How Can Your Child Benefit from an Early Childhood Tutor?

Molly Bauml

Molly is a born and raised New Yorker and attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School for 13 years. She then went on to receive a BS in Elementary Education and continued with a MSED in Childhood Special Education from Bankstreet College of Education. Molly taught pre-school for 7 years at independent schools in Manhattan and San Francisco. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her private tutoring sessions based on her classroom experience. Her goal is to make students feel comfortable and confident in their abilities and to help them reach their goals with scaffolding and support. She likes to utilize a holistic approach by integrating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic techniques to help each individual student.

Kellie Carroll

Kellie is a head teacher at the Marymount School of New York, where she teaches Kindergarten. Kellie has been at Marymount for six years. Prior to teaching at Marymount, she taught Pre-Kindergarten at The Garden House School. Kellie graduated from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame with a BA in Humanistic Studies and received a MST from Fordham University. While at Fordham, Kellie was awarded a scholarship that granted her the opportunity to student teach second and third grade at Cedar Place School in Yonkers, New York. It was here that Kellie developed her love for tutoring as she spent a semester teaching a child to read using an Orton-Gillingham-inspired multi-sensory approach. Kellie frequently uses this technique with diverse learners. Kellie loves spending her free time doing yoga, visiting museums, and exploring the city with her children. She has two sons who are recent college graduates, one daughter who is in college, and a daughter who attends an independent school in Rye, N.Y.

Jenna Chondris

Jenna teaches Kindergarten at a public school in the Bronx. She previously taught first grade at an independent school in the Bronx, as well as Pre-K in Syracuse, and has been teaching for 3 years. Jenna earned her bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University, studying Child Development with a focus on Educational Studies. She earned her master’s degree from Syracuse University as well, studying Early Childhood Special Education. Jenna has been tutoring children of all ages since high school and has worked with a multitude of varying learners. She enjoys engaging students to enrich their learning experience and helping them to think outside the box. In her spare time, Jenna enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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Erin Shaw

Erin currently teaches in a First Grade ICT classroom in Brooklyn. She completed her undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education at the University of Delaware and received a Master’s Degree in Literacy and Cognition from St. Joseph’s University. Erin has experience working with elementary-age students with various
disabilities and learning difficulties. She strives to make learning fun for her students and make them feel more confident in their academic abilities. In her free time, Erin loves to sing, take yoga classes, and travel.

Jenn Dare

Jenn is a learning support teacher at The School at Columbia University. In her 15 years of teaching, Jenn taught kindergarten students for a decade, and previously worked as a first grade and third grade teacher. At The School’s summer school program, Jenn has taught reading to Kindergarten, first, and second grade students, and she has also worked with students from Kindergarten through fifth grade at the Hollingworth Science Camp. Jenn graduated summa cum laude from Boston University with a B.S. in elementary education and completed her master’s degree in gifted education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Jenn is currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Language and Literacy at Lesley University. She has received training in the Orton-Gilligham method, Sounds in Motion, Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy, Intervention, Wordtivities, and the Handwriting Without Tears Program. Jenn attends many professional development institutes hosted by The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and Lesley University. She has also presented workshops at The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference and the Literacy for All conference. In her free time, Jenn enjoys photography, baking, and running. She has been tutoring K-2 students at Teachers Who Tutor for the past 6 years.

Alison Dimaria

Alison currently teaches Kindergarten in an ICT classroom at P.S. 276 The Battery Park City School. Alison has been teaching in the NYC Department of Education for 9 years. She previously taught in a two’s program, Kindergarten, and first grade at various private and public schools in both New York City and Westchester County. Alison holds a bachelor’s degree in American Literature and Creative Writing from Manhattanville College, and a master’s degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from Manhattanville College. She has experience tutoring a range of students for many years in math, reading, and writing. When she is not teaching, Alison enjoys reading, dancing, traveling, and trying new restaurants!

Leah Hechtman

Leah currently teaches third grade in an ICT (co-teaching) classroom in a Brooklyn public school. She has her BA in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6) from SUNY New Paltz. She received her Masters in Special Education (1-6) from Touro College. Leah grew up on Long Island, but currently lives in Manhattan. She has been a part of the TWT family for two years and has been teaching for four. She enjoys traveling, cooking, exploring New York City, and sushi.

Maya Levy

Maya teaches Kindergarten at Grace Church School in downtown Manhattan. While at Grace, she assisted in the second grade for a year and has been in the kindergarten for the last three years. She has tutored students in math, phonics, reading and writing. Maya has a B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College, and a Masters in Elementary Inclusive Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Maya is one of six kids, which spurred her passion for working with young children. She understands the importance of assuming competence, and building connections to help kids achieve their academic goals. In her free time, Maya loves to make new recipes – like sauerkraut and bread!  She enjoys spending quality time with her family, and two cats, Suzy and Mars.

Jamie Levin

Jamie has been teaching first grade at The Dalton School for 10 years, and previously taught 2nd and 3rd grade at The Hewitt School and kindergarten and 1st grade Dual Language at PS153M. She has also provided after school enrichment and academic coaching in mathematics for grades 3-8. Jamie has a great deal of experience working with emergent readers and is trained in various multisensory literacy instruction methods, including Orton-Gillingham and PAF. In addition to emergent literacy, she is passionate about math instruction and can help develop flexibility and fluency with numbers, as well as a love for the subject through fun and effective games and activities. Jamie prides herself on the rapport she builds with her students and takes their learning needs and personal interests into account when planning each session. In her free time, Jamie enjoys cooking, surfing, biking, and taking her two sons on adventures around the world.

Sharon Marcus

Sharon Marcus has been teaching for the past ten years and is currently in her fourth year of teaching Kindergarten at an Upper East Side public school.

Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from New York University and a Masters of Science in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College Graduate School of Education where she is also an Adjunct Professor.

Sharon has tutored students in a variety of subjects including reading, writing, phonics, and math.

When Sharon is not teaching, she is busy raising her two awesome daughters ages 12 and 14. Sharon also is a published writer and is currently writing a children’s book with her daughter.

Chelsea Petrozzo

Chelsea teaches Kindergarten at Brooklyn Arbor School. Prior to teaching Kindergarten, she worked at the Westside Montessori School teaching mixed age children from 2.5-6 in a preschool setting. Chelsea earned her MA from Bank Street College of Education, a Montessori Certification from the American Montessori Society, and her B.A. from Wheaton College in Norton, MA. She is currently working towards her Early Childhood Special Education certification. She herself attended Poly Prep from 5th through 12th grade. Chelsea enjoys exploring different parts of New York and fostering children’s independent thinking through learning.

Rachel Samuels

Rachel has been a teacher for five years and has recently pivoted to the role of a Special Education Itinerant Teacher where she will be supporting students with learning differences one on one within their classrooms. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Master’s in Special Education from the University of Vermont. For the past four years, she taught kindergarten through third grade at a private school specializing in language-based disorders such as dyslexia as well as students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Rachel is trained in the Orton Gillingham reading curriculum and is also trained in the Singapore and STERN math programs. Her teaching experience has helped her become an effective tutor for many students over the years. She truly believes building a strong relationship with a child aids in their success and helps them to reach their fullest potential inside and outside of their classrooms. Her background in special education allows her to tailor her approach to cater to individual learning styles, adapting her teaching methods to suit the specific needs and goals of each student she works with.

Jamie Schlussel

Jamie is a head Kindergarten teacher at Avenues: The World School. She previously taught at Grace Church School in downtown Manhattan, where she assisted in both the Kindergarten and first grade. A graduate of Syracuse University, Jamie majored in Communication and Rhetorical Studies, with a minor in Public Communications and Political Science. She graduated from The Bank Street School of Education where she received a Masters’ degree in Early Childhood Special and General Education. Jamie is also certified by New York state. She has a great deal of experience working with students with varying learning needs and styles. Jamie enjoys teaching in a language immersion setting, working one-on-one with students, and tailoring learning objectives in order to support the individual child.

Caroline Schoen

Caroline grew up in New York and attended The Nightingale-Bamford school for thirteen years. After graduating with a degree in psychology and education from Wake Forest University, Caroline eagerly returned to New York to begin her teaching career. Caroline taught Kindergarten at Kings Elementary in Brooklyn for two years while earning her masters degree in teaching. Caroline now teaches Kindergarten at St. Bernards, where she has taught for the past three years. Caroline whole-heartedly believes in the power of individualized instruction to help her students reach their goals and build their confidence. While making lessons fun and engaging, Caroline uses a variety of techniques to teach early reading, writing, and math skills. Caroline enjoys reading, swimming, and walking her two golden retrievers in her free time.

Jennifer Squire

Jenny has been teaching for seven years. She previously taught Kindergarten for six years, and now teaches second grade. Jenny teaches at East Side Elementary School. She has her B.A. in Psychology from Lafayette College and her M.A. in teaching from Columbia University, Teachers College. While in graduate school, Jenny worked as a teaching assistant in Westchester, NY. Jenny is well versed in the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. She is passionate about teaching students to read. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Allyson Vena

Allyson has been a teacher for four years at a public school in the Bronx. She has taught one year of 2nd grade and 3 years of Kindergarten. Allyson earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Manhattan College. She also earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education at Manhattan College as well. Allyson started tutoring while at Manhattan College at their tutoring center: working as a tutor in Education, an office assistant, and also a graduate assistant. After classes, she tutored young children in the Bronx in various subject areas, with a range of various learning needs. In her spare time, Allyson loves to read, travel, and go to her beach house in New Jersey.

Grace Vero

Grace Vero has been a teacher in the NYC public schools for 5 years, teaching both Kindergarten and First Grade in an ICT (co-teaching) classroom as the special education teacher. She also has experience subbing in grades Pre-K through 6 at Riverdale Country Day School. Grace went to Manhattan College and has certifications for Birth-6th Grade in both Special and General Education. She holds two masters degrees, the first from Manhattan College in Special Education and the second from New York Institute of Technology in Instructional Technology, as well as an Advanced Certificate in STEAM. Grace is passionate about children and believes that each child learns in their own way. Her teaching and tutoring practices incorporate a variety of modalities, including visuals and hands-on approaches, which keep kids having fun and engaged while learning. Grace currently lives on the UES and loves incorporating as much movement as she can into her daily routine!