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.
LISA N.
Dedicated educator with more than a decade of experience fostering student success, Lisa Nicopoulos specializes in immersive French Language instruction and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Teacher with the Toronto Catholic School Board, a position held since September 2013, they excel at creating supportive, inclusive learning environment that cater to diverse learning styles
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.”
ANN F.
Ann is a PhD Candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She has experience supporting students across elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels in mathematics, English, French, science, academic writing, and presentation skills. She enjoys helping students build confidence, develop strong learning habits, and approach challenging concepts through clear, structured instruction tailored to each learner’s needs.
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.
Suki W.
EN: Suki has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at University McGill before teaching English for a year in Japan. Suki is now back to school, pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (S-LP). She is excited to teach students from all ages in either English or French on language subjects, psychology, or general homework help. She is also eager to tutor other languages such as Mandarin Chinese and Japanese for children.
FR: Suki a complété un baccalauréat en psychologie à l’Université McGill avant d’enseigner l’anglais pendant un an au Japon. Elle est maintenant de retour aux études et poursuit une maîtrise en orthophonie. Passionnée par l’enseignement, Suki aime accompagner des élèves de tous âges, en anglais ou en français, dans les domaines des langues, de la psychologie ou de l’aide générale aux devoirs. Elle offre également des cours de mandarin et de japonais aux enfants.
JULIE B.
Julie has a Bachelor of Education degree from Trinity Western University in Langley, BC. She completed the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. Julie has experience working as an ESL Tutor, an Academic Tutor and as an Elementary Classroom Teacher from Kindergarten to grade 7. She has experience tutoring students both in-person and online. Julie enjoys cooking, baking, singing and walking in natural settings with family and friends.
Sam K.
Sam K. is completing his French studies at Temple University, with a dual degree is Teaching and French. Sam has been teaching French for a number of years, both at the high school and collegiate levels. He is currently teaching high school at School of the Future in Philadelphia. Sam has been learning French for nine years and has lived in Paris and spent time in Quebec. He has a deep passion for teaching and has followed in his father’s footsteps of becoming an educator. When not in front of his students, Sam enjoys cooking, baking, and petting his orange cat Leo.
CATHERINE T.
Kate is an Ontario Certified Teacher, who graduated from Queens’ University in Kingston, Ontario, with a Bachelors of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. She grew up in the Scarborough and Toronto area and attended school within the Toronto District School Board. Throughout her time at Queens, Kate completed multiple practicum placements where she taught students with a variety of learning styles and needs. She strived to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment by creating lessons, assignments, and activities catered towards student success, while making learning more engaging and meaningful through students’ interests. During the 2025-2026 school year, Kate worked as an Occasional Teacher, supporting students academically across diverse school communities throughout the GTA. This experience allowed her to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds while continuing to strengthen her ability to support diverse learners. Kate believes that students learn best when they feel safe, welcomed, and valued. She is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports all students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Kate is passionate about continuing to grow as an educator through ongoing professional learning and development. Over the past year, she has completed Additional Qualifications (AQs) in the Primary Division, Junior Division, English as a Second Language, and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. She is eager to continue expanding her knowledge and professional learning by taking additional AQs such as Intermediate First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Kindergarten, Reading, Primary and Junior Mathematics, Teaching and Learning Through E-Learning, and the Teacher Librarian qualification.
From an early age, Kate has had a deep curiosity and appreciation for different countries, cultures, traditions, and religions. She has traveled to several different countries and hopes to continue exploring more of the world. During her Concurrent Education program at Queen’s, she chose to take the International Teaching course to gain a broader understanding of education systems around the world, with the hope of one day teaching abroad. Outside the classroom, Kate enjoys exploring her creativity through painting, arts and crafts, and creating hand-made gifts for her friends and family. She also loves reading and is always happy to take book recommendations!
Nathalie M.
Nathalie is a passionate French educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience helping students build confidence and achieve their language-learning goals. Born in London to an Irish father and a mother from Brittany, France, she grew up in a bilingual English- and French-speaking household, developing a lifelong appreciation for the French language and its rich culture.
She began her teaching career in Montreux, Switzerland, before continuing to teach in the United States. Over the years, she has taught learners of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced students, including AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) French, both as an adjunct professor at William Paterson University and in New Jersey middle and high schools.
Nathalie holds a Master’s degree in French Studies from Montclair State University and wrote her thesis entirely in French on Joan of Arc. She also earned a Master’s degree in TESOL from New York University. In addition to teaching, she has worked as a French and Spanish legal interpreter and translator, giving her a deep understanding of language in both academic and professional settings.
Her love of languages also led her to Spain. Arriving with no knowledge of Spanish, no job, and no place to stay, she chose the Mediterranean city of Cartagena as her new home. Immersing herself in the language and culture, she became fluent in Spanish and later taught the language at both the elementary and secondary levels, including Spanish I, II, III Honors, and IV.
Nathalie believes that every student learns differently and tailors each lesson to the individual’s goals, whether improving grades, strengthening grammar and pronunciation, preparing for exams, or developing conversational fluency. Her patient, encouraging teaching style helps students feel comfortable asking questions, take risks, and build confidence every step of the way.
Outside the classroom, Nathalie enjoys long-distance running, French cooking, and playing classical piano