QUEENS, NYC READING WRITING TUTORS SPECIALISTS

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.

Location: Queens
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.

Recognized as the Teacher of the Year by Community Board Three in 2019, Janeese specializes in employing the science of reading to enhance students’ comprehension skills. Her approach to teaching mathematics focuses on instilling lifelong problem-solving skills, utilizing manipulatives, visual aids, and explicit models to guide her pedagogy.

Currently working with students facing emotional disorders, speech and language disorders, dyslexia, executive functioning disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and autism, Janeese prioritizes adapting her instruction to individual learning styles. She leverages multimedia platforms and innovative tools to create a context for deeper understanding, firmly believing in the uniqueness of every child. Her commitment to fostering a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere reflects her belief that positive elementary education is crucial for shaping successful lifelong learners. On her one-year anniversary, Janeese continues to make a lasting impact in the field of education.

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: One-on-one academic support, Group academic support,
EXPERTISE: Speech-language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral and Emotional disorders, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Multiple disabilities
AGES: Preschool through Middle School

Alicia’s approach to reading involves multisensory activities that engage sight, hearing, and touch, fostering deeper learning experiences that feel like play for the child. She curates book collections tailored to motivate and inspire each student, aiming to instill a love for reading. Utilizing programs like Wilson/Fundations phonics and Heggerty’s phonemic awareness, Alicia ensures a comprehensive approach to literacy.

Building strong connections with each child, Alicia takes the time to understand their interests, guiding them to build confidence in their skills. She creates an individualized, engaging experience for every child, allowing their curiosity and inquisitive nature to shape the lessons. Prioritizing positive relationships with both families and students, Alicia believes in the innate curiosity and eagerness to learn within every child. Currently teaching at an independent school in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, Alicia specializes in reading, writing, phonics, and math instruction. Her passion for education is evident in her commitment to structuring individualized education plans for students with learning differences, and she finds profound fulfillment in working collaboratively with students and their families.

LOCATION: Queens
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 excels in test preparation and provides study skills to help children succeed. Her instructional expertise spans phonics, phonological awareness, reading comprehension, fluency, decoding, and elementary mathematical skills. She is trained in Fundations, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention, and Jolly Phonics. Jessica brings extensive experience working with children facing various needs, including anxiety, ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and children for whom English is an additional language. Fluent in Gaelic, she offers tutoring to children interested in learning the Irish language.

Beyond the classroom, Jessica’s passion for education extends to volunteering with various children’s groups, such as The Ronald McDonald House and Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. With nine years of experience as a youth club leader, she has built strong relationships with both children and parents, creating a fun learning experience for the children she serves.

LOCATION: Queens
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.

Originally from Guyana, Shamica’s upbringing instilled in her the belief that she needed to be the change she wanted to see. This realization led her to pursue a career in special education. Shamica’s instructional focus lies in using the science of reading to enhance students’ comprehension and fostering a love for mathematics by imparting lifelong problem-solving skills.

Shamica employs a variety of teaching tools, including manipulatives, visual aids, and explicit models, to guide her pedagogy. Working with students exhibiting a range of challenges such as emotional disorders, speech and language disorders, dyslexia, executive functioning disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and autism, Shamica prioritizes adapting and adjusting her instruction to individual learning styles. She leverages multimedia platforms and innovative tools to create a context for deeper understanding.

Embodying the belief that every child is unique and deserving of a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere, Shamica emphasizes the importance of positive elementary education in fostering successful life-long learners. Her dedication to creating an environment that nurtures emotional, intellectual, and social growth reflects her profound passion for education.

Jana’s commitment to tailored education and connecting with her students led her to private tutoring, where she has thrived for over 5 years. She has experience working with students facing various learning differences, including challenges in math, reading, writing, attention, social-emotional and behavioral skills, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and Executive Functioning Disorder. Currently, Jana excels in remediating 4th and 5th graders with dyscalculia, employing playful yet strategic multisensory exercises using manipulatives, color-coding, base ten blocks, and 100s charts. Her dedication is evident in her ongoing dyscalculia research to enhance support for her students.

Jana’s tutoring experience extends to neurotypical students aged 4 to 11. From preparing preschoolers for kindergarten interviews to working with upper elementary students, she employs multisensory reading and writing techniques, such as Orton-Gillingham and Handwriting Without Tears. For math, she utilizes real-world examples via manipulatives like math-link cubes to make content more accessible and meaningful.

Beyond traditional education, Jana has taught ELL adult students at Brooklyn College, fostering learning through interactive, role-playing activities based on everyday life skills.

Jana’s teaching methods are built on positive reinforcement and interactive exercises to promote whole-child education. She firmly believes in unlocking the untapped potential within every student, igniting their passions through a mix of research-based tools and personalized strategies. As an advocate for her students, Jana also serves as a transparent and supportive partner to the families she works with.

Outside of her educational pursuits, Jana enjoys engaging her mind with reading and puzzles, exploring NYC with friends, going on walks, baking, and spending time with her two beautiful cats.

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: 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: Math reading, writing, attention, social-emotional and behavioral skills, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and Spanish.
AGES: Pre-K (ages 2.5-4) through upper elementary school (ages 5-12).

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.

LOCATION: Queens
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

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.

Kristen is dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education. Her expertise includes working with students on the autism spectrum, those with speech and language impairments, and students with learning disabilities. She also collaborates with families to develop high-quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for their children.

LOCATIONS: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: Individualized reading intervention and instruction, group sessions (2-5 children), Individualized Education Plan (IEP) consultations.
EXPERTISE: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder; Speech and Language Impairment; Dyslexia; Learning Disabilities; General Education Curriculum; 3-5 NYS Exam Prep.
AGES: 4-12 years old

Specializing in supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia and attentional issues like ADHD, Eliana is dedicated to helping all students build confidence in their literacy skills and achieve independence in their learning journey. Outside of education, Eliana enjoys traveling, exploring new areas and restaurants, and advocating for literacy education. She is passionate about empowering students to believe in themselves and excel in reading and writing.

Location: Queens
Type of Services: Individual tutoring, small group sessions (2-3 children), literacy assessments, parent consultations
Expertise: Reading and writing support, strategies for students with learning differences
Ages: Pre-K through 6th grade

In literacy, Perry specializes in assisting students with challenges in reading compression, reading fluency, recognizing sight words, decoding multisyllabic words, and writing. She has experience teaching Wilson/Fundations and exposure to Orton-Gillingham. 

In mathematics, Perry specializes in assisting students with challenges in problem-solving, basic operations, sequencing, scientific notation, and ratios. Perry uses manipulatives, visuals, songs, and movement during her sessions to help retain these skills. 

LOCATIONS: Queens
TYPES OF SERVICE: Individual sessions, Dyads (2 students), Multisensory Reading Instruction Multisensory Math Instruction, Behavioral Interventions, Basic ABA, Basic Floortime intervention
EXPERTISE: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Speech-language delays
AGES: PreK-4th Grade

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.

LOCATION: Queens
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 – 5th Grade

Derek is proficient teaching Singapore Math, Go Math, Envisions, and knows many instructional technology platforms. He has also worked with math coaches to support students who need curriculum modifications. Additionally, he has taught math academic intervention services for at-risk students in his building.
Derek has a multi-dimensional instructional approach to teaching math to various styles of learners in grades K-6.

Location: Queens
Types of Services: Individualized math instruction and remediation, building and strengthening knowledge of math concepts (grades 3-6), developing study skills, support with homework, test prep for math exams
Expertise: Math instruction for grades 3-6, constructivist teaching practices, test prep for math
Ages: 3rd through 6th grade

In addition to her literacy and math instruction, Giana employs ABA methodologies, visual schedules, and positive reinforcement systems to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth. She integrates a token economy system to help students who need behavior modifications, ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment.

Giana’s holistic approach ensures that every student receives personalized, effective support tailored to their unique needs, helping them succeed academically and socially.

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: Elementary reading, writing, and math
TEST PREP: 3-5 ELA and Math test prep
EXPERTISE: Learning disabilities, Speech and Language impairments, ADHD, autism, guided reading, writing development, curriculum modification, assessment, and data analysis
AGES: K-5

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.

LOCATION: Queens
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.

Branka holds Master’s degrees from Hunter College in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade) and Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd Grade). She fosters a love of learning in every child, taking the time to understand each child’s unique personality, interests, and challenges. She specializes in teaching reading, math, writing, and social skills to English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with language-based learning difficulties, ADHD, ASD, and executive functioning difficulties.

Branka uses a multisensory approach and responsive classroom techniques in her work, incorporating visual supports, hands-on activities, educational games, auditory cues, and movement activities. She employs structured activities to teach turn-taking, sharing, and effective communication skills, fostering students’ confidence and a growth mindset with positive reinforcement and feedback. Branka is proficient in the PAF program, Wilson Fundations, Writing Revolution, and Jump Math, using Orton-Gillingham multisensory instructional strategies for mathematics.

Fluent in English and Serbian and conversational in Spanish, Branka’s passion inspired by her father’s career as a professional soccer player in Serbia—enriches her teaching style by promoting teamwork, discipline, and a love for physical activity. As a mother of a young girl, she enjoys spending time with her family outdoors.

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: 1-1 language, reading and math support, group (2-3 children)
EXPERTISE: Language Based Learning Difficulties, LD, ADHD, ASD, ELL(English Language Learners)
AGES: birth through elementary school

Amanda believes in a child-centered approach. While she recognizes the importance of explicit teaching, she tailors activities and uses research-based strategies that reflect the interests of the students she works with. She has experience with various assessments and curricula, including Teacher’s College, Fountas and Pinnell, Really Great Reading, Envisions, and Illustrative Mathematics.

Amanda utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is structured, multisensory, and individualized literacy instruction. This method helps students understand phonics, decoding, and comprehension through engaging activities like multisensory writing, segmenting and blending, and sound games that cater to different learning styles. In math, Amanda focuses on building a strong conceptual foundation using visual aids and hands-on activities, targeted exercises like number line activities, manipulatives, and practice problems to strengthen these skills while also incorporating test-specific strategies. She specializes in helping students prepare for tests by building foundational skills and boosting confidence through tailored strategies such as practice tests, time management techniques, and targeted review sessions to enhance their performance.

Beyond the classroom, Amanda actively engages with parents and caregivers to foster a collaborative partnership in each child’s educational experience. She is dedicated to creating a supportive network that ensures continuity between home and school, enhancing every child’s overall learning journey. 

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: Intervention, Individualized math and reading instruction, developing study skills, support with homework, test preparation
EXPERTISE: multisensory teaching techniques, differentiated and interactive activities
AGES: Pre K through Grade 8

LOCATION: Queens
TYPES OF SERVICES: Multisensory reading, spelling, and writing instruction.
EXPERTISE: Teaching children and adults to read and write who may have limited experience with books, or who struggle with language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
AGES: Children and Adults

Through the structured literacy framework, Peter specializes in helping young learners who struggle with literacy in grades K through 4 to build a firm foundation in reading and spelling. Peter’s structured literacy program focuses on phonemic awareness, multi-sensory phonics, decoding and fluency, encoding (spelling), high-frequency word recognition, and reading and listening comprehension. Peter also provides targeted structured literacy instruction, focusing only on those areas of a child’s knowledge and skills that require further development. He utilizes explicit, sequenced, systematic teaching methods and lesson plans to help young learners build critical reading and spelling skills.

For ELA and Common Core instruction, Peter helps learners break down what they read into manageable chunks, paraphrase for greater understanding, and write short answer and essay responses with clarity, coherence, and confidence. He also offers old-school grammar instruction for students who never learned parts of speech and sentence construction, addressing other gaps in their educational background.

For college and graduate students, especially those in the humanities and social sciences, Peter offers expert guidance in academic writing for essays, research papers, and dissertations. This includes support in writing literature reviews, developing a theoretical framework and research methodology, and revising, editing, and proofreading for clarity, style, and coherence. Peter aids in developing and fostering academic writing that is clear, concise, and meaningful. Additionally, through a process of note-taking and paraphrasing, he helps students struggling with difficult academic texts to more easily assimilate the ideas and information presented.

Peter holds a doctorate in urban education from the CUNY Graduate Center, an M.S. in special education from Hunter College (CUNY), and a B.A. in dramatic literature from NYU.

As a Brooklyn Letters reading tutor, Rachel uses the Wilson (Grade 3 and above) and Fundations (Grades K-2) programs to improve children’s decoding, fluency, comprehension, and spelling skills. She is intent on creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment for her students so they feel most comfortable persisting and challenging themselves. She highlights students’ strengths by tailoring lessons to meet each student’s unique learning style.

Location: Queens
Types of Services: Assessment and intervention for children struggling with decoding, reading comprehension, fluency, and spelling; developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
Expertise: Initial reading assessments, individualized reading and spelling intervention, and instruction.

Marie uses a multisensory approach to tap into those strengths to build a community within the classroom.  She deeply values the arts and their ability to cultivate creativity and individual expression among students. In her teaching, she draws upon her music therapy background, allowing the arts to play an integral part in her work.  Having a background in this adds to her depth and strength as a therapist and teacher, and she uses music to enhance learning for her students.

Marie’s experience over the last 20 years has included working as the head teacher at a preschool for children with special needs, a SEIT working individually with children with autism in their classrooms, a parent trainer, and a CPSE evaluator. She values the connections made with the parents of her students and supports families in implementing systems at home. Marie educates parents on nutrition, picky eating, mealtime, and bedtime routines, independence in toileting, and fostering positive routines during daily transitions.

Marie values the importance nutrition, sleep, and gross motor play have in the child’s daily behavior and overall development.  She has always recognized the strong correlation between core strength and expressive language and values the relationship between gross motor strength and executive functioning, focus and attention, and reading.  This has led her to strongly value and incorporate sensory play and heavy work into her students’ goal plans and play sessions.  She has most recently been learning how gestalt language processors develop language and is fascinated to see growth and experience language connections with them! She has also explored how sensory experiences influence language and learning, bringing her full circle back to her roots of being a music therapist and using music as a sensory modality and a way for children to communicate and learn.

Marie specializes in working with autistic children ages 3-6 who have sensory processing delays, general developmental delays, and executive functioning needs. She is trained in Music Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis and has taken training in DIR Floortime, gestalt language processing, and Montessori methods.

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: Private SEIT services, classroom push-in, parent consultations
EXPERTISE: early childhood special education, Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing, executive functioning
AGES: early childhood 3-6 years old

Summer holds a MSEd in Elementary Ed, specializing in students with special needs. They have worked in an impressive diversity of classrooms, including public, private, pre-K through college, self-contained special education as well as ICT. They have helped hundreds of children with special needs achieve their academic and social emotional goals, especially those diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, LD, and ED. Additionally, Summer is also a published author, filmmaker, performer, and fluent speaker of 4 languages. At the heart of Summer’s work is care for their students well-being and belief in their excellence.

LOCATION: Queens

Manisha has worked both with students who do and do not have learning differences ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Parents laud Manisha’s caring and professional nature. Her work with students who have speech delays, articulation difficulties, decreased fine and gross motor skills, behavioral difficulties, and those with learning disabilities makes her a well-rounded educator to work with all types of individuals with multiple needs.

When entering the learning environment, Manisha aims to make her students feel welcomed and comfortable. She does this by learning her students’ personalities and seeing them as individuals and not by their differences. Manisha’s teaching style for younger children is learning through play and individual curiosities. She does this by bringing fun manipulatives and having students engage in hands-on activities while also piquing one’s interest. Manisha also includes the parents’ wants when working with young students as they know their child best!

Manisha has a strong passion for working with all types of students! She continuously aims to grow as an educator by taking continuing education courses to keep up to date with new techniques to help students achieve their goals. She has currently been enrolled in CUNY Hunter’s BCBA program to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst to one day help and train other like-minded individuals with the same passion.

Manisha’s teaching philosophy is ‘the care of the future is mine’. To her the children of today are our future and the responsibility of making sure that children grow up and become their best selves is hers.

LOCATION: Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: Individual therapy, group (2-3 children), speech-language evaluations, parent consultations
EXPERTISE: Speech-language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Feeding, and Swallowing Disorders
AGES: birth through elementary school

Ciaran focuses specifically on learning difficulties as well as social/emotional well-being and has experience working with students with ADHD/ADD, reading disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. He believes in building rapport and a solid foundation based on the child’s strengths and interests. These interests carry excitement and increased self-esteem into less preferred subject areas.

Ciaran has reported positive results from child-interest-driven activities that promote confidence and motivation. His specialties include strengthening math skills using all current and traditional techniques. ELA skills are targeted through high-interest reading materials, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and positive reinforcement. Ciaran has garnered praise from colleagues and parents alike for his ability to connect with students, bring out the best in them, and make learning sessions fun. He is passionate and dedicated to his craft.

Kelly is currently the Learning Specialist in a 2nd Grade classroom at a private school in Manhattan. Kelly holds certification in the Orton-Gillingham approach. She helps students build essential reading skills while fostering confidence and a love for learning. In addition to tutoring, she offers in-person literacy assessments for elementary-aged children, giving families valuable insights into their child’s reading profile and guiding them toward appropriate and effective interventions.

Kelly understands that each learner is unique. She tailors every session to the individual child’s strengths, needs, and interests—whether the focus is on reading, foundational math skills, or executive function development. She finds great success with building a close  relationship with each of her students, ensuring they feel confident to succeed. Her lessons are designed not just to address academic challenges, but to build lasting skills in organization, attention, and self-direction. With deep empathy and professional expertise, Kelly collaborates closely with families to create personalized learning plans and track meaningful progress.

Location: BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN, QUEENS and NEW JERSEY
Type of services: Pre-reading and early literacy skills (Pre-K readiness), Multi-sensory reading instruction, Reading comprehension, Writing and spelling, English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Handwriting (non-OT support) and Executive function coaching
Expertise: ADHD/ADD, dyslexia and other reading disorders, writing disorders and dysgraphia, dyscalculia and math-based learning challenges, language processing and auditory processing disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and those who are twice-exceptional (2e) or receiving special education services or have IEPs.
Ages:  5-9 years (Kindergarten through 3rd grade), 9-11 years (3rd through 5th grade)

Danielle’s certifications include a Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities (All Grades/Grades 5–9) and a Generalist Certificate in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5–9) in New York, as well as a 5-Year Professional Intervention Specialist License (K–12) in Ohio. Danielle is also a certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and holds Level I certification in the Wilson Reading System.

Known for her warm, structured, and highly personalized teaching style, Danielle meets students exactly where they are—academically, emotionally, and developmentally. She is skilled in delivering specially designed instruction across various subjects, including pre-reading skills, multisensory reading, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, English Language Arts (ELA), math, and handwriting (non-OT support). Her instructional approach is shaped by her training in evidence-based literacy programs like Wilson Reading and Fundations, which she uses to build decoding, fluency, and reading confidence in students with dyslexia and other reading-based challenges. She also prepares students for standardized tests, including the ISEE. Additionally, as an Executive Functioning Learning Specialist, Danielle provides coaching in organization, time management, planning, and task initiation—key academic and life success skills.

Danielle’s support is rooted in empathy and collaboration, and she values each learner’s uniqueness. She builds strong, trusting relationships with students and their families, working together to set meaningful goals and celebrate progress. Whether supporting early literacy development or guiding a student through a structured intervention plan, Danielle is passionate about assisting learners to thrive.

Location: BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN, QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, WESTCHESTER
Type of Services: Both In-Person and Remote Services
Expertise: ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reading disorders and dyslexia, Writing disorders and dysgraphia, Language processing disorders, Twice-exceptional learners (2e), and Students with IEPs or those navigating special education systems
Ages: 3-4 years, 5-9 years (Kindergarten through 3rd grade), 9-11 years (3rd through 5th grade), 12-14 years (Middle School), 15-18 years (High School), Young Adults, Geriatric

Ashley conducts comprehensive assessments to identify student strengths and areas for growth across literacy domains, including the literacy integration of speech-communication devices, use of Picture Exchange Communication Symbols (PECs), handwriting, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and essay writing.  She also supports science and other core subjects, helping students build understanding from foundational concepts to complex ideas. Ashley is passionate about fostering executive functioning skills through providing her students with structured breaks, mindfulness activities, and multi-sensory experiences to help students self-regulate and stay motivated.  She works closely with families, teachers, and related service providers to ensure students consistently progress toward their IEP goals, fully aligning with IDEA requirements.  Ashley creates a supportive, open environment that nurtures every learner’s potential.

LOCATION: Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens
TYPE OF SERVICES: Both In-Person and Remote Services
EXPERTISE: ADHD/ADD, Reading Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, Writing Disorders, Dysgraphia, Twice Exceptional, Auditory Processing Disorder, Special Education
AGES: 13 – 35 months, 3-4 years, 5-9 years (Kindergarten through 3rd grade), 9-11 years (3rd through 5th grade), 12-14 years (Middle School), 15-18 years (High School), Young Adults, Geriatric, Children- adults with disabilities

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

LOCATIONS: Brooklyn: Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights,
Queens: Whitestone, Flushing, Bayside, Fresh Meadows, Douglaston, Little Neck
Long Island: Great Neck, Manhasset, Roslyn, New Hyde Park
TYPES OF SERVICES: Orton-Gillingham, decoding/encoding, sight-word recognition, leveled literacy instruction, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, math
EXPERTISE: Orton-Gillingham, reading readiness, decoding/encoding support, improving reading fluency and comprehension, strengthening writing skills
AGES: 3K through elementary school

With over 15 years of private tutoring and teaching experience, Ben brings a strong instructional background and focused expertise in literacy instruction to support students who struggle with reading and written language. He provides individualized, one-on-one support using structured, step-by-step lessons that build reading accuracy, confidence, and independence. Each lesson also provides support in handwriting, spelling, and dictation using a standardised checklist to check for corrections that students can use on their own outside of the lessons, helping students feel successful and empowered in their learning.

Location: Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens Island
Types of services:  Both In-Person and Remote Services
Expertise:  ADHD/ADD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Ages:  5-9 years (Kindergarten through 3rd grade), 9-11 years (3rd through 5th grade), 12-14 years (Middle School), 15-18 years (High School), Young A