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

Alex knew he wanted to be a teacher since he was in high school. He took the first steps towards fulfilling this goal while attending Western University, where he specialized in History and Geography. He then went on to receive his Bachelor of Education at Trent University and is now a committed Ontario Certified Teacher. It was through Alex’s studies that he developed a passion for world travel which led him to seek international teaching opportunities in South Korea. During his 6 years living there, he further developed his dedication to learning while working with teachers and students from around the world. Alex had the opportunity to work as an ESL teacher for the first year. He then went on to teach Economics, AP Economics, World Geography and AP Human Geography at an accredited International School for the next 5 years. During his time off, Alex travelled around the world as well as continued his love of basketball through both playing and coaching his high school team. Alex believes that by building a strong relationship with his students he is better able to meet their needs and help them grow. As a teacher, he continues to develop creative strategies for student learning to support and facilitate their success.

Alina is an Ontario Certified Teacher, receiving her qualifications upon graduating in 2016. She completed a Bilingual (English/French) Undergraduate Degree in Mathematics, alongside a Bachelor of Education. Wanting to combine her love of education and travel, she moved abroad to the United Kingdom to teach Mathematics. She was able to kickstart her teaching career while regularly travelling across Europe during school holidays. After her time in the UK, she was eager to explore another part of Europe. This led her to the tiny country of Luxembourg, where she taught for three years. She loved being able to share her love of Mathematics with so many students and to immerse herself in another culture. After a long year of being stuck at home, she decided that her time abroad would come to an end. She has now returned back to Canada and is excited to help students through Prep Academy Tutors.

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.

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.

David has a strong academic and professional background. He is a graduate of Jiao Tong University in Shanghai with a degree in Engineering and was a gold medalist in his high school mathematics, physics and chemistry competitions. David currently teaches Math, Physics, and Chemistry at a private academy and is familiar with the Ontario curriculum. David is an enthusiastic and patient teacher who is flexible and organized with the ability to explain complicated concepts in an easy to understand manner. He encourages his students to strive to reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals.

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.

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.

As an OCT certified teacher, heather strives to provide students not only the skills to succeed in the classroom, but as well in years beyond. Heather graduated from St Francis Xavier University with a BA in Human Kinectics where she found her passion for helping others through physical activity and one on one support. She followed with her B.Ed in secondary education from the University of Western Ontario. Heather approaches each of her classes and students based on their individual needs catering her approach to the students. Heather’s main goal in the classroom is to instil not only skills but as well as confidence in her students providing them not only extra help and exemplars but as well as additional frame work and lessons on skill building to scaffold each task.

Heather has worked one on one with many students throughout her career modifying instructions or tasks to ensure student success. She has worked with many students providing the skills to accurately approach research, time management, note taking, as well as provide frameworks for essays and teaching the skills of studying. Heather’s motto in her English classroom is “there is not wrong answer, only unsupported answers”, instilling the idea in her students that opinions and answers should have an appropriate amount of support. These lessons can not only be carried over to other classes but life beyond high school as well.

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.

Jennifer is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts at York University and a Bachelor of Education at Trent University. Jennifer grew up with a passion for music, drama, visual art, and swimming. She became a lifeguard and swimming instructor, where she discovered her passion for teaching and working with children. Jennifer’s experience teaching primary and junior grades has enabled her in supporting and building her students skills in; reading, writing, vocabulary, math skills and more. She believes that it is important to connect with her students, to better be able to understand their needs and interests. Learning should be fun and engaging for students to be successful. Jennifer helps students feel more confident as they are developing their skills, promote independent learning, and to create an engaging learning experience.

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 is an Ontario Certified Teacher. After graduating from Don Mills CI, she attended York University, where she completed an Honor Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Communication Studies and Sociology. She then attended and graduated from York University’s Faculty of Education in 2010. Shortly after graduating from teacher’s college, she was hired by the York Region District School Board, where she is currently a primary teacher.
Kelly is most passionate about teaching our earliest learners. This passion is evident as she has, and continues, to take a number of courses and attend workshops around the development and learning of children in the early years. In 2018 she began to work towards her Kindergarten Specialist, which she completed in May 2019. Her area of particular interest is supporting our youngest learners in the development of literacy behaviors and skills (oral, reading, and writing). Through her in-class experience, she has had the pleasure of working with many students whose needs and abilities range, this includes supporting and working with learners with language barriers and exceptionalities, such as Autism and Learning Disabilities. Kelly genuinely believes that with care, encouragement, patience, and one-to-one support, all students are capable of being both happy and successful when learning. In addition, she finds great joy in communicating and working with families as a partnership to support a child’s learning.

When taking a break from teaching, Kelly spends her free time with family and friends. She enjoys spending lots of time outdoors in the summer, traveling, dancing, and working out.

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.

Lilit is an Ontario Certified Teacher qualified to teach ESL in Intermediate and Senior Divisions. Lilit has a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in English and a Master’s degree in ESL from the American University of Armenia. Lilit has extensive experience in teaching students in different grades, as she has worked as an English Language Teacher and an ESL teacher both in Canada and in Armenia. Her teaching experiences have provided her a great deal of insight into the diverse learning needs of students. Lilit is a caring and a supportive teacher who is passionate about helping students excel in their studies. She is committed to providing a positive and a caring learning environment for her students, while easily adapting to their learning needs. In her spare time Lilit enjoys listening to music and reading.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Stephanie is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She graduated from York University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology. In 2019, she graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Education in Primary/ Junior grade levels and a concentration in Exceptional Learners. Stephanie has taught in a variety of school settings, including both the Catholic and Public School Boards and Private Schools in the Primary and Junior Divisions. Stephanie also holds additional qualifications in Special Education and Teaching English Language Learners. Stephanie’s empathy, positive attitude, enthusiastic leadership and responsibility, are some of the characteristics which she brings forth as a result of her experiences with teaching students. She will continue to educate and inspire young minds as a teacher. Overall, her goal is to support all students’ needs and to get children excited about learning!
Outside of the classroom and tutoring, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, staying active by going to the gym and yoga.

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.

Victoria graduated from Queen’s University with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English, followed by her Bachelor of Education. She has since become OCT certified, with AQs in Math Part 1 (Primary Junior) and Reading Part 1 (Primary Junior), and currently taking the AQs for Writing Part 1 (Primary Junior) and Intermediate English. She has been teaching within the York Region District School Board since September.  Victoria has been teaching online, helping students adjust to the changes in their educational journey. Victoria believes that all students can meet their full potential with the right tools, and takes an equitable and interactive approach to teaching and learning. She will meet students where they are at and guide them to meet their goals with an individualized approach. Her other passion is music and theatre. She plays the guitar and ukulele, and sings. She loves bringing these instruments into the classroom to help foster an engaging environment, and loves developing drama lessons to help students build confidence. When she’s not playing her music, Victoria enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and being with her family and friends.