NATALIE L.

Natalie received her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, Ontario in 2006 with a major in Political Science and a minor in French, followed by a Bachelor of Education from the Queensland University of Technology located in Australia specializing in Primary, Junior grade levels. This is where Natalie’s international journey began.

Natalie has taught overseas for the past 10 years in Australia, Antigua & Barbuda (Caribbean) and Abu Dhabi (Middle East) across all grade levels and subject areas, creating inclusive environments where students have opportunities to explore, develop, reflect and gain confidence in every facet o their life.

She also has a love for playing sports, music and traveling.

SADHNA C.

Sadhna is an Ontario certified teacher (OCT) with almost 30 years of experience of teaching. She completed her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Daemen College Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. and has worked for the Peel District School Board. She also has taught internationally in Asia, Middle East and Canada; educating children from various backgrounds. Sadhna has mentored students and motivated them in excelling in Standardized Examinations as well.
Besides her passion for teaching, Sadhana’s interests include gardening, travelling and spending time with her family.

AMANDA V.

Amanda obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Carleton University. She has been tutoring students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects for several years for students between Grades 6 and 12. She has also volunteered for Girls Learning Code, a summer camp program geared towards introducing coding to young children. She has also worked with teachers within the Toronto District School Board to help along with the coding curriculum. In her spare time, she likes to hike, train in kick boxing and gymnastics, read, and travel.

FRANKTONNY C.

Franktonny is the first Canadian-born member of his family to successfully pursue his university degree. Franktonny graduated from Brock University’s Concurrent Education Program (majoring in Health and Physical Education) in 2017. In 2018, he sought to complete various additional qualification courses: Special Education, Visual arts, Science, and Primary Education. At this time, Franktonny also made his mark as an Outdoor Leadership Field Instructor and Resident Youth Counselor Support Worker for Pine River Institute – a therapeutic boarding school located in Northern Ontario. Through these experiences, Franktonny has learned to embrace the importance of making meaningful connections with students as a way to most effectively support them through times of conflict and hardship. These professional relationships are built with a focus on mutual respect and growth. Additionally, Franktonny’s patience, flexibility and openness to alternative perspectives allow him to remain mindful and focused on the present needs of students in all levels of development/exceptionality.
Franktonny believes in a holistically developmental learning environment – providing academic and social support through organizational teaching practices. He willingly shares his behaviour management tactics and believes that there is a lesson to be learned with every experience had. This being said, Franktonny is a firm believer in the learning that occurs beyond the classroom walls. Though qualified to teach at all elementary levels, he also embraces those experiences had outside of the classroom: being an outdoor enthusiast (a regular at High Park or Lakeshore), a foodie (open to eating all types of food), and a health & fitness junkie.
Clearly, Franktonny has a long name, and a lot to say. He is compassionate, enthusiastic and prides himself on being an intellectual teacher/ support worker/ coach. Franktonny is always welcoming new opportunities to connect and learn from others.

LUIZA S.

I believe teaching offers a unique chance to make a difference. Every child has the potential to learn and succeed and I work hard to ensure that my students are engaged and that their voice is heard. I am passionate and excited about teaching French and History in a way that is authentic and meaningful. My main goal is to have a balance between making learning relevant for my students, encouraging them to connect what they are learning to their own experiences, and equipping them with transferrable skills for life. For the past 12 years, I have been using my passion for the French language to work as a tutor, interpreter and a tour leader, taking groups of students to various Canadian destinations! As a graduate of the IB program, I have learned about the importance of developing strong communication and critical thinking skills, and this is something I focus on with my students as well. When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family, cooking, and going for walks in the park with my dog, Romeo.

VICTORIA F.

Victoria graduated with distinction from Ryerson University in 2018, with an honours degree in Biomedical Science and a minor in Psychology. Victoria has always been passionate about school and she is currently in the process of completing a Master of Teaching degree at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, with General Science and Biology at the Intermediate/Senior level as her teachable subjects. Victoria is easy to get along with and enjoys building professional relationships with her students. One of her focuses is to encourage students to develop good study habits that will last a lifetime.

MIRA F.

Mira has been teaching for over 9 years, after graduating from Canisius College with her MEd. She has taken many Additional Qualification courses including Spec. Ed., Reading and Kindergarten and is currently working as a Kindergarten teacher in Toronto. Mira has experience working as a Spec. Ed. and ESL teacher with students from Grade 2 to Grade 8. She has worked with many children that are on IEPs, with exceptionalities such as ADHD, Gifted and ASD. Mira is qualified to tutor children in all areas, from Kindergarten to Grade 8.

KAYLA T.

My name is Kayla Tavares and I am a full-day kindergarten educator within a school board. The three guiding principles that reflect my philosophy are: enabling success for every child through admiring and equally respecting them and their families for their uniqueness and their diversity, facilitating optimism and goodness in all situations and promote superior learning experiences. I have had many experiences working within diverse childcare settings and elementary schools, which provided me with substantial knowledge regarding child development and child-rearing practices. I have gained knowledge and had experience planning and implementing Emergent Curriculum utilizing the FDK Communication of Learning Curriculum as well as the ELECT Framework. I have worked specifically with children from kindergarten to grade 1, and in addition children with exceptionalities such as ADHD and autism. In my spare time I enjoy reading and cooking healthy meals.

ALETHEA A.

In 2016, Alethea graduated George Brown College with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Having
found her passion, she continued her education at Ryerson University, where she obtained her Degree in
Early Childhood Studies. By completing both programs, she has gained a thorough understanding of child
development and learning strategies through practical application, theory, and research. Throughout her
studies, Alethea has completed six internships, working with children between the ages of infancy to 12
years of age. Her internships included special education, ESL, and an opportunity to implement the ‘We
Will Read’ program with the TDSB. Prior to her post-secondary studies, Alethea studied classical violin
at the Royal Conservatory of Music from age 4, as well as visual arts. Both her arts training and academic
experience established her beliefs in utilizing our skills to challenge ourselves, push ourselves out of our
comfort zone, and achieve our personal bests. Alethea inspires and motivates her students with her
patience, support, and creativity. She believes there is a solution for every obstacle, and well-developed
problem-solving skills, social ability, and confidence are the key to success.

PATRICIA M.

Hello, 

My name is Patricia Martins and I am a tutor at Prep Academy Tutors. I am currently finishing my final semester in teachers college at Brock University and have completed my undergrad in early childhood education. I have had multiple experiences working in classrooms within the Toronto Catholic and Public School Board, as well as in, Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board. I have worked specifically with children from kindergarten to grade 6, and in addition children with exceptionalities such as ADHD and autism. I believe in an inclusive learning environment where all students are given the opportunity to learn at their own pace. In my spare time I enjoy taking my dog daisy to dog parks and reading!