JULIA T.
Julia is currently a primary/junior teacher candidate with York University’s Faculty of Education, studying at the Catholic Education Centre in Toronto. She is in her last year of the teaching consecutive program. She graduated from Glendon College – York University in the year 2018, with a bilingual specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama Studies. Being immersed in the environment of education at a young age, her decision to go into the profession was heavily influenced by her mother who is a retired French teacher from the catholic board. Julia has obtained a wide array of experience, working with children from ages 3 to post-secondary. She has had the opportunity to teach overseas and seeks new opportunities to expand her learning and love of teaching. Through these opportunities, she has developed her own set of skills and more of an appreciation towards the profession. Julia is qualified to tutor students who are from grades K-6. In her own time, she loves to travel, play soccer, participate in the arts, and spend time with family and friends.
MICHELLE R.
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Michelle was born and raised in Mississauga Ontario. She graduated from York University with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and attended Niagara University in Ontario for Teacher’s College.
Michelle has a passion for education and has taught many different age groups throughout her career. It is her goal that she sees her students turn their potential into performance and succeed in any goal they put their mind to. She is encouraging, adaptable, organized and loves getting involved in the community and helping others. |
SHANNON O.
Shannon is currently a grade 6/7 Teacher with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queens University in 2016. In addition, she obtained her Bachelor of Education and her Masters in Education at Lakehead University. Shannon is qualified to teach Kindergarten to Grade 12 and has Special Education qualifications and experience as a Special Education Teacher. Over the years she has had hands-on experience with all grades and one-on-one tutoring elementary students in math and reading. Shannon’s diverse experiences working with students of all ages and backgrounds, as a coach and school teacher have framed her love of learning and passion to teach. She loves sharing her passions for learning with children by helping them become kind, responsible, confident and active citizens that have what it takes to change the world. She also helps students realize they have the ability to reach their full potential in all aspects of life. Additionally, Shannon worked with high school students in a variety of courses through credit recovery programs and specializes in Physical Education, Science and Biology. Coaching children for over 10 years is one of Shannon’s greatest passions. As a certified coach in gymnastics, lacrosse and cheerleading, she has spent a great deal of her spare time working with children prior to becoming a teacher. Her personal experience as a competitive athlete in gymnastics, lacrosse and cheerleading allowed her to share her expertise in these sports. She is a natural leader in all aspects of life. Shannon also has a great deal of experience organizing, planning and working summer camps
DANIELLE F.
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Danielle is a qualified Elementary School Teacher from Bristol, England who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s in Education from the University of the West of England. Prior to starting her journey as a teacher in 2018, Danielle had worked with children for over 10 years in a variety of exciting and rewarding roles. She has volunteered at a school in Namibia and South Africa, was a Math Tutor in a High School, became an English teacher in Thailand and then became a Learning Support Assistant in Elementary Schools for 3 years. These enhanced her love for working with children and made her incredibly passionate about children’s education. Danielle’s areas of specialty include Early Years reading, where she is trained in reading recovery, the Better Reading Partnership (BRP) programme and phonics. In addition to this, Danielle has had training in ‘Numbers count’ which is a UK based math programme for Elementary School children. Since moving to Canada in July 2019, Danielle has been an Au Pair to 3 children in Grades 2 and 4 where she home-schools them in reading, literacy, math and geography. |
KIMBERLY S.
Kimberly is a multifaceted teacher that has taught in various classroom settings and grade levels. She served on various school improvement teams, education coordinator, and served as a team leader, a Kid Tech Nation administrator, and a cooperating teacher for future educators. She is recognized as a passionate, student-centered educator. She continuously seeks to improve learning and student success. She earned her B.A. degrees in Education and Bio-Psychology from the University of New Brunswick. She also holds her Human Service Counselor degree and has years of experience working with youth with mental illnesses. Kimberly has dedicated herself to becoming a life-long educator and learner, and she strives to instill a similar desire in all the students with whom she works. As an educational leader and advocate Kimberly volunteers and helps families with life skills that are both practical and beneficial in their daily lives.
ROBERT P.
Robert is a professional tutor at University College of the North, The Pas, Manitoba, where he tutors Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology courses to diverse undergraduate and mature student population. He holds a PhD, MSc and BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Prior to that, Robert taught Mathematics and General Science at the elementary School for 2 years in Ghana after completion of High School. After his Undergraduate Degree in Ghana, Robert tutored Biochemistry as Teaching Assistant at University of Cape Coast for 1 year. Robert studied for MSc Biochemistry in South Korea where he performed several research studies in Advanced Biochemistry for 2 years. Robert later moved on to Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA for a PhD study in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Over there he was a Teaching Assistant for 4 years tutoring Undergraduate students in courses related to biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing soccer and mountain hiking.
ASHLEY K.
Ashley graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 2015 with her degree in Education and Physical Education. She finished her university career in Germany teaching English at a boarding school as a final practicum option. This experience landed her her first job on a Hutterite colony in rural Manitoba teaching English as a second language students. She has experience teaching Kindergarten through to Grade 8 in a one room school to students learning English. Ashley uses students interests and draws on their cultural background to make their learning experiences meaningful to them. Learning is a lifelong adventure, and she continues to learn and thrive along with her students every day!
CARRIE L.
Carrie has been an elementary educator in Winnipeg since 2009, after completing her Bachelor of Education at the University of Manitoba in the Early Years stream. She has taught every primary grade from Kindergarten through Grade 5, working with the diverse needs and developmental abilities in children of all ages and levels. In 2017 Carrie completed her Post-baccalaureate in Indigenous Knowledge at the University of Winnipeg, an experience that further allowed her to adapt her teaching style to encompass many ways of knowing and learning. Carrie’s strength has always been in making deep and meaningful connections, and she believes that building a safe, trusting relationship with children is the key to opening up a world of self-confidence and a love of learning.
DAVID T.
David is in his 15th year as a high school and university educator. He graduated with his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba and his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Winnipeg. David is married and has 2 children. In his spare time, David loves to hang out at the cabin with his family and friends. David has a natural love of teaching and enjoys watching students achieve their personal educational goals.
DEREK W.
My objective is to become a highly skilled and effective teacher who will have a positive impact on students’ learning/lives. While employed with Prep Academy Tutors (PAT), I shall strive to provide students with learning experiences that are enriching, meaningful and above all, fun. My mission is to create a learning environment that is safe, accepting, cultivates a space for dialogue, as well as two-way learning (i.e., a teacher and student learn from one another).
Originally, I had intended to pursue teaching a decade earlier right after I graduated high school, but life circumstances took me down a different path. As an undergraduate at York University, I studied criminology and law & society as my double major with the intent of going to law school. However, I soon realized that I did not possess the passion to pursue a career in law and revisited my interest in teaching. After a few years of intensive work and reflection, I am now in my second year of teacher’s college at OISE — the University of Toronto’s education school. Indeed, one can say that my life has come full circle. If I had not received the support and guidance my teacher-mentors and professors provided me along the way, I might not have rediscovered my passion for teaching.
Something one of my grandfathers said to me over the years has stuck with me: “Education is not a destination, but a continuing journey.” This motto has informed my outlook on life, learning and teaching. With that in mind, I am excited to embark on this journey as a member of PAT’s team.