LONG ISLAND READING WRITING TUTORS SPECIALISTS

Anastasiya is a New York dual licensed Childhood (birth-grade 2) General and Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching, mentoring, and tutoring students. She holds a bachelor of science from Brooklyn College in Speech Langugae Pathology, with a minor in Children’s Studies, and a Masters of Science in Early Childhood Education in General and Special Education from Touro College School of Education. Anastasiya is currently obtaining her second masters degree in School and District Leadership from Touro College. She is presently working as a special education in an integrated NEST second grade clasroom, at a highly regarded school in Brooklyn.

Anastasiya has dedicated her career to working in private and public schools, agencies, and homebased intervention sites throughout all boroughs. She has experience servicing children grades K-12 with a wide range of disabilities including: speech and language impairments, learning disabilities, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, dyspraxia, anxiety disorders, and comorbidity of these impairments. Anastasiya has also worked with many ESL students who need assistance in understanding their school’s curriculum and producing grade level work. She utilizes her interpersonal skills to collaborate with teachers, therapists and parents in order to set up effective communication, which is utilized as a powerful tool in helping the child become a successful lifelong partner.

Derek has a master’s in Professional Studies a Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership from Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. He has the following New York State certifications: Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6; Early Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Birth-Grade 2: and as a School Building and School District Leader. Derek has been teaching and tutoring for seven years in many different instructional capacities including a 3^rd-5^th grade self-contained classroom, an education consultant for grades 2-4, and 4^th grade integrated co-teaching classroom (ICT) and general education classrooms. Currently, Derek is a 4^th grade ICT teacher in a New York City public school in Brooklyn.

Derek has taught students using a multitude of literacy and mathematics programs including Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project, Ready Gen, Lit Life, Go Math, enVision Math, and the Engage NY ELA and Math modules. He has extensive literacy experience using Core Knowledge Language Arts, Orton-Gillingham, Reading A-Z, Read Works, Wilson, Fundations, as well as Edmark for supplemental ELA intervention.

Joann has over 35 years of Special Education teaching experience.  She has her Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Geneseo, a Master’s Degree from Columbia University Teachers College, and 75 post-graduate education credits.  Her passion for teaching and educating students began when she was 16 years old and volunteered, then worked at a United Cerebral Palsy summer camp.  This was the catalyst to her desire to promote learning for students with any challenges they may encounter.  Joann immediately began working for Eastern Suffolk BOCES following her graduation from Geneseo and a 5-month substitute position in a High School resource room in upstate New York.  This was the beginning of her 35-year career with BOCES.  She has taught all age ranges from an infant program to students up to 21 years of age.  Her experience and expertise have covered all levels of learning, teaching methods, and diagnoses including; learning disabilities, emotionally fragile, behavioral, and students on the autism spectrum.  One of her strongest attributes has been her ability to adapt and individualize instruction to her students’ needs and to be flexible and creative in order to reach each student’s potential.  Realizing that every student learns differently, she has had much success tapping into their individual learning styles.  Joann incorporates a multi-modality and interactive approach and specializes in English Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Writing Skills, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Study and Test Preparation/Test-taking skills.

Michelle’s experience over the past 16 years has included working as a math and reading learning specialist, a headteacher in a two-year-old classroom, co-teaching in a kindergarten and first-grade special education classroom, private SEIT work, as well as, leading social groups, providing a safe environment to strengthen social interaction and communication skills for children.

What truly sets Michelle apart from other learning specialists is her ability to connect to children encountering learning differences.  As a child, Michelle struggled with massive learning disabilities.  She attended the Windward school and was personally taught by Dr. Judith Hochman, creator of the Hochman Method.  Dr. Hochman taught Michelle how to learn, despite being ADD, having dyslexia, auditory processing issues, executive function issues, a weak working memory, and retrieval difficulties amongst a long list of other learning differences.  It is this life experience that motivates and allows her the ability to truly understand the frustration children with learning differences encounter.   As a mother of two young girls, Michelle now has the perspective from every angle of learning and child development to be a truly extraordinary educator.

Michelle is a New York State certified teacher, professionally certified in Early Childhood Education & Special Education grades Pre-K to 2nd grade.  Her education includes a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education & Special Education from Hunter College.  Michelle has been a teacher for over ten years working with Preschool and Kindergarten.  She has been working in a charter school in Queens for the past five years teaching Kindergarten in an ICT classroom.  In the ICT classroom setting, she has worked with students with speech and language impairments. She strategizes to meet the individual needs of all her students while building upon and celebrating their strengths.

Michelle uses informal and formal assessments to collect data and learn more about each students’ individual needs then creates goals for students to work towards during tutoring sessions.   She can support students with phonics, decoding, fluency, and reading comprehension using a variety of resources including Wilson/Fundations programs and Fountas & Pinnell.   Michelle has experience teaching math with programs such as Go Math and Eureka, a math program designed to teach the Common Core Standards within the context of students’ lives, creating a hands-on, stimulating learning environment.   In her daily practice as a teacher, Michelle uses many approaches to motivate and maintain appropriate behaviors. By getting to know her students it allows her to engage them and best learn their interests. She truly enjoys building strong relationships with her students and working with them to meet their individualized learning goals. When needed, she uses positive reinforcement and a positive reward system to help with students’ confidence and self-esteem. She works with students who struggle with decoding, spelling, and writing by building on each student’s current skill level.

Erica graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6). Afterward, she completed her MSEd in Behavioral Disorders at Hunter College. Erica has nine years of teaching experience in various educational settings with students of different abilities and needs for k-5th grades. She has a strong understanding of the needs of students with ADD, ADHD, and students who have difficulty with executive functioning. Her expertise is in grades 3-5. In math, Erica is familiar with TERC Investigations, Engage NY (Eureka Math), and interactive supplements like 3-Act Tasks. She is familiar with various problem-solving methods and helps students use the method that works best for them and their understanding. Erica also works with students to break down multi-step word problems in a way that helps the student understand the problem. Additionally, Erica also incorporates a variety of instructional strategies in reading and writing. Erica teaches with a strong emphasis on modeling and guided practice to support students with skills such as elaboration and organization. Erica also supports students with homework help and test prep in math and ELA.

Giana Marie is from Carle Place, NY, and entering her third year as a 2nd grade Special Education Teacher in the New York City Department of Education. She is certified in Childhood Education and Special Education (1-6). Giana Marie has many years of experience tutoring students with multiple disabilities including autism, learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, and ADHD. Prior to teaching, she worked in a life-skills and vocational program. Giana Marie implements a multi-sensory approach to instruction by providing the students with multiple entry points to learning. This includes assessing children, determining the students’ strengths and areas of need and tailoring instruction accordingly. She has experience with integrating Orton Gillingham strategies utilizing programs such as Reading A-Z, Fundations, Wilson, and Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI). Giana Marie assesses her students with a variety of tools including Teacher’s College running records, LLI, and Fundations assessments.

Giana Marie also has expertise providing quality direct instruction with phonological awareness, sight word recognition, guided reading, writing development, and reading fluency and comprehension. For example, she is proficient with using Teacher’s College and technology programs such as Lexia and Raz-Kids to support her students with phonics, reading fluency, and vocabulary development.

Also, Giana Marie has experience in mathematics instruction where she uses manipulatives and various strategies from the Go Math and enVision curriculum. Furthermore, she uses ABA methodologies, visual schedules, and positive reinforcement systems to support student learning. For instance, Giana Marie uses a token economy system with academic tasks for students who require behavior modifications to support their academic and social-emotional needs.

LOCATION: Long Island, 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 graduated from Saint John’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education and a Masters of Science in Special Education. She is certified in New York State to teach 1st through 6th grade and also has extensive experience working with students all the way up to the doctoral level. Sohayla built her academic career and gained leadership experience during her 5 years as a Saint John’s student. While being an after school teacher, and a graduate assistant at Saint John’s University’s Writing Center, Sohayla has learned the skills necessary to facilitate a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment for all her students. Her experiences as a Writing Consultant have allowed her to view learning through multiple interconnected perspectives. She has held writer’s workshops for elementary age students. Sohayla has an ability to work with students with various ranges of abilities and she is known for her patience and creativity.

Sohayla has worked in various classroom settings including self-contained, inclusive, ICT, and general. Within these classroom settings, Sohayla has taught students using literacy and mathematics programs/strategies including Teachers College, Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), Go Math, and enVision Math. Sohayla is familiar with tools such as What Works Clearinghouse and is able to implement evidence-based practices. She also has experience working one-to-one with students or in larger group settings specifically in literacy and math. Sohayla’s teaching style is unique in that it is student-centered and can apply to a wide range of ages and abilities. Sohayla’s top priority is for her students to master new concepts while simultaneously building self-efficacy.

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

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

LOCATION: Queens, Long Island, and Brooklyn
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.

Allison received her Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) from Saint John’s University in 2012.  She completed her Master of Science (1-6) at Queens College in 2015.  Afterward, Allison received an extension in Early Childhood Education (B-2).  She has 8 years of teaching experience in various educational settings, with students of different: ages, abilities, and needs.  Allison currently works as a 1st Grade Special Education Teacher in an Integrated Co-Teaching Classroom in Jamaica, NY.

Allison specializes in working with Kindergarten-4th Grade students with special needs, especially those with: Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Emotional Behavioral Disorder, and Speech and Language Delays.  She is trained in administering the DIBELS, Fountas and Pinnell, and i-Ready Reading Assessments. 

Allison has expertise teaching the Fundations Phonics Program and Journeys Reading Program.  She is trained in administering the i-Ready Mathematics Assessment.  She has expertise teaching the GO Math! and Engage NY (Eureka Math) Mathematics Programs.

Allison believes in: formal and informal assessments to gauge strengths and challenges, tuning into the interests and learning style(s) of every child, hands-on learning, child-centered instruction, positive praise for perseverance and progress, and using a reward system for good behavior and quality work completion.  She feels that it is important to establish a Teacher/Student Relationship in which every child feels fully comfortable to ask content-related questions and share personal academic wins.  Allison prides herself on being: communicative, helpful, kind, knowledgeable, patient, reliable, and thorough.  Her target goal is to leave each of her students with more confidence and knowledge than they had when she found them!

Location: Jamaica, NY
Types of Services: Individualized Reading and Mathematics Instruction, Homework Help, and Development of Study Skills
Expertise: Special Education
Ages: Kindergarten-4th Grade

Michelle is certified in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education and Special Education (birth-grade 6). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Hofstra University. Michelle is trained in Fountas and Pinell, Fundations, and Orton Gillingham. Michelle has a passion for working with children and families.

Michelle has experience working with a diverse population of general and special education students. She taught preschool for a little over a year, kindergarten for three years, first grade for one year, and has been teaching third-grade special education since 2018. 

Michelle has been working for the New York City Department of Education since 2014. She has experience working with students who are emotionally disturbed, have speech and language impairments, struggling readers, and students who struggle in all academic areas. She uses a systematic, multi-sensory, phonemic-based approach in order to improve spelling, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Michelle is trained in both Go-Math and Envisions math. She has experience collaborating with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists in order to better meet the needs of each child. She also has a lot of experience working closely with families.

LOCATION: Queens, Long Island
TYPES OF SERVICE: Initial reading assessment, Orton Gillingham-based reading instruction, including individualized reading instruction and intervention in phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies; individualized instruction in reading fluency and comprehension instruction; writing instruction, and math instruction and intervention.
EXPERTISE: Orton Gillingham-based reading instruction, differentiating instruction for students with and without learning disabilities, and students who need extra literacy support; differentiating instruction for students who need extra math support.

Kimberly is a New York State certified teacher currently teaching a self-contained class in preschool special education. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from St. Joseph’s College and is certified in general education and special education from birth – to sixth grade. Kimberly has her Masters of Literacy degree through Touro College.

With over ten years in special education, Kimberly specializes in her instruction in a kinesthetic, multi-sensory, hands-on approach to maximize her students’ learning abilities. She has worked with children with Individualized Educational Plans, 504’s, and students with undiagnosed differentiated learning abilities. With the experience in CPSE and CSE committee meetings, Kimberly evaluates and assesses her students’ abilities and capabilities to ensure all needs are presently being met. She carries the same attention to typically developing students as she feels all learning styles should be incorporated while providing instruction.

LOCATION: Long Island, Remote
TYPES OF SERVICES: Individualized plans for reading, writing, and arithmetic intervention, foundational reading, writing, and arithmetic support, leveled literacy assessments, and interventions, phonemic acquisition.
EXPERTISE: Early and emergent readers, phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, reading comprehension, and writing, individuals with different learning abilities and disabilities, individualized instruction
AGES: Prek- 6th

Melissa holds NYS professional teaching certificates in both Reading N-12 and Elementary Education K-6th. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Fredonia and received her Masters in Reading from Long Island University. She has been working as a Reading Teacher for Commack Central School District since 2001. 

Melissa is directly involved with the development and implementation of the reading curriculum for grades 6-8 in her district. She administers a variety of reading assessments (formal and informal) which influence student placement. 

Melissa is a certified Wilson Dyslexia Therapist who has been teaching Wilson to students for over 20 years. She has extensive knowledge of the program and believes when taught with fidelity, this program works! She uses both versions three and four with her students as well as Just Words for students who need spelling instruction. 

Melissa uses Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) with students who need reading intervention but not the intensive instruction Wilson provides. For students who can decode but do not comprehend text, Melissa provides them with research based skills and strategies to develop their metacognition, thinking about one’s thinking. 

She has years of experience working with students with and without IEPs. The range of students with disabilities she has worked with is endless. She attends annual IEP meetings to review student goals and programs, therefore is familiar with the needs of children in Special Education. 

Throughout her career, Melissa has tutored Wilson, Just Words and reading comprehension to students in grades 2-12. She tutors virtually, at the library and in families homes. 

Melissa understands each child learns differently and should be provided with instruction that best meets their individual needs. It is not uncommon for a child to need phonics instruction as well as building their comprehension skills and fluency rate. Meilssa will individualize your child’s program and make needed changes throughout their time together for optimal success.

Melissa is passionate about sharing her knowledge and teaching children how to become better readers. She believes all students deserve to be successful and makes it her mission to provide them with the skills and strategies needed inorder to reach their goals. 

LOCATION: Eastern Long Island: Bayport, Blue Point, Sayville, West Sayville, Oakdale, Patchogue.
TYPE OF SERVICES: Wilson Reading System, Wilson Just Words, Leveled Literacy Intervention and Reading Comprehension
EXPERTISE: Literacy

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

Evanthia has solid training in the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Wilson Fundations Program, Handwriting Without Tears, SRSD, ReadyGen, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. She is also trained in Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment. Evanthia believes in differentiated instruction and tailors each lesson to meet the needs of each student. She uses multi-sensory lessons to help students with phonemic awareness, letter name/sound ID, decoding/encoding, sight word recognition, fluency, and comprehension.

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

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 reading, spelling, writing, math, test preparation, and IEP goals. She provides hands-on experiences by utilizing manipulatives and encourages an interactive way for students to learn. She builds upon phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and phonics to enhance every aspect of reading.  

She has experience working with students of various needs such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and others. She also works with students who require enrichment and extra challenges. Danielle has used programs such as Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop model, Fountas and Pinnell, Wilson Fundations, Journeys, Go Math, Math in Focus, 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 allow 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 6th Grade

Brittany H. is a New York dual licensed Childhood General and Special Education Teacher (Birth-6th grade) who has worked with children in various capacities for over 15 years. She graduated as a student ambassador from New York University receiving her Masters in Childhood General and Special Education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan in psychology. Brittany currently works as the curriculum coordinator at a prestigious independent school in New York City. Through her tenure, she has had experience as a classroom teacher, a mentor, a small groups instructor, a one-on-one teacher, and now holds an administrative role overseeing curriculum and student development for preschool-grade 5. Other past experiences include working in special education settings, preschools, and tutoring. Brittany has experience supporting students with sensory processing needs, ADHD, learning disabilities, and fine motor delays. Brittany is trained in Orton Gillingham, Wilson Fundations Program, Words Their Way, Singapore Math, Handwriting Without Tears, Teachers College Writing and Word Study, Leveled Literacy Instruction (Fountas and Pinnell), and the IB curriculum (International Baccalaureate).

Brittany utilizes her strong communication skills with students’ families, teachers, and counselors. She has developed and implemented lessons in all subject areas, with a strong focus on differentiation. Brittany understands the importance of providing children with educational and developmental opportunities, and constantly adapts her teaching practices to best fit the

individual child. She has used many approaches in order to achieve her learning goals including manipulatives, multiple entry points, expressive projects, and in-depth discussions that foster explorative learning. 

LOCATION: Long Island; Port Washington, Manhasset, Great Neck, Roslyn, Westbury Manhattan; Upper West Side, Upper East Side
TYPE OF SERVICES: Individualized literacy and math instruction, literacy and math evaluations, homework support, SEIT
EXPERTISE: Literacy instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies; reading fluency and comprehension instruction, writing and math instruction, homework help, assessments, social skills, developing self-management skills
AGES: Prek-Grade 5

Patti is a veteran elementary school teacher and tutor with 30 years experience as a collaborative and inclusion lead teacher in grades 3-5. She has a BA from Penn State and an MS from Long Island University in Elementary Education.

Patti utilizes digital and tactile strategies to remediate and challenge students from various backgrounds, with and without IEPs, in order to help students reach their full potential. She continues to receive professional development in the areas of math, reading, SEL and ENL. She has utilized Engage NY, GoMath, and currently IntoMathin her 5th grade classroom. She has been trained through Columbia Reading and Writing Project and Fountas & Pinnell.

Her comfortable rapport with her students allows them to feel safe asking for help and clarification while instilling clear goals. Her tutoring strategies focus on gearing lessons towards the students interests and abilities.She incorporates games and activities to make learning more fun. She feels it is best for the student to be an active learner and uses a mistake as a springboard for future success.

In addition to math and literacy support, Patti provides test prep, comprehension and vocabulary strategies, writing composition and parental support. She has worked with students with ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s, and math anxiety.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing poetry, walking, and listening to music.

LOCATION: Long Island Nassau County (Bethpage, Plainview, Syosset, Jericho, Woodbury, Garden City) Suffolk County (Smithtown, Hauppauge,Commack, Dix Hills, Melville, East Northport, Northport, Centerport)
TYPE OF SERVICES: individual in person; small group; remote if needed
EXPERTISE: Math instruction; Literacy instruction; Writing Composition; Test Prep
AGES: Math – Grades 2-6 Literacy and Writing Grades 2-8

Patricia has over 25 years of experience teaching children and adults from diverse educational backgrounds to read, write, and spell using the rigorous standards of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Her extensive background includes a Master of Science degree in Special Education/Dyslexia (grades 1-6) and PhD in Literacy Education.

Patricia understands the importance of meeting at-risk learners’ academic as well as psychological needs to promote motivation and achieve positive outcomes. Before instruction begins, Patricia assesses each student to determine his or her strengths, weaknesses, interests, and optimal learning styles. She then creates highly engaging lessons that utilize research-based strategies to target students’ individual goals. Depending on the student, goals can range from mastering the fluid formation of letters to developing more effective independent study skills.

Patricia is described by parents as having a genuine interest and commitment to her students’ progress. She appreciates the tremendous toll that falling behind in reading and writing can have on students’ self-esteem and desire to learn. As such, she strives to create an environment that encourages students to actively participate in the learning process and take pride in their unique strengths and abilities.

LOCATION: In-person or online
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

Steven is a veteran educator with over ten years of experience. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education and then went on to receive his Masters Degree in Teaching Students with Disabilities at Touro College. Steven has taught in a variety of settings such as general education classrooms, inclusion classrooms and self contained classrooms. He holds his New York State professional certification in both General and Special Education for grades 1-6.

Steven has taught an array of grades across the elementary level including first, third, fourth and fifth grade. He has also worked one-on-one with students in a tutoring atmosphere from ages 5 – 19. His services range from phonics and phonemic awareness, as well as a wide range of math support for elementary and middle school students. Writing, writing fluency, and handwriting are also areas where Steven has experience providing support in both a classroom and tutoring setting. His literacy instruction is strong and multifaceted. He has experience using the SPIRE program for students who need support with their phonemes and phonemic awareness. For writing he has taught using Teachers College from Lucy Calkins for over 7 years and has been able to adapt that based on student need. The use of writing workshop tools such as organizers/planners and transition word lists are a large part of the support system needed in the beginning phases of writing . Conferencing and having open dialogue about reading and writing is also important and allows students to share their thinking as well as receive real in the moment support/feedback.

Steven’s instructional approach is catered to his students, and his years of working in diverse classrooms have prepared him to modify curriculum in a way that fits student’s needs. He has worked closely with students who have ADD/ADHD, ODD, Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia, as well as other neuropsychological impairments.

In addition to his extensive classroom experience, he has been a member of an instructional leadership team where he supported other teachers’ instruction and helped his colleagues develop both their math and literacy instruction.

LOCATION: Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties)
TYPE OF SERVICES: Tiered and targeted instruction, homework help, strengthening foundational concepts in both math and literacy, test prep, (reading, math and writing k-8), enrichment, behavior management, IEP goals, supporting students with special needs
MATH PROGRAMS: Go Math, Ready Math, Algebra for All, Houghton Mifflin Math, Math in Focus
EXPERTISE: Students with disabilities (1-6) All content (1-6) Test Prep (1-6)
AGES: Literacy (k-12) Math (K-8)

Nicole is currently working as a special education teacher. She holds three certifications: early childhood education, childhood education, and childhood special education. Nicole attended SUNY Cortland for her undergraduate to study early childhood and childhood education. Nicole attended Queens College for her graduate degree in special education.

Nicole has been teaching for 8 years. Nicole is currently a special education teacher in the Department of Education. For the past 5 years Nicole was a second grade special education teacher in an ICT setting. She has also taught in classrooms that have high populations of English language learners. She has taught in general education, ICT, and self-contained classrooms. Nicole has worked with students who have been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Autism, and speech and language disorders. She has taught all core subjects; reading, writing, and math. She works with students to become problem solvers and independent thinkers.

Nicole believes that all students can learn and as an educator we must meet them where they are. Once students are given the tools to learn they can use them to brighten their future. Nicole believes that learning takes place in a positive environment where learning is fun. She believes learning through experience helps students understand concepts better. Nicole works with her students by using visuals, prompting, graphic organizers, and models.

In her spare time Nicole loves to read and spend time with her family. She enjoys going to the beach and spending time outside.

LOCATION: Long Island: All of Nassau County
Queens: Flushing, Corona, Astoria, Sunnyside, Kew Gardens, Bayside, Forest Hills, Middle Village, Fresh Meadows, and Jamaica Estates
TYPE OF SERVICES: Individual therapy, group (2-3 children), test prep, homework help, literacy, math
EXPERTISE: Early childhood education, special education, Speech-language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder
AGES: birth through elementary school