Tutors & Education Services
While we are surrounded by amazing schools and terrific educational resources, many of us are may consider extra support for our kids at different times. While we know the school system is terrific, kids have a variety of needs, and fortunately, there are many amazing resources available locally (and remotely), which we want to share with all of you! If you are interested in being listed, please email us anytime at [email protected].
Make This School Year a Success with Huntington Learning Center, Westport!
As moms, we all want our kids to thrive in school, but sometimes they need a little extra help to reach their full potential. Whether it’s homework struggles, subject challenges, enrichment or preparing for big exams like the SAT or ACT, Huntington Learning Center is here to support your child every step of the way. At Huntington, we offer expert tutoring for children in grades K-12. Our services are customized to meet your child’s needs, and our highly qualified tutors provide support that can make a real difference in your child’s academic journey. For younger children, we offer great programs in math, reading comprehension, and phonics. As they get older, we offer subject tutoring, homework help, and comprehensive SAT and ACT test prep to ensure your child is fully prepared for every challenge.
Don’t let this school year be a source of stress. Take advantage of our FREE academic evaluation now through September 30th to see how we can help your child succeed.
Call us today at 203-601-2113 to schedule your evaluation and learn more about our services.
With Huntington, you’re not just getting tutoring—you’re getting a partner dedicated to your child’s success. Let’s make this the best school year yet
M.S. in Literacy Birth – 12th Grade; Advanced Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Contact Info: [email protected] / (516) 446-0789
- Allison has 22 years of experience Teaching & Tutoring students in grades Pre-K- 8th grade.
- Allison is trained in Fundations, Wilson Reading, Journeys, Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, Bridges in Mathematics as well as Teachers College Reading and Writing Project.
- Allison’s goal has always been to keep the students engaged while establishing a love for learning. It’s important to her that they enjoy what they’re doing and look forward to their time together.
- Allison continues to work with many families over the years and loves being able to deliver direct instruction to students so that she can meet their individual learning needs. During the last few years she has worked with many local families, helping students to feel confident again in school & fill in any missing pieces across all subject areas.
- Allison went back to teach again in 2021 for a year. She taught 4th grade and was able to learn a whole new skill set based on current learning standards that she’s now able to use with her students.
Company: Collegiate Academic Support
B.S. in Human Development in Learning
M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Contact Info: Email [email protected]
- 15 years of experience of working with college students in various capacities
- Peyton specializes in working with college students who suffer from ADHD, anxiety, and/or who need to create academic structure. She focuses on teaching self-advocacy, time management, and organizational skills.
- Peyton creates a customized plan for each student.
- Peyton offers virtual academic coaching sessions
- Peyton is an IBBCES Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and Master IEP Coach ®
Dana Aussenberg – Learning Specialist, M.S. Ed School Counseling
Contact Info: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (914) 262-2021
Website: www.danaaussenberg.com
- Dana is a Certified School Counselor for grades K – 12. She specializes in working with students in grades 6 -12, teaching Executive Functioning skills including organization, time management, and study strategies.
- Dana’s approach is grounded in relationship building and learning about her students. To achieve success, trust and connection are essential. For children to succeed both in and outside of the classroom, they need to know how to plan their time effectively, stay organized, and study “smarter not harder”.
- Dana worked in NYC as a School Counselor at a 6th through 12th-grade school in Gramercy Park, and then worked at one of the nine specialized public high schools in New York City as a College Counselor. She went on to work for the City University of New York in a college transitions program helping students to develop problem solving, time management, and communication skills through a collaborative inquiry-based approach.
- Dana has been working as a private Learning Specialist for over 8 years and is happy to communicate with your child’s school to work as a team, ensuring that your child is continuously progressing.
Emmy Mlawer Hollenberg- Founder of Your Learning Toolbox (YLT) | Learning Specialist | Executive Functioning Coach
Website: Your Learning Toolbox
About Emmy:
- M.S. Ed. in Childhood General and Special Education.
- Certified Executive Functioning Coach for children and teens.
- Emmy has over 13 years experience working with students ages 2-21 with various academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Emmy has extensive training in the following academic curricula: Orton-Gillingham literacy methods, Multisensory Math, Singapore Math (Math In Focus), SRSD Writing Instruction, and The Writing Revolution.
- Emmy is trained and utilizes the following therapeutic curricula: Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation.
- Emmy and her team provide academic tutoring and executive functioning skill support to students ages 5+ in person and remotely.
- At YLT, we believe that utilizing differentiation methods, empathetic listening, and student-centered approaches crafts the perfect blend to success with the child at the center of our work.
Empowered Literacy – Lisa Baker, Owner, M.A., A/OGA, C-SLDI, B.C.A.S.E. – Developing Literacy for Struggling Learners & Children with Dyslexia
Website: Empowered Literacy – Lisa Baker
Contact: Email: [email protected]
About Lisa and Empowered Literacy:
- Empowered Literacy LLC is focused on providing literacy instruction to children with early reading difficulties, disabilities, and Dyslexia, as well as parent support throughout the special education process.
- Lisa Baker, owner, is a CT Certified K-12 Special Education Teacher, Orton-Gillingham Associate, CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, and Board Certified Advocate in Special Education.
- Services include literacy tutoring, informal assessments with progress reports, Evaluation and IEP reviews and consultations, and advocacy support.
- Lisa is dedicated to helping every child learn to read. She strives to support parents and schools in developing appropriate supports for students through positive and supportive collaboration throughout the special education process.
- B.A. from University of Pennsylvania
- Masters in Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education
- Over 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring students in grades elementary-high school
- Former 1st Grade Teacher at The Dalton School and High School Spanish teacher in NYC
- Specializes in reading and writing as well as teaching executive functioning and organization skills and strategies
- Proficient in Spanish
- Flexible hours
- Westport Resident of 21 years
Inclusive Educational Practices – Paige Fitzgerald/Kate Magaldi- Special Education Consultants, MA Special Education
Contact: Email [email protected] | Phone: (845) 707-1478
Website: iepractices.com
About us:
- Certified special education teachers for grades K-12 looking to support the needs of students and their parents. We target underlying causes of learning difficulties to help students reach grade-level expectations
- 15+ years of experience working in classroom settings, as homeschool teachers, and special education tutors.
- Offer a tailored educational plan to support the growth and success of students with special education needs.
- Our journey with your child begins with comprehensive learning assessments to identify your child’s strengths and areas of growth. We offer a holistic approach to teaching to address your child’s social, academic, and executive functioning needs.
- We offer weekly in person or virtual tutoring opportunities as well as the opportunity to connect with us throughout the week for feedback regarding tests or assignments.
- Since collaboration is essential for success, we will be in communication with your child’s classroom teacher to best support his/her needs!
- Lastly, during our work with your child, we will be the best advocates to review evaluations and recommend next steps for your annual or triennial review!
Joey Taffe – High School Level Science and Math Tutor – and College Essay Prep
Contact: Email [email protected] | Phone: (919) 909-3327
About Joey:
- My areas of academic focus include biology, chemistry, math (up until Calculus I), and college essay prep
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3 years of experience tutoring in these subject areas through the high school level
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Currently enrolled as a first-year medical student at Albany Medical College
- Recently graduated from Boston College in 2023 with a B.S. in Biology
- Virtual tutoring utilizing zoom
- Lauren Field is a learning and reading specialist in Fairfield County with more than two decades of teaching experience. She has both her special education and elementary certifications.
- Has a BA in early childhood development and a Masters in Learning Disabilities
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Offering 1:1 tutoring sessions
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Can conduct formal reading evaluations and reading screenings- using a combination of standardized and informal assessments to determine where to target instruction
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Tutoring approach includes Orton-Gillingham and other research-based systematic, sequential, multi-sensory approaches targeted to address identified needs using a variety of materials, methodologies, and targeted support to differentiate instruction
- Provides intervention and support in reading and writing
Mary Jane Haymond
Contact: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 249-1282
Mary Jane is a Latin, French, and Spanish teacher who has been teaching middle school -high school students for over 30 years.
• BA -French-Russell Sage College
• MA- French and Spanish-Simmons College
• ABD, (all but dissertation) Comparative Literature-CUNY, Graduate Center
• Teaching certifications 7-12th grade, French, Latin, Spanish, English
Philosophy– Whether in the classroom at school or tutoring privately in a one on one situation,Mary Jane establishes a stress free, comfortable experience for her students so that each student can learn and excell. Each lesson begins with what the student does understand and then it soon becomes clear what information and at what point the student became confused. The sign of a really good teacher is he/she who inspires confidence and curiosity and so the grades will simply come as a result of really meaningful tutoring sessions.
More about Mary Jane: Mary Jane has taught Latin, French, and Spanish at New Canaan High School, Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Convent of the Sacred Heart, The Phoenix Institute, and she even owned and operated her own tutoring practice which was right on Imperial Avenue. Most importantly, Maary Jane has an “instant connection” to teenagers and their world.
Company: Thrive Therapies, LLC
Contact info: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 295-4405
Areas of specialization: psychotherapy for adolescents, teens, and college students, College consultation/post-high school planning and Executive Functioning Skills Coaching
Licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (State of CT)
Education: MA in Counselor Education with a specialization in school counseling ; CAS in Educational Leadership
- Evening and weekend therapy appointments available.
- Meghan has been a school counselor and administrator for more than twenty years (grades 6-12, public and private).
- She is the former the Director of Guidance for grades 6-12 in a top-ranked Fairfield County public school system and has guided thousands of students through the post high school planning process and assisted them in meeting with academic success along the way.
- Sessions can be held in person at our Norwalk office location or via zoom.
- Sessions tailored to students in grades 6-12.
- Please refer to the website for more information and pricing or to schedule a brief call.
- Evening and weekend therapy appointments available.
Princeton Review
Contact Info: Visit www.princetonreview.com or call 800-2REVIEW
About Princeton Review:
- The Princeton Review has been offering 1:1 live, virtual tutoring for over 10 years in our award-winning online platform, and we are happy to help middle school, high school, and college students achieve their goals in over 30 subjects.
- Click here to visit our website and see all academic tutoring options.
Sarah Caputo – BBA Emory University, MBA Columbia University, UCLA College Counseling Certification
College and MBA Admissions Consultant, and founder of SRC Admissions Consultants.
Company: www.srcadmissions.com
Contact info: Email: [email protected]/ | Phone: (240) 475-0310
About Sarah:
- Sarah has 11+ years of experience guiding high school students and their families through the complex and competitive process of applying to colleges and universities.
- Sarah oversees every partnership and personalizes her approach to account for individual student needs and aspirations, and builds strong relationships with every student.
- Sarah begins each partnership with multiple assessments and conversations, and then guides students through the college process which includes planning, campus visits and school selection, resume creation,narrative development and essay editing, mock interview preparation, decision making, ongoing support and professional development.
- Sarah’s background in finance and management consulting and can guide students in exploring future career paths as well. Sarah also served as the head of college admissions at Ready4 and works with students globally through their respective educational journeys.
Susan Robison
Literacy Specialist
- Susan is an experienced, enthusiastic professional who has worked in the education field for 30 years.
- Susan is a literacy specialist. She has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, and is presently a mentor teacher with Literacy How, Inc. She is responsible for training and coaching teachers in literacy along with providing literacy leadership to schools, school systems, and state initiatives. In addition, Susan provides comprehensive literacy tutoring to students pre-K – 12th
- Dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based instruction to meet students’ needs, ensuring success and positivity.
- Offering 1:1 tutoring sessions.
- Trained in a wide range of programs including Orton Gillingham, Writing Revolution, Core Knowledge Language Arts, and Wilson. Susan has expertise in reading, spelling, and writing instruction and will use a variety of materials and methodologies to differentiate instruction and support student growth.
- Qualified to conduct reading screenings using a combination of standardized and informal assessments to determine student’s literacy proficiency & where to target instruction.
- MA in early childhood and elementary education with a concentration in literacy from NYU.
- Contact Susan at [email protected]
