Ming Y.
With a distinguished background spanning business, education, and professional training, Ming, as an adult educator and facilitator, brings a wealth of academic and practical expertise to the classroom. Ming, over the past three years, has taught at the college level, delivering engaging and learner-centered instruction across a broad range of disciplines, including accounting, finance, international trade, banking, human resources, risk management, supply chain management, and project management. The adult pedagogy extends to both university and post-graduate certificate programs, where they are recognized for translating complex concepts into accessible, real-world learning experiences.
Ming possess three graduate degrees: a Global Master of Business Administration (GMBA), a Master of Laws (LLM), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc), reflecting a unique blend of pedagogical expertise and analytical rigor.
In addition to post-secondary instruction, I can offer tutoring on general STEM subjects to students in Grades 6 through 12, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and academic confidence among younger learners.
Passionate about lifelong learning and student success, Ming is committed to empowering learners of all ages. Outside the classroom, Ming enjoys spending time in nature through camping, canoeing, and hiking adventures.
ISHIKA P.
Ishika is a recent graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) degree specializing in Biomedical Sciences. Her academic background and research experience in virology and immunology have provided her with a strong foundation in the sciences and analytical problem-solving.
She offers tutoring in Science (excluding Physics), Biology 20/30, Chemistry 20/30, Mathematics up to high school, and English Language Arts (ELA). Ishika is passionate about making challenging concepts approachable through clear explanations and personalized learning strategies. She strives to build students’ confidence, strengthen their academic skills, and instill a genuine passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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.
Brittany S.
A Columbia University graduate with a BA in psychology and writing, Brittany began her career as a journalist, honing her skills in crafting narratives that engage and inspire.
She later pursued her legal education at the University of Montreal, earning both LLB and JD degrees. Brittany’s unique blend of legal precision, creative thinking, and psychological insight has become the foundation of her specialty: helping individuals stand out in highly competitive processes.
With years of experience guiding applicants into Ivy League schools and other prestigious institutions, Brittany excels at creating tailored, compelling applications that tell each applicant’s unique story. Her personalized approach ensures that every detail reflects the applicant’s strengths and aspirations, positioning them for success.
Whether shaping a standout college application, law school submission, or professional profile, Brittany combines her expertise, creativity, and strategic insight to help clients achieve their academic and career goals.
DARREN M.
Darren has been an educator for over 25 years, including 15 years spent teaching high school physics. He graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and has master’s degrees in Secondary Science Education and Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University and Manhattan University, respectively. In addition to his role at Prep Academy Tutors, Darren advises students applying to college as an independent educational consultant and teaches skiing at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, VT. Darren enjoys working with students to build their self-confidence and getting to know them as people.
Reanna T.
Reanna is currently in her fourth year at Ivey Business School at Western University, where she is completing her Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree. Prior to entering Ivey, she studied Business Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS), majoring in Accounting. Reanna has spent two summers working at KPMG in Big Four audit, gaining experience with clients in both Consumer and Industrial Markets and Private Enterprise. Alongside her professional experience, Reanna is passionate about supporting other students academically and professionally. She currently volunteers at Western University, where she tutors students in business-related subjects and provides guidance on resumes and other career-related materials. As a KPMG Campus Ambassador, she has also helped students strengthen their resumes and cover letters and prepare for interviews. Having extensive experience with Ivey’s case-based learning method, Reanna can support students in courses including Business 1220, Business 2257, Economics 1021 and 1022, and Mathematics 1228 and 1229. Reanna is also pursuing her CPA designation and understands firsthand that accounting courses take time, practice, and consistent engagement with the material. She enjoys helping students work through challenging concepts and develop a stronger understanding through practice and repetition. Outside of academics and work, Reanna enjoys hot yoga, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Katie P.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s esteemed Creative Writing program. She has over six years of experience as a professional copywriter, screenwriter, and comedy writer. Katie’s original TV script was selected as a finalist in a national comedy writing competition; the short film she wrote and produced was an official selection of the 2021 Revival Film Festival; and the “TED Talk” she wrote about a powerhouse social justice organization’s transformative five-year tenure received a standing ovation from a live audience of over 700 guests. Writing is Katie’s most ardent passion. She is committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds master writing and language skills that not only support their academic and career success, but encourage their unique voice to flourish – building confidence as both writers and people. Katie’s expertise ranges from academic and creative writing to ACT/SAT prep, homework help, college admissions essays, and résumés. Because writing skills are like Pokémon. You gotta catch ‘em all. Outside of writing, Katie loves reading, crafting, houseplants, punk/emo music (it was not a phase), and way too much karaoke.
Sela C.
Sela has graduated with an Honours Business Administration degree from Richard Ivey School of Business and Huron University. She is currently doing her Masters in International Business at Ivey, Stockholm School of Economics, and London School of Economics with the CEMS Graduate Program. She has taught English and North American cultural studies to Cornell University Graduate International Students, and has travelled to India and Uzbekistan with Ivey Business School’s LEADER Project. There, she worked as a lecturer and coach in a business course to entrepreneurs, undergraduate students, and corporate representatives, with concepts including strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and other business fundamentals. She specialises in business, especially preparing for pre-Ivey courses, BUS1220 and BUS2257, having helped with grading for these classes. Sela grew up in Hong Kong and did the International Baccalaureate in high school, and has experience in Mandarin, English, Math and History. She just finished an international consulting placement in Lima, Peru and an internship in Hong Kong. Outside of teaching, Sela has run two marathons to raise funds and awareness for epilepsy, is doing a Hyrox in December, and has travelled to over 30 countries, recently climbing the Salkanty trek to Machu Picchu.
Nazia B.
Nazia is an experienced college and university professor who has taught at both graduate and
postgraduate levels. Based in London, Ontario, she has also served as a research and evaluation consultant. In addition to her teaching roles, she has collaborated with think tanks and consulting groups on socio-economic research and social service delivery projects in Pakistan and Canada. Her Canadian experience includes research positions with the City of London, the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, and the Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University. Nazia holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics and an MSc in Economics from the University of Karachi, Pakistan. She earned her PhD in Educational Studies from the University of Western Ontario in 2015. She currently teaches part-time at the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. Nazia uses a mentoring approach to support students’ academic and professional development. Her teaching interests include business mathematics, cost accounting, statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics,
econometrics, qualitative research methods, project management, program evaluation, and academic writing. In her spare time, Nazia enjoys listening to music, cooking ethnic cuisine, and watching autobiographies and documentaries.
Lilah G.
Hi! I’m Lilah, and I’ve been a secondary school teacher with the TDSB for the past six years. I mainly teach English, Social Sciences and Family Studies. During the school year I work at an alternative secondary school, which I really love.
English is definitely one of my main areas of experience. For about five years, I’ve taught English through TDSB summer school and night school, particularly ENG4U (Grade 12 University English), so I’m very familiar with the course and what students need to be successful. I’ve worked with students on everything from essay writing and thesis development to reading comprehension, literary analysis, grammar, and just becoming more confident writers overall.
Before becoming a teacher, I also had a background in Child and Youth Care, so building relationships with students and making them feel comfortable has always been really important to me. I’m patient, approachable, and I try to explain things in a way that actually makes sense rather than making schoolwork feel more complicated than it needs to be. I also know that every student learns differently, so I’m happy to slow things down, break things into smaller steps, or approach something in a different way when needed.
Outside of teaching, I love animals, being outdoors and in nature, reading, and musical theatre.