Tutoring Elementary Students

Abby Alonso

Abby Alonso is a first grade teacher at the Dwight School in New York. Previously, she taught kindergarten and fourth grade in New York and Chicago. She is originally from Fairfield County, CT, where her mom is an elementary teacher. Abby holds her Bachelor’s Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and her Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. Abby is a passionate teacher of reading and phonics-based instruction with experience in Orton Gillingham methods using multisensory approaches, Wilsons Fundations routines, and Handwriting Without Tears. Her math teaching approach is hands-on and manipulative-based, grounded in strengthening number sense. Abby has experience working with a wide variety of learners and likes to keep learning fun and engaging. When she is not teaching, Abby loves reading, painting, doing puzzles, and going for walks and hikes.

Angela Aquino

Angela is a dedicated and passionate educator with over eight years of experience in the classroom. She began her teaching journey in a 3rd-grade classroom at Harlem Village Academies, later transitioning to 2nd grade for two years. After three years at Harlem Village Academies, Angela spent five years teaching Kindergarten and 2nd grade at Growing Up Green. Her diverse teaching background has equipped her with a wide range of skills, particularly within special education settings, where she spent seven years working in Integrated Co-Taught classrooms. This experience has given her a deep understanding of various learning needs and strategies to support every student’s growth. Angela holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from The Ohio State University—Go Buckeyes! Throughout her career, she has enjoyed tutoring students both in and outside the classroom, helping them unlock their potential and fostering a genuine love of learning. She customizes each lesson to meet the individual academic and social-emotional needs of her students, ensuring they receive the best possible support. Outside of teaching, Angela enjoys rock climbing, reading, and spending quality time with her two-year-old daughter. She is excited to work with you and your child to create a positive, supportive, and enriching learning experience!

Ariel Rosario

Ariel Rosario has worked as an elementary school teacher in a NYC public school for over 7 years.  She has experience in grades 2-4 and is currently teaching general education in a fourth grade classroom. Ms. Rosario has completed her Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education at Syracuse University. She also completed her Master of Arts in Literacy Specialty at Columbia University’s Teachers College, and she has a Master of Science in Math Specialty at Hunter College. Ms. Rosario is passionate about inclusive education and believes that all children can reach high standards when given the necessary supports that caters to their individual learning needs.

Alejandra Roma

Alejandra Roma currently teaches fourth grade math/science at a citywide Gifted and Talented school, and has 9 years of experience teaching students with diverse learning needs from grades Pre-K to 8th grade. Alejandra graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Nyack College and a master’s in Elementary and Special Education from Hunter College. Constantly improving her teaching skills, Alejandra has and continues to receive professional training in the Teachers College Reading and Writing Curriculum, the Metamorphoses Math approach and Singapore Math. Other teaching experience that she has includes after school Robotics, Test Preparation, STEAM and Maker Space. In her free time, Alejandra supports other teachers in learning about effective ways to teach and learn with technology.

Alexandra White

Alex currently teaches fifth grade at the Dwight School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, after several years as a Dwight first grade teacher. Prior to teaching at Dwight, Alex taught both Kindergarten and first grade at Success Academy in Harlem. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Sewanee, The University of the South, in 2011 and then earned a Master’s in Elementary Education from Vanderbilt University in 2012. Alex believes in differentiating instruction and enjoys making curriculum engaging for all types of learners.

Amy Proulx

Amy is an English Language Development (ELD) Coach and Educational Consultant. She currently works with several school districts across the country to support teachers and empower ALL (academic language learner) students. She also worked as a English language consultant at the Smith Street Maternelle in Brooklyn, teaching kindergarten English and has experience in FUNdations. Previously, Amy taught third grade at Bushwick Lower Ascend Charter School and oversaw the English as a New Language (ENL) program at DREAM Charter School in East Harlem. She has nearly a decade of experience working with English language learners and outside of New York, has taught a myriad of diverse learners at the high school and university levels in Boston, Italy, and the People’s Republic of China. She also supervises student teachers in the TESOL PK-12 Program at Teachers College. Amy loves high fantasy and hopes to instill a joy of reading in her students from a very young age. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College and her Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Teachers College, Columbia University. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys traveling, playing basketball, and practicing yoga.

Arielle Williams

Arielle is currently a third-grade special education teacher in the Briarcliff Manor School District in Westchester, NY. Prior to moving to Westchester, she spent many years teaching second, third and fourth grade at PS290 Manhattan New School. Before that, she taught in Harlem as a second and third grade special education teacher. She received her Master’s in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. She believes in providing targeted academic support that is fun and engaging to help students meet their goals. When not in the classroom, Arielle enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with her family.

Brandon Whitaker

C. Brandon Whitaker is a fourth grade SPED-Certified Elementary Teacher at KIPP Star Harlem Elementary. He received his BA in Biology from Concordia College. He later obtained his Dual Masters in SPED/Early Childhood from MCNY. He has taught grades K-4, helping students find delight and expertise in math, writing, reading, and science. Additionally, Mr. Whitaker is a basketball instructor who briefly played pro ball. Outside of the classroom he enjoys spending time with his son and wife, playing sports and styling outfits for friends and family.

Casey LoMonaco

Casey LoMonaco currently teaches at The Caton School – P.S. 249 in New York City. She received her Bachelors in Childhood Education (1-6) from SUNY New Paltz and her Masters in Childhood Special Education (1-6) from CUNY Hunter College. Casey grew up on Long Island but has spent the last 5 years living in Brooklyn and then in Queens. She works hard to build strong relationships with her students and strives to push them to reach their fullest potential and to be confident learners. In her spare time, Casey enjoys reading, spending time in nature and staying active.

Carli Jaff

Carli is a Second Grade Head Teacher and Second Grade Team Leader at Riverdale Country School. Carli has tutored a wide range of students from grades 1 to 9 in math, reading, writing, and executive functioning skills. A graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master’s degree in Elementary Inclusive Education, Carli also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Colby College in both Educational Studies and American Studies. As a teacher and a tutor, she employs a dynamic, individualized, engaging approach to teaching and learning in order for her students to feel as though they are supported, challenged, and confident in their skills. Carli has experience with the Wilson curriculum, Context for Learning Mathematics, and Investigations Mathematics, among others. This is Carli’s tenth year teaching and her twelfth year tutoring.

Edwin Scott

Edwin began his thirteen year career in education teaching elementary school students in Connecticut after graduating with an Elementary Education degree from Western Connecticut State University. After earning his Master’s in Special Education from Fairfield University, he moved to New York City, where he continued teaching elementary school before teaching English Language Arts for grades five through eight at a Charter School in uptown Manhattan. He currently works as a Special Education Teacher for New York Public City conducting IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings. Edwin has tutored students in learning English as a second language, practicing their reading, writing, and math skills, and even helping them prepare for State and Regents Exams. Edwin finds joy in teaching students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles and watching them flourish. He thrives on building strong relationships with his students to ensure that they become independent learners.

Ellen Zweig

Ellen graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College and holds a Masters in Education from the Department of Reading and Language from Harvard University. She was a reading specialist and administrator at The Brearley School in Manhattan for over a decade and has worked privately with elementary school students for the past 15 years.  Ellen loves working with children, building on their natural curiosity about the world and helping them gain skills and self-confidence to support their growth and development. Her myriad roles as a reading specialist in the classroom and privately, along with her training in various methodologies including PAF, Wilson Fundations, The Hochman Writing Revolution and her participation in many Orton Gillingham workshops, provide her with many different ways to support her students. When not working with children, Ellen enjoys spending time with her family, running, biking and taking her puppy to Riverside Park.

Elissa Turshen

Elissa currently teaches first grade at PS 340 in Chelsea, Manhattan, where she also taught preschool for two years. Prior to that she was a preschool teacher at Preschool of the Arts, also in Chelsea. Elissa is passionate about early childhood education and providing foundational skills–both academic and social-emotional–to young students. Elissa is well versed in the math curriculum TERC and in Columbia Teachers College reading and writing programs. In her free time, Elissa enjoys running, baking and pottery.

Gloria Zhai

Gloria is an elementary educator with five years of teaching experience in New York City Schools. She holds New York State Professional Teaching Certifications in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) and TESOL (K–12). Gloria received a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Binghamton University and a master’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) from Hunter College. She is experienced with Fundations, SPIRE, Teachers College Reading & Writing Workshop, HMH Into Reading (ELA), enVision Mathematics, and Illustrative Mathematics. Gloria believes in building confidence through clear instruction, curiosity, and consistent support while tailoring lessons to each student’s individual needs. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new hobbies, and reading.

Heather Costanza

Heather has been an educator for 20 years in New York City. For the past 13 years, she has taught Pre-Kindergarten, first, and second grade at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School in Williamsburg. In addition to being a classroom teacher, she founded the Orton-Gillingham Academic Intervention team at her school for students in grades 2- 5 with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. She is Orton-Gillingham certified at the Associate Level through the Orton Gillingham Academy (OGA). Heather is also a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist through The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI). She has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Teaching Students with Disabilities from Brooklyn College, and has NYS certification in Early Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities for Elementary and Early Childhood. Heather has received training in the Handwriting Without Tears program and the Hochman Method, which is a structured, evidence‑based approach to writing instruction. She is also a member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA).

Heather Sherman

Heather has been an elementary and middle school educator for over 15 years.  She attended the museum and elementary education program at Bank St. College of Education and recently completed her doctorate investigating adolescent learning environments and first year college student success. Heather has extensive experience at independent, boarding, and public schools as a teacher, administrator, tutor and coach. A Boston native and resident of Westchester County for over 20 years, Heather now lives and works in New York City.  She is a runner, avid sports fan, writer, and can be found roaming the galleries of the MET and MoMa most weekends.

Jessica Colonel

For over ten years, Jessica has been creating meaningful learning experiences with her students in New York City’s independent and public schools. She holds a Masters in Childhood Math and Science Education, is dual certified in Elementary and Special Education, and has a passion for phonics applying an Orton Gillingham approach. She believes that all students have the ability to achieve greatness and as Ignacio Estrada said, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”  Intentionally applying explicit and constructivist instruction, nurturing the whole child, and creating relationships where perseverance and growth are celebrated are all integral to Jessica’s approach. Outside of education, Jessica enjoys volunteering as a running coach, trying new cuisine, exploring the outdoors, and supporting the visual and performing arts of NYC.

Jill Pino

Jill Pino is an elementary educator in Manhattan with three years of experience teaching third and fourth grade students at The Town School and The Speyer Legacy School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) from Hunter College and a Master’s degree in Special Education (Grades 1–6) from SUNY Potsdam. As a tutor, Jill believes that meaningful learning begins with strong relationships and strives to create a supportive environment where students feel known, confident, and empowered to take academic risks. She tailors instruction to each student’s unique strengths and needs, using responsive teaching practices to build skills, foster independence, and cultivate a genuine love of learning.

Jamie Mansfield

Jessica Talisman

Jessica is an established and highly-regarded New York City private school teacher focusing on Middle Elementary (Grades 3-5) for the last 12 years. She has a passion for working with children and developing and teaching lessons incorporating key concepts for her students. For the last nine years Jessica has been teaching through inquiry in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, while also tutoring all ages in Elementary for the last 11 years. She loves working with students on problem solving and critical thinking in math and English and excels at helping her students “bring writing to life!” Jessica earned her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and her Masters in Education from Manhattanville College. Jessica lives on the Upper West Side and in her spare time she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family (especially her nephews and niece).

Jon Early

Jon currently teaches fourth grade at Grant Avenue Elementary, where he specializes in elementary math. His success in the classroom was recognized by Math for America, which named him a Master Teacher. Over the course of 19 years working with children, Jon has taught reading, writing, science, and math, and has also coached basketball, swimming, and tennis at both science and sports camps. In his first year teaching in New York City public schools, 100% of Jon’s students earned a level 4—the highest possible score—on the New York State Science Test. After switching schools, he founded the fourth-grade science program and set a district record for the highest passing rate on that same exam. Jon holds a Master’s degree in Childhood Education from Hunter College and a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from SUNY Cortland. In his free time, he enjoys endurance sports, watching movies, and preparing for the arrival of his first child.

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Katherine Devaney

Katherine is a certified elementary educator in Manhattan with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Trinity College. A former Teach for America corps member, Katherine currently teaches first grade and has experience in third and fourth grade, in both general educational and special education settings. She is committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that support all students. Katherine differentiates instruction to meet individual needs, incorporates student interests to boost engagement, and fosters a growth mindset by encouraging risk-taking and learning from mistakes. She values strong family partnerships and open communication to support student success. Outside the classroom, Katherine enjoys running, reading, and traveling.

Katherine Patterson

Kat currently teaches third grade at the Dwight School. She has teaching experience in Italy, Thailand, China, the United Kingdom, and Los Angeles. Kat has tutored students one-on-one and in small groups, remotely and in-person, for the past seven years. Her primary expertise is with early year learners and elementary aged students. However, she has experience with middle and high school students as well. Kat graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations and International Area Studies. She received her Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Culture, Language, and Identity from Goldsmiths University of London. Her goal as an educator is to help students find their spark of genius by building confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.

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Kristi Moy

Kristi is a second grade teacher at The School at Columbia University in New York City. She has been an educator for nine years and has previously taught in Tennessee. Kristi graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Child Studies from Vanderbilt University and an Ed.M in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard University. She has tutored various ages from Kindergarten to adult learners and enjoys differentiating sessions for her students so they are engaged in meaningful learning. Her educational practice integrates cognitive neuroscience research, the science of reading, and the Teaching for Understanding framework into a purposeful educational experience for all learners. When she is not in the classroom teaching, Kristi can be found crafting, being active outdoors, dancing, and exploring the food scene.

Lauren Gensler

Lauren is a learning specialist at the Heschel School. She has nearly two decades of experience working at a variety of schools such as the Mary McDowell Friends School, the Dwight School and Spence. Lauren has experience working with students in Grades one, two, three and four in reading, writing, math and social studies. She has experience with Fundations and is Responsive Classroom Trained. She attended college at the University of Rhode Island and received her masters degree in education from Pace University. Lauren is passionate about helping students grow and loves to make learning fun!

Lauryn Grefe

Lauryn teaches fifth grade at the East Village Community school in Manhattan. She has worked in an integrated co-taught classroom for seven years. Lauryn also serves as a collegial coach and mathematics specialist for the school. Before becoming an educator, Lauryn earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from SUNY Cortland. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree from St. John’s University in Elementary General Education with a dual certification in Teacher English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). More recently, Lauryn completed an additional Master’s Degree from Bank Street College studying in the Math Leadership program. She believes the most important part of education is developing student relationships to best help the child succeed. In her free time, Lauryn enjoys being outdoors and baking.

Leah Cronshaw

Leah is an educator who has been teaching elementary school in New York City for 6 years. She is a New York City Teaching Fellow and holds a Masters in Education from Long Island University. She currently serves as the IEP teacher at Brooklyn Arbor School, where she provides reading and math academic intervention services to students in grades K-5. She is trained in SPIRE, an Orton-Gillingham-based reading intervention for struggling readers. Leah specializes in making content accessible and engaging to all types of learners. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and traveling to new places.

Leah Hechtman

Leah currently teaches in a 3-5 Bridge self contained class (12:1:1) in a Brooklyn public school. In her teaching past she has taught grades 1-3 both in the ICT (co-teaching) and self contained setting. Leah is trained in Orton Gillingham, and the phonics programs SPIRE and phonics for reading. 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 after living in Manhattan for a few years decided to buy a home in Brooklyn. She has been a part of the TWT family for seven years and has been teaching for ten. She enjoys traveling, cooking, exploring New York City, and playing with her polydactyl cat, Luna.

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Madison Palmieri

Madison Palmieri is a dedicated educator with seven years of experience in New York City schools. She holds an undergraduate degree in Business Marketing and a master’s degree in teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education, where she earned dual certification in Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1–6). Madison began her career as a classroom teacher before focusing on early literacy in K–2 as a Learning Specialist and SETSS teacher, supporting students in building foundational reading and writing skills. Her instruction is grounded in the Science of Reading and incorporates a multi-sensory approach to meet the diverse needs of learners. Madison is trained in UFLI, PAF, and Wilson reading programs. She now serves as an ICT Special Education teacher, where she continues to provide inclusive, student-centered instruction. Madison is passionate about helping all learners grow into confident readers and writers and believes every child can thrive with the right support and strategies. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and pottery.

Maribell Guerrero

Maribell Guerrero currently teaches fifth grade at an International Baccalaureate independent school in New York City. Maribell has over six years of experience teaching grades 2-5 across subjects and tutoring students in mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University at Albany and her Bachelor of Science in Education and Special Education at Hunter College. Maribell currently teaches the Singapore Math curriculum, focusing on reading comprehension and in-depth understanding of mastery-based problem-solving. Maribell’s hope is that she leaves a lasting imprint on the lives of each and every student she is given the honor to serve.

Maura McAssey

Maura has been a teacher in New York City for five years. She currently teaches third grade at PS 340 in Flatiron. Maura graduated from Boston College with a BA in Elementary Education and a BA in Economics, and received a master’s degree in General and Special Education. Maura’s goal is to create access and increase confidence for all students in reading, math, and writing. She is familiar with many of the curriculums used in NYC schools, including The Teachers College Reading and Writing Programs and TERC Investigations. She also has experience with many programs and approaches that are used with struggling readers and mathematicians. In her free time Maura enjoys reading and running along the West Side Highway.

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Molly Terry

Molly Terry is an experienced educator with over eight years of teaching in both public and private school settings. She currently serves as a 4th grade teacher and grade team lead at Growing Up Green Charter School, where she teaches in an integrated co-teaching classroom. Her experience spans grades K–8 and includes roles in general education, ICT, and academically rigorous programs like REACH at Regis High School. Molly began her career at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep, a private middle school in Brooklyn, where she developed and taught the 6th grade ELA curriculum for three years and led extracurriculars in yoga, theater, and athletics. She holds a BA in International Political Economy and an MST from Fordham University, with dual certification in Childhood and Early Childhood Education. Passionate about sharing her love of reading and writing, Molly brings a warm, student-centered approach to learning, focused on building confidence, curiosity, and academic growth.

Michael Schurr

Michael Schurr is in his 15th year of teaching, 12 of which have been spent at Riverdale Country School, a coed day school in Bronx, New York. Michael holds a BS in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University and a MA in Education Organization and Leadership from Columbia University Teacher’s College Klingenstein Center. He is currently a 3rd grade co-teacher as well as a Learning Designer with PLUSSED. Michael assisted in the creation of the Design Thinking for Educators toolkit and served as a Founding Coach with IDEO’s Teachers Guild. Michael has facilitated workshops about design thinking for Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room Summit, NAIS National Conference, Nueva ILC, Stanford’s d.school, SXSWEdu, Learning and the Brain, The MET Creativity Now Conference, and independent schools across the country. Michael and his wife, Kristy, live in Westchester and are the proud parents of two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, fishing, cooking, hiking and swimming.

Michelle Calderone

Michelle previously taught fourth grade at The Hewitt School, and first and second grade at Riverdale Country School. She earned her Masters in Literacy Birth-Grade 6 at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology, and has had over seven years of professional experience in K-2 classrooms, as well as 8 years of tutoring experience. She’s trained in the Orton-Gillingham method for students in grade K-5, which uses a multi-sensory approach to support phonics and reading development. She uses Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments and Teacher’s College assessment tools to find students’ instructional and independent reading levels to best support them during independent and guided reading. She has had several years of experience with the Heinemann Reading and Writing Workshop curriculum to help students develop independence with targeted strategies. Michelle also has experience teaching ELL students in various public school settings, working closely with 4th and 5th graders in their writing, as well as teaching fluency and decoding skills to 2nd graders. When she is not pursuing her passion for teaching literacy, Michelle loves to play piano, bake, and spend time with her family.

Natalie Joseph

Natalie is currently a First Grade teacher at The School at Columbia University, where she focuses on helping children grow through engaging, hands-on learning. Whether she’s guiding a small reading group, solving real-world math problems, or designing lessons to support different learning styles, she always aims to make learning fun, meaningful, and inclusive. Natalie has also taught English abroad during the summer, worked with students in various summer programs, and even taught future educators as a college adjunct professor. She believes in building strong relationships with students and families to help children feel confident, curious, and excited to learn. In her free time, Natalie enjoys traveling the world, staying active, and coaching or playing sports like volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and track.

Neali Rogers

Neali is a 5th grade ICT teacher at PS249. Neali has taught special education in grades 2-5 at PS249, and is trained in Orton Gillingham. She started working at PS249 in 2019 after graduating from New York University’s Masters in Literacy Program, where she received the award for teaching and learning. Prior to attending NYU, Neali attended Syracuse University’s Inclusive Elementary and Special Education program. Neali loves working with elementary students in reading, writing, and math.

Nina Alvarado-Silverman

Nina currently teaches Kindergarten and 1st grade special education in Brooklyn. She has been teaching and tutoring for six years, and has taught kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade. She holds a MSEd in Childhood (Grades 1-6) General and Special Education from Bank Street College and a BA in Education (Teaching Grades 7-12) from Bowdoin College. Nina has taught in public, independent, and charter schools. Nina believes that with strong relationships, evidence-based practices, and honoring the strengths and interests of each child, everyone can find joy and confidence in learning. Nina’s students have called her “calm, funny, and patient.” Outside of teaching, Nina loves reading, cats, and nature.

Nick Felts

Nick has been an early childhood educator for over 10 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in K-12 Special Education and his master’s degree in Early Childhood Special and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education and Mars Hill University. Nick spent the first five years of his teaching career working with students who receive special education services. He worked with students with social and emotional differences, learning disabilities, and students with health impairments. An early childhood reading specialist in the New York City public school system, Nick is trained as a Reading Recovery teacher, as well as in other phonics programs. Nick has two dogs named Carli and Cody, and he loves to travel, run, and enjoy the outdoors.

Rebecca Green

Rebecca is currently a second grade special education teacher at The East Village Community School. She earned her Master’s in Elementary Inclusive Education with a dual certification in Teaching Students Labeled with Disabilities at Teachers College, Columbia University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Rebecca has studied with prestigious dance programs including the Joffrey Ballet and the Juilliard School program. Her interest lies in connecting kinesthetic and multi-sensory pedagogical approaches to academic concepts.

Rebecca Hart

Rebecca currently teaches first grade ICT at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School in Williamsburg. She has previously taught grades 2, 3, and 4. Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University, and after teaching for 8 years, she returned to graduate school to earn an MA in the Literacy Specialist program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Rebecca enjoys finding creative ways to engage learners of all ages. When she is not teaching, Rebecca runs an after school musical theater program for fourth and fifth grade students.

Rachel Woolley

Rachel began her career in education as a Dual Language Elementary teacher in Brooklyn, New York and has 17 years of experience teaching in elementary and middle school. She loves teaching both students and teachers and supporting them in realizing their full potential. A graduate of the University of Illinois with Masters degrees from the University of Chicago, Pace University, and Bank Street College, Rachel has taught and tutored students of all ages and has worked extensively with Illustrative Mathematics and Eureka. She worked in programming and statistical analysis for 15 years and is passionate about instilling the kind of confidence, understanding, and a love of mathematics that leads to real workd applications. Rachel became a Math Coach and Math for America Master Fellow in the Fall of 2021 and has presented at several education conferences, including the National Association for Supervisors of Mathematics, the National Association for Bilingual Education and the International Conference for Math Education. When she is not immersed in her work as an educator, Rachel enjoys reading, biking, hiking, and learning languages through study and travel.

Rachel Cook

Rachel is an experienced educator and tutor based in the Hamptons, with nearly two decades of experience supporting students across elementary, middle, and high school settings. She is certified in Students with Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, and Childhood Education, and brings a flexible, thoughtful approach to working with students at a wide range of ages, skill levels, and confidence levels. Rachel began her career working with younger children and continues to enjoy helping elementary students build strong academic foundations. She has experience supporting developing readers through structured literacy instruction, with a focus on phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension, and written expression. She also works with younger students on math, homework support, organization, and routines that help school feel more manageable and successful.In addition to her work with elementary students, Rachel has a strong background in middle school academics, particularly math, Algebra 1, Earth and Space Science, ELA, and Social Studies. Her years as a classroom teacher and co-teacher make her a versatile tutor who can support students across subjects while adapting instruction to each student’s needs. Rachel’s tutoring style is warm, steady, and encouraging, while still helping students stretch themselves and take ownership of their learning. Her background in social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and yoga instruction informs the calm, supportive environment she creates. She works to help each child build confidence, independence, and the skills needed to do their best work.

Robert McCabe

Robert McCabe is an experienced tutor currently entering his 9^th year of teaching as an ICT teacher in Richmond Hill, Queens. Robert holds a B.S. in Health and Human Services with a focus in Early Childhood Care from SUNY at Buffalo and an M.S. in Childhood Education grades 1-8 from CUNY Brooklyn College. Robert believes in bringing researched based approaches to tutoring to help students achieve their learning goals. In addition to his teaching role, he actively contributes to his school’s artistic community by producing and directing musicals. Robert looks forward to forming a meaningful connection with your student that will empower them to reach their full potential. In his free time, Robert likes to go surfing, rock climbing, hiking, and play the guitar.

Serena Edelman

Serena Edelman teaches the 4th grade in an autistic support classroom in Gramercy. A graduate of Temple University, Serena has a degree in Early Childhood & Special Education. Before teaching in her current school, she taught ELA learning support in Philadelphia, as well as 3rd grade ICT at a charter school in Brooklyn. Serena is currently in a master’s program at Hunter University to obtain an advanced degree in Special Education. She grew up in Montclair, NJ, not too far outside of the city, and loves visiting family at home and spending summers on the Jersey Shore.

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Sydney Bibicoff

Sydney is a learning specialist at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. Sydney previously worked at The Windward School and is trained in Orton-Gillingham’s PAF reading program and the Hochman Writing Method (Writer’s Revolution).  Sydney works with students with language based learning disabilities. Before Windward, Sydney previously taught at Bank Street working with general education students. Sydney has her Master’s degree in elementary, general and special education at Hunter College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017 with a degree in Psychology. Sydney is also NY State certified in teaching grades 1-6. In her free time, Sydney loves to run and enjoy the outdoors, and travel.