-one with students of all ages and backgrounds in an after-school private academy.

I take education very seriously, yet I understand that students often find it hard to relate to the material and their teachers. And so when teaching, I always try to explain subject matter in a practical way. I consider myself to be an enthusiastic and fun person, so motivating my students comes naturally to me. I feel as though my students are able to relate to my methods in one way or another, which bodes well for success in our lessons.

George is a secondary teacher for the Toronto District School Board. He has extensive experience teaching English and History courses in every intermediate and senior grade level. He is currently planning to obtain additional qualifications in ESL and Guidance and Career Studies.

During his time at York University, George worked as a Student Leadership Assistant. He helped students to realize their leadership potential by creating and facilitating workshops on social change and inner leadership.

In addition, he also ran a student leadership organization and has facilitated workshops on promoting safer schools through new media at the University of Toronto and York University.

When George isn’t teaching, he is going on hikes, writing music, and playing video games with his friends.

He is excited to work alongside your children to help them achieve their personal and academic goals.

George received his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in 2009 with a double major in Math and Chemistry, followed by a Bachelor of Education at Tyndale University specializing in Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels. George’s diverse experiences working with students of all ages and backgrounds, as a classroom instructor, home tutor, and international teacher have framed his love of learning and passion to teach.

Following his B.Ed., George worked as a contract teacher in England in his first year and has gained invaluable experiences in a classroom setting. He has worked with students who excel at Math/Science as well as students with LD’s and helped them gain confidence and positive results. Since coming back from the UK, George have been teaching for a number of private institutes as well as 1-on-1 tutoring all across Ontario. George is also fluent in Mandarin and loves to play board games and watch basketball in his spare time.

Georgia earned her Master’s of Teaching from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education through the University of Toronto. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and a post-graduate degree in Child and Youth Counselling from Humber College. Georgia has teaching qualifications in the primary/junior division with an additional qualification in Special Education. She is currently working on her Intermediate Visual Arts qualification from the University of Toronto. Georgia comes to us with a wealth of experience working with students from a variety of educational and behavioural needs. Her research focus for her Master’s thesis surrounded supporting students with anxiety in the classroom and as such, she exudes an empathetic and understanding nature when it comes to teaching. She believes that building relationships with students is fundamental to achieving success and uses a variety of differentiated teaching strategies to support her students. Georgia thrives to ensure that every student she works with feels valued and is taught according to their personal learning styles.
In her spare time, Georgia enjoys spending time riding and training her two horses at a facillity where she also teaches horseback riding lessons. She enjoys spending time with her family and golden retriever Savannah, golfing, playing volleyball and cheering for the Raptors.

Gillian is a Primary/Junior OCT qualified teacher. Gillian recieved her Bachelor of Education from McGill University with a specalization in Kindergarten/Elementary Education. Gillian has Additional Qualifications in Special Education and Reading, and is looking to continue her professional development in special education.

After graduating, Gillian spent a year teaching Grade 4 in England at Claycots Primary School. Gillian was responsible for the planning, teaching, and assessment of the Grade 4 curriculum. Gillian also led various extra-curricular activities including a gardening and drama club.

Upon returning, Gillian supply taught at various independent schools in Toronto including Branksome Hall and Sterling Hall. These experiences gave Gillian many opportunities to teach in a variety of classrooms from JK – Grade 8. Currently, Gillian is working as an Associate Teacher at Sterling Hall. In this role, Gillian works closely with primary students and teachers by differentiating curriculum material to make it more accessible for all students.

Gillian’s experiences have allowed her to further develop her teaching skills to create individualized, engaging lessons for students of all ages. Gillian continues to ensure her teaching is meaningful and accessible for all students and will allow them stretch their minds and apply their learning to new situations.

Outside of the classroom, Gillian loves being active by playing tennis and volleyball!

Gillian received her undergraduate degree in Applied Science and Early Childhood from Guelph University along with her Early Childhood Diploma from Humber College. Gillian then received her Bachelor of Education degree at Brock University specializing in the Primary/Junior grade levels. Gillian has had a variety of experiences working with children in both formal and informal educational settings reinforcing her passion for teaching. Some of her most recent experiences include: 6 years of volunteering in classrooms from kindergarten through to grade 6, head counselor at a children’s educational camp, and a volunteer for Hincks-Dellcrest.

Gillian loves working one-on-one with students and focuses on their process of learning, an individualized approach and positive reinforcement. She firmly believes in the philosophy of, “Tell me and I forget; teach me and I may remember; involve me and I will learn” and adapts this into her teaching methods. Gillian is also completing additional qualifications in special education, enjoys spending time in the outdoors, reading and playing guitar.

Gowsiga (Gowsi) is currently completing her Master of Teaching for the intermediate/senior level at the University of Toronto (OISE). While her teachable are social science and history she has experience teaching intermediate/senior English. She holds two Bachelors degrees in Political Science, and Human Rights and Equity studies from York University. In order to broaden her knowledge, and passion for human rights advocacy she went on to pursue a Master of Arts in Immigration and Settlement Studies from Ryerson University. Gowsi has a broad range of teaching experiences with junior/intermediate/senior students with various levels of English proficiency. Fostering a nurturing and positive learning environment, along with differentiated instruction which focuses on each individual learner, and learning style is key to student success!

In her spare time, Gowsi is committed to her work as a mentor with the Munk School of Global Affair’s Global Ideas Institute where she can motivate bright young minds to tackle the world’s wicked problems using research and knowledge. Furthermore, she is a trained classical dancer who believes that dance is a form of self-expression and creativity.

Grace is a certified teacher in Primary/Junior/ Intermediate/ Senior divisions and has additional qualifications in E.S.L Part I and Math Part I. She is knowledgeable and adaptable in working with any students from kindergarten to grade 12. She has experience tutoring students in reading, writing, mathematics and teaching effective study habits and tools. At Branksome Hall, she was an Occasional Teacher who taught the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Currently, she works for the York Region District School Board supporting students with special needs such as autism, developmental delays and learning disabilities. At the secondary school level, she has taught Gr. 10 Canadian History, Gr 10. Civics and Gr. 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology. Grace completed her B.Ed. from University of Western Ontario and graduated with Honours B.A. from University of Toronto.

Before she became a teacher, Grace worked as a swim instructor for over 10 years. She worked as a camp counsellor for various recreational programs and Branksome Hall in Toronto. She also has international experiences in Ghana, Thailand and Cambodia working at non-profit, community organizations advocating for health and education rights of children. She believes in helping students to make personal connection to their academics. She loves having conversations with her students about how their career goals relate to what they learn in school.

Grace holds a bachelor degree from the University of Ottawa and a bachelor of education from Nipissing University. In Ottawa, Grace studied Second Language Teaching, focusing on both ESL and FSL. Nipissing’s hands-on approach gave her the skills to teach all core curriculum subjects. At Nipissing, Grace also received her FSL qualification and her Reading (Part 1) specialist.
After graduating from Teacher’s College in 2011, Grace’s passion for languages took her overseas to South Korea. She taught a range of subjects during her 5 years there. She was a homeroom teacher for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2, teaching the core curriculum subjects to students from a range of cultural backgrounds. She also worked with upper elementary school students teaching ESL.
Grace has worked in classrooms for Ontario school boards since she was in high school. She returned to Ontario in January where she taught Core French for the remainder of the 2016 school year.
Grace believes in constructivism: that students make meaning out of the interaction of their experiences and ideas. This is why she uses a wide variety of resources such as songs, stories, games and field trips – to let students approach their learning from different perspectives.

I studied French and History at the Bilingual Campus of Glendon, York University. In 2010 I graduated with honors and was immediately hired as a teacher by the Toronto District School Board. In my first two years of teaching I had the very unique and rewarding opportunity to be an Outdoor Education Specialist for the TDSB. As an Outdoor Educator I was responsible for taking students of Toronto to the Scarborough Outdoor Education School located just outside of Algonquin Park. Over this two year period I guided hiking and canoeing trips throughout Ontario going as far as Quetico Provincial Park near the Ontario/Manitoba boarder. In 2012 I moved back into the classroom to teach two consecutive years of Grade 6. As of this year, I teach Core French for Grades 4-8.

Outside of teaching I am a very active person. At the age of 18 I joined the Canadian Forces and have remained in the army as a reservist since that time. I have been employed across the country as a reservist, competed in a Best Squad competition against American troops, and served in the Arctic near the Norwegian/Russian boarder. Playing sports, camping, and reading is how I spend much of my free time. Looking forward to tutoring!

Originating from Northern Ireland I moved to Canada in July 2016, I am OCT qualified and in September 2016 secured a teaching job in Hawthorn School for Girls in North York, Toronto. In this role I am have been Grade 6 Homeroom teacher for both this year and last year. Hawthorn is an all-girls catholic school with small class sizes. I teach in both the junior school and the middle and high school, this demonstrates my versatility.
Including my time teaching in Ireland I have had the responsibility of being a home room teacher for students in Grade 6-11 which shows that I not only support students academically but also in a pastoral capacity.
I have experience of working with mixed abilities so that I feel confident that I can adapt my teaching style to meet the needs of a full spectrum of abilities.
I have gained experience of teaching ESL pupils and I have completed IEP targets for SEN pupils whom I have taught. I have many valuable skills such as being an excellent communicator, which helped me develop an excellent rapport with staff and pupils alike. I am organised and can plan clear objectives, resources and activities effectively and monitor pupils’ progress and results.
I am very motivated and work for the individual student to help students reach their full potential. I am very passionate about teaching and enthusiastic and committed to both the subjects that I teach and also to the ethos of the school or family that I am working with.