Victoria S.

Victoria Shulman is a dedicated educator with extensive experience supporting student success across diverse learning environments. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto Scarborough and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.

Victoria provides individualized tutoring in mathematics, literacy, spelling, and writing at Write Right Tutoring, and previously developed mathematics workbooks for Scholarly Elite Tutoring. Her approach emphasizes building confidence, mastery, and critical thinking skills. Victoria’s educational background is further complemented by years of teaching at Buckler Aquatics, where she taught swimming and life-saving skills to children and adults, including individuals with special needs, fostering patience, adaptability, and personalized coaching strategies.

With her strong foundation in psychology, combined with professional training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Victoria brings empathy, structure, and motivation to every tutoring session. Her commitment to student growth ensures that learners feel supported, empowered, and capable of achieving their academic goals.

Maggie O.

Maggie is an Ontario Certified teacher. Her family emigrated from Ireland to Canada when she was nine years old. Now Maggie lives in Toronto with her eleven year old daughter Aisling and Sammy, their Nova Scotia Duck Toller puppy. Maggie is known for her kind and patient humour and her compelling confidence in children. With strengths across the curriculum, she describes her teaching practice as evidence-based, guided-inquiry as influenced by her lived experiences as a student, parent and academic. For example, her primary school language learning in Irish Gaelic and high school exchange in France, where she completed the Baccalauréat de langue et litterature francaises, planted seeds for her later interest in ethnomathematics and culturally responsive teaching. In 2003 Maggie graduated with a BA in Fine Art History from the University of Toronto, and went on to teach yoga and mindfulness in newcomer, youth and justice-adjacent facilities. Twenty years later she completed an Honours BA in Political Science and Indigenous Studies also at U of T, where she became a learner of a local Ojibwe language (Anishinaabemowin). This June 2025, she will receive an MA in Child Study and Education from the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, OISE, U of T. During this degree, Maggie’s studies focused on themes of student equity, motivation and peer-based learning and she further developed her knowledge of play and arts integration. Additional defining characteristics include her unreasonable enthusiasm for diving into icy cold water, and her favourite sock colour being tie-dye-rainbow. This summer, Maggie and Aisling are competing in their first triathlon events.

Reena S.

Reena is working towards a Double Honours degree in English and Creative Writing at the University of Toronto. Her passion for education began early, from tutoring as a high school student to expanding her expertise through pedagogical study and hands-on teaching practice during her senior-year placement. With experience in both self-employed tutoring and formal instructional settings, Reena is dedicated to guiding students in developing critical thinking, refining their language and writing skills, and cultivating a deeper appreciation for learning.

Rebecca W.

Rebecca W. is a dedicated and experienced professional with a diverse background in teaching, administration, and management. She has a passion for education and has taught English and Business English to students of all ages and levels, from beginners to top executives.

In addition to her teaching experience, Rebecca has also held a variety of administrative and management positions. She is a skilled communicator and organizer, and she is committed to providing excellent service to her clients and students.

Outside of her professional life, Rebecca is an active volunteer in her community. She is the founder and former head coach of the first Lake of Bays Children’s Soccer team, and she is also a former member of the Board of Directors for the Muskoka/Parry Sound Rape Crisis Centre. Rebecca recently received her Level One Ski Instructor Certification and is currently ski instructing on weekends. Rebecca believes that physical activity is important for education and well-being, which is why she stays active and is involved in many different sports.

SOPHIE W.

Hi! My name is Sophie and I am currently in the first year of the BEd at York. I have over five years of experience in personalized, high-quality tutoring. My primary focus is on math, and I am very passionate about helping students develop their mathematical intuition, thinking, proficiency, and (importantly!) confidence. I also tutor other subjects, especially writing-based courses, and I find it very meaningful to work with students on the crucial skills of on argumentation, articulation, and research. In my free time I love to paint for relaxation and creativity, even though I have never had any formal training/great skill. I mention this because I feel strongly that everyone should feel comfortable and confident to pursue their interests even if they don’t feel like they have the “natural skill”, and I bring that philosophy to my teaching.

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!

Aidin T.

Aidin, a PhD candidate in Environmental Studies at York University, brings extensive teaching experience and a deep passion for education to Prep Academy Tutors. With a first PhD in political geography and a robust background in urban and regional planning, his interdisciplinary expertise spans a diverse range of social sciences. Aidin has taught courses at York University and the University of Toronto, including Urbanization in Developing Countries and Planning and Governing the Metropolis.
Aidin offers private tutorials in English and the social sciences, with a focus on geography, history, and politics for high school students. Committed to enhancing students’ writing and critical thinking abilities, he guides them in organizing and crafting well-structured, coherent essays, preparing them for future academic success at college and university levels. Through tailored support, Aidin empowers students with the analytical skills needed to excel in their studies.
Aidin is an accomplished writer and researcher, with numerous publications in both English and Persian. His work has appeared in respected journals such as Global Iranian Studies Review, Radio Zamaneh, Cinema Iranica, Critique of Political Economy, and The Bullet. Aidin has also translated key political and philosophical works into Persian. He founded Space & Dialectics, the first online journal on critical urban theory and human geography in Farsi. Aidin’s commitment to emancipatory education and student advocacy is at the heart of his work, highlighted by his role as VP Community for York University Graduate Students’ Association. Aidin is an avid soccer player, enjoying the sport several times a week.

Maryam B.

Maryam is a third-year honors undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry at York University. She possesses both a strong foundation in STEM subjects and an eye for the arts. Maryam specializes in subjects including Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, French, English, History and Social Studies. Before she transferred to York University, Maryam earned first place among her peers in Calculus at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. Having lived in 14 international cities, and 6 countries, and traveled to 20+ countries, Maryam has become a vibrant mosaic of so many mesmerizing cultures. Moreover, she is fluent in 3 languages: English, French, and Arabic. Working as both a swim instructor and tutor for over 11 years now, Maryam excels at conveying knowledge in an engaging and digestible way. She is an approachable and patient educator, prioritizing the student’s engagement and understanding. Learning is an uncomfortable experience, and Maryam recognizes that students may feel afraid or intimidated. So she makes sure to accommodate students as best as possible while still challenging them and improving their abilities. Overall, Maryam is both a life-long learner and educator who is eager to push students to achieve their full academic potential and grow a newfound passion for knowledge.

JORGE S.

Jorge is a student, tutor, and published author. He is studying Computational Applied Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Calgary and has extensive experience tutoring, particularly in the maths and sciences.

Jorge strives to understand where each student is at and their unique learning curve. He works with his students to formulate a plan for their studies to help them reach their academic goals.

JULIO L.

Julio is passionate for learning, teaching, and believes we should work with the students inner strengthens. He has experience working with K12 and post-secondary students in Math, Science and Social Studies. He is an ally of inclusive, anti-racist, 2slgbtqia+ and neurodivergent friendly and FUN education!