Tutor and teacher extraordinaire. Focused on helping every child feel successful, regardless of the challenges that stand in their way. Lizzie is certified in Literacy (K-12), Childhood Education and Special Education (K-6). She holds a dual Masters Degree in General Childhood Education and Literacy from Bank Street College of Education. She also holds an additional Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governor s University. With 8 years of experience working with diverse elementary learners, Lizzie has a passion for helping each child reach their full potential. Currently, Lizzie works as the Director of Learning Supports for an elementary charter school in Brooklyn. Trained in Orton-Gillingham as well as a multitude of instructional approaches (Reading/writing workshop, Fountas and Pinnell, Core Knowledge Language Arts, Framing your Thoughts writing, Teacher's College Writing) and various research-based intervention programs, Lizzie will individualize her approach to your child's needs. Every tutoring relationship beings with a thorough review of your child's strengths and needs as well as interests. Lizzie also identifies what motivates each particular child, whether that is a game at the end of the session, a sticker chart or fun movement breaks throughout, to keep your child engaged and inspired to do their absolute best. Lizzie also prides herself on being very knowledgeable about a variety of children's books helping your child find those they will enjoy reading no matter their skill level or interest. In addition to comprehensive knowledge to support literacy learning needs (phonics, decoding, reading comprehension, writing), Lizzie also loves to provide support to elementary students struggling with math concepts. Whether working on fluency such as knowing their number facts or helping students crack the code of solving word problems, Lizzie utilizes a variety of approaches to help students master this often challenging learning area. Helping children understand information in content subjects (science, social studies) is another area of expertise. Absolute belief in every child's ability and the willingness to go to great lengths to find exactly what works for him or her are the core of Lizzie's approach. She loves to collaborate with families to help them support their own child by providing games and activities parents can use in-between sessions.