Sofiya R.

Sofiya is a passionate and innovative educator. With multiple years experience teaching and tutoring primarily ESL students up to the secondary level, in Languages, Math and Social Sciences, Sofiya closely follows the Ontario revised curriculum. Sofiya attended the University of Waterloo for a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology major, with co-op’s in education across the globe that greatly fine-tuned her communication capabilities.

 

 

 

Andrew G.

Andrew is a certified OCT teacher with ten years of experience teaching in both French and English. He has taught full-time in public schools within the Toronto District School Board and the Peel District School Board for the last ten years.
Andrew is highly motivated, creative, and engaging teacher. Andrew has taught Performing Arts in French as a French Immersion Performing Arts Toronto District School Board teacher to over two hundred students in Kindergarten to Grade 5. Having taught the Performing Arts in French gives Andrew a unique perspective on French language acquisition. Students love to read, speak, and perform in French plays given the opportunity.
Andrew is currently a French Immersion Health and Physical Education teacher who teaches over two hundred students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in the Toronto District School Board. While balancing coaching multiple sports teams, he has also led student council initiatives as well as organized assemblies for his current and past schools in both English and French. When leading student council initiatives or organizing school-wide assemblies, Andrew’s main goal is to prioritizing student voice and student engagement.
Andrew describes his main goal in teaching students is to increase their achievement in the areas of their learning. When teaching French, Andrew actively plans to individualize each student’s learning plan to acquire French language skills. Co-created goals have been proven to increase student engagement and achievement acquiring new skills and abilities. Andrew describes everyday being an opportunity to promote French language while individualizing French Health lessons and encouraging all of his students to achieve their goals.

 

 

 

 

Brianna M.

Brianna is currently pursuing a Masters in Teaching from University of Toronto’s OISE program. She completed her undergraduate degree in French studies with a minor in English, graduating with honours and a certificate of bilingualism. She enjoys working with children and incorporates fun into learning! With experience working at the YMCA’s before and after program as a team lead, as well as working full day kindergarten, Brianna feels well equipped to enhance the learning experience of any child from any learning background. She is organized, patient, and always willing to find another way around any problem. Brianna enjoys music, literature, and making new friends! She is determined to make a change in the educational system and help children feel that they are safe to ask any question. Her teaching style is inquiry-based and driven by a desire to make learning accessible and exciting.

 

 

Vera V.

Vera, an aspiring French teacher, is currently working towards her undergraduate degree in French Studies at York University’s Glendon Campus. Upon finishing her undergraduate studies, she plans to pursue her teaching career through the concurrent program at York University. During her third year, Vera was able to do an international exchange program in Brussels, Belgium, where she attended courses at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. During her exchange, she was able to immerse herself in the francophone culture which helped her enhance her French writing and speaking skills. Vera has always had a passion for working with children, and has gained lots of experience over the years. One of her most memorable experiences is working as a senior camp counsellor last summer at a Track and Field summer camp. With a background in tutoring as well, Vera takes joy in helping students achieve their goals and acquire skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey. In her free time, Vera enjoys reading books, going on runs, and spending time with friends and family.

 

 

Anya B.

Anya is a French, ESL, and Social Sciences teacher with ten years of experience, working with children from K to 12. She has also worked as a French instructor for adults. Anya is currently completing a Master’s degree in European and Russian Affairs at the University of Toronto and is passionate about history, literature, and languages. She is a native Russian speaker, fluent in French and Spanish, and has also studied German and Yiddish. Anya is excited to be joining Prep Academy Tutors and sharing her passion for learning with new students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIUSEPPE C.

Giuseppe C. (PhD in Classical Archaeology, University of Texas at Austin 2019; MA in the same, UT Austin 2016; BA in Classics, Columbia University 2009) has a decade of teaching experience at the high school and university level. He is comfortable teaching Latin, history, and the humanities at all levels and is capable of tutoring in French and Italian as well. In his spare time, Giuseppe enjoys cooking, archery, Dungeons and Dragons, and historical fencing. Giuseppe strives to create an engaging and inclusive environment and is dedicated to serving the individual needs of the student.

 

Abigail M.

Abigail has a passion for education and has been a tutor for two years now, specifically teaching French, English, and Math. She is a University of Toronto graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction) and is now pursuing her Masters of Teaching (Junior/Intermediate) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, also at the University of Toronto. In addition to tutoring, Abigail has many other teaching experiences. She has worked as an Emergency Supply Teacher, a Summer School teaching assistant, and an administrative support with the Upper Grand District School Board. She is also a swim instructor and loves teaching all age groups in and out of the pool. Abigail now lives in Toronto and enjoys running, hiking, camping, and exploring the city.

 

KATHRYN B.

Kathryn B. is a former criminal prosecutor who graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center.  Before that, she attended Fordham University on a full four-year academic scholarship, graduating magna cum laude. A participant in the Honors Program who majored in French language and literature, Kathryn is fluent in French, having studied at the Sorbonne, University of Paris, France.
Since 2006, Kathryn has tutored hundreds of students, both individually and in small classes, for numerous standardized tests, including ACT, SAT, PSAT, TACHS, SHSAT, and ISEE. She works with students at all levels, designing a personalized program that includes content, strategies, and time management. Kathryn also  provides suggestions to manage anxiety and stress.
Kathryn’s teaching style is focused yet relaxed, and humor is essential! She enjoys working with her students, helping them take steps to achieve their dreams.

 

ZIAD H.

Ziad graduated from the University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, with a master’s degree in
Chemical engineering. He was a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Alberta and
has 20 years of teaching experience. He can teach mathematics and science both in
English and in French. Passionate about mathematics teaching, he can accurately find
students’ problems and solve them quickly. He has helped many students obtain perfect or excellent in school Math, Chemistry, AP chemistry and calculus or IB (Math, Chemistry and Physics), SAT and SSAT Math, Singapore Math, Math Contest. He has taught more than 150 students in Vancouver at secondary school and college in
various situations in-person and online, and even at undergraduate university level like
calculus for 1st and second years university. He has especially significant experience in teaching Mathematics and Chemistry to High-School Students in West Vancouver (85% among them raise their grade from 70 % to 90 % and above).
In addition to his experience in teaching in Canada, since he is multilingual, he also has
several years of experience in teaching High- School Students in Switzerland in multiple
Institutes and Schools in the region of Lausanne and Geneva.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sabrina Q.

EN: Sabrina is an accomplished tutor with expertise in History, French, and English for all levels. She is a Political Science graduate at the University of Montreal and will be completing her Bachelor of Law at the University of Ottawa. With outstanding commitment and passion for academic growth, she caters to different learning styles to enhance student performance and comprehension. Sabrina highly values the importance of organization and intellectual development.

FR: Sabrina est une tutrice accomplie avec une expertise en histoire, en français et en anglais pour tous les niveaux. Diplômée en sciences politiques de l’Université de Montréal, elle terminera son baccalauréat en droit à l’Université d’Ottawa. Avec un engagement et une passion remarquables pour la croissance académique, elle s’adapte aux différents styles d’apprentissage pour améliorer les performances et la compréhension des élèves. Sabrina accorde une grande importance à l’organisation et au développement intellectuel.