Zarina T.

Zarina is a K-12 educator with a Master of Teaching degree form OISE who specializes in teaching French and Drama (with a background in cinema). OCT certified with an offer of employment from TDSB with prior experiences that include working with students from kindergarten to high school in private (University of Toronto Schools) and public sectors (Dixon Grove and Islington JMS), as well as specialized schools (Central Technical School and Etobicoke School of the Arts). She is ESL qualified and has most recently worked with MWS Camps teaching international students from around the world (7-17 years old) English. As an immigrant from Uzbekistan, she is trilingual in Russian, English , and French (with experiences working in core and immersion classes). Has two published research articles in student journals at UofT (Caméra Stylo and Hardwire Journal) and has privately taught essay writing in the past. Has successfully passed the math proficiency test and is able to tutor math up to grade 8.

Carrie T.

Carrie is an energetic educator, tutor, and enthusiastic champion of literacy with a Bachelor of Education and a lifelong love of learning. Her wonderfully unconventional career has carried her from elementary classrooms in Canada to the colourful, high-energy classrooms of Bangkok, where she taught English and Science to young learners. She has also worked as an education assistant, volunteered for several years as an EAL tutor, and has created memorable experiences for children as a Children’s Activities Coordinator aboard cruise ships. At the heart of it all, Carrie’s biggest passion is literacy education. She believes that strong reading and writing skills can open doors, build confidence, and transform a child’s relationship with learning. She continues to expand her expertise through professional learning in structured literacy education. She brings warmth, creativity, humour, and plenty of encouragement to every lesson, adapting her approach to the individual strengths, interests, and learning needs of each student. An enthusiastic traveller, she loves discovering new places, meeting people from around the world, and collecting stories along the way. If learning is a journey, Carrie arrives with a map, a stack of books, and enough enthusiasm to make the adventure worthwhile!

Taryn G.

Taryn is a warm, encouraging educator with a background in secondary education and a passion for helping students feel confident and capable in their learning. Originally from Saskatoon, Taryn earned her degree in Secondary Education with a major in English at the University of Saskatchewan before gaining experience as a classroom teacher.

After discovering her love of the outdoors, Taryn followed her passion west to Squamish, where she now brings her teaching experience to one-on-one tutoring. She believes that creating a space where students feel supported and heard is the pathway to success.

Taryn strives to make learning feel approachable and engaging, adapting her teaching style to meet each student’s individual needs. She is passionate about helping students build confidence, work through challenges, and recognize their own potential as learners.

In her spare time, Taryn can be found rock climbing around Squamish, reading in her favourite places, or cooking at home.

Mahdi C.

Mahdi holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lakehead University and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. He is also TEFL certified and has experience teaching English in academic and private tutoring settings. With a strong academic background in mathematics, physics, and engineering, Mahdi provides tutoring in Math, Physics, and English.

Mahdi has teaching experience as a university teaching assistant, where he supported students with their learning and academic development. He also has experience providing private English instruction to learners with different proficiency levels and learning goals.

His teaching approach emphasizes clear explanations, logical problem-solving, and adapting lessons to each student’s individual needs. In Math and Physics, Mahdi focuses on helping students understand concepts rather than simply memorize formulas, using practical examples and step-by-step explanations. In English, he helps students develop their communication skills, grammar, vocabulary, and confidence.

With his combination of engineering education, academic teaching experience, and English-teaching expertise, Mahdi brings a structured, supportive, and student-focused approach to tutoring.

Yasmin L.

Yasmin is an experienced educator, academic tutor, College Board speaker, and AP exam reader with a multidisciplinary background in psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, educational leadership, and physical therapy. She has taught Anatomy and Physiology, AP Psychology, AP Research, English Language Arts, social studies, Latin, Comprehensive Science and college-level writing.

Yasmin specializes in helping students strengthen their critical-thinking, reading, writing, research, and test-taking skills. Her teaching approach is structured, supportive, and individualized. She identifies each student’s specific challenges and explains complex concepts in clear, accessible ways. She is especially skilled at working with students who need greater confidence, organization, or an approach tailored to how they learn.

With extensive experience in classroom instruction, standardized-test preparation, and one-on-one tutoring, Yasmin helps students understand the material instead of relying solely on memorization. Her goal is to provide students with practical strategies that improve immediate academic performance while building long-term confidence and independence as learners.

CHRISSY C.

Kimberly K.

Experienced and energetic teacher with 10 years of classroom teaching. Masters degree in cross cultural teaching, Barton and Waldorf trained. Expert with Adhd, dyslexia and Asd students. Together we can work with challenges to create life long and confident learners.

Beth W.

Beth recently retired after 33 years in education. She began her career at the university level teaching earth and environmental science. She then transitioned to elementary students focusing on special needs students. She spent the last 5 years as a reading interventionist.

Beth is a patient and easy-going educator who believes in building a relationship with her students. She is excited to help students achieve their academic goals and take pride in their success.

In her free time, Beth likes to garden, spend time at the beach and go on walks with her family and newly adopted rescue dog.

Kimberly O.

Kimberly taught English and ESL for 14 years at South Side High School. Before that, she taught ESL and English at Northwood Middle School for 10 years. Both schools are located in Fort Wayne Community Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has a BA in English with a minor in French from Indiana University. She also has an MA in Education from Indiana Wesleyan. In addition, she holds a Professionalized Teaching license in the state of Indiana.
Kimberly has taught a diverse population of students including students from over 20 different countries. She has taught students with IEP’s as well as students with high ability. Kimberly’s passion is to see academic growth in students. She enjoys helping students achieve benchmarks in their learning to achieve their goals. She values getting to know the student as well as communicating with parents on a regular basis. She is very excited to be part of Prep Academy Tutors and she looks forward to meeting you!
“Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.”

Sana T.

Sana grew up in Illinois and received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a major in biological sciences and a double minor in mathematics and psychology. Her zeal for learning is what drove her to study mathematics and psychology alongside biology. She has a fervor to learn about science and math, stay up to date with advancements in the fields, and teach that knowledge to others.

She started off her journey as a tutor while she was just in middle school! She was a private academic tutor for 15+ years and tutored on a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, and reading at the elementary, middle, high school, and undergraduate levels. She started off her teaching experience as a mathematics instructor for K-12 math subjects and moved on to the role of a test prep instructor specializing in helping adolescents prepare for all subjects covered by the SAT and ACT. She gained most of her specialized teaching skills while being a STEM teacher and mentor at Fusion Academy, a school that specializes in giving personalized instruction to students that caters to their individual learning styles and patterns. While here, she was really able to hone in on identifying students’ individual needs and preferences and allow for them to reach their maximum learning potential. Sana values the student-teacher relationship and believes that true learning can only happen in an environment of acceptance, trust, and comfort. She puts importance on developing rhetoric, engaging with her students, and allowing them to feel at ease and ask any questions that facilitate and spark their learning. Teaching and connecting with students is truly a passion for Sana!

In her free time, Sana loves spending time playing with her toddler and nieces and nephews, engaging them in wonderful discoveries of the magnificent world around them! She admires nature and enjoys taking walks outdoors and sightseeing. She also has a passion for the arts, whether that’s in the form of movies, books, painting, drawing, and more!

Sana can’t wait to meet you and help you on your journey of growth and development to reach your full potential! 🙂