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.

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.

Amanda completed her Bachelor of Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University as well as her Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University in 2015. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with her Primary, Junior, and Intermediate qualifications (Intermediate division in Geography). She has also taken Math Part 1 AQ (Primary/Junior), as well as Special Education Part 1. 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.

Ammar Aljamal is an Electrical Engineer at SCENTROID- Stouffville, ON. He earned a master’s degree from the computer and electrical department at the University of Manitoba. His bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering strengthened his math background and provided him the significant knowledge that gives him the ability to deliver his lessons using creativity and motivational skills.
Through his academic career, he has gained good teaching experience. This includes working as a teacher assistant in the faculty of engineering during his master’s program and working as a student tutor providing support for undergraduate students in several courses.
For the past three years he has tutored students from grades 1-12 plus university in the following subjects including but not limited to Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Electric Circuit, and Computer Programming.

Amy is an Ontario Certified Teacher in the Intermediate/Senior division. She completed the Bachelor of Education program at Queen’s University with a physics and math degree. Amy is starting her teaching career at an IB private school, teaching DYP Physics and MYP mathematics. She grew up in China and completed her high school diploma in Markham under the Ontario Curriculum. As an OCT teacher, Amy has extensive practical teaching experiences through practicum placements throughout her undergraduate and B.ED degree, employment experience of summer camps, and successful tutoring experiences. Amy is warm and energetic; she always builds a great rapport with her students and tries to help them succeed using differentiated instructions. She finds supporting her students to achieve their goals and success is gratifying and enjoyable. In her spare time, Amy loves cooking, watching TV series, animations, playing games, and searching for her life source – Bubble tea.

Andreea is a teacher candidate currently in her second year at OISE. She is studying towards her Master of Teaching degree, with teachables in English and History for the intermediate/senior level. She has graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and majors in English and History.
Andreea shares an in-depth love of reading and writing, and hopes to expand her experience and love of teaching through one-on-one tutoring. Her approach is based on student needs and interests, with personalized lessons using a differentiated instruction model of learning. She believes that the best learning can be achieved by engaging students in critical thinking skills and transferring those skills across different subjects and grade levels. She is excited to engage students as lifelong literacy learners.

Andres is a high school Mathematics and Science teacher entering his second year of full-time teaching. He is passionate about the relationship between sports and statistics and is enthusiastic about connecting learned mathematics to real-world applications. He is a dedicated and committed life-long learner who loves working with youth.

Andrew is an upcoming Ontario Certified Teacher. He spent his childhood growing up in Markham, and through inspiration from his teachers, a passion for teaching sprouted. After completing his Undergraduate Degree at the University of Toronto, Andrew’s passion grew as he became more interested and involved in helping others find success. He channeled his determination and passion for teaching into acquiring his Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech University. During his time at the university, Andrew helped students comprehend math and science material, and develop their ability to read, write, and problem solve. He has also worked in a variety of settings with different age groups. He has learned how to notice and guide learning from teachers at a daycare program for preschoolers. He has participated in a professional learning community and has implemented strategies to encourage mathematical thinking in students. He has also trained and guided new Starbucks employees to becoming successful and proficient at their job. Andrew enjoys learning about others and the rewarding feeling from seeing others grow. Using the unique characteristics of each student to his advantage, Andrew continues to think of new and engaging learning strategies that cater towards his students. He believes connecting with students and promoting a safe environment develops a growth mindset in students, helping them to achieve academic success. He is confident that adopting this positive attitude will develop student resiliency, allowing more opportunities for meaningful learning. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys spending time with family, board games, and supervising 50-year old children playing Pokemon GO, guiding them to become Pokemon Masters.

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.

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.

Enerstine completed an Undergraduate Degree in Accounting and Financial Management and Masters of Accounting from University of Waterloo. She has successfully completed the 2020 Common Final Examination (CFE) for the Canadian CPA designation. She is employed in public accounting and is familiar with the application of IFRS, ASPE and ASNPO accounting standards. She is passionate about teaching and working with students. She has been a teaching assistant throughout her university and master’s career. During her free time, she helps out with different local mentorship program that works with youths. Enerstine believes that by building a strong relationship with her students, she can better provide a tailored teaching plan to support each student’s individual needs.

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, economics, 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 life long learner herself, Jayne is constantly looking for opportunities for continuing professional development. Most recently, she achieved top marks for courses in the topics of Behavioral Needs and Safe & Accepting Schools through Queen’s University.

Student well being 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 Huang is an Ontario Certified Teacher Candidate. She grew up in China and she speaks both English and Mandarin. She moved to Canada to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Physics. Currently, she is working toward her Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she utilized various digital tools to engage students learning in math and science. Anna always tailors her tutoring styles to a diverse population of students, as she believes every student is a different learner. As a senior high school tutor, she likes to be a positive influence and enjoy using her knowledge to help students succeed in school. In her spare time, she loves to hike and explore the outdoors

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.

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.

Kaveh started out with a Bachelor of Engineering from Ryerson University and began a career in mechanical engineering. He quickly discovered his real passion was for teaching while he was a tutor during his university program. Upon his graduation from Ryerson, he pursued a Masters of Science in Education at Medaille College, NY and will be an accredited Ontario teacher very soon.

Kaveh’s background in engineering has given him a strong foundation in mathematics and science and he is very familiar with the Ontario math curriculum through his many years of tutoring. Kaveh has been a professor at Centennial College and also Seneca College and he has tutored students from K-12 in mathematics, with a specialty in upper level math courses like Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors & Data Management. He also has an aptitude for Physics and can tutor G11 & G12 as well as 1st year university math & physics courses. Kaveh finds inspiration in all aspects of teaching and encouraging students to work to their best abilities – some of his students have pursued programs in Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

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.

Lynda has been teaching for York Region District School Board for 31 years. Currently, she is a supply teacher but enjoys tutoring, where she can get to really know her students and help them reach their greatest potential.
Lynda’s Reading Recovery training, varied classroom experiences, in both primary and junior grades, have given her the tools and teaching strategies needed to work with students of all ability levels. Lynda is passionate about making learning fun and always includes games, hands-on activities and humour in her lessons so that her students can experience joy in their learning.

In her spare time, Lynda loves to read, walk in the forest with her foster dog, ride bikes with her family and sing around campfires. Lynda’s love for teaching has taken her through many years in the classroom and, even now, she can’t stop doing what she loves the most, working with young people. She looks forward to an opportunity to work with your child

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.

In 2011, Matthew graduated, with Honours, from York University with his Bachelor of Arts Degree. In 2014, he obtained his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Matthew has a wealth of experience teaching students abroad and in Ontario. Matthew has a great rapport with all his students. He employs modern technology in his teaching and continually makes his lessons fresh and interesting. He has a passion for History and English and brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to his students. Matthew is a life-long learner who enjoys listening to music, playing sports, and reading.

Michael is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) specializing in high school
physics and mathematics. He has completed his Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has
received his Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University. Michael first
started teaching mathematics in the United Kingdom before returning to
Canada to continue teaching. Michael strives to see all his students
succeed by breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable
pieces. Michael ensures his students have a strong foundational knowledge
base, then builds upon that base so that his students feel a sense of
progression and challenge.

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.

I have worked in various capacities in Primary/ Junior Education for the past seven years, teaching in English, Core French and French Immersion settings. Most recently, I filled a Long-Term Occasional (LTO) role as a Virtual Grade 2 French Immersion Classroom Teacher, using Google Classroom Apps to create engaging and inclusive lessons.
As a French Immersion public school graduate, I went on to pursue my passion for the language, receiving a major in French studies at Trent University in 2013. Upon achieving my Bachelors of Education at Queen’s University, I completed French as a Second Language Part I Additional Qualification (AQ) in 2014, equipping me with tools, resources and strategies to provide high quality learning opportunities both in Core and French Immersion settings. I had the privilege of working as a Core French Teacher in Ontario for six months and a Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher in Australia for three years, where I consolidated my knowledge of, and enjoyment for teaching French as a second language. I then went on to teach multiple Grades in the United Kingdom for two years, working primarily as a Classroom Teacher for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

My approach to language learning is a focus first on speaking and listening, then to consolidate these skills through reading and writing activities. I use songs, games, stories, physical activities, and short videos to create meaningful and engaging lessons, ensuring the material is targeted to my student’s zone of proximal development. When teaching Math, my strategy is to teach strong foundational knowledge in place value/ numeracy to use as a launching point for other strands in the Mathematics curriculum. I encourage the use of manipulatives (counters, hundreds charts, bar models etc..) and visuals to consolidate mathematical skills. Last year, I introduced “Outdoor Math” to my Grade 2 class, and adapted my lesson to an at-home, outdoor environment, for example, place value counting with sticks and stones.

I understand that the past two years have been extremely challenging for both students and families; my objective is to help close the gap through quality teaching/ learning and strong communication with families. I look forward to supporting my students and their families in achieving their educational goals.

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!

Sherin Zachariah is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She was born in Kerala, India, grew up in The Kingdom of Bahrain, and moved to Ontario, Canada in 2019. Graduate of a BA in Communicative English, an MA in English Language and Literature, and a B.Ed in English Language. She has been working in the field of education for more than 12 years now as a tutor, a teacher and also an educational assistant both abroad and presently in Canada. She specializes in guiding students in the Junior and Intermediate levels and also loves to work with students in the Primary levels as well. Sherin grew up with a deep love of teaching. Her passion has helped many students of different abilities over the years and she hopes to be able to continue to do that all her life. Through play and stories, she loves to provide a clearer understanding of concepts by painting a visual image in the mind of the child and does so by connecting with the student through their interests and using that to create pictures that the student will then remember. In her spare time she loves to read, likes to keep current of all the trends so that she can better relate with the students in her care, and loves to go for long drives in the beautiful Canadian landscape. She works to develop approaches for engaging with students as a mentor. She finds these interactions to be both fun and fulfilling.

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.

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.

Taha is an Ontario Certified Teacher earning his Degree in Education from York University. He has also earned his Master’s degree in both Science and Business Administration. Taha has been teaching high school Mathematics in Dallas and Houston, Texas for the last three years before returning to Canada. Taha has been teaching and tutoring for the past 10 years and is proud to say that all of his elementary students were accepted to their intended high school, and his Grade 12 students had no less than 100% university admission rates, which is something that encourages him to continue working hard.

Tamara has been an Ontario Certified Teacher (O.C.T.) since 2005, teaching grades K-12 across most subject areas. She has a specialization in the Arts, English, Guidance/Careers studies, Primary/Junior Mathematics, and Special Education. Tamara taught with the York Region District School Board for over 10 years, both in elementary and secondary panels. Most recently, she has taught in the private education sector in the middle and senior grades. Tamara studied and received 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, Tamara holds many Additional Teacher Qualifications, most recently in Special Education – Part 1 and Mathematics P/J Part 1.  At Prep Academy Tutors, Tamara mentors and coaches students who have a variety of learning needs or disabilities, supporting them through many academic challenges. Tamara believes in a holistic approach to teaching, and designs lessons that contribute to their overall intellectual, social, mental health, and emotional development. Outside of teaching, Tamara enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as reading, exercise, painting, and photography in stolen moments.

Verant has been an educator for over fourteen (14) years. She completed a Post Graduate Degree in International Law and Politics, and an Undergraduate Degree in Political Science. Verant has always had a passion for teaching, something she believes she acquired from her mother, who is a retired Teacher and School Principal.
Over time, the following tenets have been the building blocks upon which Verant has conducted both her personal and professional lives: Professionalism, Excellence, Hard Work and Optimism and over the years, the following quote by Kofi Annan, has been the backdrop against which she has approached both teaching and tutoring: “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society and in every family.”
Over the years, Verant has been privileged to teach students at various education levels – Elementary to University. Those experiences have deepened her passion to change the trajectory of students’ lives. The learning exchange which has resulted from those experiences have been dual, in that while her students have developed an appreciation for learning, which by extension, has aspired them to reach their full potential, Verant, on the other hand, developed a greater understanding of her students, as she learned about their learning styles, and the teaching strategies which complemented the former.
Alongside, having years of teaching experience, Verant tutors students, where she fosters an engaging, personalized one-on-one interactive lesson. She believes that promoting a comfortable and conducive atmosphere for the student, not only promotes excellent tutor-tutee rapport, but bolsters student confidence and success. In her spare time, Verant enjoys reading, gardening, flower arranging, event planning, mentoring young people, cooking, going on nature walks and spending time with friends and family.

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.