CARLI I.

Carli has a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education from the University of Calgary, as well as a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Psychology from Mount Royal University.
Carli has experience tutoring all elementary school subjects and is passionate about helping students reach their full potential. She finds working one on one to be very rewarding and best of all, she strives to make it fun and engaging.

KAREN C.

Karen is an Ontario Certified Teacher since 2014 and is currently teaching a Grade 2/3 class. She grew up in Toronto and speaks English anad Cantonese. After graduating from Queens University with a focus on Arts-Based Education, Karen pursued her two passions; teaching children and travelling. She started her teaching career overseas in Vietnam and Cambodia. In 2017 she moved back home to Toronto and has since been teaching at various schools across the Toronto District School Board from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Her favourite subject is Mathematics and in her spare time she enjoys tutoring children to discover a love for mathematics. Karen has tutored 1-on-1 for the past 6 years both online and in-person. She builds a strong and positive relationship with children that ensure engagement in learning and developing strategies for problem-solving, reading, writing, etc.. For more information on Karen’s additional qualifications, her OCT number is 652670.

Samantha S.

Samantha has an Undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign in French Studies with a minor in Social Work. While attending her undergraduate program she competed in the NCAA as an athlete. She also obtained a Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University, where she was able to combine her love for learning French with teaching students.
Samantha has experience teaching students from levels K-8. She currently works in a permanent position teaching Core French from Kindergarten to Grade 8. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family and dogs, as well as go swimming and unicycling.
From various experience as an athlete, swim coach, tutor and mentor to becoming a certified teacher, she would love to use her experience in all areas to help your child reach their goals.

ATHIYA A.

Athiya is a confident and self-motivated OCT certified instructor with the ability to communicate complicated subjects in a straightforward and innovative manner. She can also bring forth the potential and essential abilities required to respond positively and successfully to a diverse group of individuals while always exhibiting and keeping a professional attitude because she is “Special Education” qualified. Athiya’s ambition is to integrate her life experiences with the capacity to educate with compassion, empathy, and enthusiasm. She would like to be provided a platform where she can easily employ innovative and enjoyable methods to convey the curriculum to students in the social media era. Athiya is convinced that she will be able to do all of this since she has the drive, talents, and enthusiasm to be an excellent teacher. Athiya is an asset to your organization and will continue to excel in her profession with her qualifications and more than 15 years of teaching experience. Athiya’s personal work and professional experiences have demonstrated her superior organizational abilities. Athiya is a proactive, motivated team leader with excellent prioritization skills. Her ambition is to be an outstanding candidate in the area, and her growing leadership abilities have allowed her to broaden her devotion to assisting others.

BETH C.

Beth is an Ontario Certified Teacher within the Primary/Junior division. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Anthropology and Philosophy. Beth then traveled to Asia, where she discovered her passion for teaching. She taught English in Taiwan for over eight years before returning to Canada in 2012 to become a certified teacher. Beth received a Bachelor of Education from York University in the Urban Diversity program at Regent Park in 2013. She has since volunteered as a classroom teacher in Regent Park, worked as a childcare provider for two pre-school aged children, and most recently returned to Taiwan last year to complete a one year contract teaching grade one using the Ontario curriculum.

Beth is an experienced teacher with a strong commitment to students and their learning. Having worked with children of all ages, she believes in creating an atmosphere where students participate actively in their learning. She feels students should see themselves reflected within the curriculum in order to enrich their learning experience. As a teacher, Beth also strives to provide a variety of differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement to support student achievement and learning.

In her spare time, she loves listening to music and enjoying the outdoors. She is also passionate about the arts and is an avid storyteller.

Andrea D.

Andrea obtained a Bachelor of Education in the Primary, Junior, and Intermediate divisions. She has qualifications in FSL, Senior English, and 4 years of teaching experience. She has worked the past 4 years as an Elementary School teacher in Brantford, Ontario. She recently moved to Toronto and will be working in the Toronto School Board this upcoming school year. Andrea is excited to build new connections and meet new people within her community. In her teaching she is known to have a positive, high-energy personality and makes learning fun.

Before teaching, Andrea spent over 10 years coaching gymnastics and cheerleading. She has always enjoyed working in leadership roles and helping kids reach their goals. In addition to her love and passion for teaching, Andrea enjoys spending time outdoors and in nature. She loves activities like hiking, skiing, and camping. When indoors, you can find her trying out a new recipe in the kitchen or binge watching the latest Netflix series.

JENNIFER S.

Jennifer is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts at York University and a Bachelor of Education at Trent University. Jennifer grew up with a passion for music, drama, visual art, and swimming. She became a lifeguard and swimming instructor, where she discovered her passion for teaching and working with children. Jennifer’s experience teaching primary and junior grades has enabled her in supporting and building her students skills in; reading, writing, vocabulary, math skills and more. She believes that it is important to connect with her students, to better be able to understand their needs and interests. Learning should be fun and engaging for students to be successful. Jennifer helps students feel more confident as they are developing their skills, promote independent learning, and to create an engaging learning experience.

JENNY H.

I am a middle school teacher that teaches the core subject areas. After graduating from the University of Winnipeg’s integrated Bachelor of Education program I began my career teaching early years in Thailand and Ecuador. Over the last 12 years I have collaborated with a group of colleagues in developing a student centered choice and voice approach. I have a passion to motivate students to think about the kind of world in which they want to live and engage in creating a more sustainable future.
My interest in social justice and the environment led me to complete my Post Baccalaureate degree and Masters of Education in Sustainability and Well-Being. I engage students in the learning process by building relationships and developing their competence through choice, feedback and direct instruction. I believe it is important to provide students with meaningful work in order to build independence. My overall goal is for students to become lifelong learners that contribute to society as a whole.
Outside of school I have many interests. I have studied piano and guitar; I enjoy art, traveling and triathlon! I am excited to be part of the Prep Academy team.

Dexter C.

Being able to speak English, French, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, language has played a major role in Dexter’s personal and professional life. He received his bilingual diploma from the Toronto French School. He graduated from York University with a BFA, Visual Arts,and a minor in East Asian Studies. After spending two years in Beijing, China, to continue learning Mandarin, he returned to York University to pursue his Ontario teaching certification. Since 2015, he has been working in the York Region District School Board, primarily as a Core French teacher for grades 4-8. A big part of his teaching method is highlighting the similarities between various related languages, particularly English and French, and linking them to the greater context of world history. Having been a student of language for many years, Dexter understands that language learning is a long process that requires frequent practice, and that each learns at their own pace. One of the most important aspects is the development of confidence, and it is better for young learners to learn and practice language in a safe environment. His continuing goal is to help students develop transferable language learning skills and strategies, and to help foster overall language and cultural appreciation. It has brought him great pride and joy when parents approach him to say that, because of him, their child enjoys French class more than before. Beyond language, world history, and culture, Dexter’s principal interests and hobbies include the practice of martial arts, such as Wing Chun Kungfu and Japanese Jiu-jitsu, watching anime, television and film, cosplay, video gaming, miniature painting, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Anusha B.

Anusha has been working with children between the ages of 5 and 13 for the past 7 years. She grew up in Toronto where she has completed all of her schoolings. Anusha attended the University of Toronto for her Bachelor of Arts. She majored in Sociology and did a double minor in English and Publish Law. She is currently at Tyndale University working towards her Bachelor of Education to be a primary/junior teacher. Over the years, she has gained many valuable skills both working at a daycare with school-agers, privately tutoring primary/junior children, and in her practicums. She has gained a great amount of communication and organizational skills as well as learned to critically think and problem solve. Most importantly, she is very passionate about what she does. Anusha believes that passion plays an immense role in being a teacher and it allows her to provide her students with a safe, structured environment that ensures positive learning strategies. Most importantly, she is patient as she understands that students have their own pace they work at and she is able to accommodate that. During her leisure time, Anusha loves to spend time with family and friends. Her favourite activities are hiking, bowling, and baking during her free time.