STEPHANIE L.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Toronto, where she received her (Honours) Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology and completed her Bachelor of Education with York University. Stephanie is an Ontario Certified Teacher, who is qualified to teach all divisions (Primary/Junior/Intermediate and Senior). She has taken Additional Qualification courses in Special Education, English, Social Sciences, and Physical Education, to strengthen her skill set. Stephanie has many years of experience tutoring, both in group settings and one on one. Her experience in the classroom includes students ranging from kindergarten to high school, including a year of teaching Core French. In addition, Stephanie has a background in teaching students with various exceptionalities such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. From her time working at Holland Bloorview she has gathered a variety of strategies and resources to help with meeting the learning needs of many diverse learners. Stephanie is also creative with a high interest in arts and sports which she uses to create a fun and interactive learning environment. She is an energetic teacher who aims to make learning engaging and meaningful to all her students.

BRYCE H.

Bryce has his BSc was a double major in mathematics and computing science from Simon Fraser University. Bryce always found math fun in high school but it wasn’t until his second year university studies that he found passion and beauty in the subject. That sense of passion is something he loves to try to pass on to students who feel uncomfortable with the subject or that “they just aren’t math people.” During the completion of his BSc, Bryce found himself frequently employed as an instructor. He’s worked as a youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, an ESL instructor, and an instructor in the Canadian Army Reserve (where he’s been employed since 2009). Bringing these instructional experiences and subject matter knowledge together inspire Bryce to create an atmosphere where students can get comfortable with the discomfort of learning and start to grow.

JERRY R.

Jerry was born in Paris, France and has recently moved to Toronto. He is a software developer with a great passion in making learning engaging and accessible for students of all ages. He has 8 years of experience working with students ages 5 – 60 in Dance and Math.
Jerry holds a degree in Biology and Computer Sciences from (name of university). In his spare time, Jerry enjoys cooking, honing his skills as a hip-hop dancer, and creating mobile games.
Jerry is very much looking forward to working with student of all ages from Prep Academy Tutors and making learning fun and enjoyable.

Kelly M.

Kelly has a Master’s of Education specializing in Language and Literacy from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. She has extensive English teaching experience towards a wide range of literacy backgrounds (towards various nationalities) and a wide range of ages (from age 14 to 65). Also as a casual instructor at York University, she prepares her students for university-level English. Kelly specializes in youth learning engagements, practical language applications, and lesson personalization to suit needs and interests. Students will learn to develop foundational literacy skills such as writing structure, phonological awareness, and reading comprehension. During her spare time, Kelly enjoys visiting art galleries, exploring the city, and singing on her guitar. She also has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Architectural Studies and Visual Arts from the University of Toronto.

CARRIE F.

Carrie is an Ontario Certified Teacher at the Junior/Intermediate/Senior levels with a passion for Math and Science for as long as she can remember. She received her Bachelor of Science at McGill University, then went on to receive her Master of Teaching at OISE. She has been the recipient of numerous academic scholarships as well as consistently on the Dean’s List at McGill. Having completed the Explore French-Language Exchange, she also enjoys tutoring French up to Grade 9. Carrie has nearly 10 years of experience teaching and mentoring students ages 5-16, and volunteering with at-risk youth. She loves getting to know her students’ individual learning needs and uses a fun and empathetic approach to helping them succeed. Some of Carrie’s other hobbies include camping, rock climbing and yoga.

KELLIE G.

Kellie is a full-time teacher at Tanenbaum CHAT. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor Degree with a double major in History and English. The following year she completed a Masters Degree in History from Queen’s University. In 2020 she graduated from OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) at the University of Toronto with a Masters in Teaching. Kellie is qualified to teach Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels with a focus in History and English literacy. Kellie has always been passionate about education and working with youth. She has experience working with a broad range of students from K-12, teaching students with I.E.Ps as well as in I.B. classes. Her love of traveling has given her perspectives on different cultures and has translated into becoming a teacher who relates to students from diverse backgrounds. She knows that learning is a life-long process and believes in finding engaging, and creative solutions to ensure that each student reach their full potential and enjoy the process along the way!

SAMUEL D.

Sam is currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics from York University, following a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Master of Arts in Mathematics at the same institution. He is a tutor with over eight years of experience teaching quantitative subjects at the middle school, high school and university levels. He works as a teaching assistant in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where he gives support to small groups of students in early undergraduate mathematics and grades tests and assignments. Between analyzing data about Mersenne number factors in a distributed computing project and staying active, Sam sets aside time to learn new mathematics on a regular basis. He hopes to communicate not just his techniques, but his passion for and philosophical approach to mathematics to every one of his students.

 

VIVIAN Z.

Vivian embarked on a new journey of teachers college at the University of Toronto in fall of 2018. Before this, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, also at UofT, while taking a plethora of courses in other disciplines including math, physics, and biology. She has years of teaching and guidance practice from her non-profit backcountry camping trips where she leads groups of 4-8 members on multi-day trips in the wilderness of southern Ontario. In addition to outdoor adventure recreation, Vivian’s other passion is conducting deep dives on physical phenomena by explaining them using science and math. This is how she learns and remembers knowledge. Hence, this is how she teaches. Is it her endeavour to contextualize as much of the curriculum to real life applications. Her hobbies include long distance bike touring, triathlons, and hosting dumpling making parties.

MIKE N.

Mike is an Ontario Certified Teacher who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from Wilfrid Laurier University and Nipissing University. Mike has over eight years of experience in front of different classrooms and instructional opportunities and has completed two LTOs in Waterloo Region District School Board since graduating his post-secondary studies. Primarily working in French Immersion, Mike is a former French Immersion student himself and is an advocate for learning French as a Second Language. He also has plenty of experience in various other classrooms, supporting students with diverse needs by focusing on students’ strengths and interests. Mike enjoys playing and watching hockey, snowboarding and video games in his spare time.

MIKHAIL Z.

Mikhail is an Ontario Certified Teacher working for the Peel District School Board. He grew up in Toronto, moving to Iowa to complete an Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration where he earned a full golf scholarship. Mikhail grew up with a deep passion for golf and took the opportunity to play and teach it professionally following the completion of his degrees. It was during his stay in Iowa that Mikhail discovered his passion for teaching and working with children. When he decided to pursue teaching as a career Mikhail moved to Peterborough and completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Trent. It is through teaching that Mikhail has been able to foster his love for mathematics. During the summer months, Mikhail runs a Golf Camp that encourages children to learn about swing mechanics, etiquette and most importantly, how to have fun.
He has supported the improvement of student reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills. Although, math is his strongest subject to tutor. Mikhail believes that by building a strong relationship with his students he is better able to meet their needs and grow their learning. As a mentor Mikhail continues to develop strategies for working with children. He finds these experiences enjoyable and extremely rewarding.