Ava S.
Ava graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Specization History, a Minor in Music, and a Certificate in Italian. Ava is currently attending Western University’s Bachelor of Education program for Intermediate/Senior History and English. Ava has always had a passion for teaching! She began teaching private piano lessons at age 13, and has been uncertified supply teaching in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic Board for the past four years. In her free time, Ava enjoys playing piano and volleyball, baking, reading, and travelling. Ava values engaging lessons, clear objectives, and student feedback in her instruction and is very excited to be a part of the Prep Academy Tutors team!
Liberty V.
Liberty is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. During her studies, she gained valuable experience tutoring Vietnamese international students preparing to study in the United States. Liberty taught middle and high school English, tailoring each lesson to students’ interests, goals, and English proficiency levels. She also provided targeted support with college admissions, AP coursework, and SAT preparation. Liberty is passionate about helping students build confidence in their skills, and she loves seeing them discover their own creative voice through reading, writing, and problem-solving. In her spare time, Liberty loves to read, travel, and play board games.
Alanna D.
Alanna is an OCT‑certified educator and experienced tutor who brings over eight years of expertise in early childhood and elementary education to Prep Academy Tutors. With a Master of Arts in Child Study & Education (in progress at the University of Toronto) and a strong academic foundation in Early Childhood Studies, Alanna specializes in helping learners build self-confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Alanna has taught and supported students in a wide range of settings that go beyond the classroom. She excels at adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs—whether supporting language and literacy through phonemic awareness and multimodal learning or guiding individualized math instruction and supporting students to find their voice across areas of curriculum.
Her tutoring approach is warm, relational, and highly individualized. Drawing on her background as both an educator and a former private tutor, Alanna collaborates closely with families to create customized learning plans that honor each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs. She uses tools such as anecdotal notes, checklists, photos, and student work samples to track progress and ensure her instruction is responsive and meaningful.
Beyond her classroom and tutoring experience, Alanna has worked extensively in enrichment settings, including STEM‑based programming, creative arts learning, and physical activity programs. She is passionate about fostering confidence, curiosity, and resilience in every learner she works with.
Alanna believes deeply in inclusive, equitable education and strives to create learning environments where every child feels seen, supported, and capable. As both an educator and former English Language Learner herself, she brings empathy, cultural responsiveness, and a strong advocacy mindset to her work.
In her free time Alanna is passionate about fitness, health and wellness. As a personal trainer she aspires to open a children’s gym for typically developing as well as neuro-divergent children in her future. Warm, patient, and deeply committed to student success, Alanna ensures that every learner she works with feels celebrated, supported, and empowered to grow
Margaret V.
My name is Margaret V. I graduated from Johnson State College in Vermont with a BA in History and secondary teaching certificate. I have a Masters in Educational leadership from St. Mary’s University. I have taught for 30 years from elementary school to professional facilitator for training. As an academic tutor, I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and gain confidence in their abilities. I focus on clear explanations, practical strategies, and personalized support to help students succeed in coursework, exams, and writing assignments. My goal is to make learning less stressful and more empowering.
Christian R.
Christian R. is a dedicated educator to both neurotypical and neurodiverse children. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University, earning a bachelor’s degree in history. Throughout the pandemic, she supported early childhood students, guiding them swiftly through a critical time. Christian has experience working with students on the autism spectrum, utilizing adaptive tools to ensure the quality of their education. Christian has taught multiple subjects, all tailored to each child’s needs, including elementary math, ELA, social studies, and even handwriting. She loves to implement the creative arts in her lessons and encourages students to express themselves through their work.
Molly C.
Molly O’Callaghan graduated from the University of Toronto, where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts. She double majored in English and History, and minored in Classical Studies. Molly participated in many leadership positions and dedicated much of her time to the universities Literal Change chapter, an organization that supplies literacy materials to incarcerated populations. Her studies ranged from Indigenous history and literature, medieval Europe, Japanese and Korean history, ancient literature, and modern literature. Name an era- she can provide you with an anthology of it’s most notable literary works. It’s a fun party trick.
With nearly five years of tutoring experience, Molly has worked with students ranging from elementary school to university. She specializes in essay planning and writing, as well as reading comprehension, aiming to build students’ confidence by meeting them where they are at and guiding them toward their academic goals. She has taught ENG4U (High school University English) online for student’s trying to get head in their academic journey. Her philosophy for tutoring is to be inclusive, accessible, and facilitate a kind, engaging and safe space for all students who she encounters. School is tough. Molly will help ease those stresses and help students make progress simultaneously. She is certified to teach English as a second language, has volunteered her time to support literacy in marginalized communities, and works full-time in educational travel.
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ELAINE V.
Elaine is a bilingual tutor specializing in English and French language, literature, history, and business communications. She blends subject matter expertise with client‑centered teaching to foster confidence and critical thinking. With over 15 years of experience in technical writing, governance strategy, and consulting, Elaine is recognized for her clarity, professionalism, and dedication to empowering learners through effective communication.
Kelly B-R.
I am a 26-year veteran K–12 Reading and Language Arts teacher with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in Language and Literacy from the University of Miami.
Over the course of my career, I have worked as both a classroom teacher and a private reading coach, supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent learners who need targeted support to become confident, fluent readers and writers.
As an accomplished Youth Literacy & Learning Specialist, I provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to strengthen foundational reading skills—including phonemic and phonological awareness, decoding automaticity, vocabulary development, and text comprehension. My approach is structured, supportive, and rooted in evidence-based practices.
My goal extends beyond improving reading proficiency: I aim to help students enhance their executive functioning, organizational, and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. These tools support focus, reduce anxiety, and build the academic confidence and competence students need to thrive.
Jacob M.
Jacob is currently working on earning his PhD from the University of Rochester. Having graduated from BSU in 2018, he celebrated by cultivating his love of nature on a cross-country camping trip across the lower forty-eight and Alaska. The last seven years, he’s spent pursuing his other passion, teaching. Working as an Adjunct Professor and TA at the University of Rochester, he has enjoyed learning to adapt the curriculum to his students’ individual needs.