Joseph R.

Joseph has taught Statistics and Actuarial Science courses at Western University in London Ontario for several years. He has also taught online classes at Mount Saint Vincent University in Nova Scotia. He was born and raised in Nova Scotia and currently lives in Ontario, where he continues to work at Western. He did his Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Statistics at Acadia University and his Masters of Science in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at Western. He enjoys outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing and walking his dogs. He also enjoys time with his family and their household of cats and dogs.
Joseph has taught the following subjects at Mount Saint Vincent University: Math 2208 and Math 2209
Joseph has taught the following subjects at Western: Data Science 1000, Stats 1024, Stats 1023/2037, Stats 2035, Stats 2141, Stats 2857, Stats 2858, Actuarial Science 1021, Actuarial Science 2053, Actuarial Science 2553
Joseph is comfortable with tutoring other first and second year probability and statistics courses at Western, such as: Math 1228, MOS 2242, Sociology 2205, etc.

Armia F.

Armia is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Teacher’s College with qualifications in the Intermediate and Senior Divisions, specializing in Social Sciences and Biology. He also holds additional qualifications in Teaching English Language Learners, Mathematics (Intermediate), and Junior Division teaching.

Currently in his second year with the Toronto District School Board and with over four years of tutoring experience, he supports students by first identifying their strengths and uses them to fill learning gaps and build confidence. He has worked with a wide range of learners, including those with developmental learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges.

He provides practice worksheets and organized study notes that students can use when studying for quizzes and tests and completing homework. To keep students engaged, he incorporates game-based learning to consolidate understanding. He values patience and adaptability especially when working with students who may struggle with attention or focus.

Armia takes a student-centred approach, aiming to foster independence and long-term academic success. Whether your child needs academic support or enrichment, Armia is committed to helping each student reach their full potential through personalized, thoughtful instruction.

Outside of teaching, he maintains a healthy work-life balance through swimming, exercising, playing ping-pong, watching shows and movies and spending quality time with family.

Amanda B.

Amanda has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Literature at York University and is now beginning the Concurrent Education program to pursue her Bachelor of Education degree. She is specializing in English and Social Sciences, with a focus on working with middle and secondary school students.

Amanda understands that every child learns differently and believes tutoring should be supportive, motivating, and tailored to the individual. She takes the time to understand each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and challenges, and creates customized lessons to meet their needs. Parents can feel confident knowing Amanda combines her academic background with patience and creativity to help students build confidence, develop strong study skills, and achieve lasting success.

She is comfortable teaching all elementary and middle school subjects, and at the high school level she specializes in English, Social Sciences, and Math up to Grade 10. Her teaching style blends structure with flexibility – she uses interactive tools such as Canva, Kahoot, and Notion to make sessions engaging and enjoyable while encouraging critical thinking and independent learning.
Amanda is committed to ensuring her students not only improve their grades but also gain confidence and curiosity in their learning. A fun fact about her is that she is a classically trained ballroom dancer with 12 years of experience, and she also adores baking and cooking, often bringing creativity into her teaching.

Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth B. has been in education for 35 years. She worked in Student Services and teaching English in the GTA including Chaminade College School, Crescent School and St. Michael’s College School. In her career as a senior English teacher, she has three decades of experience in the writing of university applications and supplemental essays. She has worked in male-centric schools for most of her career and has an extensive background in the studies and research of how boys learn. In addition to academic support, Elizabeth works with students on executive functioning, organization, time management and study skills to allow for personal and academic success in the increasingly busy world of students with co-curricular and obligations outside of school.
Elizabeth’s youngest son is in Grade 12. Her other 4 children have completed both college and university programs up to and including the PhD level. She believes in the nurturing of the whole person and works with students to highlight and develop the skills and attributes that make them unique while enhancing their independent learning.
Elizabeth completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, teaching at Concordia University in Montreal and a Diploma in Creative Writing at Humber College. Along the way she has also completed 17 additional qualifications in Education, including Special Education, Reading Specialist and Guidance and Career Specialist designations as well as courses in Narrative Therapy and Bibliotherapy.

Samuelle F.

EN: Samuelle Fortin is a bilingual educator and mentor specializing in secondary and post-secondary learning. She is completing her master’s in Sociology at McGill University, where she also earned a Joint Honours B.A. in Sociology and French Literature. As a Teaching Assistant in McGill’s sociology department, she helped students synthesize and process dense course material, designed visual learning aids for neurodivergent students and those with non-linear thinking patterns, and used relational teaching to connect abstract concepts to students’ lived experiences.
Samuelle currently tutors Ukrainian university students in English through the ENGin program and mentors youth aged 16 to 21 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal. She has expertise in essay writing and exam preparation. Her lesson plans follow a structured yet adaptable framework, beginning with goal-setting and a directive approach, and moving toward independent application. Her primary aim is to foster lasting academic independence so students can confidently apply their learning in the long term.

FR : Samuelle Fortin est une éducatrice et mentore bilingue spécialisée dans l’enseignement secondaire et postsecondaire. Elle termine actuellement sa maîtrise en sociologie à l’Université McGill, où elle a également obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé conjoint en sociologie et littérature française. En tant qu’assistante d’enseignement au département de sociologie de McGill, elle a aidé les étudiants à synthétiser et assimiler un contenu de cours dense, conçu des supports visuels d’apprentissage pour les étudiants neurodivergents et ceux ayant des modes de pensée non linéaires, et mis en œuvre une approche pédagogique relationnelle pour relier des concepts abstraits aux expériences vécues des étudiants.
Samuelle est actuellement tutrice d’anglais auprès d’étudiants universitaires ukrainiens dans le cadre du programme ENGin et mentore des jeunes âgés de 16 à 21 ans avec Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal. Elle possède une expertise en rédaction de dissertations et en préparation aux examens. Ses plans de cours suivent un cadre structuré mais adaptable, commençant par la définition d’objectifs et une approche directive, puis évoluant vers une application autonome. Son objectif principal est de favoriser une autonomie académique durable afin que les étudiants puissent appliquer leurs apprentissages avec confiance à long terme.

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.

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.

Linda H.

Linda is a professor who has over ten years of experience teaching in universities, colleges and private language schools. Her forte is unpacking academic texts, videos, and lectures to ensure reading comprehension through summation, and pronunciation through phonetics and phonology. She ensures her students succeed in her courses as well as helps them with the many skill sets that they need to excel in university. Currently, she is very interested and has become well-versed in the benefits of integrating and enhancing the class curriculum with technology. She holds a Master’s degree in Education focusing on Second Language Education from OISE, a Master’s degree in English and a partial PhD in English, as well as being TESL Ontario certified.

Caillie K.

Caillie has worked as a tutor for about ten years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating from college, she immediately found a passion for tutoring. She recently moved to San Antonio, Texas, and currently works as a Professional Writing Tutor for the Alamo Colleges. She has tutored all ages and grade levels in English, writing, and math (including algebra, geometry, and statistics). Caillie loves building her students’ confidence and watching them succeed in their goals. She loves her cat, Jasper, and enjoys tap dancing and working on jigsaw puzzles in her free time.