Mallori J.
Mallori is a proud Georgia Southern Double Eagle, holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Elementary Education, along with a Reading Endorsement. With six years of experience as an elementary school teacher, Mallori has taught second grade for four years and fourth grade for two years. Throughout their teaching career, Mallori has found great joy in building meaningful relationships with students and creating a classroom environment where every child feels supported and encouraged. She is passionate about helping students grow academically and personally and takes great pride in celebrating each student’s progress and achievements.
Alicia J.
Alicia is a Georgia Certified Educator with more than 25 years of experience supporting students across elementary, middle, high school, and college levels. She has taught in multiple Georgia school districts and technical colleges, giving her a deep understanding of diverse learners and instructional environments.
Alicia earned her B.A. in Professional English/Education from South Carolina State University and later completed an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Cambridge College. She also holds a journalism certification from the University of South Carolina, awarded through a competitive program recognizing her exceptional writing skills.
Throughout her career, Alicia has worked with a wide range of students — including those who are delayed, dyslexic, autistic, average, and advanced — and she brings patience, structure, and compassion to every learning relationship. Since 2023, she has tutored private clients in English, Reading, and Basic Math, helping students strengthen foundational skills and build confidence.
Alicia believes every learner can reach their potential with the right guidance and encouragement. Her strengths include writing, editing, communication, active listening, and thoughtful problem‑solving — all of which shape her supportive and effective tutoring style.
She looks forward to partnering with families and helping students achieve their academic goals.
Perri Y.
Perri is an experienced educator, tutor, and curriculum developer with more than 10 years of experience supporting children and families through education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education with a focus in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University and has experience teaching and supporting students across multiple grade levels. While Perri provides tutoring in English Language Arts, reading, writing, and mathematics, math is one of her greatest passions as an educator. She especially enjoys working with students who feel that they are “not good at math” or have grown frustrated with the subject. Her greatest reward is seeing that lightbulb moment when a challenging concept finally makes sense and a student begins to realize, “I can do this!” Perri believes students do not have to fear or hate math; instead, they can learn to understand it, build confidence in it, and recognize how naturally mathematics is woven into everyday life. She uses patience, encouragement, real-world connections, and step-by-step instruction to make difficult concepts feel more approachable. Perri believes meaningful learning begins with building a strong relationship with each student and understanding how they learn
best.
As a wife and mother of two, she also understands the importance of partnering with families and creating a supportive environment where children feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and discovering just how capable they truly are.
Kelly T.
Kelly is a third-year Chemical Engineering student at Toronto Metropolitan University with experience tutoring elementary and high school students in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. She believes that successful learning begins with building confidence and developing a strong understanding of fundamental concepts. By connecting challenging material to familiar, real-world situations, breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, and exploring different approaches to explain a concept, Kelly strives to make learning more intuitive and accessible. Patient and approachable, she welcomes questions of all kinds and encourages students to speak up whenever something is unclear, no matter how small the question may seem. She understands the importance of addressing gaps in understanding early on and tailors her approach to each student’s individual learning needs, helping them develop the confidence and skills to tackle problems independently. Outside of tutoring, Kelly is a foodie who enjoys hunting down new restaurants to try and baking, especially when it means getting to enjoy something delicious at the end. She also loves listening to music, which is always a part of her daily routine.
Alia B.
Growing up in Vancouver, BC, as the daughter of two teachers, education and a love of learning have always been an important part of Alia’s life. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Sociology from Concordia University and brings a diverse professional background in community building, arts, and education.
Alia has worked as a one-on-one literacy tutor with Burnaby Neighbourhood House and supported children’s arts programming at the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver. These experiences have helped shape her creative, student-centred approach to teaching. She believes in recognizing each student’s unique strengths, needs, and learning goals, while finding engaging and imaginative ways to build confidence and encourage academic growth.
Outside of tutoring, Alia enjoys writing music and poetry and has travelled to more than 25 countries! Her passion for reading, writing, and working with young learners has inspired her to pursue a future career in teaching. She is excited to share her enthusiasm for learning and help her Prep Academy Tutors students grow, succeed, and discover their own strengths.
Christine R.
Hi, I’m Christine! I’m an English teacher who loves helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and have those “Oh, now I get it!” moments.
I support learners with everything from foundational reading and writing to school assignments, test prep, and college essays. My approach is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each student; we’ll break things down, and try different strategies!
Whether your student needs extra support or a new challenge, I want them to feel comfortable asking questions and proud of what they can accomplish. For me, tutoring is about helping students build skills they can use long after our session ends.
Mary T.
Mary is a dedicated and experienced educator with 25 years of teaching experience, along with a strong background in private tutoring. She is passionate about helping students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Throughout her career, Mary has been committed to creating a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment. She understands that every child learns differently and adapts her teaching approach to meet each student’s individual needs and learning pace.
Her teaching approach focuses on building strong academic foundations, developing problem-solving skills, and encouraging independent learning. With patience, encouragement, and individualized instruction, she strives to help students overcome challenges and experience success.
Mary believes that every child has the ability to learn and grow when given the right guidance and support. Her goal is to help students become confident, motivated, and independent learners.
Russ M.
Russ is a mathematics educator with experience teaching and tutoring students age 8 to 20. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 2018 and has professional experience in the traditional classroom setting as well as one on one tutoring. His areas of expertise are K-8, Math, Algebra, Calculus, SAT and SSAT Mathematics. Russ has developed his own tutoring software for SSAT middle level which targets all sections of the test. In his free time he enjoys biking, pickleball, golf, and community activities.
Tanin A-B.
Tanin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and has over three years of professional experience tutoring mathematics to students from Grades 1 through 12.
With a strong academic background in mathematics and analytical problem-solving, Tanin specializes in helping students develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, strengthening their critical thinking skills, and building confidence in their abilities. Her teaching experience covers a wide range of subjects, including elementary mathematics, high school functions, advanced functions, calculus, vectors, and data management, as well as AP Calculus, International Baccalaureate (IB) mathematics, and SAT Math preparation.
Tanin believes that every student learns differently and tailors her teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles, academic goals, and areas of difficulty. She emphasizes conceptual understanding rather than memorization, encouraging students to approach challenging problems with confidence and independence.
Through her patient, engaging, and structured teaching approach, Tanin strives to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, overcoming academic challenges, and reaching their full potential. Her goal is not only to help students improve their academic performance but also to develop lasting problem-solving skills and a positive attitude toward mathematics.
Laurie R.
Laurie R. is an experienced educator and tutor with 25 years of experience helping learners from preschool through adulthood develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. She holds a Master’s degree in the Teaching of Spanish from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Hebrew from The Ohio State University. Laurie has taught in public, private, charter, and international schools in the United States and Israel, working with students of a wide range of ages, abilities, and backgrounds. She brings creativity and energy to her teaching, incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, along with humor, to help students understand, retain, and enjoy what they are learning. Laurie especially enjoys one-on-one tutoring because it allows her to get to know each learner, identify what may be standing in the way of their success, and develop strategies tailored to that individual. She believes that students learn best when they feel understood, capable, and genuinely engaged in the process. In addition to teaching and tutoring, Laurie is a qualified Spanish-English medical interpreter, a role that has further strengthened her ability to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and make complex information accessible. Outside of work, Laurie takes an active role in promoting sustainability, food rescue and civil discourse iniatives, always looking for ways to make the world a better place.