Lauren P.

Lauren P. is a life-long educator for young children with certifications in Pre-kindergarten/Primary Education, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership with a Gifted Endorsement. Lauren is a life member of Phi Kappa Phi and was in Who’s Who America’s Teachers. She graduated with her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida with a 4.0 G.P.A. Lauren’s life goal has been to assist children in becoming the best they can be and enabling them to achieve to their maximum potential. Always driven by her goal to make a positive difference in children’s lives, she has taught for a total of 42 years in Christian private school education and wishes to tutor your young child. Lauren has also tutored and nannied young children, assisting them with homework and daily routines. Lauren enjoys assisting children with homework and after school activities. She believes that attaining knowledge should be fun and engaging utilizing her Gifted Endorsement whenever possible in her learning environments. She enjoys making books come alive to children, is an excellent storyteller always helping children to envision their favorite stories. Lauren believes that literacy is the key that unlocks doors to a future filled with endless opportunities.

DEBORAH H.

Along with a Master’s degree in Education, a BA in Speech Communications, and a BS in Secondary English Education, Deborah is also a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and is certified at the Associate Level by the Orton-Gillingham Academy and ALTA. She is also certified in Self-Reg and TESOL.  Deborah has experience teaching high school, teaching struggling readers of all ages, teaching students who need a full English curriculum for their homeschool years, and teaching children of asylum seekers in her years living in Hong Kong. These diverse experiences taught Deborah to personalize her teaching, allowing her to regularly assess the progress of each student, to construct a scope and sequence that is personalized to each student, and to adapt teaching methods accordingly to ensure each student’s learning style is honored. With the training and experience and commitment to professional development, she is able to attend to the continuous improvement of each student.

DEBORAH S.

Deborah is an Early Childhood Educator with many years of experience working alongside children. She is currently working for the Peel District School Board as an educator in the kindergarten classroom.

During the summer months, Deborah works one-on-one with children with ASD to help them achieve their academic and life skills goals. Deborah believes that all children are unique and the best way to keep them engaged is to follow their lead.

In her spare time she likes to read, go for walks with her dog and spend time with her family and friends.

KRISTINA B.

In 2016, Kristina graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stockton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Literature. Kristina graduated from CUNY Lehman College with a Master of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Writing and Rhetoric. During her time in graduate school, Kristina was awarded the Dr. Alice Griffin Fellowship for her outstanding GPA. Kristina has always had an interest in helping students better themselves through reading and writing.Throughout college, Kristina worked as a research assistant to several professors where she was given the opportunity to edit a book on oral histories, submit extensive research on specific authors, design a campus-wide campaign, as well as intensify her love for the English language. Kristina has experience tutoring a wide range of students with different levels of ability. She enjoys helping students reach their full potential, and she has had consistent success in helping students reach their educational goals.

AMANDA F.

Hi there! I’m Amanda, an OCT certified teacher with a passion for education that spans over 20 years. A graduate of the University of Western Sydney’s teachers college, I specialize in intensive support programs,  full-day kindergarten, literacy and special education.. I have a Diploma and a Degree in Recreation Leadership, and hold additional qualifications as a Reading and Special Education Specialist.

I bring an unwavering belief in the competence and capability of every child with the proper support. My approach revolves around emergent learning and play-based education, integrating strategies like Universal Design for Learning (UDL).  These approaches ensure that each student receives an education tailored to their unique needs, fostering a sense of inclusivity and empowerment.

Beyond academics, my life in Toronto revolves around my husband, our two children and our dog Willow, reflecting my commitment to family and outdoor activities. Summers are spent up north, supporting my husband in his role as a Director of a summer camp, embodying my belief in holistic and engaging learning experiences.

I believe in the power of personalized education, where experience meets innovation. Join me on a journey where your child’s potential is unlocked, nurtured, and celebrated. Together, let’s build a foundation for lifelong learning!

Stephanie G.

Stephanie, a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, has extensive experience tutoring students from Pre-K through 5th grade and working in preschools. She is currently completing her teaching certification and recently completed her teaching internship at a local San Antonio Charter school, where she taught kindergartener’s. Stephanie is passionate about working with young children and helping them reach their full potential, both academically and personally. She incorporates her love of reading, traveling, and music (especially Harry Styles) into her teaching to create an engaging and enjoyable learning environment.

Anita M.

Anita M. is a Texas Certified teacher.  She was born in San Antonio, TX. and Valedictorian of her high school.  Anita went on to be a teacher, teacher trainer and now, in retirement, a tutor.

Anita received her Bachelor’s degree, with a double major in English and Spanish from Our Lady of the Lake University. From the University of Texas in San Antonio, she received her Master’s Degree in Bilingual/ESL studies.  Both degrees were achieved with high honors.  Anita’s education prepared her for a successful career in teaching.  Her education in Bilingual / ESL gave her the ability to learn how to differentiate instruction for different learning styles.

Anita taught for twelve years in San Antonio, where she also enjoyed helping teachers create individualized instruction packets for their students with different learning styles.  While presenting at an education conference, she was approached by education publishers.  For the next twenty years, Anita trained teachers throughout the United States for different major education publishers (CTB/McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Harcourt).  Her workshops included theory/methodology, test interpretation/test taking skills and different manipulatives (hands-on activities take-aways) to use in their class instruction.  After her travels training teachers, Anita was an ESL Transition Coach.  She coached teachers on how to teach students that had English as a Second Language, due to resettlement students on the campuses. Anita also tutored these students before, during lunch and afterschool.

After retirement, Anita continued tutoring students on English Language Arts that included Reading, Writing, College Essays, and State Testing Skills.  With her strong background on differentiating instruction and testing, she assesses the student’s present skills to identify areas of need.  Instruction is then accommodated for the students.  This also allows Ms. Muriel to show growth of the student to parents.  Ms. Muriel also enjoys teaching Catechism to 3rd grade students preparing for Holy Communion.  She also creates the power point slides for her church Rosary Prayer Group.

Her hobbies include gardening, antique browsing, DIY projects, as well as, babysitting her two grandchildren and tutoring them in areas of need.

JODY M.

Jody M. has been an elementary educator for 26 years, in grades K-8, having spent 17 of those years in a self-contained 2nd grade classroom. She has taught in both urban and suburban settings, private and public schools. She and her husband live in Stratford, CT and have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. In her spare time, she likes to travel, bicycle, kayak and read. She looks forward to continuing to work with students!

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INES T.

Ines has a Master Degree in Marketing and has a Bachelor degree in Education. She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. Ines is a native french who teaches maths, sciences and french at a public elementary school. Additionally, she completed an AQ (additional qualification) in Special Education. She has a strong experience working with students with special needs (Autistic spectrum, TDAH, learning disabilities, dyslexia, dyscalculia …).
Ines has a true passion for helping students grow and reach their full potential, she is committed to working with them in a personalized manner to help them achieve their goals.
Her enthusiasm, her energy and her ability to capture the attention of her students make her an excellent teacher who masters all disciplines.