Preston H.

Preston is an Idaho native who grew up in Twin Falls before graduating High School in 2017 and attending Boise State University for his undergraduate degree. During his undergraduate career, Preston was initially pre-med and spent time interning at hospitals and medical clinics in both the U.S. and Greece before he began working in a research lab and finding his true passion in biological research. Starting in his second year of his undergraduate studies, Preston also began tutoring a wide array of students in various subjects and developed a passion for being able to help others. Helping students understand and succeed in the subject being taught and understand what it takes to be successful throughout their current and future courses. Throughout this time, Preston has primarily tutored general biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and statistics, but has also spent time tutoring English second language high school students in a wide array of high school subjects. Preston graduated from Boise State in May of 2021 with his Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Biology. Following graduation, Preston moved to Salt Lake City where he spent time doing viral research at the University of Utah before returning to Boise State to pursue his Ph.D., where he is currently a third-year molecular biology Ph.D. candidate. In his free time Preston likes to spend his time snowboarding, wakeboarding, boating, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

SANDY A.

Sandy joins Prep Academy with over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish Language and Culture to students from grade 5 to grade 12. She is a native Spanish speaker from Caracas, Venezuela. Sandy graduated from The University of Alberta, where she received a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Physical Education with a minor in Spanish. While completing her undergraduate program Sandy also studied Italian Language and Culture in Cortona, Italy. She also has a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Granada in Spain.

Over the years, Sandy has demonstrated a solid commitment towards Spanish Language education in Alberta by spearheaded the implementation of the Spanish Language and Culture Program at Westmount Charter School in Calgary. A lifelong learner, Sandy continues to further her professional development obtaining numerous certifications, including Advance Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB), as well as being a certified examiner for the Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE).

Teaching Spanish Language and Culture is Sandy’s passion. She believes that learning another language allows students to not only communicate, but to also become critical thinkers who are caring, compassionate and independent.

MANDY L.

Mandy is an experienced Math teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Honours degree. She is very passionate about Math and instilling a love of math in her students. Mandy has taught every level of high school math and is extremely familiar with the Ontario Math curriculum as she is involved in editing & publishing math textbooks for a well know publishing company. Mandy has helped students prepare for math competitions from G7 and above and she offers prep sessions for SAT Math – her students have achieved excellent results. In her spare time, she loves reading mystery novels and hiking outdoors.

Genevieve D.

Genevieve is a Masters student in ESL education. With a bachelors degree from McGill University in history, she has been working in ESL since 2023 and has over four years of early childhood educational experience. She is passionate about History, and wants to help your child succeed!

CHRIS M.

An experienced educator with a BEng and OCT certified, Chris is passionate about helping students achieve success in math and science. With a background in both engineering and education, he brings a unique, problem-solving approach to tutoring, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging for his students.

With experience supply teaching and mentoring, he has assisted students in mastering challenging topics through clear instruction and personalized learning strategies. He has also mentored students who went on to win first place in a robotics competition. He believes in working with students to foster both their academic growth and personal development, while also focusing on building their confidence in math, science and in themselves.

CAITLIN C.

Caitlin is currently working on her Bachelor’s in Education at Mount Royal University. Caitlin has experience as a teaching assistant throughout her high school career in English courses. Her teaching philosophy includes creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students to succeed in their learning.

When not working with her students you can find Caitlin writing music, camping, or taking her quad out for a ride!

CHRISTOPHE L.

Christophe has been providing modern Humanities teaching service for about 30 years with some highlights that he would like to point out.
He was an EEMCP2 (Expatriate Teacher in Mission of Pedagogical Advice) at Alioune Blondin Beye High School in Luanda, Angola. This very special position, which is demanding in its missions, taught him more than a heightened sense of responsibility, the need to listen to needs, an ability to be able to make proposals, and a particular focus on training. Christophe has also carried out training of colleagues and ensure the transmission within the group of the spirit of the educational reforms in progress.
In addition, he has :
– experience in adult education. Beyond the accompaniment of a local colleague in her preparation for CAPES ( teaching diploma for secondary school ) tests, the pedagogical animation of the discipline as part of his function as coordinator of the discipline within his institution ( including internal training on the implementation of the 2016 college programs and PPE ), he has been particularly involved in the field of cultural cooperation through the training and habilitation of teachers from the “Alliance Française of Luanda” but also some of his colleagues from the Lycee, who are now able to ensure the sustainability of the organization of DELF Prim in the school, an exam that he helped to establish in his school, as well as preparation for the DALF C2 exams for our non-French students of first and final years.
– experience as an experienced teacher at all levels of the school. The requirement of a solid preparation of his students for the Baccalaureate always accompanies him and he has therefore taken the decision to organize two “white” oral exams during the year despite the difficulty of the organization and the heaviness of the transfer.
– experience teaching students in difficulty. Indeed, he took a 16-day training on the academic difficulty, wrote a thesis on the virtues of Slam (personal writing and voicing) in SEGPA ( classes designed for special needs students), held a Slam (oral poetry)workshop for one year with this public. he has retained this extra attention that we must offer these students and the «step aside» pedagogical and didactic that we must operate in their favor. After this experience, he acquired the 2CA-SH option F certification.
– experience of teaching the FLE (French as a Foreign Language) in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Andorra with officials of the Andorran government.

Shannon B.

Shannon has dedicated 11 years to teaching mathematics in secondary schools. Originally from the United States, she moved to Australia during her teenage years, where she pursued her education with enthusiasm. Shannon completed a combined Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics—simply for the joy of it—and philosophy—because she had the opportunity. Her passion for philosophy led her to further her studies, culminating in a Master’s Degree. She then rounded out her formal education by earning a Graduate Diploma of Education in Secondary Mathematics Teaching.

Shannon views mathematics as a powerful lens through which to understand the world, and her teaching philosophy revolves around helping students access this perspective. Her engaging approach not only demystifies mathematical concepts but also inspires a love for the subject. Outside of her professional life, Shannon has a playful side; she often finds herself humming catchy tunes from the ’90s and enjoys playing the “ten game” with bus numbers during her commutes. She also has plans to put her new pair of jogging shoes to good use, reflecting her belief in maintaining a balanced and active lifestyle. Through her multifaceted interests, Shannon embodies a vibrant blend of intellect and creativity, making her a dynamic presence both in and out of the classroom.

Daniel S.

Daniel is a third-year undergraduate student at UBC studying the Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences under the School of Kinesiology. His academic pursuits encompass the disciplines of biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, and developmental psychology. Over the past 3 years, Daniel has had independent tutoring experience with kids as young as 10 and as old as 17, guiding students through junior-level subjects such as introductory paragraph formation and fraction addition, all the way to senior-level sciences, pre-calculus, and analytical essay writing.

Daniel’s teaching style focuses on building the student’s confidence in navigating new material, with the ultimate goal of student independence. Through comprehensive communication and goal planning, Daniel aims to be reliable and trustworthy as an academic resource for his students.

Daniel enjoys playing baseball, silversmithing, and watching sad movies in his spare time. His current professional ambitions include kinesthetic research, and personal training/ coaching.

Bailey K.

Bailey has been teaching elementary education for four years, with experience in both first and fifth grade. She earned her Associate of Arts in Teaching in 2018, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education in 2020, and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in May 2024.

Bailey’s teaching philosophy revolves around creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students feel safe and supported. She believes in tailoring her instruction to meet each student’s unique learning style, ensuring that every child can thrive academically and personally. In addition to her expertise in reading and math, she has a deep passion for helping students develop research skills, think critically, and engage creatively with subjects.

Bailey also values strong collaboration with parents to help students achieve their goals and build the skills they need for lifelong learning. Outside of teaching and tutoring, she enjoys competitive swimming, loves sports, and appreciates cozy movie nights in with her cats, George and Toby.