Sonia P.

Sonia P. is an experienced educator and academic with nearly two decades of teaching experience across higher education and tutoring environments in India and Canada. She began her academic journey in New Delhi, earning a Bachelor of Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, followed by a Master of Commerce and an M.Phil. from the University of Delhi, with specialization in areas such as Financial Accounting, Statistics, Economics, and Corporate Governance.

Since relocating to Canada, Sonia continues to pursue her passion for teaching and student development. She currently teaches postgraduate courses in Financial Mathematics and Business Plan Creation at the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business, Fanshawe College. Alongside this role, she has worked closely with undergraduate students as a tutor, supporting learners at Western University in Business Math and Entrepreneurship, and currently serves as a Student Supervisor with the Thames Valley District School Board.

Sonia over 15 years of undergraduate level teaching at the University of Delhi, where she served as an Associate Professor in Commerce. In addition to classroom teaching, she has been actively involved in curriculum development, university examinations, student mentoring, and departmental leadership, including serving as Teacher-in-Charge of the Commerce Department. Her academic work is complemented by published research in peer-reviewed international journals.

Sonia believes in building strong, supportive relationships with students and tailoring instruction to individual learning needs, helping learners gain confidence, clarity, and academic success.

Michael R.

Michael is a Business and Economics educator and award- winning DECA advisor with a passion for helping students develop real-world business skills and confidence. He earned undergraduate degrees in Economics and Political Science and is completing a Master of Education in Education Technology and Instructional Design. Michael has taught numerous business and economics courses, including AP Economics, Accounting, and foundational business classes. He also founded a nationally recognized DECA chapter, growing it into one of the largest and most successful chapters in New Jersey. Under his leadership, students earned recognition at the district, state, and international levels. Michael specializes in DECA role-play preparation, written event coaching, and competition strategy, helping students strengthen their business knowledge, presentation skills, and professional mindset.

He also enjoys working with students across a range of business education concepts, including finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. With an academic background in Economics, he particularly enjoys working with students in AP Economics, where he has experience as both a teacher and tutor. He has taught AP Economics at a high school recognized on the AP School Honor Roll in 2024 and 2025, contributing to the school’s college-readiness and AP program success. Michael believes that individualized instruction and mentorship are key to unlocking student potential and building lifelong skills. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys weight training and boxing and values the discipline and focus these activities bring to his work with students.

Zenab S.

Zenab is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over ten years of experience teaching and tutoring high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students in Business, Economics, Finance, and related disciplines across Canada, the UAE, and India. She holds a Master of Arts in Education (Critical Policy, Equity, and Leadership Studies) from Western University, an MBA in Human Resources and Information Technology, and formal teaching qualifications in Business Studies and English. Zenab has taught in secondary schools, business institutes, and professional training environments, supporting students with coursework, exam preparation, academic writing, and applied problem-solving. Her teaching style is structured, analytical, and student-centred, with a strong emphasis on conceptual clarity, confidence building, and real-world application of knowledge. Drawing on her global experience and leadership background, Zenab builds strong learning relationships and helps students at both the high school and university levels achieve sustained academic success. Outside the classroom, she remains actively engaged in equity and leadership initiatives and enjoys mentoring students toward long-term academic and career goals.

Taiwo O.

For Taiwo, tutoring is more than a profession; it is a passion rooted in the desire to see students thrive. With a Master’s in Economics from the University of Windsor (graduating with Distinction) and a background in Mechanical Engineering, Taiwo possesses a rare ability to simplify the most challenging concepts in both the social and physical sciences.

A former Valedictorian and First Class graduate, Taiwo brings 15 years of expertise to every session. He specializes in AP and University Economics, alongside High School and AP Physics. His teaching philosophy is simple: he doesn’t just explain the material; he teaches students how to reason. By fostering critical thinking, Taiwo ensures his students don’t just pass their exams; they grow into confident, independent thinkers ready to make their own mark on the world.

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

KATRINA S.

As a dedicated educator and instructional designer, Katrina is a certified and experienced tutor specializing in personalized in-home and online learning. With a Bachelor of Education and over two decades of experience in curriculum design and differentiated instruction, she excels at creating engaging, tailored learning experiences for students of all ages. Katrina is highly skilled in using educational technology to build a positive and supportive virtual or in-person environment where each student can thrive.

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.

Nora C.

Nora is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She grew up in Waterdown, Ontario, moving to Guelph to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Business. Nora grew up with a deep love of travel and took the opportunity to explore the world following the completion of her degrees- going to places such as Romania, Austria, and across Canada several times. It was during her stay in Jasper, Alberta that Nora discovered her passion for teaching and working with children. When she decided to pursue teaching as a career Nora moved to Toronto and completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. It is through teaching that Nora has been able to foster her love of Business. During the summer months, Nora travels as much as possible, gardens, reads books, attends as many Blue Jays games as possible, and spends time at the cottage with her kids. Nora believes that by building a strong relationship with her students she is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a teacher, Nora continues to develop strategies for working with children. She finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.

THERESA F.

Theresa developed the AP Economics program (Macroeconomics/Microeconomics) at Ridgefield High School with an average of four classes a year in AP Economics with a passing rate of above 92% of 3 or above. She served on the Development Committee for Development Committee for AP Economics and Macroeconomics who wrote the questions for the AP exam. She is a College Board consultant for AP Economics Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. She serves as the question reader for AP grading. She served on the College Board Instructional Team in Macroeconomics preparation for Teachers. This created the Curriculum guide for teachers to use in the classroom. She has been awarded Teacher of the Year, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Teaching Champion Award by Council of Economic Education, Distinguished Secondary Education Teacher by Northwestern University and recently the Adjunct faculty award from Iona University.