Rajmeen K.
Rajmeen has a BEd from Brock University and an HBA from the University of Toronto. She is OCT certified to teach primary and junior. She also did an LTO with the Halton Board for grade 8 language and history.
Serena L.
Serena is a friendly and enthusiastic tutor with a broad range of experience working with kids, teenagers and adults. Her specialty in the Sciences but is passionate about all areas of education. Serena has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Ottawa in Biology as well as a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Guelph.
In her free time, Serena is active in the community and plays or coaches in softball, dodgeball and martial arts. As a student who once needed extra help before thriving academically in her later years, Serena understands that students all have the potential to succeed and is excited to help students find their own excellence.
Matt P.
Matt is a Junior and Intermediate Ontario Certified Teacher working during the school year with the Simcoe County District School Board. He graduated from Queen’s University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History, and he completed his Bachelors of Education at the University of Ottawa. Matt has continued his professional development in teaching by taking additional qualifications courses in Special Education and Math at the Intermediate level.
Matt has experience teaching at the Vienna European School in Austria where he implemented and instructed a competitive international curriculum to students aged 10 to 14. He also spent time teaching Junior grades at Stouffville Christian School where he coached the hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field teams. Since he was young, Matt has spent numerous years as a camp counsellor and sports instructor where he has been harnessing his passion and commitment to working with youth. Through an intense teaching and tutoring schedule, Matt continues to expand his teaching strategies by building strong foundations with his students in areas such as reading, writing and math.
While teaching in a classroom has allowed Matt to develop an enthusiastic and engaging approach to teaching, he understands that true growth and development in fundamental learning areas comes through 1 on 1 interaction. Character growth and relationship building are integral pillars for Matt’s teaching style and certainly help foster a more productive and successful learning environment.
Outside of the classroom, Matt is a sports-driven individual whose love for physical activity is often intertwined with his teaching. He is an enthusiastic supporter of various hockey, basketball and football teams and enjoys sharing these passions with his students. Matt is thrilled to join the Prep Academy team!
Willa J.
Do you have a child or young adult in College with ADHD that has executive functioning weaknesses? ADHD children are often misunderstood due to their impulsivity or distractibility. Learn how to advocate and guide your child through these formative years, or allow me to directly support your child or young adult by learning their own unique strengths, interests, and what lights up their brains. From there we can develop strategies together to move forward in a positive way. As a mother of an ADHD child, I bring over 15 years of experience which I will apply as a coach modelling compassion and understanding while striving to advocate for those with this unique brain wiring. I am here to listen first without judgement and be supportive and empathetic.
Jan M.
Jan possesses master’s degree in science. He is in his second year of completing his master’s degree in teaching (in the junior and intermediate level) at the University of Toronto (U of T). Jan is currently employed by U of T Scarborough within the Department of Environmental Science as a lecturer. He teaches a masters level course titled Aquatic Ecology and Biomonitoring. For the last 20 years he has worked with students ranging from grades 4 to grade 12 and at the University level. He also works as a coach and as a mentor preparing high school and university students for interviews, helping them with resumes and cover letters, as well as task and time management strategies so that they can be more successful within their chosen career paths. He enjoys fishing, camping, playing soccer and kick boxing
Abhi S.
Abhishek Shetty (uh-bhee-shake shehtea) currently works as a grade 5 homeroom teacher at a private IB school in Mississauga, Ontario. He has a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in English Literature, Political Science and Psychology; a Master’s Degree of Arts in Education Management and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Western University in Ontario. Abhishek has been an Ontario Certified teacher since December 2021.
Ruby S.
Ruby has a PhD in experimental medicine and a Masters in regenerative medicine. She brings over 15 years of experience as an educator and has worked with students in elementary school all the way to medical professionals. She has worked with students in an one-on-one format, small groups and large classes. Ruby engages with her students through virtual and in-person formats. Ruby also provides tailored support for ACT, SAT, and SSATs. She applies various strategies honed over a decade of experience in standardized test preparation to support and coach her students. With her tailored approach, her students gain the confidence to strategically tackle test preparation material and critical thinking skills to effectively apply their core knowledge.
Sherrie M.
Sherrie has been teaching kindergarten to Grade 8 for 30 years mainly in the roles of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
Sherrie has tutored over these 30 years as well from kindergarten to Grade 10. She has aimed to meet the needs of her students in the areas that they are having challenges in. Sherrie has aimed to program in the classroom and during the tutoring session using interesting and relevant materials to that student so that it is a motivating experience for that student.
Sherrie truly believes that it’s essential to build a connection with the students that you are working with. It’s important to empower them so that they can build the confidence needed to engage in the activities and to feel success from their learning.
Sherrie looks forward to working with future students with a continued passion for seeing them succeed.
Amanda M.
Amanda has an undergraduate degree in Gender Studies and English Language and Literature from Queen’s University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with from the University of Ottawa with her Bachelor of Education, and currently works as an Occasional Teacher with the York Region District School Board. She has an additional qualification in Special Education Part 1 and is set to obtain part one of her Kindergarten qualification in June 2023. Amanda recently returned from teaching in London, UK, and taught Kindergarten at the Lawrence Park School during the 2020-2021 school year.
Amanda is skilled at learning the holistic needs of each child by building friendly, fun, and empowering relationships that prioritize an excitement for learning. She is passionate about literacy and has spent time fostering a love of reading in students both inside and out of the classroom. She believes that every student is capable of success and understand the importance of curating a growth mindset in all learners.
Amanda spent several years working in post-secondary education at Algonquin College as a Health Promotion Educator and a Community Advisor. Here, she planned college and residence-wide initiatives and programs that empowered student success in their learning and lifestyles. She also was an instuctor for an introductory course about learning disabilities.
Amanda loves hiking, travel, and cooking for her loved ones. She is always looking for a good book recommendation and can be often found reading on the subway.
Kathryn S.
Kathryn holds a Master of Teaching degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (University of Toronto), Level 1 Additional Qualifications in Reading and Special Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Gender Studies from the University of British Columbia. Kathryn’s passion is developing strong and supportive relationships with her students – her motto is “love first, ask questions later.” Her instructional style emphasizes curiousity and collaboration, with the goal of supporting students in becoming agents of their own learning.
With a background in the performing arts at the community-level, Kathryn is a big fan of using read-alouds and other storytelling devices when learning something new. Although not a trained scientist, Kathryn lives by the motto that “the world is just awesome” and loves introducing her students to the wonders of the world through the science curriculum. Another ongoing interest is social-emotional learning and mental health; mindfulness moments, body breaks, and visualization are all part of Kathryn’s repertoire.
Passionate about equity and social justice in education, Kathryn considers each student holistically and works to tailor supports/instruction to match the needs of both the child and their caregivers. When she’s not teaching you will find Kathryn with her nose in a book or going for a walk around the neighbourhood.