Haley M.

Haley is attending Wilfred Laurier University in the Bachelor’s of Arts and Mathematics Degree program. She has a passion for education and teaching and has even created her own Youtube channel filled with mathematics tutorials for her students. Haley is looking forward to working with your child to help them develop their mathematics skills and confidence.

Michael Z.

Michael A. Zaucedo graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2021. He grew up in Chicago, IL and attended a boarding High school at Lake Forest Academy in 2011. Michael grew up with a deep love for Science and Mathematics and took a study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica in the summer of 2018 to study an indigenous plant called Jatoba. During the summer of 2019, he discovered his passion for teaching and working with children when completing his teaching internship at High Jump Chicago as a teaching assistant (TA) for Chemistry––through teaching, he fostered his love for Chemistry and Mathematics. In his spare time, Michael works one-on-one with students ranging from middle through High School. He encouraged and supported the improvement of their Chemistry, and Mathematics skills ranging from Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus. As a mentor, Michael continues to develop strategies for working with students and believes that building strong relationships will grow their learning and help guide them to reach their full potential toward being a well rounded student. Michael enjoys playing sports like baseball, basketball and football, watching suspense movies, as well as spending time with his family and friends.

Carol K.

Carol Kato graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a double major in Psychology and Diversity Studies. During her time in school, she worked as a tutor and mentor to grade school children aged 4 to 13. Carol has a passion for understanding how the human brain develops, which has sparked her interest in how children retain information through play and storytelling. She has worked with children from diverse backgrounds and cultures and speaks three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Carol knows that many children struggle with certain subjects not because they are incapable of understanding the information, but because that information sometimes needs to be broken down step by step, in a playful manner, to improve memory retention and understanding.

In addition to her work with children, Carol loves shopping, traveling, eating, drinking tea, and spending time with her friends and family. Her family consists of her husband, their 3-year-old son, and their beloved dogs, Tina and Brady.

Manvit A.

Manvit recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied Neuroscience & Behavior and Global Affairs. During his time in college, he was heavily involved in research and service opportunities, which fostered his love for engaging with new communities and people. This passion is also reflected in his mentorship and tutoring work.

With a strong belief in the importance of education, Manvit focuses on helping students develop critical-thinking skills and confidence, alongside mastering content. He has several years of experience tutoring students in a wide variety of subjects, including chemistry, math, and standardized testing. With a keen awareness of each student’s unique needs, Manvit adapts to their individual learning styles and preferences to help them achieve their goals.

In his free time, he enjoys watching college football, visiting museums, traveling, trivia, and much more.

Kyle W.

Kyle is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio and is planning to advance his studies with a Master’s degree at UTSA, where he aims to focus on Cloud Computing and AI research. With a strong foundation in teaching, Kyle has experience tutoring college-level math including Statistics, Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus 1. Additionally, he supports students in Computer Science, sharing his skills and love for web development and proficiency in languages like C, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Python. He has acquired level 1 and 2 College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certifications. During his free time, Kyle enjoys lifting weights, studying cloud computing, and playing the guitar.

Silian S.

Silian is a seasoned educator with five years of experience in leadership development, including roles as a university lecturer, researcher, and coach. Originally from Europe, he has recently relocated to Canada and has also lived in the US, Germany, and the Netherlands, bringing a rich international perspective to his teaching. Silian holds a BSc in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and an MSc in Human Resource Management, specializing in leadership development.

His deep interest in personal growth drives his dedication to tutoring, where he empowers students to take charge of their learning process through thoughtful, collaborative support. As someone who has experienced ADHD symptoms throughout school and continues to navigate them as an adult, Silian deeply values the power of tailored, empathetic support. He draws from his own positive experiences with tutoring to create a space where students feel truly seen, understood, and encouraged to thrive.

Outside the classroom, Silian loves to move and to be outside, filling his time with backpacking, biking, running, and embracing any chance to explore nature.

Geneviève N-R.

Geneviève is a recent graduate in Biochemical Engineering from Queen’s University. Throughout her undergrad, she was a chemistry tutor teaching students one-on-one, in small groups, and in lecture halls of over 150 students for pre-exam workshops. She also worked as a Chemistry TA, teaching in-person and online tutorial sessions to classrooms of students to review the professor’s weekly lecture material with lessons, assignments, and quizzes she prepared. As an instructor for the University of Toronto’s Jr DEEP Program, she gained experience teaching elementary and middle school-aged students, having developed and taught a weeklong curriculum of biomedical engineering-related lessons to groups throughout the summer. Finally, she has ski instructed students aged 6 to 21 for the past eight winters with Snowhawks Ski & Snowboard School in Ontario. In her spare time, Geneviève is a rock climber, backcountry skier, dabbles in alpinism, and volunteers at the Squamish Foodbank.

Geneviève has always enjoyed the teaching process of breaking down tricky concepts in fun, easy to remember ways, and strives for that “aha” moment in a student’s eyes when you can tell they’ve developed an understanding for a new concept. Also, she is informed in teaching students with different learning styles and/or neurodivergence. So, whether it be in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, English, or French, Geneviève looks forward to working with your family to offer extra support or enrichment in your student’s learning!

Helen H.

Helen started her teaching career in 2010 as an Assistant Language Teacher with the Japan and Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in rural northwest Japan. She enjoyed those two years of teaching elementary and middle school English so much that she returned to the U.S. and earned her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Other Speakers) from James Madison University in Virginia. She also holds a B.A. in English with a creative writing concentration and a Spanish minor from JMU, and she’s a state licensed English and ESL teacher. After Japan, she taught in Peru and Costa Rica, and in Malaysia as an English Language Fellow for the U.S. State Department’s English Language Programs. She has also taught for five years in two public high schools in northern Virginia. Helen enjoys working with students of all ages, from elementary through university (and adults, too!), and she can’t wait to meet your child and work with them to get them where they need– and want– to be academically. Along with being a tutor, she’s a certified yoga teacher, integrative hypnotist, and coach, and loves supporting clients young and old to balance their nervous systems and transform their lives from the inside out. She recently moved to Boise from Virginia for the mountains and all of the amazing nature that Idaho offers– she loves it here already and feels grateful to be here!

Aidin T.

Aidin, a PhD candidate in Environmental Studies at York University, brings extensive teaching experience and a deep passion for education to Prep Academy Tutors. With a first PhD in political geography and a robust background in urban and regional planning, his interdisciplinary expertise spans a diverse range of social sciences. Aidin has taught courses at York University and the University of Toronto, including Urbanization in Developing Countries and Planning and Governing the Metropolis.
Aidin offers private tutorials in English and the social sciences, with a focus on geography, history, and politics for high school students. Committed to enhancing students’ writing and critical thinking abilities, he guides them in organizing and crafting well-structured, coherent essays, preparing them for future academic success at college and university levels. Through tailored support, Aidin empowers students with the analytical skills needed to excel in their studies.
Aidin is an accomplished writer and researcher, with numerous publications in both English and Persian. His work has appeared in respected journals such as Global Iranian Studies Review, Radio Zamaneh, Cinema Iranica, Critique of Political Economy, and The Bullet. Aidin has also translated key political and philosophical works into Persian. He founded Space & Dialectics, the first online journal on critical urban theory and human geography in Farsi. Aidin’s commitment to emancipatory education and student advocacy is at the heart of his work, highlighted by his role as VP Community for York University Graduate Students’ Association. Aidin is an avid soccer player, enjoying the sport several times a week.

JAMIE M.

Jamie has a Bachelor of Education Degree from Acadia University and has been teaching for 22 years. His passion and expertise is in teaching English and Social Studies from Grade 7 to 12. Jamie has experience teaching all subjects at the junior high level including Math and Science.

Jamie is competent with D2L, Google Classroom and numerous software applications that students are currently using for their courses.
Jamie has a strong work ethic and understands the learning challenges that students are currently facing. He strives to teach good study habits, organizational skills and a clear understanding of what it takes to be a successful student.

Jamie earned the Above and Beyond award from Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools for showing drive, passion and perseverance as he lead his students towards academic success.

Jamie believes that tutoring is so much more than simply helping a student improve their grade. It is about building meaningful, transformative relationships. To provide students with the skills they require to be a successful life long learner.