Professional Tutoring in York Region

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

Alessia is an Ontario Certified Teacher with a variety of teaching experiences. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Toronto. During her time there, she discovered her passion for teaching while volunteering for an after school hands-on science program in Toronto schools. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Education at York University, and is currently working as a teacher with her local school board. Alessia is qualified to teach all grades, and has tutored and taught students from kindergarten to twelfth grade in math, reading, writing, and science. She has also worked with new English Language Learners and students with a variety of abilities, always catering lessons to their specific learning needs.Alessia is passionate about teaching math and science and always aims to make every lesson a positive and engaging experience by focusing on students’ strengths and interests. She believes that a student’s mindset is the most important part of learning, so she always encourages students to make mistakes, persevere, ask questions, and think with a growth mindset.

Alex has a Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Ontario Tech University. He has tutored extensively for the past few years and his tutoring experience is in Mathematics, Physics & STEM – at secondary & post secondary level. Alex encourages his students to achieve their full potential and reach their academic goals – he is passionate about math & science and an engaging tutor.
He is currently working as an engineer in the space industry where he has hands on experience with computer, electrical & mechanical engineering research, design & development and test engineering. Alex is proficient in computer programming and STEM subjects. He also loves coding and teaching beginner coding. In his free time, Alex likes to hike and relaxes by solving complex jigsaw puzzles.

Alfiya is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience both overseas and in Canada. She graduated at the University of Toronto in Neuroscience and Psychology, which equipped her with a unique understanding of cognition and motivation.

She has taught students from K-12 for the past 8 years and has diverse experience in teaching ESL students, students with exceptionalities, as well as various subjects such as Primary division all subjects, English to grade 12 and Math to grade 8.

Alfiya’s passion and mission is to guide students to understand concepts in a fun and simple way, to develop and challenge their independent and critical thinking skills, and to draw meaningful connections to themselves and the society. She has a genuine interests in her students’ success and knows that they all have the ability to achieve excellence

Committed to life-long learning and a growth mindset, it is her goal to instill the same values to her students.

Alyssa is an Ontario Certified Primary/Junior and Intermediate Teacher. She completed her Undergraduate Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University as well as her Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University with a minor in English. Alyssa is a supply teacher with the school boards and has additional qualifications in Math Pt. 1 – she has worked with students with a range of learning styles and abilities.

Alyssa grew up with a deep love of teaching and she is very passionate about what she does. She highly encourages her students to participate in hands-on activities when learning new concepts. Alyssa finds that developing a positive relationship first is important and then learning will follow. Alyssa always tries to incorporate her student’s interests into lessons to create more meaningful and fun lessons. Her goal is to teach so that learning feels fun and that her students feel comfortable to make mistakes with her so that they can grow together as learners. In her spare time, Alyssa loves to stay active by playing sports or going to the gym.

Amanda is currently doing her Masters in Environmental Studies at York University. Her research looks at integrating more environmental education into mainstream schooling. She believes that this will allow students to learn nature-based coping strategies and for students to be able to practice mindfulness in the classroom.

She has a passion for teaching math and understands that it can be a struggle for some students. She tries to make the lessons as engaging and relatable as possible so students are able to make personal connections with the material. Amanda’s passion for teaching grew as she became more familiar with environmental education and the importance of building a positive relationship with nature. Her ultimate goal is to create a learning environment where her students feel like it’s okay to make mistakes and ask questions.

Amy graduated in April of 2021 from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts and a Double Major in French and Philosophy, as well as a Minor in Italian and Cultural Studies. She is currently a teacher candidate at OISE/University of Toronto Master of Teaching program and will complete her Masters in 2023. Amy has worked with students of all ages in academic, athletic, and extracurricular environments. This past year she was given the opportunity to teach within the YCDSB as an elementary school teacher. It has provided her with much joy and valuable teaching experience. Her role required her to adapt accordingly, being able to time manage, organize efficiently, create a safe, fun, and educational space for her many students, and provide diversified methods of learning as every child retains knowledge at a different capacity. Amy can tutor French & Math at primary/junior levels as well as French, English, Philosophy and Italian to secondary levels. It is Amy’s goal to aid every child in the success of their learning. She strives to not only help students improve on an academic level but allow them to dig deeper and realize their capabilities.

Cody Tupper is a certified teacher from British Columbia. He obtained a degree in Biology and a degree in Education from Vancouver Island University. In his younger years, he spent his summers participating in camps for children in remote communities on the BC coast, where he developed a passion for working with children. Since then, has studied tropical ecology in Belize, and worked as a science and math teacher in China. For the past five years he has taught physics, biology, environmental science, as well as general math and science at a small private boarding school near Shanghai China. He specializes in intermediate and senior science and math. He enjoys nurturing a sense of curiosity in the students he works with to help them reach their full potential.

Colin is an Ontario Certified Teacher with qualifications in the Primary, Junior, and Intermediate Divisions (Math). He has earned his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Urban Development and Planning from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University. Colin has Additional Qualifications in Math Part 1, Special Education Part 1, and Kindergarten Part 1. Colin has worked with students of all ages and believes that learning needs to take place both inside and outside the classroom. He works to ensure that students can make connections to real world experiences.

Connor Gonsalves is an Ontario certified teacher. He grew up in Aurora, Ontario, before completing his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa. In Ottawa, Connor discovered a passion for education while teaching friends concepts from engineering courses. He made the switch to education and has not regretted it once. Through teaching, he has had the exciting experience of sharing a love of math and science with his students. Connor is active in the hockey community by reffing in Aurora and convening a men’s hockey league in Newmarket during the summer. He is finishing his Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech University and will graduate in December. Post-graduating, he plans to supply in YRDSB or DDSB and then teach abroad for September. Connor believes that the most effective way to teach math and science is by connecting information to what students already know to help them understand the content. Connor is very passionate about his plants, anime, Star Wars, and going to the gym. He will definitely try and connect lessons to one of those topics at least once, be prepared!

Cristina is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Aurora, Ontario, and moved to Waterloo to complete an Undergraduate Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University majoring in Psychology and minoring in History. Cristina discovered a passion for teaching and working with children through volunteering with different organizations so went on to complete a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. Through teaching, she has been able to foster her love of Math and Literacy. Cristina creates engaging lesson plans that strengthen existing skills and cater specifically to the individual needs of her students. She believes that by building a strong connection with her students it will assist her to better meet their needs and learning goals. She finds these mentoring and learning experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding. Cristina grew up with a deep love of travelling and mountaineering and has completed a 180 kilometres trek across the Dolomites mountains in Italy.

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)

Gerrod Harris has been teaching in a wide variety of classrooms and learning environments for the last seven years. While teaching music both privately and in community centers throughout Markham, Gerrod received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Education at York University. Certified to teach music and history at the intermediate and senior levels, Gerrod has experience teaching a range of history courses along with English, civics, business, and senior level social studies. Since graduating in 2017, Gerrod has continued extensively teaching music, while also volunteering and working in high schools throughout the YRDSB; joining the Prep Academy Tutors team is his latest step forward into a well steeped career in education.

Heather is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 30 years of experience in public education. She has taught all grades from K-8, Special Education and has supported Multi-Language Learners.

Throughout her years of teaching, Heather has learned how important it is to recognize the individual learning styles of each student. She believes that it is imperative that learning be meaningful, and that students learn best when they can make personal connections to what is being taught to them. She believes in nurturing the whole child, utilizing their strengths and interests to support their areas of need.

Heather loves to travel, read, walk, spend time with friends and family, and practice yoga. She enjoys singing and playing the guitar, and has been seen in many classrooms with her guitar, singing songs that help students remember their times-tables, the life cycle of a plant and even long division! New songs, can be written on request!

Jayne is an enthusiastic educator with a breadth of experience teaching in Canada [Ontario], New Zealand, Scotland and Nigeria. After having completed her BA Honours in Criminal Justice & Public Policy at the University of Guelph, she went on to complete her teaching qualification through the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Having taught using various curricula and across a wide variety of subjects beyond her qualifications, she has become a ‘Jayne of all trades’. A staunch proponent of cross-curricular learning, she is always looking for new ways to make links between subjects to enhance student understanding. She knows that young people learn best when they can relate new information to prior knowledge.

A lifelong learner herself, Jayne is constantly looking for opportunities for continuing professional development. Most recently, she completed ABQs to teach Senior Philosophy and Senior Law.

Student wellbeing has been a key focus for Jayne throughout her career and since becoming a parent she is now able to view education through another lens. Her life and work experience continue to nurture her growth mindset and inclusive outlook.

Anna (Jingya) is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in China and she speaks fluent English and Mandarin. She moved to Canada to complete two undergraduate degrees in Physics and Education @ Queens University. Currently, she is working toward her Masters degree in Curriculum & Pedagogy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she utilized various digital tools to engage students learning in math and science. Anna tutors high school Mathematics, Physics & General Science.

Anna always tailors her tutoring styles to a diverse population of students and she believes every student is a different learner. As a senior high school teacher and tutor, she likes to be a positive influencer and enjoys using her knowledge to help students succeed in school. In her spare time, she loves to hike and explore the outdoors.

In 2014, Johnathan completed his Bachelors of Science (Honours) Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. Johnathan then went on to York University to earn his Bachelor of Education specializing in Intermediate/Senior Health and Physical Education and Geography. Since graduating he has completed additional qualifications in Intermediate Mathematics.

Johnathan’s view on education stems from the belief that every student can and will be successful. Along with his qualifications in math, geography, and physical education Johnathan also has a rich Science background focusing in Biology, Physiology and Human Kinetics.

Outside of teaching, Johnathan is a huge fan of athletics. He is still currently active in recreational soccer and basketball leagues and loves watching many sports ranging anywhere from the NFL to the English Premier League.

Jordan is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He grew up in Sudbury, Ontario where he completed an Undergraduate Degree in English Literature as well as received a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Laurentian University. He then received a Master’s degree in New Media and Communication from McMaster University. Throughout his school experiences, Jordan realized how passionate he was about helping others achieve their goals. In his spare time, Jordan works one-on-one with children ranging from 6 years to high school. He has supported the improvement of their writing, reading, and vocabulary skills. Jordan believes in building a strong relationship with his student in order to help them achieve their academic goals as well as provide meaningful life skills that can be used outside of the classroom. As a mentor, Jordan continuously develops novel strategies for working with children and makes each experience rewarding and fun.

Joe Schneider is an enthusiastic Ontario Certified Teacher currently working for the York Region District School Board. He grew up in a Spanish and English speaking household in Richmond Hill where he attended French immersion elementary and high school. Joe discovered his love for teaching and working with children while working as a counselor at an overnight summer camp. He spent many summers supporting his campers’ development and encouraging them to fully embrace their youth. Confident in his chosen career path, Joe then moved to Kingston, Ontario to attend Queen’s University for the Concurrent Education program. Through this degree program he gained invaluable experience teaching elementary and highschool aged students. Motivated by his love for reading, Joe focused his studies on teaching History and English at the high school level. Joe’s passion for stories led him to obtain a degree in Film in addition to his bachelor of education. Upon graduation, he was hired to teach Elementary School French for grades 4-8. It was through this experience that Joe rediscovered his love for languages. In his spare time, Joe has traveled through Asia, South America, and Europe. His ability to communicate abroad in English, French and Spanish gave him a deeper appreciation for the rich culture of each place he visited. Joe has continued to teach French for the past 5 years and has loved every moment. His teaching experiences have helped him develop unique teaching strategies to support each of his learners. Joe has experience tutoring French, History, Reading, and Writing for students ranging from grade 4 to University. Joe firmly believes in the importance of building relationships with his students. His love of books, movies, comics, and video games have helped him develop deeper connections to his students and establish a positive learning environment that adds to their overall learning experience. Most importantly, Joe has found all of his teaching experiences to be extremely fulfilling.

Julia is currently completing teachers’ college at Niagara University to achieve her Ontario Teachers certification. She has completed an undergraduate degree in Business Technology Management from Ryerson University and completed additional university math courses (such as calculus, advanced algebra, and data management) with Athabasca University. Julia discovered her love for teaching during her time working in the IT field training new employees. Mathematics has always been one of her favorite subjects and she believes math is beneficial to every student’s life no matter what path they take. Working in her placements Julia has helped students solve problems and generate an understanding of different subjects. Building a relationship with her students and gaining insight into their needs allows Julia to help students enhance their skills and expand their knowledge.

In 2014, Julian Foglia completed his Bachelor of Liberal Arts (History) from York University and recently graduated from Brock University with his Bachelor of Education degree. Julian is certified to teach Junior and Intermediate English, History, and Science. Julian volunteered in the public school system for several years prior to teacher’s college, however it wasn’t until teacher’s college that he found his own style. During Julian’s teaching blocks, he realized that student learning and engagement happens most when the lessons are authentic. That means that they are not only engaging, but practical. Julian is an avid supporter of the new teaching theories for math where they emphasize real world scenarios. When something is tangible and relatable to the real world, people (not only students) can truly grasp the concept and see the value in it. That’s how Julian wants to teach and in doing so hopes to encourage creativity and ingenuity to the next generation. In his spare time Julian loves to play sports and maintain an overall physical lifestyle. Recently Julian has had the liberty to travel and will continue to do so. He feels that both of his hobbies reflect with his teaching philosophy. Julian has learned that human interactions and experiences through travelling is key to any learning experience, and having a sport-like mentality gives someone the perseverance and tenacity to succeed. Julian hopes to pass on these beliefs to his students in the future.

Kaisy is an Ontario Certified teacher with a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University specializing in Math, Science and Chemistry as her teachable subjects.

Kaisy is a supply teacher with the school boards and has extensive tutoring experience. Science and Mathematics are a passion that Kaisy enjoys sharing with her students and she loves to help others find a specific interest that inspires learning and provides a different view of the world. Kaisy believes that the specific methodology changes, but the enthusiasm for discovering new things in a way that works for each person is the same. She is continually motivated by the confidence each student gains after accomplishing a difficult task and is committed to helping students develop a love of learning based on their individual interests and specific abilities. Kaisy is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing and camping and she recently found her new all-time favourite – Bubble Tea!

Kelly Johnson is a certified teacher who has been teaching in Ontario for over 20 years. If you are looking for an expert in her field, with a special knack for making connections and working with children to develop a positive mindset toward learning and improvement, Kelly is the tutor for your child. A true professional, Kelly is a lifelong learner. She understands that learning can present challenges, but there is always a path for growth when you have the right help. Kelly has earned Part 1 of Special Education and her Guidance Specialist. She is currently working on earning her Teacher Librarian additional qualification. Patient and kind, Kelly will help even the most reluctant learner begin to advocate for themselves and take accountability for their engagement in their studies. Her students will tell you that they enjoy her sense of humour, her caring nature and her calm disposition. It won’t take long for your child to warm up to Kelly and begin their learning journey. She enjoys teaching literacy and she is an avid reader – a lover of all books. In addition to being a teacher, Kelly is a wife and mom to two children and one furry animal named Buddy. When your child works with Kelly, you will see that she is compassionate and committed to their success.

Lawrence is a retired high school teacher from the Toronto District School Board where he taught Business subjects and Math. His love for teaching has compelled him to continue helping young people learn, through tutoring. Reflecting on his long career, he realizes that, when teaching, he is ‘giving’, and that, in the end, is deeply rewarding. It is the source of his passion for helping students. His 40 years in the classroom have given him unique insight into the difficulties students face and the critical junctures they need to bridge, especially in subjects like mathematics, which is highly sequential. However he is a trained business teacher specializing in subjects like Accounting, Information and Communication Technology, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management studies, etc.
He believes his job as an educator is to give his students success.

Every student learns differently and it is important to foster an environment where students can embrace their individuality and their unique ways of learning. Lena Sadaka has been an Ontario Certified Teacher for the last twenty years. She is very passionate about her teaching and desires to foster a cohesive learning atmosphere. She is proficient in three languages and is confident that she will fulfill her responsibilities and that her extensive teaching experience aligns accordingly with this positions’ criteria. Her personal goals and interests include; utilizing a variety of innovative teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning amongst students. Throughout her numerous years as an educator and leader, she strongly believes that students should be given the opportunities to share their voices and opinions. This perspective will help students feel invested in their own learning and can ignite passions that will increase their persistence. These trying times have reinforced her short notice adaptability as a teacher, through multiple successful transitions between in-person planning to that of remote teaching. She endeavours to serve students through the administration of the curriculum content using differentiated instructional and assessment approaches while ensuring an engaging learning experience. Given the opportunity, she will bring productive communication skills and a growth mindset.

Madona is both an Ontario Certified Teacher and Manitoba Certified Teacher. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was born in Cairo, Egypt. She did her Undergrad at the University of Winnipeg completing her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). She also received her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at the University of Winnipeg. Her teaching specialty areas are in the Early and Middle Years. Madona taught in Winnipeg for three years from kindergarten to grade eight, teaching students with various learning capabilities. She also tutored students in various grades and subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy, Writing, Social Studies, and Science. Madona also speaks Arabic as a second language and knows some basic French. She likes to make learning enjoyable and encourages the students to ask questions and not to be afraid to make mistakes. In her spare time, Madona likes to solve jigsaw puzzles.

Fun Fact: Madona loves coffee and chocolate!

Marcus is an educator who believes that passion fuels academic success. Marcus grew up in Markham, where he was homeschooled throughout his primary and junior years. Throughout his intermediate, senior and post-secondary experiences, he noticed a stark contrast between the personalized learning style that one-on-one provides compared to the generalized approach seen in collective classrooms. Marcus has grown to understand the value of one-on-one learning and how it can focus in on particular facets of a student’s academic development in an otherwise busy day school environment. With experience in many Ontario classrooms, Marcus has worked with the Toronto Catholic School Board as well as the York Region District School Board setting up lesson plans and classroom activities to enhance student learning across all main subjects. Marcus’ background in Film and Media studies has influenced his teaching approach, providing students the ability to express their ideas both conventionally as well as visually. Being a sculptor and creative writer in his spare time, Marcus understands through practice that all ideas can be conveyed through a variety of means. It ultimately comes down to discovering the best means of which to bring out one’s full potential.

Mariah graduated in April of 2021 from York University with a Bachelor of Health Studies. In April 2023, Mariah completed her Bachelor of Education and is now a certified teacher in Ontario. Mariah has worked with students of all ages in academic and extracurricular environments. She is very experienced working with students who have exceptionalities and loves the one/one connection with them. She adapts her teaching style and methodology for each student so they can learn in a supportive environment. Mariah can tutor all subjects for Grades 1-8 and English, Science, Grades 9 & 10. Mariah aims to ensure each student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

Marin is an OCT certified tutor and elementary public school teacher with 7+ years of experience specializing in French and Spanish with grades varying from 1 – 12. He enjoys seeing his students learn new things and become passionate about them. He also loves to see them students getting good grades and becoming more confident and happy individuals in their academic lives. He speaks 5 languages and enjoys traveling.

Matt is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), and Economics Faculty member at a private school in York Region. He teaches both AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics and runs the investment club at the school.  Matt has taught students that have been accepted to economics programs at the institutions of Harvard, University of Chicago, and top Canadian universities. He has written economics curriculum for the AP College Board, attended professional development all over the world and is in the process of becoming an AP College Board Reader and Consultant – marking AP exams and instructing AP teachers.  Matt loves inspiring students and introducing them to the world of Economics and is a great tutor.  In Matt’s free time, if he isn’t hitting a squash or tennis ball, he is spending his hours creating financial literacy content.

Michael is an Ontario Certified Teacher in the Intermediate Division. He completed his Bachelor of Science Honors in Chemistry, and his Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario. He is qualified to teach biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as the general sciences. His core belief as an educator, both in the classroom and out, is that teachers are there to support students – educators can help to foster positive mindsets, provide resources, and encourage students to succeed, but success is something that can be found in all students. In his spare time, Michael enjoys reading, writing, woodworking, model painting, and historic martial arts.7th

Michael graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts and History and Masters Degree in History. He continued his education by getting his Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. Michael is qualified to teach Grades 4-10 and has taken Additional Qualifications in Special Education. Michael is in his 9th year of teaching and has spent many of his years working to develop quality programming for intermediate students. Michael is an avid athlete who enjoys playing many sports. He has been an enthusiastic reader since childhood and enjoys finding new books that appeal to adolescent readers in hopes to enhance student interest in Literacy.

Monica Cheav is an Ontario Certified Teacher who has received both a Bachelor of Education Degree as well as Arts and Science Degree in Elementary Education, from Lakehead University. She is professionally certified in Elementary Education Primary/Junior (K-6) in Ontario, and is currently pursuing her Specialist certification in Reading, Kindergarten, Teaching English Language Learners, and Math. Monica’s love for teaching started when she was in elementary school, staying after to help teachers grade papers, straighten their room and put up bulletin boards. This has shaped her main focus as an elementary school teacher to construct an environment that nurtures students to achieve and prepare them to be life-long learners. Monica ignites her students’ interest in learning by creating opportunities that are challenging, meaningful, and relevant. She believes that teachers must embrace change, encourage innovation, and foster creativity.
Relaxing by the beach with a good book or magazine, hiking new trails, camping at Algonquin Provincial Parks and exploring the waters on a kayak with her family and friends are her greatest pleasures outside of teaching.

Nora is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Waterdown, Ontario, moving to Guelph to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Business. Nora grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world following the completion of her degrees- going to places such as Romania, Austria, and across Canada several times. It was during her stay in Jasper, Alberta that Nora discovered her passion for teaching and working with children. When she decided to pursue teaching as a career Nora moved to Toronto and completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. It is through teaching that Nora has been able to foster her love of Business. During the summer months, Nora travels as much as possible, gardens, reads books, attends as many Blue Jays games as possible, and spends time at the cottage with her kids. Nora believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a teacher, Nora continues to develop strategies for working with children. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

In 2019, Olivia graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History. In 2021, she completed her Bachelor of Education degree from Queen’s University with Intermediate/Senior qualifications, as well as a concentration in Exceptional Learners. She is looking forward to be working as an Occasional Teacher for the Toronto Catholic District School Board, come September.

She has considerable experience working with ELL students, and intends on taking Additional Qualification courses in Teaching English Language Learners, as well as Special Education and Primary/Junior courses in the near future. She has taught for both the Catholic and Public School Boards across the GTA, as well as virtual school settings. Her goal as an educator is to lead with compassion, tailoring instructional strategies to suit the individual needs and learning styles of her students. Olivia genuinely loves to learn, and hopes her enthusiasm will inspire her students to succeed. She values the unique perspective that every student brings to the lesson, and strives to create a positive rapport with every session. When Olivia is not teaching, you can find her playing the piano, finding her zen doing yoga, or spending quality time with family & friends!

Ram is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Born and raised in Markham, he moved to Waterloo for 5 years to earn his Bachelor of Arts in English. In one of his co-op placements in this program, he served as an English tutor at Sheridan college, and this made him realize the field of education was the perfect fit for him. Since then, Ram earned his Master of Teaching from the University of Toronto, and is beginning his career as a teacher. In his spare time, he is a fan of sports, fiction novels, and music.

Rania graduated with a Bachelor in Education from The University Of Windsor, and is qualified to teach the primary/junior levels. Rania is also trained in Direct Instruction – Reading Mastery, Fast cycle, Corrective reading, and comprehension programs. Rania comes with tutoring experience in reading, writing, comprehension, and math. Becoming a teacher has been the ultimate goal for Rania. Her passion is to encourage and motivate students to learn and grow in their own individual ways. Rania brings her sense of creativity and love for learning to her teaching. Rania helps students discover their strengths by encouraging them to try their best and not be afraid of making mistakes.

Rania has a beautiful golden-doodle dog, who’s name is Arthur. She loves going on long hikes, being outdoors and travelling! She also enjoys watching sports. Watching the Raptors is her favourite! Rania is excited for the opportunity to work with with your children and family!

Selina is a Teacher candidate working towards her Ontario teaching certificate. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology with a specialization in research at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently completing her Bachelor of Education with a focus on the primary and junior divisions at Lakehead University.

In addition to her passion for education, Selina is an active individual who prioritizes fitness in her daily routine She enjoys sports, weightlifting, running, yoga, and hiking. She believes that keeping active is essential for maintaining a positive mindset and energized. She’s also a strong advocate of creativity and the arts, finding balance and grounding in her life through artistic pursuits such as painting, drawing, and writing. She practices meditation and yoga to support her mental and emotional well-being, helping her stay calm, focused, and present in all aspects of her life.

As an educator, Selina is passionate about creating a positive learning environment that fosters open communication and meaningful connections with her students, their families, and the community. She understands that every child has unique learning styles and abilities and, therefore, adopts a range of instructional strategies to meet each student where they are and support their individual needs. Selina is attentive to her students’ progress and provides constructive feedback to encourage a growth mindset. As a lifelong learner, she’s committed to keeping herself informed of new research in education, teaching methods and strategies, and other areas of interest. She believes that staying curious keeps the mind active and engaged and is constantly searching for new challenges and opportunities to grow. Selina hopes to inspire her students to become lifelong learners themselves encouraging them to take ownership of their learning journey.

Overall, Selina takes a student-centered approach focusing the development of strong relationships and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion for teaching with her students and their families and looks forward to helping each child reach their full potential.

Sen is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He completed his M.Sc and M.Ed.He is currently working on his doctoral program at the University of Toronto. Sen has taught in a variety of school settings, including both the Catholic and Public School Boards and Private Schools in the Intermediate and Senior Divisions. Sen’s empathy, positive attitude, enthusiastic leadership and responsibility, are some of the characteristics which he brings forth as a result of his experiences with teaching students. His goal is to teach so that learning feels fun and that his students feel comfortable to make mistakes and ask questions. In his spare time, Sen enjoys listening to Indian classical music, going for walks, and cooking.

Seyed is an experienced and certified chemistry and mathematics/calculus teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience. With a PhD in chemistry, he has a deep understanding of the subject matter and is able to effectively communicate complex concepts to students of all levels.

Simon Corcia is just finishing up his teaching degree from Nipissing University so he has spent the last year and a half living about three and a half hours north of Toronto in North Bay. He speaks basic Russian alongside English and has completed an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto with a major in History and Minors in Political Sciences and Classical Civilizations. He is to be certified to teach intermediate/senior divisions (Grade 7-12) with teachables in History and General Social Sciences. Besides reading and writing for fun, Simon enjoys cooking, gaming, and baking. Hopefully, through tutoring and learning together, Simon can find the right recipes to ensure the success of students.

Spencer is an Ontario Certified Teacher. He grew up in Newmarket and then moved to London to earn an Undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Western. Following this he completed his Bachelor of Education at Nippissing University and teaches General Science, History & Chemistry at high school levels. Spencer developed a love for hockey, cycling and golf in his early years and continues to today. His involvement with sport has helped him develop leadership qualities that led him to a career in education. Spencer strives to encourage and motivate his students to work to the best of their abilities and is a great one/one instructor.
During the summer months, Spencer runs Junior Golf Camps and during the winter he coaches minor Hockey players.

Stephen enjoys working with students at all levels across many subjects. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters Degree in Comparative Literature, specializing in English, French, and Russian. Stephen’s primary research focus was the nineteenth-century novel. Stephen received a Masters in Divinity from Regis College, also at the University of Toronto, and his MBA from the University of Warwick in the UK, taking continuing studies in finance at The Bocconi School of Management in Milan.

While Stephen’s background is in English and the humanities, he has tutored extensively in math, and especially enjoys working on problem-solving strategies. Stephen also have several years of experience with all aspects of SSAT and SAT preparation, including not only the quantitative and qualitative sections, but also with application essays after test completion.

Stephen has a real passion for literature, history, and philosophy, spending his free time delving into contemporary works. Stephen has recently taken a liking to nineteenth and twentieth-century history, and believes that as citizens we benefit when we have a fuller understanding of the past.

Tamara has been an Ontario Certified Teacher (O.C.T.) since 2005, teaching grades K-12 across most subject areas. Tamara held a variety of classroom teaching positions with the York Region District School Board for 11 years before transferring to private education, then more recently, tutoring. Tamara is certified and trained in specialized reading programs such as Direct Instruction (D.I) and Wilson Reading Systems (WRS). She has Teachables in the following subjects: Reading, Primary/Junior Mathematics, Special Education, Visual Arts, Instrumental/Vocal Music, and Guidance/Career Studies. Tamara also holds a Master’s of Psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in Child/Adolescent development and behavior. (M.A. Psych) She is certified in Mental Health First Aid/Crisis Intervention (M.H.F.A., 2018), and has co-facilitated a therapy group for counseling children ages 7-9 years who present with A.D.D./A.D.H.D. at Kinark Family Services. As well, at Prep Academy Tutors, Tamara teaches and coaches students at all grade levels, and differentiates instruction for a variety of learning needs and diagnosed learning challenges,  supporting them through many academic, and social-emotional  challenges. Tamara believes in a holistic approach to teaching, and designs lessons that adhere to most recent evidence-based teaching practice (such as learning for/as/of understanding), develop social-emotional learning (SEL), which promotes students’ overall intellectual, social/emotional and mental needs. Outside of teaching, Tamara enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as reading, exercise, painting, and photography.

Tara completed her Bachelors in Sociology at Laurentian University. Tara is also certified as an Early Childhood Educator. She completed her Masters in Education and Science in Buffalo, NY USA at Medaille College. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with primary/junior qualifications. She is currently an Occasional teacher with SMCDSB and also an Early Childhood Educator with YCDSB.
Tara’s passion for teaching came to be when she was in grade 2. Her career included children of all ages. Her deep love of teaching and passion for children grows everyday. She encourages children to do their best and likes to make hands-on activities to engage her students. Tara tries to incorporate the childrens’ interests into her lessons to make them fun and engaging.
Her goal is to teach so that learning feels fun and that her students feel comfortable to make mistakes and ask questions. In her spare time, Tara enjoys doing crafts, going for walks and shopping, cooking and baking and playing with her Teacup Yorkie Mika.