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 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.

Location: Queens, Long Island, Remote
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

Master’s Degree in Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6), Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grades 6), and Health Education (Grades K-12)

Danielle graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Cortland and Master’s Degree from Long Island University obtaining her certifications in Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6), Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grades 6), and Health Education (Grades K-12). She tutors students ranging from Pre-K through 6th Grade with different ability levels. As a 2nd grade Special Education ICT Teacher in a Long Island public school, Danielle helps strengthen individualized needs in mathematics. She provides hands-on experiences by utilizing manipulatives and encourages an interactive way for students to learn. She builds upon number sense, patterns, representation, measurement, spatial sense, estimation, and problem solving.

She has experience working with students of various needs, such as dyscalculia, to support conceptual understanding and procedural steps of computation in mathematics. She also works with students who require enrichment and extra challenges. Danielle has used programs such as Go Math, Math in Focus, Eureka, Envision, and more!

Danielle accommodates the individual needs of her students and is mindful of their learning styles, backgrounds, and interests. The comforting learning environment and strong rapport that she shares with her students allows her to implement innovative, engaging, and rigorous lessons, inviting students to flourish into lifelong learners.

LOCATION: Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk County)
TYPES OF SERVICES: Reading, math, writing, enrichment, IEP goals, and supporting the needs of students with special needs.
EXPERTISE: Individualizing instruction to meet the needs of all learners by using a multisensory and engaging approach.
AGES: Birth through 5th Grade

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 graduated from Marist College with a bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) as well as she earned a master’s degree from Touro University in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). She is a member of both the International Honor Society in Education and Psychology.

Elizabeth spent the first part of her career as a Special Education teacher within schools across New York City. As a teacher, she mentored new teachers, served as a grade-level team leader, and led several professional development training sessions for teachers and families. Elizabeth worked with a team of professionals to design elementary math curriculum aligned with NYS Common Core Standards. Elizabeth worked as an Assistant Principal at the elementary level where she worked with students to cultivate their love of learning while building their self confidence as they work to meet their individualized goals.

Elizabeth is a math instructor with years of experience in mentoring as well as tutoring children from diverse backgrounds with various needs. She has a passion for math and uses a tactile approach in order to meet the needs of every child. She has experience implementing TERC Investigations, Go-Math, and EngageNY.

Elizabeth will design individualized lessons to meet the needs of every learner therefore maximizing student outcomes. She uses various instructional tools such as math manipulatives to technological resources which all facilitate academic achievement. Not only does she value her work with her students, she values her partnerships with their families as well. Elizabeth will work together with the families and provide them with strategies to use at home to support their child.

Location: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
Types of Services: Multisensory Math Instruction, Formal and Informal 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.

Bachelors Degree in Childhood Education (1-6), Masters of Science Degree in Literacy (Birth-6)

Lynsey is a certified General Education teacher who has successfully prepared students for NY State exams for the last 7 years. She has prepared students for both Math and ELA state exams by using effective tools, strategies, and scaffolds for test-taking tips. Lynsey is a highly effective teacher based on her students’ NY State test scores and teaching practices. Lynsey has experience in grades 1-5 and has worked summer school, after school, and with Math and STEM intervention programs.

Lynsey specializes in inquiry-based learning as well as focusing on every child’s needs, strengths, and unique ways of learning. Lynsey has attended a variety of professional development workshops and is continuously collaborating with peers to master teaching test prep material as well as implementing new mathematical techniques. She strongly believes that providing students with ways that help them learn, in ways that are unique to them, helps them to succeed. Teaching children multiple problem- solving strategies is one of her strong suits and ensuring students understand problems, instead of just memorizing them, is an essential learning skill she strongly believes in.

Lynsey has taught fourth grade math for 5 years, first grade math for 2 years, and is now currently teaching third grade math. She also taught second and fifth grade math at summer school.

Lynsey differentiates math instruction for different learners by using scaffolds and different techniques that are unique to the student. After she assesses a students mathematical skills, she will then find strategies to use that meet the students needs. Some types of scaffolds she uses are different techniques to break down word problems, hands on manipulatives, songs and or stories that help students to remember problems and highlighting/underlining tricks. Lynsey is also a strong believer in relating real life problems and scenarios into math to help students gain a better understanding for critical or deeper thinking problems/questions.

Types of services: Individualized math instruction, mathematical study skills, homework support, NYS Math, and ELA test prep.
Expertise: Math instruction for grades 1-4

Certified teacher. Masters in Special Education.

David spent four years teaching math in California public schools to full classrooms of students, as well as small groups of students needing additional support. David specialized in working with students who had ADHD, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities. In 2020, he transitioned to teaching individual students remotely.

David has always loved math, and strives to share that joy with his students by making math fun through games and real life applications. He teaches his students to understand why math works the way it does, in addition to helping them to develop automaticity.

David conducts informal assessments to determine the best starting point for teaching. Math builds upon itself, so he ensures that his students are solid with foundational concepts before moving onto more advanced topics. David utilizes a variety of approaches to teaching, depending on each student’s learning style, such as multi-sensory with manipulatives; visual with images and drawing; mnemonics and reminders; rote practice; discussion based learning; and learning through games and activities.

David has experience using the programs Do the Math, Math Expressions, Envision, NY Engage, and more!

Location: Remote Services
Types of services: Individual tutoring, small groups, IEP consultation
Expertise: Students with ADHD, Dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities
Ages: Pre-K through 12 grade

MAT in Early Childhood Education, Certificate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Brian earned his Masters in Teaching at the University of Georgia with a program focus on constructivist principles within early childhood education. These principles guide his lesson plans which create experiences for students to construct their understanding through important ‘A-ha’ moments. Brian also recognizes the important role of direct and explicit instruction, which is part of a balanced approach to helping any child grow to their potential.

Brian utilizes explicit and cognitively guided instruction (CGI) to drive toward student understanding. CGI meets a child where they are at developmentally and naturally facilitates the transition from concrete to abstract understanding. Brian believes it is essential that children truly master concrete mathematics before moving into the representational and abstract stages. This is accomplished by utilizing a variety of manipulatives and hands on activities and only moving on to new levels of understanding and more advanced strategies when the child is ready. Brian has experience implementing Contexts for Learning Mathematics and TERC Investigations; two powerful curriculums that help children learn math concepts and skills through interesting, real world contexts.

Brian is passionate about helping young learners see themselves as mathematicians. Through a trusting and respectful partnership Brian will help your child in their mathematical journey.

Currently he teaches first grade for a successful charter school network. When he isn’t teaching he enjoys birdwatching with his fiancee, playing guitar, and taking photographs.

LOCATION: Brooklyn: Greenwood, Sunset Park, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, Gowanus, Cobble Hill, Boreum Hill, Red Hook, Dumbo,Brooklyn Heights, Downtown, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights Manhattan: Financial District, Lower East Side, Seaport, Tribeca, Civic Center, Lower Manhattan, SOHO
TYPES OF SERVICES: numeral identification and writing, number sense, math operations, word problems, place value
EXPERTISE: multisensory math instruction, cognitively guided instruction (CGI), Common Core Standards
Ages: Pre-K – 5th grade

M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education (Grades 1-6), Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6)

Julia graduated from State University of New York at Fredonia with a Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6). She then received her M.S.Ed. in Literacy Education (Grades 1-6) from Nazareth College. Julia has over eight years of experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, processing delays, and learning disabilities. During this time, she has taught in a general education setting (ages -12), special education settings (ages 4-14), and as a literacy specialist (worked with ages 4-14). Throughout her years of teaching, she has utilized a multitude of programs including: Dimensions, GoMath, Math Expressions, and IXL.

During her individual math sessions, she first assesses the student’s abilities using an initial assessment. She then chooses a curriculum that best suits the needs of the student and utilizes a multi-sensory approach to learning. Her lessons include the use of manipulatives and hands on learning techniques in order to engage the student and help them acquire new mathematical skills. Over time, Julia will continue to check in with the progress each student has made using formative and summative assessments.

Julia’s personal teaching philosophy is rooted in creating an environment where students feel comfortable celebrating their successes, challenging themselves, and becoming life-long learners. She believes that all students have unique learning styles and through individualized instruction that supports different learning styles, they can reach their full potential.

Beyond the classroom, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, exploring new neighborhoods in NYC, and reading.

LOCATION: Brooklyn- Park Slope, South Slope, Gowanus, Prospect Heights, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene
Manhattan- FIDI, SOHO, East Village, Lower East Side, NOHO, Tribeca, Gramercy Park, West Village, Chelsea, Murray Hill, Midtown, Upper East Side
TYPE OF SERVICES: Individualized reading and math instruction, developing study skills, support with homework, New York State ELA exam prep
EXPERTISE: Working with students with disabilities to improve reading and math skills, has experience writing and implementing IEP documentation.
AGES: Literacy and Math ages 5-12