Prep Academy Tutors of Oakville and Burlington

Adrian is a seasoned executive with more than 18 years experience building, leading and motivating teams in a diversity of industries: Waste Management, Capital Markets, Manufacturing, Interactive Gaming and Equipment Rental Solutions.

His strengths include developing and executing on strategy, growing revenues, fine-tuning operational efficiencies to produce consistently profitable revenue and cross-enterprise collaboration to devise and implement initiatives that impact bottom and top-line results

I am the founder and CEO of Prep Academy Tutors (formerly Write at Home Tutoring ) where we bring qualified teachers into your home and provide thorough weekly reports based on our collaborative goals for your child.

Upon completion of my undergraduate degree at Western, I completed a M.DPE from OISE, U of T and was employed for 3 years at OISE running an infant developmental lab, before embarking on my tutoring business.

SPECIALITIES: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | EDUCATION | PSYCHOMETRICS | INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL TESTING | EDUCATIONAL GOAL SETTING AND MEASUREMENT |SPECIAL EDUCATION

Our mission at Prep Academy Tutors is to attract and build a network of franchises made up of people who recognize the importance of community, and share a passion for education and business. We strive to deliver the educational tools required for students to not only build self confidence, but achieve higher levels of academic excellence and success.

Raemyn is excited to be joining the Prep Academy Tutors team in the role of Franchise Support Manager. She has been working with Prep Academy for over two years. Raemyn is a certified teacher who is familiar with the curriculum guidelines and expectations over various grade levels, and she specializes in teaching English and Social Sciences. Raemyn majored in Educational Studies and graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education degree. Raemyn is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and better educational experience for students. In her free time, Raemyn enjoys watching hockey, traveling, and spending time with her family

Akash has a Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario. Currently, Akash has one first author publication from his Bachelor’s thesis, one invention patent on work from his Master’s degree, and an additional first author publication in works.

Aleah has a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and is currently a Biomedical Engineering Masters student at the University of Toronto. She has 4+ years of experience in tutoring students from grades 1-12 in a variety of subjects, specializing in math and physics-based courses. She is also trained in the Direct Instruction program.

Alexander is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He was born in Hamilton, and moved to Oakville at a young age. He completed high-school in Oakville and later moved on to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences with a Minor in Geography from McMaster University. Alexander has always had a passion for teaching and working with children. Ever since he was 12, he knew wanted a career working with youth. His high-school volunteer hours were all completed at the Oakville Soccer Club, where he helped coach, referee, and organize day-long tournaments. Being an athlete his whole life, he transitioned to coaching basketball at age 17, and continues to do so to this day. In April of 2022, he completed a Bachelor of Education at York University, with Science and Geography teachables. He also has extensive tutoring experience in Math. During this past summer months, Alex had the opportunity to teach English to elementary and secondary students in Italy. He supported them in reading, writing, vocabulary, and public speaking skills.

Alex believes in life-long learning, and the transferability of life skills between school and sports. He always tries to push his students and athletes to their maximum potential. Alex encourages students and athletes to challenge themselves, whenever they can – even outside the scope of basketball practice and homework – in order to prepare themselves for life.

Allison is a 2nd year Bachelor’s of Education student, graduating in Spring 2022. Allison has taught over a hundred different students in a virtual setting. She has experience as a virtual tutor and EFL teacher. She has 3 years teaching experience in all and is committed to helping students grow towards success in their learning.

Amna is an Ontario Certified Teacher, certified to teach Primary, Intermediate, and Senior Mathematics. She completed her Bachelor of Science at McMaster University in Mathematics and Statistics and her Bachelor of Education at Brock University. She has strong skills in communication, listening, empathy and patience. Her goal to ensure all her students reach their maximum potential. Math is a passion for her so making it fun for others is what she aims for.

Amy is a graduate of the OISE Master of Teaching program at the University of Toronto with prior experience as a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Amy is also a teacher with the Halton District School Board with qualifications in the Primary and Junior divisions and is pleased to offer her expertise outside of the classroom to support students with their specific learning needs. With the understanding, each student has their own unique learning style Amy has strategies and skills to provide students to find greater confidence in their learning journey. Amy enjoys working closely with students by fostering stronger connections on a one-to-one basis. She believes students will reach their learning goals by guiding them through significant learning opportunities which engage them deeper in their learning for stronger a understanding.

Anna completed her B. Ed. at OISE – University of Toronto. Having also completed her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at the University of Montreal, she moved back to the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) to focus on teaching. Anna has worked for several years in the pharmaceutical industry as a medicinal chemist. She is fully trilingual (English, French and Russian) and enjoys hiking in the mountains, kung fu and traveling.

As an educator it is my belief that students learn best when they believe they can learn; when the learning environment supports their emotional, social, and cultural needs and when the learning is authentic. After completing my Concurrent Bachelor of Education Degree (Queen’s University) in 2017, I moved to Sweden to teach at the Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta. Following my two years as a full-time permanent teacher in Sweden, I returned to Ontario and am currently employed by the Halton District School Board as an Occasional Teacher. My diverse experience working with children of all ages has provided me with the skills to enable children to achieve success while celebrating their individuality. Further to this, I have developed further skills by completing additional qualifications in Reading, Mathematics, Special Education, and English Language Learners (via Queen’s University). My commitment to success stems from my passion for life-long learning and growing. I strive to learn and grow with each individual I work with by implementing the skills and strategies I have gained over the years.

Arshi is an analytical science teacher proficient in teaching scientific principals especially anatomy and physiology. Organized and focused with proficiency in varied learning methods and assessment, influenced by 11 years of rich teaching experience. Arshi has taught in a cosmetology institute and loves cooking with varied spices. She believes in sustainable living and has mentored many projects with the same theme. She likes to enlighten the students’ mind with the problem solving methodology she has been trained on. She has bagged gold medals during her bachelor’s and master’s and has been awarded as the best STEM facilitator for year 2020 by Shell Energy India. She holds a PhD in life sciences.

Ashley Shalmoni is a PhD candidate in the Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies department at York University, where she also works as Teachers Assistant. She is also working as a researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital, where she is using a feminist political economy approach to investigate the gender gap in STEM. In addition to this work, she uses an intersectional framework to examine the gender and racial disparities in labour.

Betty has a Master’s degree in Education and her teachable subjects include intermediate mathematics, senior mathematics, intermediate and senior Chinese language. She has been teaching a variety of Chinese courses with Halton Catholic District School Board and Halton Public District Board over the past few years. Betty has also been working with YMCA for the before and after school program over the past seven years.

Brooke has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Studies (Honours), along with a First Class standing. Brooke travelled abroad and studied at Cardiff Metropolitain University in Wales, UK to undertake the PGCE Primary program. The cross-curricular experience has allowed Brooke to strengthen her teaching philosophy and become a qualified teacher. Currently, Brooke is working with a school board as a Supply Teacher.

Caitlin is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She received her Honours Bachelor Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, Ontario with a double major in English and Contemporary Studies and a double minor in Criminology and Law. She completed her Bachelors of Education at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute of Studies in Education in 2015 and is now an Occasional Teacher with the Halton District School Board.

Caitlin has been a tutor for many years and enjoys working with students to help them learn how to love their hardest subjects. She has worked with children of all ages from grade 12 university English to teaching young children how to read through a beginner readers program. She has helped students prep for the OSSLT as well as the ACT and enjoys helping students reach their full potential. Caitlin recently received two additional qualifications and is happy to say she can now teach law and has received her guidance part I certificate.
Caitlin has a passion for teaching and helping others and just wants to help as many people succeed as possible. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her horse at the barn and during the summer shows competitively.

I grew up in the Oakville area before moving south and attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. At Liberty University I completed my degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Science and a minor in Psychology. As a result, I am qualified to teach Kindergarten through grade 6 and have a background in higher level English and Biology. I have gained experience in a variety of diverse classroom settings and participated in two tutoring programs in Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Carol brings over 30 years of teaching experience, and has taught both in Canada and the United States. She has held the following positions: English Department Head at Staten Island Academy, New York and Appleby College, Oakville; Director of Academics; Dean of Discipline; and Director of Education Programmes at Appleby College. Her areas of responsibility have included mentoring and evaluation of teachers and heads of departments, school curriculum and development,discipline of students, AP (Advanced Placement) program, Duke of Edinburgh Program, UCAPE diploma ( Union of Cultural and Professional Development in Europe), Speakers Series, and Debating Coach.

Chelsea is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers. She attended Brock University, completing the Concurrent Education Program with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education. In the program, Chelsea specialized in History and English for the Intermediate/Senior level. Chelsea was hired as an Occasional Teacher in the Niagara region.

Over the past several years, she has gained a strong passion for working with all learners to achieve academic success. Chelsea has worked as a literacy leader in a high school Student Success classroom in Niagara, where she helped students from a variety of academic streams, including online credit recovery. She has additional experience leading OSSLT preparation and remediation sessions for secondary students. In terms of professional development, Chelsea has attended workshops that focus on student mental health, cultural awareness, and special education.

Chelsea has a passion for working one-on-one with students to promote their self confidence in a collaborative academic environment. In her spare time, she is interested in fitness, cooking, and volunteering.

Chris graduated from the University of Toronto in 1985 and went on to complete his Bachelors of Education in 1986. He is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualifying him to teach all subject in Primary, Junior and Intermediate grades. Since graduating Chris has been a teacher with the Halton Catholic District School Board until his retirement last June. When he isn’t teaching you usually find Chris coaching within the school or community.

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

Claudia is an Ontario Certified Teacher who has completed her Bachelor of Arts, as a psychology major and Bachelor of Education at York University at the primary/junior level. Claudia is dedicated to professional development and has completed Additional Qualification courses in Special Education Part 1, English as a Second Language Part 1, Reading Part 1 and senior qualifications in Social Science. She has taught abroad for several years teaching English literacy, Mathematics and Science to English language learners in Kindergarten, grade 2, 3, and 4. She has also taught leveled English language courses to secondary and adult students to prepare them for the TOEFL and IELTS for university entrance. She is also trained in SSAT preparation at the Elementary and Middle level.

She has tutored students of all ages with an emphasis on early literacy development and remedial assistance for struggling students and for students with exceptionalities. Working abroad with English language learners and students with special needs for several years makes her a very flexible and patient teacher who recognizes the importance of creating individualized lessons with specific goals that are based on a thorough assessment of strengths and weaknesses while building self-confidence for students to reach their full potential and succeed academically.

In her spare time, Claudia loves to stay active by playing tennis, softball and football.

Damian has an undergraduate degree in Physics and Astronomy from the university of Waterloo, and is currently in his second year of Teachers college at OISE. Damian did a CO-OP at the Canadian Space Agency, played and coached soccer in Germany, and likes to play guitar. Damian can’t wait to help you with your math and physic queries and get to know you.

Emma has her diploma in Early Childhood Education from Sheridan College and is currently at Nipissing University pursuing her Bachelors of Education in the Primary/Junior French as a Second Language division.

Francesca is enrolled in the Concurrent Education program at Brock University and has over a year of tutoring experience with a variety of ages via in-person and online platforms. She is working towards teachables in English and Geography, implementing her passion for learning during tutoring sessions, and develops individualized methods that best suit her students’ learning styles. Ultimately, Francesca’s encouragement and positive attitude fosters overall student success

Gary graduated from York University with an Honours Degree in Mathematics, and from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (University of Toronto) with a Bachelor of Education.  He has been tutoring since he was in high school himself, covering all levels of Math—including Functions, Advanced Functions, Calculus and Data Management—as well as English. In addition, he is experienced with SAT/ACT preparation, and spent 16 years teaching martial arts professionally. Gary draws on the depth and breadth of his experience to tailor his tutoring to each individual student, aiding them develop the skills to successfully reach their academic goals.

SAT Prep, Senior English (9-12), Senior Math (9-12)

Geeta Rana has a Master’s degree in Physics and a Bachelor’s of Education. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT Licensed) and is eligible to teach intermediate to senior Mathematics and Physics(Science). She is experienced with Ontario Curriculum and in teaching through different private schools.

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

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

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

Hamzeh holds a bachelors honors degree of engineering from Kingston university, England. He completed the pre-university A level math with a stellar ‘A’ as a final grade. Since he was a student ,Hamzeh discovered his passion for tutoring and teaching . He has more than 10 years of experience teaching Maths and Physics both locally and internationally.In addition, he has provided individual tutoring for high school students including his own kids .
His passion for Math and the enjoyment of tutoring have elevated his knowledge and created his own distinct methodology for delivering the teaching material. When Hamzeh is in tutoring session, he makes sure that the session is beneficial and the information is passed simply and clearly

Hilmi is a graduate from McMaster university’s Biotechnology program. During his studies he was a volunteer as a representative of the university to introduce new students to the campus and help them through a mentorship program. The program involved tutoring 1st and 2nd year students to help them succeed in their courses. Calculus, intro to programming, statistics, physics, chemistry and biology were among the courses that he tutored.

Outside of education, Hilmi is an avid Rock climber, computer builder, comic movie buff, Disney fan, and loves to camp.

James is a York University Teacher Candidate pursuing his qualifications at the Primary/Junior level. James has experience in Kindergarten, grade 3, and grade 5 classrooms. In addition to pursuing an Education degree, James is also completing an Honours BA in Professional Writing. His specialties include teaching reading and writing, with an emphasis on helping students to express themselves clearly. Additionally, having completed the French Immersion program throughout elementary and high school, James can assist students in struggles they may encounter with French. James’ teaching philosophy insists that students must be actively engaged and invested in their learning in order for it to truly benefit them. James is a passionate Tennis teacher who has worked at several clubs in Oakville for the past 7 years. He also has a love for music and plays multiple instruments. James believes in creating a fun and comfortable learning environment for students.

Hello & Bonjour! Jasmine is currently a French teacher in PDSB. She has a Master’s degree in Teaching from OISE, where she focused on the French language and the impact of multilingualism on academic, social and psychological success.

Jessica has a Master’s degree in French and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has been teaching for the last 10 years and she has recently moved to Canada after many years of teaching in Dubai. Her expertise lies in languages.

Jordan holds a Ph.D. In English Literature from McMaster University with a specialization in Environmental Studies and Cultural Studies of Science. Over the past eight years, he has taught postsecondary courses on academic writing, critical reading and writing, cultural studies, and environmental studies at McMaster University, New York University, and CUNY Queens College. He has considerable experience advising and working with students applying to undergraduate and graduate programs both in Canada and the United States.

Jordan tutors students of all ages with an emphasis on senior literacy, remedial assistance, advanced learning, and college/university preparation. He is a flexible and approachable teacher who is passionate about reading and writing.

By utilizing inclusive teaching practices and interactive lessons, Jordan creates a fun and collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable enough to express themselves and explore different ways of thinking. He builds individualized lessons for each student with specific academic strategies and learning goals catered to their learning needs. His lessons involve rigorous assessments of a student’s strengths and weaknesses and aim to build self-confidence.

Jordan is an avid cyclist and “bike-packer” and spends most of his time either on his bike exploring or reading with one of his three cats!

Josie graduated in 2014 from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. She graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Research Psychology and a minor in English. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Education at Tyndale University in the Junior/Intermediate divisions and will graduate in November of 2017. Josie has a wide variety of teaching and instructional experience with youth of all ages as well as adults. Her roles have been as diverse as the ages she has worked with and include titles like Camp Supervisor at a northern Ontario summer camp, Training and Development Executive for a Wilfrid Laurier University service team, and Job Coach for adults with special needs.
Josie believes that in order for students to become life long learners, they must enjoy learning first. When it comes to teaching, Josie is passionate about making education fun and helping each student find joy and success in learning. She is patient and persistent – if one method of instruction doesn’t work, she works to find a new, more effective way to develop the understanding of her learners. Josie is well acquainted with a variety of instructional strategies and incorporates concrete materials and the use of technology when applicable. Josie knows that each student has unique strengths and skill sets and she helps her students realize their own capabilities so that they can independently achieve their learning goals.

Kaitlyn is currently an elementary teacher. She has her K-8 qualifications and has specialized in her ABQ of First Nation, Metis and Inuit studies. She graduated in 2018 from Bishop’s University with a BA of Sociology and English. Kaitlyn went on to work in Early Childhood Education at the YMCA, before following her dreams of becoming a teacher. She graduated from Ontario Tech University with a BEd in the primary and junior division, and has recently completed her intermediate division qualifications. Kaitlyn strives for the utmost success in all her students. She understands that each child is unique and has different ways of learning.

Kate is currently a grade 6 teacher! She has her primary/junior qualifications as well as her special education qualification. Kate went to Nipissing University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Art – Honours Psychology and a Bachelor of Education. This is Kate’s second year as a teacher, she spent last year teaching primary in Melbourne, Australia!

Hi everyone! My name is Katherine Putzig and I recently graduated from OISE in downtown Toronto! I completed the Concurrent Education Program and received an Honours Bachelor of Arts in 2017. I majored in French linguistics and sociology. I have been tutoring since I was 11 years old, mostly in French and have thoroughly enjoyed working with such a diverse group of students of all age groups. I was recently hired by the Halton District School Board and have been supply teaching a variety of different subjects at many different schools. The most important aspect of tutoring for me is the creation of a positive, inclusive learning space in which my students feel comfortable and are not afraid to ask questions and try new things – making mistakes contributes to the development of critical thinking skills which every student should develop! When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me singing, watching professional sports and scoping out the newest and most interesting places to eat!

Kathryn is a recent Master’s graduate of the University of Toronto, who’s love of teaching and mentoring is sustained by her own lifelong love of learning and discovery. Her commitment to writing, film, and media studies has lead her through a highly successful academic career, including a Bachelor’s degree of High Distinction from U of T, a Master’s in Media Production at Ryerson University, and a Master’s degree from U of T in Cinema Studies. Her tenure as Head Teaching Assistant within U of T’s Cinema Studies Institute reignited her strong connection to the art of education, first discovered as a young, curious Montessori student. Kathryn also worked within The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Studies for its ESL Foundation Program. Along with a dedication to academic coaching, Kathryn is currently a freelance writer reporting on industry and business development in Canadian media. Kathryn has also worked for the Toronto International Film Festival, Ontario Creates, and the Canadian Media Producers Association.

Katiana graduated from Mercy College with a Master of Science degree in 2008 and from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education degree in 2016. She also has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting. Katiana is an Ontario Certified Teacher certified to teach Intermediate and Senior students in Math. She is also fluent in both English and French. Katiana has worked with students of all ages. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, swimming, doing yoga, and watching movies in her spare time.

Katrina received her Honours Bachelor Degree from the University of Toronto with a major in English Literature and a double minor in History and Political Science. She also holds a Masters in Education with a focus on English and Special Education. Katrina is currently a secondary school teacher with the Peel District School Board, where she teaches English (all levels, including IB and Vocational) and Special Education. Throughout her career, Katrina has maintained a desire to gain rich and varied teaching experiences and is therefore active within her high school and within her community as Katrina believes that connecting with the various interests and hobbies of her students’ will strengthen bonds and enrich the learning experience by connecting the curriculum to real life. Throughout her career and through various volunteer placements, Katrina has worked with many students of various ages who had behavioural and developmental learning exceptionalities and, by doing so, helped students gain confidence and positive results with reading and writing skills. Katrina believes that building relationships and fostering resilience is essential in order to help build confident learners who are able achieve success in all aspects of life. Katrina takes pride in helping her students to reach their full potential and encourages a range of skills to help ensure they are successful in both their academic and personal lives.

Kevin has a Bachelor’s degree in Materials and Nanosciences from the University of Waterloo. He teaches high school chemistry, physics and math and has been a tutor since March 2020. He is currently working as a quality control technician at a coatings company. In his off time he likes to play video games, play music and fish.

Retired from the TDSB. Taught all high school Business subjects (specializing in Accounting) and Math (to grade 11)

Lianna earned a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Sciences, with a focus in honours biological sciences and minor in physical geography, from Brock University. She completed an honours thesis in bacterial genetics with Brock University’s department of Biological Sciences and Agriculture Canada. Lianna has also completed an Ontario University Field Biology Course, where she performed ecology-based research in Belize’s Lighthouse Reef Atoll. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher, qualifying her to teach the intermediate and senior divisions. She is also qualified to teach chemistry, as well as ESL, through a qualification course and teaching practicum at an ESL summer camp in Shanghai, China for a month. Her teaching pedagogy is centred around student success, as she believes a learner must be individually supported through the learning process, while in a positive environment where student’s differences are celebrated and honoured. She strives to encourage and assist students in moulding their own education journey, instead of being forced to fit into a pre-established mould of learning. She also understands the delicate balance of athletics and academics, as a former member of Brock’s varsity Dragon Boat team.
Lianna loves to spend time with her family and friends, including her two cats. She likes to make music, sew, knit, and enjoy the beauty of nature in her free time.

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

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

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

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

A graduate of the University of Toronto, Lori earned an undergraduate degree in English and History as well as Master’s degree in Child Study and Education. She has been employed as a high school teacher for over 10 years and possesses certification to teach at the primary, junior, intermediate and senior levels from the Ontario College of Teachers (#615329). Additionally, she has taught graduate students at the University of Toronto, as well as an additional qualification course to teachers. She has completed numerous additional qualification courses and is qualified to teach a range of subjects, namely: English, Mathematics, Special Education, History, Religious Education, and Health and Physical Education. She specializes in English and has helped write two courses, as well as an Ontario Teacher-Student Literacy Resource that contains strategies and lessons that equip students with the literacy skills requisite to pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. She also loves working with students with exceptionalities and has a penchant for mathematics education. She is very personable and believes that all students are relational learners capable of thriving when paired with a nurturing and experienced educator who meets students where they are and intelligently scaffolds their progress

Maher is an Ontario certified teacher who graduated with a specialization in biology. He has been tutoring students for about 25 years and has always loved the one-on-one connection he gets with my students. Over the years, he has had experiences tutoring biology, Anatomy, physiology, botany, genetics, ecology, bacteriology, virology, organic & inorganic chemistry, and general science and has always helped his students improve their grades. In his free time, Maher loves reading, swimming and playing with his cats. He looks forward to any opportunity to work with students to help them achieve their academic goals.

Makenzi Mellon is professional, positive, and engaging Teacher Candidate with 4+ years of experience working in a variety of unique educational settings. Makenzi’s philosophy focuses on inclusivity and differentiated instruction within the classroom in a way that allows her students to be successful. Makenzi graduated my Bachelor’s of Education in July from Queen’s University and plans on tutoring this year to expand her portfolio before entering the teaching workforce!

Marc has completed his Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Economics from Wilfred Laurier University where he spent time leading tutorials and assisting students with relevent course work. During his time at University, he led academic and orientation events for first year students whom he is still connected with today. Marc strongly believes his purpose is to serve and help others. Academic and personal success has not come without challenges for Marc and so he is eager to impart his organizational and personal learning stratagies where needed.

Marc currently works full-time at a Tech startup in Waterloo, ON. Outside of work he can be found on long walks, at the gym, with his dog or behind a good book.

Resilient, kind, and innovative primary educator with a passion for helping others in hopes of fostering a curiosity for lifelong learning among Canada’s youth. Meaghan is committed to developing positive relationships within the classroom, connecting students to the outside world through the power of knowledge while upholding both the highest academic and ethical standards. She approaches learning through a holistic lens, placing equal emphasis on both academics and social-emotional learning. Meaghan incorporates nature and physical activity into daily life, both in a personal and professional setting. Her strong ability to work well in dynamic team environments is demonstrated through years of participation within successful sports and academic teams.

Michael is passionate about teaching and entrepreneurship. Michael graduated the Master of Arts in Business Economics program at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he performed research on topics involving macroeconomics and microeconomics. Michael recently completed his Bachelor of Education program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Michael is certified to teach by the Ontario College of Teachers. Michael has extensive experience with HTML, CSS, WordPress, STATA, Eviews, R, and Microsoft Excel. Michael is currently teaching microeconomics at Seneca College.

Mr. Ritter has a Masters in Teaching & Learning from McGill University to go along with his Biology & Sciences background. Teaching has been a career change for Mr. Ritter, and so he also comes with lots of life experiences, which helps him relate and connect to students and the course material. Mr. Ritter certainly has a love for learning and specifically a passion for the sciences, which he strives to instill into his students.

Mubashir is an OCT trained teacher. After completing his Honours Bachelor of Science Degree, he completed his Bachelor of Education from University Of Windsor specializing in Intermediate/Senior with Math and Science (Physics) as his teachables. He has more than 15 years of teaching in Ontario. He is proficient in English, Urdu and Pashto and can understand some Farsi. He is very passionate about helping students overcome academic problems in Mathematics, Physics & Science. He is a firm believer of “Student can learn problem solving techniques”. He enjoys playing sports in his spare time

Liliane is a teacher at Conseil Scolaire Mon Avenir (french school board). She has a bachelor’s degree in education. She worked in the field of communication before starting her career in education. She is flexible, honest and empathetic. Liliane is a french native speaker, fluent in speaking with excellent writing skills

Namam Palander is a thoroughly experienced advocate for holistic education; something she passionately aims to facilitate. Using this Scandinavian model of pedagogy, she has taught English all over the world including Sweden as well as South Korea. She holds a Double Undergraduate Degree in Political Science and Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University as well as a Master’s Degree in Sociology of Education from University of Toronto.

Nicolle graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University (USA) with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and is entering her second year of her Bachelor of Education program at Brock University. She is specialized in teaching the primary/junior grades (k-6) but has qualifications in special education and English up to grade 12. Nicolle is familiar with EQAO and volunteers to scribe each year at different schools across Halton. This year, Nicolle taught all subjects in a grade 5/6 class, with a focus on grade 6 EQAO practice. Combining what she has learned at Brock and in her practicums, Nicolle has been able to develop different methods and styles of teaching to reach differentiated learners. Through her inclusive teaching practices and interactive lessons, Nicolle creates a fun and positive learning environment where students feel comfortable to explore new and different ways of thinking. She has tutored in the past and has also worked with little readers programs teaching students as young as 3 to start reading. Nicolle feels that it is extremely important to get to know her students and find out how they learn to forge a unique path to success for each individual student. On her spare time, Nicolle loves to read, watch hours of cooking shows and then attempt (and fail) at making the recipes and gardening. Tomatoes are her specialty!

Nikita graduated from teachers college in 2018 and has had experience being a primary/junior (grades 1-6) and intermediate (grades 7-8) teacher. She is qualified in primary, junior and intermediate, and specializes in math. Nikita is currently taking additional qualifications in math and guidance counseling. She is a confidant educator who wants to build strong relationships with her students and help them find the value in learning in orde to be successful. Nikita brings an enthusiastic attitude, creativity and joy into her teaching with activities and lessons that foster curiosity and engagement and gives students the opportunity to realize their potential.

Oriana is an Ontario certified teacher with a bachelor’s degree in English, French and Spanish translation from the University of Ottawa. She began her passion for languages in both Halton and Peel regions studying French immersion and later Spanish. Oriana has studied abroad in Spain, and taught in Costa Rica where she gained experience with an international private school system. She has taught the Ontario curriculum in a variety of capacities for the last eight years. Ranging from grade 2 to grade 12, her in classroom experience speaks to her passion for language acquisition and her familiarity with a variety of subjects.  Oriana is a traveler at heart and a school community advocate for equity and inclusion. She strives to create equitable learning experiences for all and to create the positive conditions for learning to take place.

Patrick is a graduate of Trent University with a Bachelor’s Degree of Education, with additional qualifications in Special Education, and Health and Physical Education. He also has a degree from York University in Social Science, and a diploma from Humber College in Media Communications. He originally discovered his passion for teaching while working with at-risk youth in the Ski Hill Blues program.

Pratibha completed a Master of Science in Mathematics and a Mater of Arts in Education from India. She is a dedicated teacher with 10 years of classroom teaching experience.
Teaching is a rewarding experience. Pratibha teaches so she can learn about the world and all of those infinite possibilities that brand new minds bring to her each and every day. In her spare time, she enjoy reading, cooking and traveling.

She is very excited to be a part of the Prep Academy team!

Rebecca graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours Specialization in Geology. After Rebecca went to teachers college at Niagara University Primary Junior program. In addition Rebecca has completed two ABQs in Intermediate and Senior Science, as well as Math Part I AQ. Mathematics and Science are subjects that Rebecca has thoroughly enjoyed throughout her school years, and would like to pass on that passion to her students. She enjoys the challenge of working through the process of Mathematical problems. As well the understanding that Science is all around us, with everything we do and touch.

Robert studied pure mathematics at UBC. For over 15 years, he has taught private classes and tutored individual students high school and university mathematics (UBC, SFU, and UofT). Over the years, he has gained experience in AP Calculus AB/BC and IB Mathematics SL/HL, as well as Precalculus (Grades 10-12). In the past, he also taught Prealgebra (Grades 5-9) for the SSAT ML/UL. He has even prepared students for Waterloo and AMC math contests. For now, however, he’s devoted to creating learning materials for university math courses and organizing test prep materials for AP Calculus AB/BC.

I am an Ontario qualified and certified teacher of modern languages. I have 35 years of experience teaching modern languages, primarily French and some years of Spanish as well. I have taught all secondary grades of core French at both the applied and academic levels. I have been recently involved in the implementation of the revised Ontario curriculum for French, 2014, and I am thoroughly familiar with its vision and goals. Also, I have mentored many student teachers of languages over the last several years. I believe that promoting and assisting students to reach their full potential in all the disciplines of the Ontario curriculum is an important goal of the educator.

Ryan is currently pursuing his MBA in Accounting and Finance, and holds his Bachelor of Business Administration (Distinction) with a major in Accounting. He has his FMVA and CBCA finance designations, and is a published financial and accounting author.

Sarah has over 20 years teaching experience with high school students in a variety of subjects, including mathematics, physics and science.

I have Master in Business Administration along with Bachelor of Education. Excellent communication skills and very presentable and able to customize the individual needs of the students. I truly understand the cultural diversity and help students achieve their learning goals.

Stefan has an Bachelors degree in Honors Biochemistry from Wilfrid Laurier University. He continued his education at Centennial College, earning an advanced diploma in Industrial Microbiology. He just started a Masters of Science in Education, to be completed in the next few years. He currently teaches Chemistry and Microbiology at Sheridan College.

My name is Tamar Richards. I hold a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science, and B.Sc. (honors) in Physics. I am a certified teacher in Senior and Intermediate Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Physics. Tamar has several years of teaching experience and taught a variety of courses in science and mathematics.

Zoe is an Ontario Certified Teacher and has a Master’s degree in Education from York University. Her teachable subjects include high school intermediate English and ESL. She also has experience teaching English at The University of Toronto. Zoe is currently teaching at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.