MEGHAN C.

Meghan is a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers and received her Bachelor of Education from Brock University in 2016 with specialties in English and Drama at the Intermediate/Senior level. Meghan has also completed additional qualifications in Special Education, Careers and Guidance.
After graduating from Brock, Meghan went abroad to teach English and Drama at Yinghua Bond International College, a private school in China that administers the Ontario Curriculum to Chinese nationals who are looking to come to Ontario for post-secondary. Here, Meghan was highly involved in preparing students for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and enjoyed helping students improve their confidence in public speaking through performing in the drama club.
Once returning to Canada, Meghan supply taught at Havergal College, a private school in Toronto, until she was hired by the Peel District School Board. Meghan has been with the Peel board for 3 years now, teaching high school English, Drama and Special Education throughout the region’s secondary schools and continuing education centers.
Outside of teaching, Meghan has a passion for travelling and the performing arts, especially singing, which she enjoys incorporating into her pedagogy.

TIANA S.

Tiana graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in 2019. She will be entering her final year of her Bachelor’s of Education in the fall with teachable subjects in English and Geography. In addition to teaching students from Grades 9-12 (including ESL classes) throughout her practicum placements, Tiana has ample experience working with students from Grades K-8 in English, math, and science through previous tutoring experience. This prior experience is also where Tiana found a passion in Special Education. After building a friendly- yet professional relationship with her students, Tiana works with students according to their strengths and incorporates their hobbies and interests into learning material for an engaging and effective session!

TONYA U.

Tonya was born in Ukraine and moved to Canada in 2000. She holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistic from Odessa State University, Ukraine.

Tonya is Qualified as a Linguist, Teacher of English Language and Literature. She is certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (473290). In Canada, Tonya completed her Basic Qualifications in Intermediate and Junior Divisions-Dramatic Arts. In addition, she took Junior and Primary Divisions courses and is qualified to teach grades K to 12. She completed the 3-part Special Education Specialist course, as well as Literacy and Reading, Additional Qualification courses in Primary and Junior Mathematics (Parts 1 and 2), and ESL (Parts 1 and 2). 

Her career as an educator began in Ukraine, where she had taught English as a Foreign Language for 10 years. In Canada, she now has 10 years of a successful Special Education Teacher career as well as an Elementary Homeroom Teacher in Northern Ontario, Nunavut and Toronto.

Tonya is not only passionate about teaching but also about traveling, adventure and meeting new people. 

She has helped many students catch up with current grade level expectations, enhance grades, boost confidence and establish effective study routines. Tonya firmly believes that every child can succeed when taught in accordance with their unique learning style and abilities. She always strives to establish a personal connection with her students and empowers them to become independent lifetime learners.

SAILATHA S.

Sailatha is an OCT certified teacher. She has been teaching for 10 years now. Sailatha is very much familiar with the Ontario curriculum. Sailatha is a life long learner who is constantly seeking to upgrade her skills. Sailatha also has her special education certificate.

ELLIE R.

Ellie has been with for Prep Academy Tutors since 2015. She completed her Bachelor’s of Education at the University of Ottawa in 2014. Since graduating, Ellie has taken additional qualification courses in special education, mathematics and reading. In 2017 Ellie graduated from the Master’s of Education program with a focus in global education, teaching and learning at the University of Ottawa. Ellie began working with the Toronto District School Board in 2017 where she started working as an occasional teacher and is now a contract teacher in the elementary panel.
Ellie is very passionate about supporting all students in areas of weakness to ensure students are gaining confidence and the skills that will help them become independent learners. Ellie believes that learning is lifelong and it is important to build a set of foundational skills to ensure that students have opportunities to achieve their goals.
As a certified teacher and an academic coach, Ellie understands the importance of creating a team environment with the student, parents, teachers and other educational professionals. Since working with Prep Academy Tutors she has become very familiar with Direct Instruction (Reading Mastery and Corrective Decoding) and the Wilson Reading System. She has seen the benefits with both programs while using them with her clients. She also advocates that it is important to recognize that all students learn differently, which is why flexibility in our instruction and teaching should be valued.
Ellie also has experience supporting students in mathematics and believes that having a strong understanding of the foundational basics in math is essential for further development. Ellie has experience teaching the 3 part math lessons that are seen in our school systems today, and she believes that connecting math to the real world is not only engaging to our students but can also help foster confidence and strength in mathematics.
Ellie looks forward to working with you and the Prep Academy family to support all educational needs and development.

TAMARA M.

Tamara has been an Ontario Certified Teacher (O.C.T.) since 2005, teaching grades K-12 across most subject areas. Tamara held a variety of classroom teaching positions with the York Region District School Board for 11 years before transferring to private education, then more recently, tutoring. Tamara is certified and trained in specialized reading programs such as Direct Instruction (D.I) and Wilson Reading Systems (WRS). She has Teachables in the following subjects: Reading, Primary/Junior Mathematics, Special Education, Visual Arts, Instrumental/Vocal Music, and Guidance/Career Studies. Tamara also holds a Master’s of Psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in Child/Adolescent development and behavior. (M.A. Psych) She is certified in Mental Health First Aid/Crisis Intervention (M.H.F.A., 2018), and has co-facilitated a therapy group for counseling children ages 7-9 years who present with A.D.D./A.D.H.D. at Kinark Family Services. As well, at Prep Academy Tutors, Tamara teaches and coaches students at all grade levels, and differentiates instruction for a variety of learning needs and diagnosed learning challenges,  supporting them through many academic, and social-emotional  challenges. Tamara believes in a holistic approach to teaching, and designs lessons that adhere to most recent evidence-based teaching practice (such as learning for/as/of understanding), develop social-emotional learning (SEL), which promotes students’ overall intellectual, social/emotional and mental needs. Outside of teaching, Tamara enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as reading, exercise, painting, and photography.

KATHERINE M.

Katherine graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature and History. While completing her undergraduate degree, Katherine was selected to partake in an internship program at an international school in Dubai. It was during this experience that she discovered her passion for teaching and travel. After such time, Katherine moved to Australia where she obtained her Postgraduate Teaching Degree from the University of the Sunshine Coast. After spending two years teaching in London, England, and three years at a private international school in Hamilton, Ontario, Katherine has settled back in Toronto and is currently teaching within the Toronto Catholic District School Board. With over seven years of teaching experience, Katherine has worked with students from a diverse range of backgrounds and exceptionalities. She has also taught a wide array of courses/subjects at both the elementary and secondary levels. Katherine fully believes in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports all learning styles and she strives to engage her students in authentic, creative, and rigorous learning experiences. It is with a passion that Katherine helps children to develop their skills in all facets of life. She teaches a religion course one night a week and coaches a volleyball and swim team. When Katherine is not teaching, she enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. Katherine is also an avid swimmer and softball player.

Katrina B.

Katrina received her Honours Bachelor Degree from the University of Toronto with a major in English Literature and a double minor in History and Political Science. She also holds a Masters in Education with a focus on English and Special Education. Katrina is currently a secondary school teacher with the Peel District School Board, where she teaches English (all levels, including IB and Vocational) and Special Education. Throughout her career, Katrina has maintained a desire to gain rich and varied teaching experiences and is therefore active within her high school and within her community as Katrina believes that connecting with the various interests and hobbies of her students’ will strengthen bonds and enrich the learning experience by connecting the curriculum to real life. Throughout her career and through various volunteer placements, Katrina has worked with many students of various ages who had behavioural and developmental learning exceptionalities and, by doing so, helped students gain confidence and positive results with reading and writing skills. Katrina believes that building relationships and fostering resilience is essential in order to help build confident learners who are able achieve success in all aspects of life. Katrina takes pride in helping her students to reach their full potential and encourages a range of skills to help ensure they are successful in both their academic and personal lives.

ALAN T.

Alan is a graduate of the McMaster Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program with over eight and a half years of high school teaching experience with the Toronto District School Board. His qualifications include biology, chemistry, science, math (grade 9-10), and special education. He is currently the Assistant Curriculum Leader of Chemistry at his school. Along with having taught the senior science courses several times throughout his teaching career, he has also taught GLE (learning strategies) and credit recovery, and FOS (focus on success), so he comes with experience on helping students achieve success in their academics.

Kasia K.

Kasia has a long-standing commitment and avid interest in supporting individuals’ learning through practical, research-based, and enjoyable activities. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology (with a Minor in Philosophy) from the University of Toronto, and her Master of Arts in Child Study and Education from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE). She is an Ontario Certified Teacher with qualifications in Special Education. Kasia has been a Researcher and Consultant for the OISE affiliated Balanced Literacy Diet, as well as a lesson creator for JUMP Math, and understands best practices in both literacy and mathematics. Kasia is also currently the Director of a literacy program that provides Professional Development to primary teachers, which focuses on fostering literacy by supporting oral language. She is a resourceful, conscientious, and reliable tutor, with a wealth of experience ranging from helping adults pass professional standardized tests to children facing serious learning challenges. In her one-on-one sessions, she aims to find the most effective strategies that nourish the skills that need the most attention. She offers a balanced approach that integrates skill development and critical thinking, so that students feel confident in their particular tasks as well as equipped for future challenges.