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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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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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We travel to you and we also offer remote services. Our Math Specialists work on number lines, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, order of operations, fractions, word problems, and more!

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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 makeconnections 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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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.

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.

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 or associative.

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.

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.

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 types: proper, improper, and mixed fractions.

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).

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Tatiana S.

M.S. Elementary Education, Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
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Tatiana is a certified teacher with a track record of success on the NY state exams and over 7 years of experience in NYC schools. She graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and is a Teach for America alumna. During her time as a TFA corps member, she completed a Masters in Elementary Education from the Relay Graduate School of Education and holds a Professional Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6).

Tatiana specializes in inquiry-based learning and constructivist teaching methods. She implements Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile (VAKT) strategies in her lesson plans. She uses a Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) approach to teaching math that is rigorous and individualized to each student. Tatiana will incorporate various multi-sensory techniques, including the use of manipulatives, to develop conceptual understanding. She firmly believes that successful math instruction happens when teachers build on students innate number sense and curiosity, making math fun and accessible to all learners.

She recently accepted a role as an educational consultant, coaching teachers and leaders on using data to drive instruction and best practices for effective differentiation. Prior to this, she taught 3rd-5th grade on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, then in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

Tatiana has extensive experience with test prep material and is deeply familiar with the Common Core State Standards for Math. She achieved a 100% pass-rate on the NY State Math Test for three consecutive years, exceeding the statewide average by 60%.

Location: Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn (preference for Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill)
Types of Services: Individualized reading and math instruction and remediation, building and strengthening knowledge of math concepts (grades 3-6), developing study skills, support with homework, test prep for ELA and math exams
Expertise: Math instruction for grades 3-6, constructivist teaching practices, test prep for math and ELA
Ages: 3rd through 6th grade

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Tatiana S.

M.S. Elementary Education, Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
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Tatiana is a certified teacher with a track record of success on the NY state exams and over 7 years of experience in NYC schools. She graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and is a Teach for America alumna. During her time as a TFA corps member, she completed a Masters in Elementary Education from the Relay Graduate School of Education and holds a Professional Certificate in Childhood Education (grades 1-6).

Tatiana specializes in inquiry-based learning and constructivist teaching methods. She implements Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile (VAKT) strategies in her lesson plans. She uses a Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) approach to teaching math that is rigorous and individualized to each student. Tatiana will incorporate various multi-sensory techniques, including the use of manipulatives, to develop conceptual understanding. She firmly believes that successful math instruction happens when teachers build on students innate number sense and curiosity, making math fun and accessible to all learners.

She recently accepted a role as an educational consultant, coaching teachers and leaders on using data to drive instruction and best practices for effective differentiation. Prior to this, she taught 3rd-5th grade on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, then in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

Tatiana has extensive experience with test prep material and is deeply familiar with the Common Core State Standards for Math. She achieved a 100% pass-rate on the NY State Math Test for three consecutive years, exceeding the statewide average by 60%.

Location: Downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn (preference for Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill)
Types of Services: Individualized reading and math instruction and remediation, building and strengthening knowledge of math concepts (grades 3-6), developing study skills, support with homework, test prep for ELA and math exams
Expertise: Math instruction for grades 3-6, constructivist teaching practices, test prep for math and ELA
Ages: 3rd through 6th grade

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Rebecca M.

M.S. . ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Grades 1-6 )
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Rebecca is an elementary education teacher (grades 1-6) in the New York City Department of Education. She currently teaches 1st grade in Brooklyn. She received her Bachelors in Economics from Northeastern University and her Masters of Science in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Middle School Social Studies from Northwestern University.

Rebecca has experience working with first through third grade math curricula. She supports students in developing number sense, problem solving skills, and varied approaches to problems. She specializes in helping students gain a deeper understanding of the math curriculum through the use of concrete models and manipulatives. Rebecca has experience working with Go Math, TERC, and implementing Metamorphosis Math strategies.

Rebecca M.

M.S. . ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Grades 1-6 )
Rebecca

Rebecca is an elementary education teacher (grades 1-6) in the New York City Department of Education. She currently teaches 1st grade in Brooklyn. She received her Bachelors in Economics from Northeastern University and her Masters of Science in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Middle School Social Studies from Northwestern University.

Rebecca has experience working with first through third grade math curricula. She supports students in developing number sense, problem solving skills, and varied approaches to problems. She specializes in helping students gain a deeper understanding of the math curriculum through the use of concrete models and manipulatives. Rebecca has experience working with Go Math, TERC, and implementing Metamorphosis Math strategies.

Alyssa B.

MS, NYS CERTIFIED (BIRTH-GRADE 6) GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Alyssa graduated from Dowling College with a Bachelor of English and graduated from Touro College with a Duel Masters of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education for Early Childhood PK- 5th grade. Alyssa has almost 10 years-experience in teaching, influencing and enriching students with different needs. She has a strong understanding of the needs of students with learning and physical disabilities. She works with mixed-ability K-5 students to make math fun, interactive, and personalized. Alyssa incorporates a multisensory method to help engage and effectively teach her students. Her expertise includes homework, school curriculum, and test preparation for Math state tests. Alyssa has worked with students to give them a variety of skills and strategies to help improve their mathematic abilities.

Alyssa has vast experience in working with students struggling with math skills and strategies. Prior to working for The New York City Department of Education, Alyssa worked as an Academic Intervention Services Provider. She is experienced in implementing a variety of strategies to teach a single skill and finds the one that best fits her students. needs. Alyssa s individualized, multi-sensory math interventions target Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations in Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry.

Alyssa is calm, patient, nurturing, and playful. She develops relationships with all of her students and uses their specific interests to plan individualized lesson plans to maintain her students attention, engaging and keeping them excited about math. Her ultimate goal is to create confidence in mathematics.

LOCATION: Brooklyn: Fort Green, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Bed Stuy

Long Island: Nassau County

TYPES OF SERVICES: Individualized and differentiated mathematics instruction, focusing on a variety of strategies and skills to solve equations and word problems.

EXPERTISE: Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Number & Operations in Fractions, Measurement and Data

AGES: Pre-K 5th Grade

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Alyssa B.

MS, NYS CERTIFIED (BIRTH-GRADE 6) GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Alyssa graduated from Dowling College with a Bachelor of English and graduated from Touro College with a Duel Masters of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education for Early Childhood PK- 5th grade. Alyssa has almost 10 years-experience in teaching, influencing and enriching students with different needs. She has a strong understanding of the needs of students with learning and physical disabilities. She works with mixed-ability K-5 students to make math fun, interactive, and personalized. Alyssa incorporates a multisensory method to help engage and effectively teach her students. Her expertise includes homework, school curriculum, and test preparation for Math state tests. Alyssa has worked with students to give them a variety of skills and strategies to help improve their mathematic abilities.

Alyssa has vast experience in working with students struggling with math skills and strategies. Prior to working for The New York City Department of Education, Alyssa worked as an Academic Intervention Services Provider. She is experienced in implementing a variety of strategies to teach a single skill and finds the one that best fits her students. needs. Alyssa s individualized, multi-sensory math interventions target Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and Operations in Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry.

Alyssa is calm, patient, nurturing, and playful. She develops relationships with all of her students and uses their specific interests to plan individualized lesson plans to maintain her students attention, engaging and keeping them excited about math. Her ultimate goal is to create confidence in mathematics.

LOCATION: Brooklyn: Fort Green, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Bed Stuy
Long Island: Nassau County
TYPES OF SERVICES: Individualized and differentiated mathematics instruction, focusing on a variety of strategies and skills to solve equations and word problems.
EXPERTISE: Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Number & Operations in Fractions, Measurement and Data
AGES: Pre-K 5th Grade
Long Island Nassau and Suffolk County, Saturdays 9:00 – 12:00

Giana M. S.

NYS CERTIFIED in Childhood Education and Special Education (1-6)
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Giana Marie Schenone enjoys teaching math and using different strategies for each specific student. She uses a variety of multi-sensory, hands on and visual ways to meet the needs of each learner. She also uses a variety of manipulatives to see what works best for the specific student. She tutors grades K-3 for and is trained in the following math programs: Go Math and Envisions.

Giana M. S.

NYS CERTIFIED in Childhood Education and Special Education (1-6)
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Giana Marie Schenone enjoys teaching math and using different strategies for each specific student. She uses a variety of multi-sensory, hands on and visual ways to meet the needs of each learner. She also uses a variety of manipulatives to see what works best for the specific student. She tutors grades K-3 for and is trained in the following math programs: Go Math and Envisions.

Dan B.

M.S. ED., NYS CERTIFIED CHILDHOOD GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6)
Dan Blackburn

Dan has a passion for teaching math and uses kinesthetic/tactile strategies to reach all learners. Dan takes a game-like approach with the aim of eliminating any fear or anxiety that a student may experience. Dan brings a wealth of experience to teaching math and is able to seamlessly assess, plan and differentiate engaging instruction for all learners.

For students with math learning disabilities, Dan can adapt the tutoring sessions to meet the specific needs of the learner. Hedoes this by addressing problems with number sense by helping learners to master basic facts through intensive and interactive games, slow and systematic distributed practice, teaching reciprocal facts (ie. 3+4/4+3, 7×5/5×7) and using concrete representations to further solidify counting/cordiality concepts that are the basis of arithmetic. For students with problems remembering the steps of computational algorithms, Dan teaches number concepts in tandem with the steps involved for computing an algorithm, by making the steps as concrete as possible. Using tactile/kinesthetic place value manipulatives, while simultaneously teaching the algorithmic steps has helped his students to learn computations with the four operations, and has helped them to think flexibly about numbers as a whole. Furthermore, Dan addresses potential math language deficits by bringing engaging, real world situations into his lessons, conversing about the math in chunks the learner will understand while concurrently equating the concepts to concrete representations/manipulatives to make learning as tactile as possible. Slow and systematic practice working to understand the four operations, through language, has helped Dan’s students to grow their problem solving skills.

If necessary, Dan can communicate with the classroom teacher to support the learner with concepts taught in the classroom, in tutoring sessions. He is well versed with the common core and next Gen standards. He has used Into Math, Go-Math, NY Engage, Everyday Math from the University of Chicago and TERC Investigations. Dan has taught math in grades k-8 and, in addition to teaching new concepts, is able to prepare students for standardized tests.

Location: Manhattan/remote
Types of Services: math k-8, math test prep k-8
Expertise: meeting the math needs of all learners through inquiry and direct instruction, multi sensory math instruction
Ages: 5-13

Dan B.

M.S. ED., NYS CERTIFIED CHILDHOOD GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6)
Dan Blackburn

Dan has a passion for teaching math and uses kinesthetic/tactile strategies to reach all learners. Dan takes a game-like approach with the aim of eliminating any fear or anxiety that a student may experience. Dan brings a wealth of experience to teaching math and is able to seamlessly assess, plan and differentiate engaging instruction for all learners.

For students with math learning disabilities, Dan can adapt the tutoring sessions to meet the specific needs of the learner. Hedoes this by addressing problems with number sense by helping learners to master basic facts through intensive and interactive games, slow and systematic distributed practice, teaching reciprocal facts (ie. 3+4/4+3, 7×5/5×7) and using concrete representations to further solidify counting/cordiality concepts that are the basis of arithmetic. For students with problems remembering the steps of computational algorithms, Dan teaches number concepts in tandem with the steps involved for computing an algorithm, by making the steps as concrete as possible. Using tactile/kinesthetic place value manipulatives, while simultaneously teaching the algorithmic steps has helped his students to learn computations with the four operations, and has helped them to think flexibly about numbers as a whole. Furthermore, Dan addresses potential math language deficits by bringing engaging, real world situations into his lessons, conversing about the math in chunks the learner will understand while concurrently equating the concepts to concrete representations/manipulatives to make learning as tactile as possible. Slow and systematic practice working to understand the four operations, through language, has helped Dan’s students to grow their problem solving skills.

If necessary, Dan can communicate with the classroom teacher to support the learner with concepts taught in the classroom, in tutoring sessions. He is well versed with the common core and next Gen standards. He has used Into Math, Go-Math, NY Engage, Everyday Math from the University of Chicago and TERC Investigations. Dan has taught math in grades k-8 and, in addition to teaching new concepts, is able to prepare students for standardized tests.

Location: Manhattan/remote
Types of Services: math k-8, math test prep k-8
Expertise: meeting the math needs of all learners through inquiry and direct instruction, multi sensory math instruction
Ages: 5-13

Derek B.

MA, NYS Certified Pre-K-6th Grade, NYS Certified Childhood Education And Students With Disabilities
Derek

Derek has nine years of Elementary Teaching and tutoring experience. He is currently a 4th grade teacher in Brooklyn and has been tutoring with Brooklyn Letters over the past two years. Derek has a wealth of experience working with curriculum writers in the area of math, specifically focusing on differentiating math concepts for struggling students. He has presented a multitude of math workshops primarily in the areas of math fluency, integrating math manipulatives and technology, word problem skills, and strategies for Special Education students. In this role, he supported teachers in the building with planning and differentiating lessons and finding ways to build on students math conceptual and word problem skills to be successful.

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.

Derek B.

MA, NYS Certified Pre-K-6th Grade, NYS Certified Childhood Education And Students With Disabilities
Derek

Derek has nine years of Elementary Teaching and tutoring experience. He is currently a 4th grade teacher in Brooklyn and has been tutoring with Brooklyn Letters over the past two years. Derek has a wealth of experience working with curriculum writers in the area of math, specifically focusing on differentiating math concepts for struggling students. He has presented a multitude of math workshops primarily in the areas of math fluency, integrating math manipulatives and technology, word problem skills, and strategies for Special Education students. In this role, he supported teachers in the building with planning and differentiating lessons and finding ways to build on students math conceptual and word problem skills to be successful.

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.

Kaitlyn

Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Master’s Degree in Special Education (Grade 1- Grade 6)
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Kaitlyn is a childhood (Grade 1- Grade 5) special education teacher at a public school in Brooklyn. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) from The College of Staten Island. She continued at The College of Staten Island to obtain a Master’s Degree in Special Education (Grade 1- Grade 6). Kaitlyn has advanced certifications in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership. Kaitlyn has seven years of experience working with students with diverse backgrounds. She has experience working with students with ADHD, autism, speech and language impairments, and dyslexia. She specializes in differentiating her instruction to meet her students’ unique needs.

Kaitlyn believes that connecting math to the everyday lives of her students has many advantages. She incorporates problem-solving tools and enjoys showing her students multiple strategies to find what works best for them. She believes in teaching with the use of manipulatives and scaffolds. Kaitlyn displays a teaching style that strives to build her students self-confidence and celebrate their accomplishments. Kaitlyn has experience using the programs Go-Math, NY Engage, Envisions, Eureka, Bridges and Everyday Math. She has experience in teaching math test prep in grades 3-5.

LOCATION: Brooklyn/Staten Island/Central New Jersey (Remote Sessions Also Available)
TYPE OF SERVICES: Homework, intervention, state test prep, enrichment,
EXPERTISE: Multi-sensory approach, explicitly teaching mathematical vocabulary, making real-world math connections, differentiated instruction
AGES: Math (K-5)

Kaitlyn

Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Master’s Degree in Special Education (Grade 1- Grade 6)
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Kaitlyn is a childhood (Grade 1- Grade 5) special education teacher at a public school in Brooklyn. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) from The College of Staten Island. She continued at The College of Staten Island to obtain a Master’s Degree in Special Education (Grade 1- Grade 6). Kaitlyn has advanced certifications in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership. Kaitlyn has seven years of experience working with students with diverse backgrounds. She has experience working with students with ADHD, autism, speech and language impairments, and dyslexia. She specializes in differentiating her instruction to meet her students’ unique needs.

Kaitlyn believes that connecting math to the everyday lives of her students has many advantages. She incorporates problem-solving tools and enjoys showing her students multiple strategies to find what works best for them. She believes in teaching with the use of manipulatives and scaffolds. Kaitlyn displays a teaching style that strives to build her students self-confidence and celebrate their accomplishments. Kaitlyn has experience using the programs Go-Math, NY Engage, Envisions, Eureka, Bridges and Everyday Math. She has experience in teaching math test prep in grades 3-5.

LOCATION: Brooklyn/Staten Island/Central New Jersey (Remote Sessions Also Available)
TYPE OF SERVICES: Homework, intervention, state test prep, enrichment,
EXPERTISE: Multi-sensory approach, explicitly teaching mathematical vocabulary, making real-world math connections, differentiated instruction
AGES: Math (K-5)

Julie S.

M.S., Dual Certification
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.

Location: Queens: Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Forest Hills. Astoria, Woodside.
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.

Julie S.

M.S., Dual Certification
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.

Location: Queens, Nassau County, Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint
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.

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

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.

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

Michelle L .

Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science with minors in psychology and disabilities studies, Masters in Speech and Language Pathology, & Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School

Michelle L .

Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science with minors in psychology and disabilities studies, Masters in Speech and Language Pathology, & Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School

Michelle
Michelle

Michelle is a learning specialist who received her Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Science with minors in psychology and disabilities studies from the University of Delaware. She went on to complete her Masters in Speech and Language Pathology at Hunter College, and in 2020 she received her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School intending to pursue Education Law in the future. 

During tutoring sessions, Michelle helps students develop skills from a variety of subjects including reading, math, and writing.

In the area of math, Michelle has experience working with first through third-grade math curricula. She is skilled at helping students enhance their problem-solving skills, and master mathematical concepts through the use of tangible manipulatives and visual aids. She places emphasis on making sure students fully understand early mathematical concepts, rather than just completing problems in a rote manner, as early concepts are fundamental to complete more complex equations in later years.

Melissa

Certified Math and Special Education Teacher

Melissa

Certified Math and Special Education Teacher
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Melissa is certified math and special education teacher with seven years of teaching experience in NYC schools. She graduated magna cum laude from Lafayette College and completed a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Math from Drexel University. She holds a New York State Professional Certificate in Secondary Math (Grades 7-12), a Professional Extension Certificate in Middle School Math (Grades 5-6), a Students with Disabilities Professional Generalist Certificate (Grades 7-12), and a Students with Disabilities Professional Extension Certificate (Grades 5-6)

Melissa adapts her teaching methods to the learning styles of her students. She has trained in Multisensory Math techniques and Singapore Math. She currently works as a head math teacher at an upper school for twice-exceptional children. She often uses manipulatives to enhance understanding. Increased sensory inputs result in better understanding and retention when students learn new concepts. 

She has experience and training working with neurodivergent students, including children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Specific Learning Disabilities. She addresses the learning needs of her students by collaborating with school psychologists, counselors, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. She understands how to interpret and implement the results of neuropsychological evaluations and Individualized Education Programs. Melissa understands the importance of understanding her students’ learning needs and backgrounds, constantly evaluating, and tailoring her approach to each child.

Kirsten

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

Kirsten

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Master’s degree from Touro University in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Kirsten
Kirsten

Kirsten is an enthusiastic educator with four years of lead teaching experience. Kirsten obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Nazarene College and went on to receive her Master’s degree from Touro University in Childhood Education & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). She is certified in New York State in both General and Special Education for grades 1-6. Prior to moving to New York City, Kirsten served as a 1st grade student teacher, day camp director, and 2nd grade teaching intern combating summer learning loss in low-income, high-need communities. Most recently Kirsten taught 4th grade for four years in an integrated co-teaching classroom for a high performing charter school network in New York City. Kirsten consistently worked with classes containing up to 30% students requiring Individualized Education Plans. She served as a grade level leader for a team of 5 fourth grade teachers, providing coaching to other adults and spearheading the curriculum planning across the grade. Beginning in the fall of 2022 Kirsten will teach 3rd grade literacy and math at a private school on the Upper East Side.

Kirsten is especially adept at quickly targeting a student’s highest-need area and making an action plan to reach their specific goals. She has worked frequently with students requiring intensive support in math. She prides herself on getting to know each student on both an academic and personal level to not only best drive outcomes, but also to take into account that student’s preferences and interests. She is passionate about making learning engaging, relevant, and fun! Kirsten combines many modalities within her lessons to help students grasp each concept in interactive and age-appropriate ways. She focuses on teaching math conceptually so that students may unpack problems with many strategies and gain independence in their understanding. She highly values open communication with students and families to work together to best support each student as they progress. Kirsten works with students in grades 1-5 and is highly familiar with the NYS elementary math grade-level scope and sequence.

Location: Manhattan – Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown East
Types of Services: Multisensory Math Instruction & Individualized Intervention, Formal and Informal Math Assessments, and Interventions, Test Prep
Expertise: Individualized assessment and intervention in elementary math, targeting specific learning disabilities
Ages: grades 1-5

Danielle

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

Danielle

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

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

Elizabeth

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

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 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.

Lynsey

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

Lynsey

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

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

David

Certified Teacher. Masters in Special Education.

David

Certified Teacher. Masters in Special Education.
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David K

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

Brian

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

Brian

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

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

Julia

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

Julia

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

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