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.

Susan C.

Susan builds a positive rapport with students and families by creating a learning environment where it is safe to express ideas and learn from mistakes. She engages students in learning by creating fun lessons based on the student’s interests with meaningful connections to real-life examples. Susan also differentiates the instruction to meet the diverse needs and strengths of each learner to enable them to reach their highest level of achievement.

Susan has a Bachelor of Education from Niagara University with a focus on Primary and Junior education. She also completed an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies from the University of Guelph. She is trained as an Early Childhood Educator with a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College as well.

Susan is an Ontario Certified Teacher qualified to teach students from kindergarten to grade six. She has been working for the Toronto District School Board for the past 12 years and before that she worked in the LINC Program with ESL students and newcomer families.

In her free time, Susan enjoys DIY projects, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and 2 daughters.

MICAH P.

Micah has a combined Bachelor’s in Education and Spanish/French. She teaches in the Spanish Bilingual Program for the Calgary Board of Education. She currently teaches in an Elementary School but has experience in Junior High as well. Micah was a tutor for Spanish University courses and enjoys helping everyone reach their full academic potential.

Sabrina P.

Sabrina is a qualified OCT teacher, upon completing her B.A. and B.Ed in 2020, she has 2 years of in-class and hybrid teaching experience in Elementary, Intermediate and French Immersion. Sabrina has spent a number of years tutoring privately as well as working with other organizations. Sabrina has a passion for learning and enjoys helping others. She has an interest in music, is an avid baker and has an interest in health and wellness.

CHRISTINA C.

Christina has graduated from George Brown College as a certified Early Childhood Educator. She then went to complete her Bachelor’s degree in sociology at York University. Christina has worked as an Early Childhood Educator with the Toronto Catholic school board. While working as an Early Childhood educator she then pursued her Bachelor of Education degree at Niagara university and is now a Certified teacher in Ontario. She primarily works in the primary/junior division. Christina has the following additional teaching qualifications in Kindergarten (Part 1, 2 and 3) She also has a variety of experience teaching students (in person and online). Christina’s hobbies and interests include spending time with family and friends (especially with her 3 nephews!) baking and spending time outdoors.

ALEXANDER N.

Alexander is a 24 year old education graduate from the University of Winnipeg.
He serves every grade level across a variety of subjects including: French, English, Science, Health/Physed, Social Studies, History.

AMANDINE K.

REBECCA D.

Rebecca Michaella is a third-year student at the University of Winnipeg. She aspires to receive a combined degree in Bachelor of Arts and Education, majoring in English Writing and minoring in Sociology. Ideally, she wishes to teach at the high school level. She believes that education is about personal growth and self-development. A few of her favourites include gardening, baking, making mixed art and writing poems.