EMILY M.

Emily is a graduate from the University of Toronto, with a honours bachelor’s degree in earth sciences and environmental geography, and an M.Sc. in Earth sciences! She also completed a minor in Spanish and is fluent in French – she adores languages and wants to learn 8 in total! Emily taught earth sciences at U of T as a teacher’s assistant for 2 years, and also has experience helping younger ones in learning elementary-level material in all subjects.

Aside from her passion for learning and academics, she is a varsity volleyball player at Seneca Polytechnic, and she coaches the sport to youth and adults when she isn’t training and playing herself! Emily is an artsy person at heart though, and is self-employed as an independent recording artist, while also working as an actor and a model part-time (she really like to keep busy if you can’t tell!) Emily can’t wait to meet you, and work with you on stimulating topics and any academic difficulties. Let’s learn together!

AMY C.

Amy is a Bachelor of Education student at Mount Royal University. She previously completed a Bachelors and a Master’s degree in Music Performance, providing her the opportunity to teach in both the classroom and individual studio settings. Amy returned to school to become an elementary school teacher after experiencing the magic of teaching dyslexic children to read. She firmly believes all children are capable of learning with evidence-based instruction, practice, and patience.

In her free time, Amy enjoys reading aloud to her three children, sewing, quilting, and journaling.

JAMIE S.

Hello, my name is Jamie and I am currently a student at the university of Manitoba working on achieving my teaching degree! I have been working as an educational assistant for the past 2 years!

ALEX O.

KAITLYN B.

A Pre-Social Work Major looking forward to helping students learn.

TIMOTHY T.

After Tim graduated with a bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Victoria, he went to teach English as a second language in Victoria, before moving to South Korea to teach English for a year. From there, Tim returned to Vancouver to acquire a Bachelors of Education from the University of British Columbia. He then spent 5 years teaching at Vancouver Christian School, as a Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher, teaching a variety of subjects such as English, Math, Social Studies, and Phyiscal Education. Tim also has experience as a teacher-on-call, and has subbed for Grades 3 to 12. Tim is also well-versed in music and music theory and plays the piano, guitar, and flute.

KAROLINA S.

Karolina Solovka is a recent graduate of York University, where she earned both a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance Creation and Research and a Bachelor of Education in Teacher College for grades 4-10. She currently teaches dance and drama at Ms. Marianne’s Power of Performing Arts studio, where she leads both recreational and competitive classes. Karolina also plays a key role in the studio’s productions, with the upcoming show being, Into The Woods Jr!

Karolina’s teaching philosophy is rooted in flexibility and adaptability, tailored to meet the diverse needs of her students. She is committed to continuous growth and development as an educator, aiming to provide her students with a rich foundation of knowledge and unforgettable learning experiences. Her ultimate goal is for her students to leave her classroom feeling confident in their abilities, eager to learn, and ready to seize every opportunity, regardless of the outcome. She is super happy to join the team here at Prep Academy and is so excited to meet her future students!

HEATHER H.

Heather is an Ontario Certified Teacher with 10 years of experience teaching both privately and in classroom settings. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education from University of Toronto and a Master of Teaching from OISE. Heather knew she wanted to be a teacher from age 12, and she has experience teaching elementary math, English, Spanish, and violin. While she loves to teach in a classroom, she appreciates tutoring because she is able to build stronger relationships in one-on-one lessons. When she’s not lesson prepping, Heather enjoys bothering her cat, Momo, going to new restaurants, and attending concerts.

STEVEN G.

Steven is a current teacher at County Central High School in Vulcan, AB. He has taught Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies at the elementary and junior high levels as well as Math, Health and Band at the high school levels. He has his permanent Teaching Certification and a Bachelor of Education in Middle Years (4 – 9); however, has experience with most subjects at most levels. Steven has coached a variety of sports and is particularly adept at creating strong relationships with kids, both in the classroom and through sport.

Michelle C.

Michelle is a seasoned educator with a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity, is delighted to be your child’s guide on his/her educational journey. With a rich tapestry of experience, Michelle has cultivated a global perspective through living in Budapest, Hungary for over ten years and working as a former UN staff member. As an accomplished educator, Michelle has taught courses for high school and undergraduate students in music and math. With a background in the social sciences, she is passionate about shaping young minds and inspiring a love for learning.