Alanna D.
Alanna is an OCT‑certified educator and experienced tutor who brings over eight years of expertise in early childhood and elementary education to Prep Academy Tutors. With a Master of Arts in Child Study & Education (in progress at the University of Toronto) and a strong academic foundation in Early Childhood Studies, Alanna specializes in helping learners build self-confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Alanna has taught and supported students in a wide range of settings that go beyond the classroom. She excels at adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs—whether supporting language and literacy through phonemic awareness and multimodal learning or guiding individualized math instruction and supporting students to find their voice across areas of curriculum.
Her tutoring approach is warm, relational, and highly individualized. Drawing on her background as both an educator and a former private tutor, Alanna collaborates closely with families to create customized learning plans that honor each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs. She uses tools such as anecdotal notes, checklists, photos, and student work samples to track progress and ensure her instruction is responsive and meaningful.
Beyond her classroom and tutoring experience, Alanna has worked extensively in enrichment settings, including STEM‑based programming, creative arts learning, and physical activity programs. She is passionate about fostering confidence, curiosity, and resilience in every learner she works with.
Alanna believes deeply in inclusive, equitable education and strives to create learning environments where every child feels seen, supported, and capable. As both an educator and former English Language Learner herself, she brings empathy, cultural responsiveness, and a strong advocacy mindset to her work.
In her free time Alanna is passionate about fitness, health and wellness. As a personal trainer she aspires to open a children’s gym for typically developing as well as neuro-divergent children in her future. Warm, patient, and deeply committed to student success, Alanna ensures that every learner she works with feels celebrated, supported, and empowered to grow
Zi W.
Zi is an OCT certified Math, Business, and Coding teacher with 5+ years of classroom and online teaching experience (ESL, Math, Canadian & Singapore Curriculum). She is passionate about helping her students build confidence, develop strong problem-solving skills, and overall enjoy the learning process. Her goal for every class is to create a safe space where her students feel encouraged, positive, and comfortable to ask any questions or raise any concerns. She loves reading and playing video games.
N. T.
Nigah T. (N. T.) is a dedicated fourth-year student in the BMOS Finance and Administration program at Western University. She’s not just a student though, she brings advanced professional expertise from her prior work in Data Analytics and Business Innovation, giving her a real-world perspective that truly elevates her tutoring. NT’s approach is to simplify the toughest concepts: she doesn’t believe in rote memorisation, but in helping students build a solid conceptual framework so they can tackle any problem with confidence.
She specialises in high-stakes quantitative and finance material, providing support for: CALC 1000 (Calculus I), MATH 1229 (Matrix Algebra), ADS 2288 (Programming & Data Analysis), ECON 2222/2223 (Econometrics I & II), MOS 1033, MOS 2181, MOS 2277, and PHIL 2293.
NT understands the transformative power of education and comes to every session with a genuinely patient, calm, and encouraging attitude. NT is committed to building a supportive environment where students feel capable and well-prepared for success, both in their studies and their future careers.
JOSEF S.
Josef Stetter is an Ontario educator and Assistant Curriculum Leader for Business and Co-op at Georges Vanier Secondary School, known for inclusive, real-world teaching that meets learners where they are. He holds a B.Ed. from Lakehead University and a B.A. in Economics from York University, along with wide-ranging Additional Qualifications that equip him to teach most subjects across Grades 1 through 12, including Math, Science, all Business strands, Social Sciences (world religions, philosophy, psychology), Humanities, Geography, History, English and ESL, Life and Learning Skills, Public Speaking and Debate, and French. He has taught and tutored broadly across these areas and continues to coach learners of all ages. In his current role, Josef expanded Business SHSM participation and led a large DECA cohort to regional and provincial success and had one student win the world Championship in her category beating out 25,000 students, while supervising diverse co-op placements that help students connect class to careers. Josef has lived in five countries and speaks English, French, Hebrew, and Spanish, and he makes learning lively by linking lessons to student interests such as video games, sports, photography, and travel.
Michele A.
Hello/Bonjour!
My name is Michèle and I am a tri-lingual communications, language and culture professional.
I am francophone, but I also speak Mandarin, Chinese, and have experience teaching ESL, FSL, and language confidence to learners from ages 4 to 94 and everything in between.
I work in Communications and Engagement at McMaster University and I teach French at Mohawk College.
I have a Master of Arts in Communications and Culture and a graduate diploma in Asian studies, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Media and Western Society and Culture, with a diploma in Modern Standard Chinese Language and Culture.
I am currently pursuing a degree at the University of Toronto in Asian Studies, with a focus on China.
I have been educated in French, English and Mandarin, and I am interested in helping students who are motivated to overcome their shyness with learning and using a language. I also teach grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, critical theory, and editing.
I can also tutor in specific subjects outside of the core language curriculum, including some social sciences and humanities subjects, business basics, some history, some philosophy, and cultural and communications theory.
I focus on confidence-building, because it is the root of all learning, and a confident person is not afraid to be curious!
Frances G.
Frances has a doctorate in Instructional Leadership, a Masters degree in Varying Exceptionalities, along witn a BS degree in Business. Frances has 23 years working with Special Ed students in Elementary, Middle and High school students. Frances also has a Professional license in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), Reading Endorsement, and Elementary Certification Grades K-6. Frances is passionate about helping students reach their full potential in school and in life.
JACK D.
Jack pursued his teaching career after more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He brings a wealth of practical knowledge to teaching and tutoring Accounting, Business, Marketing, and Economics. His background includes roles in financial advice, product management, project management, and strategic planning – all of which give his students real-world insights that connect theory to practice. He is passionate about helping learners build confidence and achieve academic success through clear explanations and engaging lessons. Outside of teaching, he enjoys gardening and staying active through various sports.
Richard S.
Rich is a retired lawyer. In addition to a law degree, he has a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric. As a tutor, teaching assistant and adjunct faculty, he has taught and tutored students ranging from elementary school to graduate school. He specializes in English literature and composition, business, and social studies. Rich is also a skilled SAT coach. Not only does he help students learn the content for the English sections of the SAT, but he also teaches them strategies, tips and tricks to yield the very best test score possible!
Danish J.
Danish is a recent graduate of the University of Western Ontario, where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a major in Finance and a minor in Data Science. He was awarded the Outstanding International Student Scholarship and participated in programs such as the Scotiabank Career Accelerator and RBC Thinking Virtual Workshop. Danish has applied his academic knowledge through internships in finance, consulting, and research, gaining experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and strategic problem-solving.
At the university level, Danish is available to tutor:
Economics: Principles of Microeconomics (1021A), Principles of Macroeconomics (1022B), Intermediate Macroeconomics I & II (2220A, 2221B), Intermediate Microeconomics I & II (2260A, 2261B), Econometrics I & II (2222A, 2223B), Financial Markets (3346B)
Mathematics: Methods of Calculus (1225B), Methods of Matrix Algebra (1229A)
Business & Finance: Accounting and Business Analysis (2257), Finance (MOS 2310A)
Alongside his professional background, Danish has extensive experience mentoring peers and leading student organizations. He believes effective learning happens when students feel confident and engaged, and his personalized, supportive approach focuses on developing strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Beyond academics, Danish is passionate about sports, having competed in soccer, tennis, rowing, and other athletics, and he also enjoys music and chess. He brings this well-rounded background to tutoring, creating an encouraging and dynamic environment where students can thrive.
Fiona S.
Fiona S. is a student at Western University specializing in Finance and Economics. Scoring a 100% in Econ1022 and Math1229, she demonstrates skill in a vast number of subjects and is even comfortable with other business courses such as Bus1220, Bus2257, Econ1021 and MOS1023. With previous tutoring experience, she enjoys helping students understand concepts in a story-like flow rather than through repetitive memorization. She began tutoring in high school, teaching mathematics and economics one-on-one to younger students and helping them enjoy the subject while learning more effectively. In her most recent tutoring internship, Fiona prepared lessons in advance and adapted the pace to meet each student’s needs. Beyond academics, she is involved in entrepreneurial initiatives, intramural sports, campus clubs, and serves as a Peer Guide with Western International, where she supports students in adjusting to university life. Fiona sometimes uses humor to break the ice and values creating a calm, welcoming environment that allows her students to feel comfortable, confident, and capable of success. She strives to bring this same supportive approach to every tutoring session.