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  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Google review, Brooklyn Letters Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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Multisensory math is a three-dimensional sequential way to learn math. Everyone can benefit from multisensory math particularly those who struggle with math.

Orton-Gillingham Approach in a Math Setting

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a multisensory approach to teaching literacy. It involves using auditory, visual, sensory, and kinesthetic elements to help students understand the connection between language and letters or words.

Multisensory math applies the same principles to mathematics instruction. It encourages the use of touch, sight, hearing, and movement–when learning and teaching a new concept. Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT, a certified academic language therapist and specialist, speaker, and former classroom and demonstration teacher, expanded and developed this approach further. She applied and combined the Orton-Gillingham Approach with evidence-based practices based on neuro-imaging studies and NCTM and What Works Clearinghouse recommendations.

Zecher emphasizes the language of math, stressing that the language of instruction is crucial during the process of concept formation and developing skills towards application. Multisensory math uses the Concrete, Representational, and Abstract (CRA) instructional sequence and explicit language to help learners grasp math concepts more effectively.

To ensure effective instruction using the multisensory math approach, learners must be taught explicitly, practice skills consistently, and learn new concepts through CRA.

Concrete (Touch) – This aspect of multisensory math refers to touch. Teachers use tangible objects to represent concepts or numbers, such as breaking apart foam shapes (or using other manipulatives) to demonstrate fractions.

Representational (Drawing) – After concrete or tactile demonstration, teachers can then introduce the representational or drawing aspect. This technique encourages a learner to create his or her own visualization of the concept learned. It also aids students to facilitate their own connections and allows them to write down what they are thinking.

Abstract (Symbols) – Once they have fully understood the lesson introduced and built up during Concrete and Representational,  the next stage is the abstract or symbols sequence. Traditionally, teachers introduced math lessons using only abstract concepts (numbers and symbols). And while this has worked for some, other learners find it difficult to grasp math ideas without concrete or visual representation.

 

Math Concepts that Learners Should Master

According to Zecher, learners must master four conceptual horizons that lay down the foundation for higher levels of math. These are:

  • Pattern Recognition and Subitizing – Being able to identify quantity instantly or subitizing is a key concept in math and is one of its foundations. The best way to see quantity is through patterns. Having the ability to visualize numbers is crucial in developing a strong number sense. It opens the path to operational fluency and understanding number relationships. An example of subitizing would be recognizing dice patterns: One can visually identify the number or quantity without having to count or tap each dot. Likewise, it is also important to recognize number bonds and understand that numbers can be decomposed or broken down (such as 8 into 3 and 5 or 2 and 6).
  • Place Value – Using craft sticks is a great way to teach place value using multisensory math techniques. As the number gets larger, learners can see the quantity change and feel a heavier weight. Likewise, it helps learners visualize the difference between a number’s standard (the number’s name = 125) and expanded form (what it is made of = 100 + 20 + 5).
  • Distributive Property – This refers to a learner’s ability to act on larger quantities and understanding that those quantities can be broken apart or decomposed and act on those numbers. To illustrate, consider 15 x 3. Learners must first understand that 15 can be decomposed into 10 and 5. They can then distribute (multiply) 3 and add those quantities to find the product of 15 x 3.
  • What is ONE and all its many names – This refers to the concept that any number written over itself is equivalent to one. Hence, multiplying or dividing by some form of one only changes the composition of the quantity and not the quantity itself.

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Getting Started on Multisensory Math Techniques

Multisensory teaching methods were first applied in literacy and reading instruction. But over the years, learning specialists have found that the same multisensory approach can also be effectively used when teaching math. Particularly, when it is applied using the CRA framework.

To get started with multisensory math, it is important to take advantage of skills that a learner has already mastered. From there, new concepts can be introduced using the CRA method. Using manipulatives is integral in multisensory math, but these do not need to be expensive. Some items commonly used are:

  • Craft sticks
  • Beads and string
  • Base ten blocks
  • Interlocking cubes
  • Color tiles
  • Foam stickers
  • Flat marbles
  • Dice/Dominoes (only up to six)

Here are some multisensory techniques for teaching math:

  • Visualizing with manipulatives such as beads, color tiles, or blocks is an excellent technique to teach basic operations like addition and subtraction. By seeing how quantities change, young learners get a better understanding of how math operations work. Visualization also helps children understand amounts and develop number sense.
  • Using cubes or tiles to build shapes lets children have a concrete and physical representation of measurements and properties.
  • Drawing math problems is an excellent way to reinforce hands-on activities as it lets children illustrate their thinking and the concept they learned.
  • Tapping out numbers allows children to “feel” the value of numbers. It helps students better understand and make connections between symbols and actual amounts.
  • Using songs to help memorize math rules and introduce new concepts.
  • Incorporating movement into math through play and games
  • Using bundling sticks or coffee stirrers to teach regrouping and place value. This can also be done using base ten blocks.
  • Using a hundreds chart is an excellent way to teach number relationships to children.
  • Cutting pizza into slices to introduce and teach the concept of fractions. By cutting up a paper or cardboard pizza, you allow children to see what fractions look like as they select slices.

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Adding and Subtracting Decimals – To add two decimal numbers, First check if they have the same number of digits to the right of the decimal point. If they don’t, add zeros to the right of one of the numbers until they do. Then, write one number on top of the other, lining up the decimal points vertically. Add as you would with whole numbers, and bring the decimal point straight down.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators– When adding and subtracting fractions, the First thing to check is if the denominators are the same. If the denominators are the same, then it’s pretty easy: just add or subtract the numerators, and write the result over the same denominator.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators – If the denominators are not the

same, then you have to use equivalent Fractions which do have a common denominator. To do this, you need to Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators.

Adding and Subtracting with Negatives – Circle Graphs Adding any number to its opposite also called the additive inverse—always gives zero as the result.

EXAMPLE: -999+999=0, 2.54(-2.5)=0, 14(-1)=0

Once you know this, there are several ways to think about addition.

Addition Whole Numbers– Addition, written using the symbol +, is the mathematical operation that represents the total number of objects together in a collection.

Addition – As one of the basic arithmetic operations, addition is defined as combining two or more groups of objects into a single group. In math, addition refers to the sum or total of two or more numbers. Learners must also understand the properties of addition in order to work with numbers more effectively.

Area– The area of a plane figure, measured in square units (or units 2), is the number of squares required to cover it completely.

Bar Graphs– Bar graphs can be used to compare numerical data. Suppose you want to compare the average temperature in a certain city on a ~ certain day across a Four-year period.

Basic Operations– There are four basic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Circles– A circle is the set of all points in a plane at a given distance (called the radius)

from a given point (called the center.) A line segment connecting two points on the circle and going through the center is called a diameter of the circle.

Circles: Area– A circle is the set of all points in a plane at a given distance (called the radius) from a given point (called the center.) A line segment connecting two points on the circle and going through the center is called a diameter of the circle.

Circle Graphs– A circle graph is a way to organize data using the sectors of a circle.

Circumference– The circumference of a circle is the distance around the outside.

Common Ratio– The constant Factor between consecutive terms of a geometric sequence is called the common ratio.

Congruent Triangles– Congruent Triangles are triangles with three pairs of corresponding sides congruent and three pairs of corresponding angles congruent.

Convert Units of Area and Volume– The objective of the lesson is to convert units of measure between dimensions including area and volume.

Decimals – A decimal is a way to write fractions. It consists of a whole number and a fraction of a whole number (any part less than 1) separated by a dot or decimal point. Decimals are expressed in the scale of tens (tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and so on).

Different Bases– We tend to think it’s perfectly natural to use 10 symbols to write out numbers: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 . But the only reason we do this is because we grow up counting on our Fingers, of which we happen to have ten. There’s no real reason why ten

is any better for math than another number, say 2,5,12 0r 16.

Division – This operation refers to the process of sharing a number into smaller groups or distributing into equal parts. It is the inverse operation of multiplication. The commutative and associative properties of real numbers do not apply to division.

Exponents– There’s one more operation besides addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. That’s exponentiation, notated by superscript (e.g. x? or ¢*), or sometimes – especially on calculators and computers — using the symbol .

Fractions – Fractions are a way of splitting numbers into equal parts. It consists of a numerator, or the number of equal parts counted, and a denominator that represents the total number of equal parts in one whole. Fractions are classified into three typ

Subtraction – Subtraction refers to the mathematical operation where an amount is taken away from the total. Like addition, subtraction possesses properties that are key in mastering the operation. Identity property and inverse operations both apply to subtraction. However, it is neither commutative nor associative.es: proper, improper, and mixed fractions.

Line Graph– To draw a line graph, First draw a horizontal and a vertical axis. Age should be plotted on the horizontal axis because it is independent. Height should be plotted on the vertical axis. Then look For the given data and plot a point for each pair of values. Draw a line connecting each pair of consecutive points. Then title the graph and label the horizontal and vertical axis.

Multiplication – In math, multiplication refers to finding the result of two or more numbers by adding the numbers repeatedly. A multiplication sentence contains a multiplicand (the number multiplied by another number), multiplier (the number by which it is multiplied), and the product or result of multiplying. Multiplication possesses the commutative, associative, identity, and distributive properties.

Number Lines – A number line is the visual representation of numbers such as fractions, integers, and whole numbers. The numbers are laid out evenly on a straight line, which allows students to picture number sequences. Number lines can be used to compare and order numbers as well as to demonstrate techniques for counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

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Giana Marie is a Certified Special Education Teacher who has been in the education field for 6 years in NYC DOE. She graduated from Molloy University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathologist/Audiology and a Dual Masters for Childhood Education (1-6) and Students with Disabilities (1-6) with honors. Giana Marie has a passion for working with children on various levels using manipulatives, implementing multi-sensory/visual/hands on approaches and differentiated instruction. She tutors grades 1-6 and is trained in Envisions, EngageNY and Go Math.

Giana Marie taught grades 1-3 for 6 years. She is currently teaching in a 1st grade ICT classroom.

Types of Services: Tiered and targeted instruction, homework help, strengthening foundational math concepts, and test prep.
Expertise: Math Grades (1-3) and Test Prep
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Giana Marie Schenone-Bastone is a Certified Special Education Teacher who has been in the education field for 6 years in NYC DOE. She graduated from Molloy University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathologist/Audiology and a Dual Masters for Childhood Education (1-6) and Students with Disabilities (1-6) with honors. Giana Marie has a passion for working with children on various levels using manipulatives, implementing multi-sensory/visual/hands on approaches and differentiated instruction. She tutors grades 1-6 and is trained in Envisions, EngageNY and Go Math.

Giana Marie taught grades 1-3 for 6 years. She is currently teaching in a 1st grade ICT classroom.

Types of Services: Tiered and targeted instruction, homework help, strengthening foundational math concepts, and test prep.
Expertise: Math Grades (1-3) and Test Prep
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Julie is a NYS certified teacher with 19 years of teaching experience. She holds dual certification; PK- Grade 6 Common Branch/General Education and Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. After changing careers from business, Julie began teaching 4th grade ELA, math, science, and social studies where she also became familiar with the NY state tests in all subjects. When other opportunities arose to teach 4-5th grade math, 6-8th grade science, and 7th grade ELA came her way in the private school where she worked. Julie was excited about the opportunity to work with students at different stages in their academic lives.

Julie joined the NYC Department of Education as a Title 1 math teacher in 2007 and had the opportunity to work with students in Grades 1-8 in both Brooklyn and Queens providing small group, remedial math instruction. The students Julie was able to work with had different learning issues with math ranging from difficulties with number sense, processing/calculating/fluency, word problem language comprehension, math vocabulary, memory, applying abstract concepts to concrete situations, and anxiety and low confidence.

Julie S.

Julie is a NYS certified teacher with 19 years of teaching experience. She holds dual certification; PK- Grade 6 Common Branch/General Education and Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. After changing careers from business, Julie began teaching 4th grade ELA, math, science, and social studies where she also became familiar with the NY state tests in all subjects. When other opportunities arose to teach 4-5th grade math, 6-8th grade science, and 7th grade ELA came her way in the private school where she worked. Julie was excited about the opportunity to work with students at different stages in their academic lives.

Julie joined the NYC Department of Education as a Title 1 math teacher in 2007 and had the opportunity to work with students in Grades 1-8 in both Brooklyn and Queens providing small group, remedial math instruction. The students Julie was able to work with had different learning issues with math ranging from difficulties with number sense, processing/calculating/fluency, word problem language comprehension, math vocabulary, memory, applying abstract concepts to concrete situations, and anxiety and low confidence.

Julie has extensive experience with GoMath, Engage NY, Finish Line Math, using manipulatives to aid in conceptual learning, and the use of online resources to support Common Core and Next Generation Learning standards in math, Grades 1-8.

Having the experience of working with students at many grade levels has enabled her to understand the developmental needs and abilities of her students not only at their current level but also how and what they need to be prepared for and to be successful in their future grades.

Julie is passionate about the “why it makes sense” in math and not just the steps and rote procedures, and she works with her students so they have those “oh- that’s why!” moments. Her excitement is something her students see and feel from her as she encourages them to take chances and persevere. Julie also believes that ELA has a critical role to play in math instruction as students are required to read and think critically while comprehending math strategies.

Types of Service: Assessments, math instruction, remedial math assistance, generalized tutoring (both remote and in-person), state testing preparation
Expertise: Math strategies for processing, critical thinking, scaffolding, and differentiation for different types of learners
Ages: Grades 1-8.

Michelle C.

M.S. Special Education, Certificate in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-2nd grade), Certificate in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)

Michelle C.

Michelle is a certified teacher with over 9 years of experience in NYC schools. She started
teaching in 2012 after she graduated from Hofstra University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a certificate from the Honors Society. Michelle holds professional certificates in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education.

Michelle is trained in Envisions math and bases her individual math lessons on the New York State math curriculum. She modifies her teaching strategies based on each child’s needs and specializes in using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile learning strategies. Michelle uses a variety of math manipulatives based on each child’s interests in order to help motivate them to learn and keep them engaged.

Michelle works with special education students in an elementary school in Queens and has experience teaching kindergarten, first-grade, and third-grade students. Michelle will be working with a variety of elementary school special education students (grades kindergarten through 5th grade)in the 2022-2023 school year.

Michelle has extensive experience with early childhood math material, as well as test prep material. She is extremely knowledgeable about the Common Core State Standards for math.

Types of Services: Individualized math instruction and remediation, support with math skills from kindergarten through 5th grade, including homework support and test prep instruction
Expertise: Math instruction for grades kindergarten through 5th grade, test prep for math
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th grade

Michelle C.

M.S. Special Education, Certificate in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-2nd grade), Certificate in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)
Michelle C.

Michelle is a certified teacher with over 9 years of experience in NYC schools. She started
teaching in 2012 after she graduated from Hofstra University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a certificate from the Honors Society. Michelle holds professional certificates in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education.

Michelle is trained in Envisions math and bases her individual math lessons on the New York State math curriculum. She modifies her teaching strategies based on each child’s needs and specializes in using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile learning strategies. Michelle uses a variety of math manipulatives based on each child’s interests in order to help motivate them to learn and keep them engaged.

Michelle works with special education students in an elementary school in Queens and has experience teaching kindergarten, first-grade, and third-grade students. Michelle will be working with a variety of elementary school special education students (grades kindergarten through 5th grade)in the 2022-2023 school year.

Michelle has extensive experience with early childhood math material, as well as test prep material. She is extremely knowledgeable about the Common Core State Standards for math.

Types of Services: Individualized math instruction and remediation, support with math skills from kindergarten through 5th grade, including homework support and test prep instruction
Expertise: Math instruction for grades kindergarten through 5th grade, test prep for math
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th grade

Elizabeth L.

Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Master’s degree in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

Elizabeth

Elizabeth is an accomplished educator with a strong foundation in both Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). She holds a bachelor’s degree from Marist College and a master’s degree from Touro University, with memberships in both the International Honor Society in Education and Psychology. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has played pivotal roles, starting as a Special Education teacher in various New York City schools. She has excelled in mentoring new teachers, taking on leadership roles such as grade-level team leader, and conducting professional development training sessions for teachers and families. Currently serving as an Assistant Principal at the elementary level, Elizabeth is dedicated to cultivating students’ love for learning while fostering their self-confidence to achieve individualized goals.

As a literacy and math instructor, Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience in mentoring and tutoring children with diverse backgrounds and needs. Her instructional expertise encompasses phonics, phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and elementary math. Elizabeth is well-versed in implementing multisensory programs such as Wilson Fundations, Success For All (SFA), and Guided Reading Leveled Literacy, all designed to promote reading, writing, and oral language development.

Elizabeth is particularly passionate about math, employing a tactile approach to cater to the unique needs of each child. She has successfully implemented programs like TERC Investigations, Go-Math, and EngageNY. Elizabeth’s approach involves designing individualized lessons to maximize student outcomes, utilizing a range of instructional tools, from math manipulatives to technological resources. Beyond her work with students, she places significant value on building partnerships with families. Elizabeth collaborates with families, providing them with effective strategies to support their child’s learning at home. Her holistic and individualized approach reflects her commitment to creating an environment where every learner can thrive academically and personally.

Types of Services: Multisensory Reading Instruction, Multisensory Math Instruction, Formal and Informal Reading Assessments, and Interventions, Behavioral Interventions
Expertise: Working with children with specific reading, writing, and math learning disabilities, working with children with ADD and ADHD, NYS Exam preparation, NYS common core tutoring.

Elizabeth L.

Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Master’s degree in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Elizabeth

Elizabeth is an accomplished educator with a strong foundation in both Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). She holds a bachelor’s degree from Marist College and a master’s degree from Touro University, with memberships in both the International Honor Society in Education and Psychology. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has played pivotal roles, starting as a Special Education teacher in various New York City schools. She has excelled in mentoring new teachers, taking on leadership roles such as grade-level team leader, and conducting professional development training sessions for teachers and families. Currently serving as an Assistant Principal at the elementary level, Elizabeth is dedicated to cultivating students’ love for learning while fostering their self-confidence to achieve individualized goals.

As a literacy and math instructor, Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience in mentoring and tutoring children with diverse backgrounds and needs. Her instructional expertise encompasses phonics, phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and elementary math. Elizabeth is well-versed in implementing multisensory programs such as Wilson Fundations, Success For All (SFA), and Guided Reading Leveled Literacy, all designed to promote reading, writing, and oral language development.

Elizabeth is particularly passionate about math, employing a tactile approach to cater to the unique needs of each child. She has successfully implemented programs like TERC Investigations, Go-Math, and EngageNY. Elizabeth’s approach involves designing individualized lessons to maximize student outcomes, utilizing a range of instructional tools, from math manipulatives to technological resources. Beyond her work with students, she places significant value on building partnerships with families. Elizabeth collaborates with families, providing them with effective strategies to support their child’s learning at home. Her holistic and individualized approach reflects her commitment to creating an environment where every learner can thrive academically and personally.

Types of Services: Multisensory Reading Instruction, Multisensory Math Instruction, Formal and Informal Reading Assessments, and Interventions, Behavioral Interventions
Expertise: Working with children with specific reading, writing, and math learning disabilities, working with children with ADD and ADHD, NYS Exam preparation, NYS common core tutoring.

Evanthia K.

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6), Master of Science Degree in Special Education

Evanthia

Evanthia received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6) from Brooklyn College and then completed her Master of Science Degree in Special Education at Touro College. She has over 20 years of experience working as a tutor and as an early childhood teacher in various settings such as ICT and Dual Language. She has extensive experience working with children with ADD/ADHD, speech and language impairments, and dyslexia.

Evanthia incorporates different multi-sensory techniques to teach math concepts, such as the use of manipulatives, drawings, songs, and movement, in order for students to develop conceptual understanding. Evanthia teaches students key vocabulary and how to break down problems step by step in order to gain an understanding of problems and how to solve them. She is familiar with GoMath and enVisions Mathematics.

Evanthia is a patient and nurturing educator that will help your child grow as a reader, writer, and learner.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individualized math instruction and remediation, building and strengthening math concepts in grades K-5th. Help with homework and test preparation.
EXPERTISE: Using a multisensory approach to teach math concepts
AGES: 3K through elementary school

Evanthia K.

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6), Master of Science Degree in Special Education
Evanthia

Evanthia received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6) from Brooklyn College and then completed her Master of Science Degree in Special Education at Touro College. She has over 20 years of experience working as a tutor and as an early childhood teacher in various settings such as ICT and Dual Language. She has extensive experience working with children with ADD/ADHD, speech and language impairments, and dyslexia.

Evanthia incorporates different multi-sensory techniques to teach math concepts, such as the use of manipulatives, drawings, songs, and movement, in order for students to develop conceptual understanding. Evanthia teaches students key vocabulary and how to break down problems step by step in order to gain an understanding of problems and how to solve them. She is familiar with GoMath and enVisions Mathematics.

Evanthia is a patient and nurturing educator that will help your child grow as a reader, writer, and learner.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individualized math instruction and remediation, building and strengthening math concepts in grades K-5th. Help with homework and test preparation.
EXPERTISE: Using a multisensory approach to teach math concepts
AGES: 3K through elementary school

Jana U.

B.A. in English Literature and Spanish, M.A. in TESOL
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Jana Ulanoff is an educator who has B.A. in English Literature and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and an M.A. in TESOL at Hunter College where she honed her craft at developing multisensory instructional methods and social-emotional skill-building practices. She prides herself on forming real connections and creating a nurturing space where students can comfortably grow and learn.

Jana has worked in both the public and private educational sectors, offering a unique educational perspective as an ENL [English as a New Language] classroom teacher in NYC’s DOE supporting self-contained classes of 1st-graders, 7th-graders, and 10th-12th graders. Throughout her time as a classroom teacher, she promoted accessibility and acquisition by tailoring the curriculum to promote her ELLs’ [English Language Learners] differing proficiencies.

Tailoring the curriculum and connecting with her students led her to private tutoring for 5+ years and she is absolutely loving it! Jana has experience working with students with varying learning differences such as math, reading, writing, attention, social-emotional, and behavioral skills, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and Executive Functioning Disorder. Currently, she thrives in remediating 4th and 5th graders who have dyscalculia through playful yet strategic multi-sensory exercises via manipulatives, color-coding, base ten blocks, and 100s charts. She is currently doing dyscalculia research to better support and level-up her students’ learning. To ensure students’ confidence and comfortability with the content, she likes to preview material beforehand.

Additionally, Jana has experience working with neurotypical students from ages 4 to 11. Her experience in tutoring varies from preparing preschoolers for their kindergarten interviews which include phonological and phonemic awareness and early math skills e.g. identifying patterns and number recognition. She uses multisensory reading and writing techniques via Orton-Gillingham and Handwriting Without Tears; for her lower and upper elementary students, she uses real-world math examples via manipulatives e.g. math-link cubes to make content more accessible and meaningful. Jana has also taught ELL adult students at Brooklyn College. There she promoted learning through interactive, role-playing activities based on everyday life skills that varied from introducing greetings to writing professional emails.

Jana’s teaching methods are constructed upon positive reinforcement and interactive exercises to promote whole-child education. Jana believes every student has untapped potential waiting to be unlocked. She takes pride in igniting students’ passions through a mix of research-based tools and strategies that work for them, so they can seize their potential. While Jana is an advocate for her students, she also serves as a partner to her families she works with by being transparent and supportive.

Lastly, when Jana is not supporting her students, she loves to engage her mind with reading and puzzles. She loves to explore NYC with her friends, go on long walks which vary from relaxing to rigorous hikes, bake, and play with her two beautiful cats!

TYPE OF SERVICES: i.e. Individualized math instruction (ages 5-12), Kindergarten readiness assessments e.g. phonological and early math assessments, math and literacy private school entry assessments for lower to upper elementary schoolers (ages 5-12), and parent consultations.
EXPERTISE: i.e. Math reading, writing, attention, social-emotional and behavioral skills, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and Spanish.
AGES: i.e. Pre-K (ages 2.5-4) through upper elementary school (ages 5-12).

Jana U.

B.A. in English Literature and Spanish, M.A. in TESOL
Jana U

Jana Ulanoff is an educator who has B.A. in English Literature and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
and an M.A. in TESOL at Hunter College where she honed her craft at developing multisensory instructional methods and social-emotional skill-building practices. She prides herself on forming real connections and creating a nurturing space where students can comfortably grow and learn.

Jana has worked in both the public and private educational sectors, offering a unique educational perspective as an ENL [English as a New Language] classroom teacher in NYC’s DOE supporting self-contained classes of 1st-graders, 7th-graders, and 10th-12th graders. Throughout her time as a classroom teacher, she promoted accessibility and acquisition by tailoring the curriculum to promote her ELLs’ [English Language Learners] differing proficiencies.

Tailoring the curriculum and connecting with her students led her to private tutoring for 5+ years and she is absolutely loving it! Jana has experience working with students with varying learning differences such as math, reading, writing, attention, social-emotional, and behavioral skills, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and Executive Functioning Disorder. Currently, she thrives in remediating 4th and 5th graders who have dyscalculia through playful yet strategic multi-sensory exercises via manipulatives, color-coding, base ten blocks, and 100s charts. She is currently doing dyscalculia research to better support and level-up her students’ learning. To ensure students’ confidence and comfortability with the content, she likes to preview material beforehand.

Additionally, Jana has experience working with neurotypical students from ages 4 to 11. Her experience in tutoring varies from preparing preschoolers      for their kindergarten interviews which include phonological and phonemic awareness and early math skills e.g. identifying patterns and number recognition. She uses multisensory reading and writing techniques via Orton-Gillingham and Handwriting Without Tears; for her lower and upper elementary students, she uses real-world math examples via manipulatives e.g. math-link cubes to make content more accessible and meaningful.
Jana has also taught ELL adult students at Brooklyn College. There she promoted learning through interactive, role-playing activities based on everyday life skills that varied from introducing greetings to writing professional emails.

Jana’s teaching methods are constructed upon positive reinforcement and interactive exercises to promote whole-child education.
Jana believes every student has untapped potential waiting to be unlocked. She takes pride in igniting students’ passions through a mix of research-based tools and strategies that work for them, so they can seize their potential. While Jana is an advocate for her students, she also serves as a partner to her families she works with by being transparent and supportive.

Lastly, when Jana is not supporting her students, she loves to engage her mind with reading and puzzles. She loves to explore NYC with her friends, go on long walks which vary from relaxing to rigorous hikes, bake, and play with her two beautiful cats!

TYPE OF SERVICES: i.e. Individualized math instruction (ages 5-12), Kindergarten readiness assessments e.g. phonological and early math assessments, math and literacy private school entry assessments for lower to upper elementary schoolers (ages 5-12), and parent consultations.
EXPERTISE: i.e. Math reading, writing, attention, social-emotional and behavioral skills, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and Spanish.
AGES: i.e. Pre-K (ages 2.5-4) through upper elementary school (ages 5-12).

Alicia C.

Master’s Degree in Elementary Education

Alicia C.

Master’s Degree in Elementary Education
Alicia
Alicia

Alicia holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Hampshire. She has worked as an educator in various settings, from public and independent schools to tutoring small groups and providing 1-on-1 services within students’ homes. Alicia specializes in teaching young children, toddlers through 3rd grade. Within her repertoire of experience, she has learned how to differentiate instruction, create safe learning environments, and assess and support students across all domains of development.

When teaching math, Alicia incorporates manipulatives such as ten frames and double-sided counters. She uses follow-up questions in response to a student’s work to further support their understanding. Equally important are the discussions she leads on math topics, which create connections across different concepts, support greater retention, and encourage reflection on one’s learning (metacognition). Alicia has utilized the Math in Focus and Bridges in Math programs.

Alicia incorporates multisensory reading activities that use sight, hearing, and touch for deeper learning. Furthermore, these multisensory activities often feel like play for a child, allowing them to engage and connect with their learning naturally. Alicia supports every child by curating book collections that motivate and inspire them. Alicia wants children to develop a love for reading and does so by finding fiction and non-fiction books that her students relate to and find interesting. She has utilized the Wilson / Fundations phonics program and Heggerty’s phonemic awareness program.

She takes the time to build a rapport with every child, getting to know their interests and guiding them to find confidence in their skills. Alicia holds space for the child to let their curiosity, fascination, and inquisitive nature guide the lessons, creating an engaging, unique, individualized experience for every child. She prioritizes fostering strong and positive relationships with families and her students. Alicia believes all children are curious and eager to learn, and she loves to facilitate learning in ways that support their needs and foster their interests and skills.

Alicia currently teaches at an independent school in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. She specializes in reading, writing, phonics, and math instruction. Alicia has experience working with students with learning differences and knows how to best benefit those students by structuring individualized education plans. She is passionate about education and finds working with her students and their families to be deeply fulfilling.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Tutoring, homework help
EXPERTISE: Personalized instruction; Multisensory reading, phonics, writing, and math instruction; Early emergent literacy; Executive functioning skills coaching
AGES: Toddlers – 3rd grade

Lillian O.

MA, NYS Certified in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6

Lillian O.

MA, NYS Certified in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6
Lillian
Lillian

Lillian has been teaching for twelve years teaching both 5th and 6th grade ICT for students with mild to moderate disabilities, in a 2nd-3rd grade self-contained classroom for students with moderate disabilities, and currently math and reading intervention for general education students. She is currently the Special Education Liaison and Lead IEP teacher at a public elementary school in Manhattan. She holds a BA from Tufts University in Peace and Justice Studies and a dual MA from New York University in Child Education and Special Education.

Lillian believes that all students have the capacity to learn, and it is the job of educators to use research-based methods partnered with compassion, understanding, and games. She supports students with reading, writing, and math skills, as well as executive functioning strategies. By getting to know students on a personal level, Lillian is able to connect the material to the individual learner and find the best methods to strengthen areas of need. When tutoring in math, Lillian focuses on building number sense and fluency with number talks and games, while simultaneously strengthening conceptual understanding using math manipulatives and tools. For literacy, Lillian focuses on building strong phonics and phonological awareness through multisensory appraochess to grow students’ decoding and encoding abilities. Self-perception is often a significant piece of learning challenges, so she also focuses on building student self-confidence and advocacy.

Lillian has experience working with students with many different types of learning challenges including: Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD/ADD, executive functioning needs, ASD, dyscalculia, and other learning issues.

She has proficiency with Fundations, TC Reading and Writing Workshop, Heggerty, SPIRE and other literacy programs. For math, she participated in the Algebra For All NYC initiative and has proficiency with EngageNY and Metamorphosis strategies.

In her free time, Lillian enjoys reading, going to concerts, prestige TV, and gardening. She is originally from Maine and now lives in Northern Brooklyn.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Individual therapy, parent consultations
EXPERTISE: learning difficulties in literacy and/or math; attentional needs, executive functioning, mild ASD
AGES: Grades K-7

Lauren C.

M.A. & NYS Certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language), Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Childhood Education

Lauren C.

M.A. & NYS Certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language), Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Childhood Education
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Lauren C.

Lauren is a NYC Department of Education teacher and holds 5 NYS Certifications: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Pre K to Grade 12), Students with Disabilities (Birth to Grade 2), Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Early Childhood General Education (Birth to Grade 2), and Childhood General Education (Grades 1-6). She received her Master’s Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language) from Hunter College in Manhattan. She also received a B.A. in Child Study/Mathematics from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. Lauren is currently an ENL (English as a New Language) teacher in Brooklyn, NY. She works with English Language Learners and modifies instruction so that her diverse students can grasp the content being taught.

Lauren has experience working with many diverse cultures and backgrounds, currently working with students speaking 27 different languages. Lauren specializes in small-group guided reading instruction working on specific students’ needs. She understands that students learn in different ways and incorporates a variety of learning styles in her instruction such as, visual, linguistic, and kinesthetic.

For reading struggles, Lauren uses multi-sensory instruction with various hands-on techniques (play-doh, sand writing, air writing, magnetic letter tiles) to aid in word memory and building and engages with the students in interactive shared reading.

Lauren is trained using multiple assessments and curriculum including Teacher’s College, Words Their Way, Fundations, Fountas and Pinnell, Go Math, Metamorphosis Math, and Envisions. She works with students who struggle with decoding, spelling, and writing by building on each student’s current skill level. Lauren has experience working with students who have learning disabilities, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.

TYPE OF SERVICE: ENL support, Administering reading and writing assessments, phonics work, individualized reading instruction, providing math help, language building, vocabulary instruction, test prep for NYSESLAT and State ELA & Math exams
EXPERTISE: Working with English Language Learners and helping them build language, Intervention for children struggling with decoding, comprehension, and fluency
AGES: Preschool-4th Grade

Sohayla E.

M.S. Elementary and Special Education

Sohayla E.

M.S. Elementary and Special Education
Sohayla
Sohayla

Sohayla graduated from Saint John’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education and a Masters of Science in Special Education. She is certified in New York State to teach 1st through 6th grade and also has extensive experience working with students all the way up to the doctoral level. Sohayla built her academic career and gained leadership experience during her 5 years as a Saint John’s student. While being an after school teacher, and a graduate assistant at Saint John’s University’s Writing Center, Sohayla has learned the skills necessary to facilitate a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment for all her students. Her experiences as a Writing Consultant have allowed her to view learning through multiple interconnected perspectives. She has held writer’s workshops for elementary age students. Sohayla has an ability to work with students with various ranges of abilities and she is known for her patience and creativity. Sohayla has worked in various classroom settings including self-contained, inclusive, ICT, and general. Within these classroom settings, Sohayla has taught students using literacy and mathematics programs/strategies including Teachers College, Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), Go Math, and enVision Math.

Sohayla is familiar with tools such as What Works Clearinghouse and is able to implement evidence-based practices. She also has experience working one-to-one with students or in larger group settings specifically in literacy and math. Sohayla’s teaching style is unique in that it is student-centered and can apply to a wide range of ages and abilities. Sohayla’s top priority is for her students to master new concepts while simultaneously building self-efficacy.

Sohayla knows that each student learns differently. She believes in designing accommodations and modifying content to meet the needs of her students. When it comes to math or literacy, Sohayla focuses on the concepts being taught and works with students to determine their abilities. Sohayla is able to highlight a student’s strengths and uses those strengths to hone their weaknesses in math or literacy. When a student seems to not grasp a concept, Sohayla first analyzes her own teaching and checks to see how she can design a re-teach to meet the student’s specific needs.

Sohayla has proven effective communication through her success with clients, and she updates parents on all significant matters in a timely manner. She believes that her love for student curiosity, coupled with helping others to succeed, makes her passionate and driven in the field. Sohayla works with students to learn their interests and applies those interests within her lessons when appropriate. She works hard to make learning intriguing for her students, and she understands the importance of building teacher to student rapport. Sohayla’s admiration for teaching extends far beyond her own philosophy and exists to help the voices of others be realized and expressed. She believes in order to set students up for success, a positive classroom environment that meets the needs of all learners regardless of race, language, or ability needs to be established.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Literacy, Reading Comprehension, writing, spelling, vocabulary, math skills, and concepts.
EXPERTISE: Specializing in working with students with learning disabilities. Following systematic and explicit instruction. Implementing Evidence-based practices.
AGES: K-6 also works with 12th grade and & students on writing assignments.

Johanna T.

B.S Childhood Education (1-6), M.S Students with Disabilities (1-6)

Johanna T.

B.S Childhood Education (1-6), M.S Students with Disabilities (1-6)
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Johanna graduated from CUNY Queens College with a Bachelors Degree in Childhood Education (1-6) and Masters of Science in Special Education (1-6). She is currently in school for School Leadership at SUNY Stony Brook University. Johanna has over 5 years of teaching experience and has taught third-grade general education and is currently teaching in a second-grade ICT classroom (integrated co-teaching). Being in an ICT classroom has provided her with experiences involving students who have intellectual, emotional, and behavioral disabilities. Throughout her teaching experience, she has worked on scaffolding and differentiation to help her students academically succeed.

Johanna believes getting to know your students is the best way to help academically succeed. By knowing this, she is always willing to try and learn and implement new evidence-based strategies. She provides toolkits for each of her students to refer to when they experience a challenge. She has seen the impact of the pandemic of students having difficulties to collaborate and build conversations with one another, which led to her having lessons that provide students with the opportunities to ask questions and build conversations.

Johanna believes every child has the opportunity to learn in the best way for their individual learning style and that building great partnerships with families is important to help students academically.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individualized reading (decoding, comprehension fluency), Individualized math (fluency, problem solving, number sense). Test Prep for State ELA & Math (Grades 3-5)
EXPERTISE: Intervention for children struggling with decoding, comprehension, and fluency
AGES: Preschool – 4th Grade

Taneeka J.

MS School Leadership and Administration

Taneeka J.

MS School Leadership and Administration
Taneeka
Taneeka

Taneeka graduated from Touro College and received her master’s degree in School Leadership & Administration. Taneeka has been teaching for 23 years for the New York City Department of Education. She has taught grades Kindergarten through 8th grade as a classroom teacher. Taneeka has experience teaching phonics, English Language Arts, and mathematics. She serves as a lead teacher and classroom teacher. Taneeka has received extensive training in phonics and mathematics. As a lead teacher, she utilizes data-driven strategies, implements best practices, and reviews student data in order to improve teacher and student growth and development.

Taneeka is also responsible for fostering teachers to work collaboratively, creating monthly unit plans in phonics, reading, writing, and mathematics. Taneeka ensures that the curriculum is aligned to The Next Generation Standards. Over the course of her teaching career, Taneeka has held a myriad of positions. Taneeka is best served working with struggling students where she uses student engagement to increase student learning and outcomes. Taneeka is most fulfilled seeing students reach their goals.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Multisensory  Reading Instruction, Administration and Interpretation of formal and informal Reading and Math Assessments, Math Instruction and Remediation, Executive Functioning, Study Skills, and Common Core Homework Help.
EXPERTISE: Taneeka has experience working with children who have difficulty decoding (reading words correctly) including those with dyslexia, reading fluently, spelling difficulties, reading comprehension, expository and narrative writing instruction. She also has expertise providing grade level and remedial math instruction, homework help, common core tutoring, building executive functions.
AGES: Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

Jessica T.

Master’s Degree in Elementary Education

Jessica T.

Master’s Degree in Elementary Education
Jessica T.
Jessica T.

Jessica is an elementary school teacher who has three years teaching experience in Ireland where she taught the 4th grade, 1st grade and special education. She has been teaching the 2nd grade for the past two years in a New York City school.

Jessica received a Bachelor of Social Science degree from the University College of Cork, Ireland. She graduated with a Master of Education degree from the University of Limerick, Ireland. She has had the opportunity to educate students with various educational needs from different backgrounds. She focuses on assessing children’s learning styles and needs and strives to find the best approach to boosting their grades and confidence. Jessica utilizes various suitable teaching strategies and resources in order to cater to children’s individual needs. She is extremely passionate about educating children by establishing a positive and safe learning environment. Jessica utilizes technology, visual aids, games, inquiry based activities, manipulatives and graphic organizers in order to ensure children’s understanding. Jessica has four years experience tutoring children individually and in small group settings ranging in ages from 5 years old to 12 years old.  She supports students struggling with mathematics, reading and writing.

Jessica assists children with test preparation and provides them with study skills in order to succeed. Jessica’s instructional expertise includes phonics, phonological awareness, reading comprehension, fluency, decoding and elementary mathematical skills. Jessica is trained in Fundations, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention and Jolly Phonics. She has extensive experience working with children with various needs such as anxiety, ADHD, autism, down syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia and children for whom English is an additional language.  Jessica is fluent in Gaelic and offers tutoring to children wishing to learn the Irish language.

Jessica is extremely passionate about educating children by establishing a positive and safe learning environment. She understands that all children learn differently and takes the time to work with children at a pace that is beneficial for the children. Jessica loves to volunteer with various children’s groups such as The Ronald McDonald House and Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Jessica was a youth club leader for 9 years where she built strong relationships with both the children and parents in order to create a fun learning experience for the children.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Tutoring elementary children (Kindergarten to 5th grade) in academic areas such as math and literacy. State exam preparation services.
EXPERTISE:  Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Education, Special Education, dyslexia, English language learners.
AGES:  Elementary school- Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Jessica M.

New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a Certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD); SAT Instructor

Jessica M.

New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and a Certified Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD); SAT Instructor
Jessica M.
Jessica M.

Jessica is a multilingual speech-language pathologist with a postgraduate degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a master’s degree with highest honors in Speech-Language Pathology from CUNY Queens College. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as her New York State License and Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Certification.

As a speech-language pathologist in the NYC DOE public schools, Jessica believes in helping each student find their own path to success. Jessica employs evidence-based strategies to appeal to all learning styles (i.e., visual, verbal, tactile, kinesthetic) — and she also believes that everyone learns better when there’s room for some humor and fun! Jessica collaborates with families to create an individualized treatment plan with goals for each student, and always shares student progress along the way.
Jessica specializes in instructing students in elementary through high school in the area of literacy (i.e., decoding/encoding/phonics, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, fluency, morphological awareness (prefixes, suffixes), and strategies for reading comprehension, including inferencing, summarizing, and acquiring vocabulary). She is currently trained in the following reading interventions: Phonics for Reading by Anita Archer, Ph.D., REWARDS by Dr. Anita Archer, Equipped for Reading Success by David A. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., and the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum.
Jessica’s breadth of professional experience allows her clients with a variety of needs to succeed in achieving their goals. As a speech-language pathologist who has worked with individuals in preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school and life skills programs, Jessica excels at creating and executing individualized treatment plans for students that address the following areas: articulation therapy (speech sounds), pragmatic language/social skills (for individuals on the Autism spectrum), attention abilities (for individuals with ADHD or Executive Function Disorder), skills to address Central Auditory Processing Disorders, and fluency therapy (for individuals who stutter).
Uniquely, Jessica has also been teaching high school students for the SAT exam in reading, writing, and math for over a decade. Because of Jessica’s rare skill set as both a speech-language pathologist and an SAT instructor, Jessica is uniquely qualified to teach executive functioning skills (i.e., planning, organizing, time management, study skills, focusing), so that students can achieve their future educational endeavors.

Fun facts about Jessica: A lifelong Italophile and Francophile, Jessica graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa (top 2 percent of her undergraduate university’s class) with degrees in French and Italian Languages and Literatures. When she’s not working, Jessica can be found trying to locate New York’s closest replica of her Nonna’s pizza, while plotting her next transatlantic flight.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individual therapy, group
EXPERTISE: Phonological awareness/phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, articulation therapy, ADHD, Autism/social skills, SAT (reading, writing, and math)
AGES: kindergarten through twelfth grade

Sophia R.

Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Certificate in Special Education

Sophia R.

Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Certificate in Special Education
Sophia R

Sophia is an enthusiastic, goal-oriented teacher, who is sure to help your child fall in love with learning. Sophia is a New York State certified teacher, with a masters in Elementary education and a certification in Special Education from Relay School of Education. She earned her bachelors of the arts at Wesleyan University, where she studied government. Sophia is currently a first grade teacher for the New York Department of Education. She also taught third grade in an ICT homeroom as well as second grade science at Zeta Charter Schools from 2021-2023. As someone who struggled with engagement as a student, Sophia takes great pride in making learning fun and exciting.

Sophia also believes in a whole-child approach to learning, in which students require confidence, joy, and trust to be academically successful. In this capacity, Sophia is passionate about building trusting relationships with students and parents. With a history in the performing arts, she has a vibrant presence in the classroom and brings this magic to tutoring.

Sophia has experience working with many diverse learners. She has supported English Language learners, students diagnosed with various learning disabilities, and general education students. In her ICT classroom, Sophia is responsible for creating and implementing targeted instruction across academic components to meet the needs of her diverse students.

Sophia uses a multisensory approach to phonics, reading, writing, and math with her students. For reading instruction, she uses decodable texts, sand, sound boxes, foam letters, and magnets to solidify learning. In math, she utilizes a variety of hands-on tools such as base ten blocks, ten frames, foam chips, white boards, and number lines. She believes in the importance of explicit, individualized instruction and making learning “sticky” for her students.

Sophia is highly organized, trustworthy, approachable and detail-oriented. Outside of teaching, you will find Sophia at the gym, running on the West Side Highway, petting every dog she sees, and eating her way through the best restaurants in the city. She is an ex-Bostonian who has fallen in love with New York.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individual and group instruction in reading, writing, phonics, math, and science instruction (levels: K through Sixth grade)
EXPERTISE: Phonics and Reading intervention, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Math Skills/Concepts, Wiley Blevins/Science of Reading-based approach, Fontas and Pinnell, and Guided Reading Leveled Literacy
AGES: K-6th Grade

Sophia R

Sophia is an enthusiastic, goal-oriented teacher, who is sure to help your child fall in love with learning. Sophia is a New York State certified teacher, with a masters in Elementary education and a certification in Special Education from Relay School of Education. She earned her bachelors of the arts at Wesleyan University, where she studied government. Sophia is currently a first grade teacher for the New York Department of Education. She also taught third grade in an ICT homeroom as well as second grade science at Zeta Charter Schools from 2021-2023. As someone who struggled with engagement as a student, Sophia takes great pride in making learning fun and exciting.

Sophia also believes in a whole-child approach to learning, in which students require confidence, joy, and trust to be academically successful. In this capacity, Sophia is passionate about building trusting relationships with students and parents. With a history in the performing arts, she has a vibrant presence in the classroom and brings this magic to tutoring.

Sophia has experience working with many diverse learners. She has supported English Language learners, students diagnosed with various learning disabilities, and general education students. In her ICT classroom, Sophia is responsible for creating and implementing targeted instruction across academic components to meet the needs of her diverse students.

Sophia uses a multisensory approach to phonics, reading, writing, and math with her students. For reading instruction, she uses decodable texts, sand, sound boxes, foam letters, and magnets to solidify learning. In math, she utilizes a variety of hands-on tools such as base ten blocks, ten frames, foam chips, white boards, and number lines. She believes in the importance of explicit, individualized instruction and making learning “sticky” for her students.

Sophia is highly organized, trustworthy, approachable and detail-oriented. Outside of teaching, you will find Sophia at the gym, running on the West Side Highway, petting every dog she sees, and eating her way through the best restaurants in the city. She is an ex-Bostonian who has fallen in love with New York.

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individual and group instruction in reading, writing, phonics, math, and science instruction (levels: K through Sixth grade)
EXPERTISE: Phonics and Reading intervention, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Math Skills/Concepts, Wiley Blevins/Science of Reading-based approach, Fontas and Pinnell, and Guided Reading Leveled Literacy
AGES: K-6th Grade

Stephen S.

BA in English and History, MA in Teaching, MA in Liberal Studies

Stephen S.

BA in English and History, MA in Teaching, MA in Liberal Studies
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Stephen is a highly qualified educator with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success. He holds a New York State Social Studies teaching license for grades 1–12 and a New York City Department of Education Common Branch license for grades 7–12. His educational journey includes a BA in English and History from Marquette University, an MA in Teaching from Teachers College at Columbia University, and an MA in Liberal Studies from the City University of New York Graduate Center.

Throughout his career, Stephen has played a pivotal role in various educational settings. He has founded charity schools in Tijuana, Mexico, and Mzuzu, Malawi, where he taught elementary school and pre-K, respectively. Since 2003, Stephen has been a dedicated educator at the Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies (BCS), where he teaches middle and high school reading, social studies, and film electives.

As a founding member of both the BCS and The Brooklyn New School communities, Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and a special gift for building community. He serves as an advisory teacher for a high school “crew,” offering mentorship and guidance in social-emotional learning, scholarly development, and college counseling. Stephen has assisted thousands of high school juniors and seniors in preparing for college, applying his expertise from NYSACAC, the state association of college counselors.

Beyond the traditional classroom, Stephen has extensive experience working with students of varying abilities, including those with IEPs, in general education and Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) classes. He also contributes to the NYC Department of Education’s after-school Home Instruction Corps, providing in-person and virtual learning for students granted home instruction due to physical and/or social-emotional injuries and conditions.

Stephen is well-versed in multiple teaching methodologies, including the Orton-Gillingham method, Wilson literacy method, Fundations, Running Records, and is a specialist in Phonics and Phonetics. He is also a handwriting expert trained in Handwriting Without Tears. His mission is to re-center the core idea of Phonics in reading and writing education, and he conducts workshops for teachers in NYC on how to teach with Phonics and Phonetics.

Recognizing the importance of executive function skills, Stephen employs a multi-sensory approach to address the unique needs of each student. He is particularly skilled in helping students with organizational challenges, utilizing tools such as google classroom and IXL.

As a teacher and tutor, Stephen’s bedrock strategy is rooted in the belief that every student is someone’s child, possessing special gifts worthy of care, kindness, humor, and level-headed expectations. He strives to know his learners well, engaging them through instruction, discussion, and praise. In his free time, Stephen is actively involved in charity work and enjoys exploring Park Slope with his wife, Randi, a librarian.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Phonics; reading acuity; handwriting; math skills; social studies, science enrichment
EXPERTISE: language improvement; math spiral;
AGES: Grades: 1-6, middle school and high school

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Stephen is a highly qualified educator with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success. He holds a New York State Social Studies teaching license for grades 1–12 and a New York City Department of Education Common Branch license for grades 7–12. His educational journey includes a BA in English and History from Marquette University, an MA in Teaching from Teachers College at Columbia University, and an MA in Liberal Studies from the City University of New York Graduate Center.

Throughout his career, Stephen has played a pivotal role in various educational settings. He has founded charity schools in Tijuana, Mexico, and Mzuzu, Malawi, where he taught elementary school and pre-K, respectively. Since 2003, Stephen has been a dedicated educator at the Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies (BCS), where he teaches middle and high school reading, social studies, and film electives.

As a founding member of both the BCS and The Brooklyn New School communities, Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and a special gift for building community. He serves as an advisory teacher for a high school “crew,” offering mentorship and guidance in social-emotional learning, scholarly development, and college counseling. Stephen has assisted thousands of high school juniors and seniors in preparing for college, applying his expertise from NYSACAC, the state association of college counselors.

Beyond the traditional classroom, Stephen has extensive experience working with students of varying abilities, including those with IEPs, in general education and Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT) classes. He also contributes to the NYC Department of Education’s after-school Home Instruction Corps, providing in-person and virtual learning for students granted home instruction due to physical and/or social-emotional injuries and conditions.

Stephen is well-versed in multiple teaching methodologies, including the Orton-Gillingham method, Wilson literacy method, Fundations, Running Records, and is a specialist in Phonics and Phonetics. He is also a handwriting expert trained in Handwriting Without Tears. His mission is to re-center the core idea of Phonics in reading and writing education, and he conducts workshops for teachers in NYC on how to teach with Phonics and Phonetics.

Recognizing the importance of executive function skills, Stephen employs a multi-sensory approach to address the unique needs of each student. He is particularly skilled in helping students with organizational challenges, utilizing tools such as google classroom and IXL.

As a teacher and tutor, Stephen’s bedrock strategy is rooted in the belief that every student is someone’s child, possessing special gifts worthy of care, kindness, humor, and level-headed expectations. He strives to know his learners well, engaging them through instruction, discussion, and praise. In his free time, Stephen is actively involved in charity work and enjoys exploring Park Slope with his wife, Randi, a librarian.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Phonics; reading acuity; handwriting; math skills; social studies, science enrichment
EXPERTISE: language improvement; math spiral;
AGES: Grades: 1-6, middle school and high school

Madia L.

B.S. in Psychology,  M.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education,  M.A. in Educational Leadership

Madia L.

B.S. in Psychology,  M.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education,  M.A. in Educational Leadership
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Madia, a highly qualified reading interventionist, believes in the transformative power of literacy. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Masters of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership, along with certifications in students with disabilities and School Leadership. Her commitment to educational excellence is underscored by a range of certifications, including students with disabilities (birth to 12th grade) and School Leadership.

Madia’s specialized training in programs such as SPIRE, Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and Sound Sensible reflects her dedication to the science of reading. This comprehensive skill set equips her to empower struggling readers with the tools necessary for success. As an IEP – Reading Intervention Special Education Teacher, Madia has had the privilege of working with students of diverse ages and abilities, guiding them through significant challenges in the realm of reading.

What sets Madia apart as an educator is her unwavering dedication to creating individualized, nurturing, and empowering learning environments. She believes in establishing strong rapport with each student, tailoring instruction to address their unique needs, and adapting teaching methods to ensure continuous progress for every child.

Madia’s organizational skills and attention to detail are evident in her meticulous tracking of student progress. She adjusts interventions as needed to facilitate continuous growth, emphasizing the importance of collaborative relationships with parents and classroom teachers. Madia understands that a holistic approach to a student’s education is essential for success, and her commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of struggling readers is reflected in her comprehensive approach and unwavering dedication to the field of reading intervention.

Type of Service: Reading and Math intervention for individual students.
Expertise: Dyslexic intervention, Orton Gillingham and S.P.I.R.E. certified, reading and math intervention for special education students.
Ages: Pre-K to 6th grade

Madia L

Madia, a highly qualified reading interventionist, believes in the transformative power of literacy. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Masters of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership, along with certifications in students with disabilities and School Leadership. Her commitment to educational excellence is underscored by a range of certifications, including students with disabilities (birth to 12th grade) and School Leadership.

Madia’s specialized training in programs such as SPIRE, Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and Sound Sensible reflects her dedication to the science of reading. This comprehensive skill set equips her to empower struggling readers with the tools necessary for success. As an IEP – Reading Intervention Special Education Teacher, Madia has had the privilege of working with students of diverse ages and abilities, guiding them through significant challenges in the realm of reading.

What sets Madia apart as an educator is her unwavering dedication to creating individualized, nurturing, and empowering learning environments. She believes in establishing strong rapport with each student, tailoring instruction to address their unique needs, and adapting teaching methods to ensure continuous progress for every child.

Madia’s organizational skills and attention to detail are evident in her meticulous tracking of student progress. She adjusts interventions as needed to facilitate continuous growth, emphasizing the importance of collaborative relationships with parents and classroom teachers. Madia understands that a holistic approach to a student’s education is essential for success, and her commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of struggling readers is reflected in her comprehensive approach and unwavering dedication to the field of reading intervention.

Type of Service: Reading and Math intervention for individual students.
Expertise: Dyslexic intervention, Orton Gillingham and S.P.I.R.E.  certified, reading and math intervention for special education students.
Ages: Pre-K to 6th grade

Tricia Z.

Master’s degree in English Literature, Master’s in Philosophy and Education

Tricia Z.

Master’s degree in English Literature, Master’s in Philosophy and Education
Tricia Zephyr

Tricia is a seasoned elementary teacher with a decade of valuable experience. Holding a Masters degree in English Literature from Queens College, she is currently pursuing her Masters in Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Tricia’s teaching journey has spanned various independent schools across New York City, where she has contributed to the academic growth of students ranging from Kindergarten to 3rd grade, catering to diverse needs within families.

From the earliest learners to upper elementary school children, Tricia dedicates herself to supporting literacy instruction through personalized one-on-one sessions, small group activities, and comprehensive whole group lessons. Proficient in literary programs such as Orton Gillingham, Fundations, and Spell-links, she employs a range of methods firmly grounded in the science of reading to impart essential literacy skills. Trained in the Writing Revolution, Tricia excels in guiding students through the intricacies of the writing process, including brainstorming, cohesive idea planning, note-taking, sentence structure, syntax, and grammar.

Tricia’s approach revolves around building positive, growth-oriented, and respectful learning environments. She leverages her students’ passions to establish connections both personally and within the curriculum, ensuring they are actively engaged in their own educational journey. Employing diverse learning modes such as kinetic, tactile, and auditory methods, Tricia tailors her instruction to resonate with each student, making the learning experience more engaging and effective. As a continuous learner herself, she actively seeks out additional resources beyond designated learning times to empower students in fortifying and enhancing their skills.

In her leisure time, Tricia indulges in her love for reading, cooking, and exercising. She also finds joy in listening to podcasts that challenge and expand her thinking, as well as those that bring laughter. As a proud native New Yorker, Tricia embraces the opportunity to explore the city, consistently captivated by the joy and wonder it continues to inspire.

TYPE OF SERVICES: Individual & Group sessions (2-3 children), Individualized reading, writing, and math intervention, Multisensory Reading, teaching elaboration and writing organization
EXPERTISE: Working with students to build phonemic awareness, strengthen decoding and encoding skills, comprehension, fluency, improving understanding of math concepts using manipulatives and real world connections, homework help, Orton Gillingham-based literacy instruction, Wilson
AGES: 4 through 10

Tricia Zephyr

Tricia is a seasoned elementary teacher with a decade of valuable experience. Holding a Masters degree in English Literature from Queens College, she is currently pursuing her Masters in Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Tricia’s teaching journey has spanned various independent schools across New York City, where she has contributed to the academic growth of students ranging from Kindergarten to 3rd grade, catering to diverse needs within families.

From the earliest learners to upper elementary school children, Tricia dedicates herself to supporting literacy instruction through personalized one-on-one sessions, small group activities, and comprehensive whole group lessons. Proficient in literary programs such as Orton Gillingham, Fundations, and Spell-links, she employs a range of methods firmly grounded in the science of reading to impart essential literacy skills. Trained in the Writing Revolution, Tricia excels in guiding students through the intricacies of the writing process, including brainstorming, cohesive idea planning, note-taking, sentence structure, syntax, and grammar.

Tricia’s approach revolves around building positive, growth-oriented, and respectful learning environments. She leverages her students’ passions to establish connections both personally and within the curriculum, ensuring they are actively engaged in their own educational journey. Employing diverse learning modes such as kinetic, tactile, and auditory methods, Tricia tailors her instruction to resonate with each student, making the learning experience more engaging and effective. As a continuous learner herself, she actively seeks out additional resources beyond designated learning times to empower students in fortifying and enhancing their skills.

In her leisure time, Tricia indulges in her love for reading, cooking, and exercising. She also finds joy in listening to podcasts that challenge and expand her thinking, as well as those that bring laughter. As a proud native New Yorker, Tricia embraces the opportunity to explore the city, consistently captivated by the joy and wonder it continues to inspire.

TYPE OF SERVICES:  Individual & Group sessions (2-3 children), Individualized reading, writing, and math intervention, Multisensory Reading, teaching elaboration and writing organization
EXPERTISE: Working with students to build phonemic awareness, strengthen decoding and encoding skills, comprehension, fluency, improving understanding of math concepts using manipulatives and real world connections, homework help, Orton Gillingham-based literacy instruction, Wilson
AGES:  4 through 10

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