Does your child struggle with time management, studying techniques, organization, or efficient homework habits? An executive functioning tutor can help your child improve their academic progress across subjects like math or English at any grade level. For example, if you suggest that your child should study for a test, they may have little idea of how to do so effectively. Some students have desks cluttered sky-high with a jumble of papers, binders, and notebooks. Or perhaps they only crack open a book to prepare the night before a major test.
We know how stressful this can be for you and your child, and we’re here to help. Our NYC executive functioning tutors understand that homework is most effectively navigated when students learn and maintain strong organizational skills.
Our Organizational Tutors Focus On:
- Time Management
- Study Skills (A customized study plan for your child)
- Organizational Systems
- Preventing Distractions from Technology and Devices
Our executive function tutors are experts at teaching these skills. We focus on supporting students with every aspect of organizing, planning, time management, prioritization, and seeing a task to completion—skills that are integral to each child’s success both in and out of the classroom.
Our NYC organizational tutors teach and then model an effective executive function framework, helping your child develop an individualized plan of action and a strategic approach to homework. Learning how to manage these challenges is crucial. As adults, we constantly need to manage multiple tasks, problem solve, and plan ahead.
At Teachers Who Tutor NYC, we take great pride in providing the best student tutors for time management that New York City has to offer.
Meet Our Executive Functioning Tutors
Ali Fieber
Ali graduated magna cum laude and received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology and a minor in Education from Colgate University. She received her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Columbia University, Teachers College. Ali holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as a New York State license to practice Speech Pathology. Additionally, she is TSSLD Certified (Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities) in New York State. Ali currently works at a private school in Manhattan for students with various learning disabilities. Over the past eight years, Ali has split her day between teaching math, science, history, and one-on-one remediation sessions. Ali has gained experience in both classroom and one-on-one instruction with students with executive functioning deficits, nonverbal learning disorders, and dyslexia. Ali is passionate about all that she does and she prioritizes building a positive rapport with all of her students.
Charlene Gonzalez
Charlene is currently a special education teacher at a New York City public school. Charlene has worked in NYC public schools for the last nine years as a special education teacher at the middle school and high school level. She has taught various content areas, particularly high school social studies, mathematics (in both middle school and high school), and high school English. She has taught Spanish GED classes for adults looking to continue their education and improve their lives. Charlene also has tutoring experience in working with students of all ages in math, ELA, and test prep. Prior to becoming a teacher, she spent several years working in case management and advocacy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hunter College and master’s degrees from Touro University in special education and in school building/district leadership. As a native New Yorker, she has spent many years dedicating her time and career to working with not only her students but also her fellow New Yorkers. When she is not in the classroom, Charlene is traveling the world exploring new cultures and spending time with family and friends
Cynthia Webb
Cynthia Webb has over 25 years experience as an educator. She has taught English (including AP classes) and history at public and private schools and colleges. Cynthia was Director of the Upper School (grades 9-12), Director of Elementary and Middle School at Hamilton Park Montessori School, and Director of the Learning Center at the Ramaz School. Among her degrees are a JD cum laude from Boston University School of Law and a MEd from Teachers College, Columbia University. Cynthia is passionate about working with students and has received a certificate in working with students with executive functioning challenges.
Danielle Shulkin
Danielle has worked at public, private, and charter schools in New York, San Francisco, and across the world. As a Learning Specialist at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn and the Town School for Boys in San Francisco, she supported students with developing their skills across subjects, including Humanities, math, Spanish, and Latin. While at Town, she redesigned the study hall program to become an intentional What I Need (WIN) class using the latest research in Executive Functioning. Danielle has also taught math support to K-8 students and supported them in becoming skilled, confident mathematicians. She is passionate about helping all students, including those with disabilities and/or neurodivergence, find joy and success in learning. She is certified in Orton-Gillingham from Ron Yoshimoto and trained in David Berg’s Making Math Real. In addition, Danielle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Linguistics from the College of William & Mary and a Master’s Degree in Teaching Students With Disabilities from St. John’s University. Danielle strives to create a safe space where students can openly discuss their challenges and find ways to use their own unique strengths to overcome them.
Danielle Lewis
Danielle is a history and English teacher at the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan. Additionally, she has tutored New York students aged 10 and above for over 25 years, helping them master English, History, French, Biology, research skills, IB curriculum, and standardized tests. Her specialties also include executive functioning, time management and study skills, and writing instruction. Danielle has encountered students with diverse backgrounds, hopes, talents, and challenges. What she loves most is helping each one find success and joy in learning. When not teaching or tutoring, she can be found singing, hiking, learning languages, working with animals…and reading!
Emma Lefkowitz
Emma Lefkowitz has been a high school teacher and tutor for over 15 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching Secondary Social Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College. During her many years as a classroom teacher, in the Philadelphia area and now in New York City at the Marymount School, Emma has developed effective strategies for helping middle- and high-school learners with organization, prioritization, motivation, reading, writing, study skills and time management. By working closely with learning specialists, special education teachers and educational psychologists in the school setting, she has acquired expertise in learning styles and strategies that work for a variety of learners. Emma is known for building productive, nurturing and fun relationships with her tutoring clients and enjoys fostering a reflective awareness of the learning process. She currently sees students privately in Manhattan for executive function and general academic support. She lives on the Upper East Side with her family and enjoys making art with her children!
Jess Wall
Jess has spent over a decade in New York City charter schools in Harlem teaching special education courses, ranging from phonics and foundational literacy, to Regents-aligned ELA and AP literature. She has also taught pre-algebra, algebra 1, and geometry, as well as biology, global history, and US history. She specializes in working with young people to develop their executive functioning skills (such as communication, time management, and organization) alongside their academic skills, and was the founder and director of special class settings at her previous charter network. Jess holds a BA from Amherst College in Anthropology and French, as well as an MS from Hunter in Special Education, and a Masters of Education in School Leadership from Columbia University-Teachers College. As a former collegiate athlete, she enjoys staying active by coaching a middle and high school girls competitive soccer team and hiking with her young son and rescue mix.
Jacqlyn Telford
Jackie is a full-time teacher with 10+ years of experience in private and public schools in NYC. She has also worked as a private tutor, SAT prep program director, and executive functioning coach. Over the years, Jackie has worked with students in grades 4-12, and she currently teaches middle school humanities at The Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn. Previously, Jackie taught middle school ELA (reading and writing) at KIPP. As a tutor, she primarily works with students who want to boost their literacy skills (analytical reading and writing), as well as with students who want to firm up their organizational and executive functioning skills. Jackie believes in empowering students to take ownership over their learning in order to feel more confident and successful in school. When she works with students, Jackie is a one-on-one coach, cheerleader, and accountability buddy. Jackie is a Columbia University and Trinity School alum, an NYC-native, a travel aficionado, and a total bookworm. She holds a B.A in Sociology from Columbia University and an M.A. in education from Relay GSE.
Kate Hall
Kate Hall is the learning specialist for grades six through twelve at York Prep. She earned her B.S. from Meredith College in Child Development with a North Carolina teaching license for kindergarten through sixth grade. Upon graduating and moving to New York City, she earned her masters in General and Special Education at Touro College and received a New York teaching license. Prior to York, Ms. Hall worked at Success Academy Williamsburg for three years and Girls Prep Bronx Elementary for four years, teaching various grades from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Throughout the years Ms. Hall has tutored and supported children outside the classroom. Kate is currently working toward certification in Orton Gillingham as well. Ms. Hall spends her summers visiting family in North Carolina, and traveling. During her free time, she enjoys walks in the park with her husband Drew, visiting museums, spending time with family and friends, and reading on her patio.
Katrina Johrden
Katrina has taught for more than 10 years in NYC public high schools. As a teacher of students with disabilities, she has taught a variety of courses and grade levels, including 9th Grade-11th Grade in Algebra I, Global History & Geography 1 & 2, English Language Arts, and Geometry. Additionally, she leads the Advisory planning at her school which emphasizes Social Emotional Learning and Executive Functioning skills to build competency cross-curricularly. Katrina co-leads the Access & Inclusion Department to support students and families in developing the strongest individualized plans for their academic journeys. Katrina has a B.A. in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Communications from St. John’s University and a M.S. in Education in Teaching Urban Adolescents with Disabilities from Long Island University. Katrina’s goal is to provide access to all learners and build the confidence and self-advocacy necessary for post-secondary pursuits. Katrina is an avid hiker, National Park enthusiast, and museum wanderer.
Kayla Hefter
Kayla Hefter is an experienced executive functioning, English, writing and reading tutor. She currently teaches at Quad Prep, a special education school, working one-on-one with 6th-12th graders. Kayla is certified in Orton-Gillingham and has a passion for creating individualized education for neurodiverse students. She received her bachelors in English from Loyola Marymount University and then a Masters in Education with a credential in English at University of San Diego. Kayla has an empathic and outgoing personality, and has tutored students, many of whom have individualized education plans, for years. Kayla also conducts literacy interventions, and aids with college admissions essays and with homework help. Kayla is also a published journalist, poet, and former publicity assistant, prior to switching to education.
Leah Scrivner
Leah has been teaching high school students in Brooklyn since 2008. As a special education teacher, she has co-taught a wide range of courses including Earth Science, Global History, US History, and ELA among others. She teaches a course that focuses on Executive Functioning by utilizing materials from students’ core classes to reinforce and teach executive functioning skills. She has worked with a wide variety of students, but has spent the last 7 years working closely with neurodiverse students by learning their specific needs and meeting them where they are. For the last 7 years, Leah has worked at Millennium Brooklyn High School where she facilitates the school’s Nest Program as their Nest Coach. Leah holds a Masters Degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and a Masters Degree in Secondary Special Education from Long Island University: Brooklyn. In her free time she enjoys taking advantage of all museums the city has to offer, traveling and the great outdoors.
Ly Dang
Ly Dang is in her third year of teaching history in NYC public high schools. Prior to starting her teaching career, she attended Brown University, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree, and Teachers College at Columbia University, where she received her Masters Degree. Ly has extensive experience working with middle and high school students across a variety of content areas, from writing to math and science to foreign language, and everything in between. She has worked with young people and their families who may have learning differences and/or need support with executive functioning skills. Outside of teaching and tutoring, Ly is a classically trained pianist of almost two decades, is an avid runner, and enjoys designing and creating her own clothes.
Zoë Chaykin
Zoë currently works as a high school Learning Specialist at LREI, where she supports students in grades 9-12. She works with students across a range of subjects and regularly collaborates with teachers and families to ensure students have the support they need to succeed. She began her career at Hoboken Charter School, where she developed and implemented a course for striving readers using Orton-Gillingham phonics instruction. During her time at HCS, Zoë co-taught English and History for students in grades 9-12, while also designing and leading an “English Lab” course for students who needed to enhance their reading and writing skills. In addition to teaching, Zoë completed training with the Orton-Gillingham Academy and has been tutoring students using this methodology for the past five years. She has also tutored students in essay writing, executive functioning skills, and reading comprehension. Zoë loves seeing the students she works with develop confidence and self-advocacy skills as they gain a deeper understanding of their own learning styles and what they need to be successful.