Tutoring & Education Services Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year

Many of us are in the process of deciding what learning model we are most comfortable with for our children, now that the Stamford Public School District has announced plans to follow a Hybrid Model for the 2020-2021 school year with the option of a 100% Distance Teaching and Learning Model.

This means families will be participating in either all or partial distance learning, homeschool and in some cases, pods. It also means that many of us will be looking for tutors and education services to offer our children additional support.

So, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien and Stamford Moms have put together a Tutoring & Education Services Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Scroll down for tutoring companies, teachers and education consultants who are all available to help your child (Pre-K through college) excel during this unpredictable academic year.

Alliance Tutoring is a collection of elite private school tutors with advanced degrees and impressive teaching backgrounds, among the best educators available in the United States.

They specialize in test prep, college application guidance and retention. They provide support both personally and academically to transitioning students through regular meetings, focusing on executive and life skills in addition to academics as needed. 

They also have a branch of services devoted specifically to learning differences, anxiety & related conditions and ADHD.

Online, in-home or in-center tutoring is available.
Contact Alexander W. Merrill at (203) 340-0790
for more information.

Alyssa Mongelli is a 6th Grade Social Studies teacher at Hommocks Middle School in Larchmont, NY. She has 9 years of middle school experience and works with mainstream, ICT (integrated co-teach) and self contained students. 

She is available for after school and weekend sessions to help your child navigate and be successful during hybrid and remote learning.

From Alyssa: “Hi Moms, I am an experienced middle school educator with extensive experience working with students with IEPs and 504 plans. I specialize in supporting  students with executive functioning and organizational challenges. I can support your child with time management, planning and breaking down assignments, manipulating different digital platforms, organization of materials, and more.  Additionally, I can teach your child strategies to manage their feelings which will help them to build independence.”

During her teaching years in NYC, Barbara Gersh taught Exceptionally Gifted Students in a select program for students in grades one through four for over fifteen years. Upon her retirement from NYC, she taught at Old Greenwich Elementary School in Greenwich Connecticut for twelve years.

After her retirement, Barbara began tutoring students in reading, writing, and math. She is certified in grades one through six in both New York and Connecticut.

She can supply parents with recommendations from supervisors and parents from the Greenwich school community.

At Carnegie Prep, they are committed to seeing students as individuals and helping them realize their full potential – whether this is in the realm of academic support, test preparation, or creative enrichment.

They’re honored to have won Best of the Gold Coast for the 12th year and Best of GREENWICH once again, as they continually strive to create vibrant and engaging learning environments. They work with students of all ages, elementary through graduate school, both one-on-one and in small groups, safely in-person or online.

Carnegie Prep draws on over 35 years of experience serving students in Westchester and Fairfield Counties and beyond, and are ready to help them face today’s unique learning challenges.

Call (203) 352-3500 or email [email protected]
to learn more.

MATH TUTOR. COVID Slide? Summer Slide?

Your solution: an Experienced Teacher = Effective Tutor. In 1-2-3 steps, Children’s Educational Consulting LLC pinpoints weak skills, corrects them, & moves your student forward.

Professional, personalized, in-person tutoring with safety protocols or via Zoom. Private or small groups of classmates. All grades thru Algebra I. 

For more information call (203) 559-5359
or click here to learn more.

Call (203) 813-3249 or click here to learn more.

Through an individualized worksheet based program, students advance through the Math and/or Reading program at their own pace.

Kumon Math & Reading Center of Darien monitors each child’s progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires. Twice weekly sessions are held in-person and/or through Zoom. Please contact the Center or visit the website to set up a FREE Placement test.

New this Fall! They can work with your child to help with school eLearning on a customized basis. They can work one on one or in small groups. Please call the Center to discuss your specific needs.

Call​ (203) 202-8045, email [email protected] or click here to learn more.

Lindamood-Bell helps children and adults improve language processing—the foundation of all communication and learning.

For over 30 years, their intensive, one-to-one, process-based instruction has been used to strengthen the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension.

Their instruction is based on the individual’s learning needs and has been proven successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia, hyperlexia, ADHD, and ASD. 

Call (203) 656-0771 or email
[email protected] to learn more.

Learning Mandarin can be fun! Join the larges private Mandarin tutoring program on the East Coast this Fall and get started in private lessons or after school.

Manhattan Mandarin has been tutoring and running after school programs in NYC since 2013 and are finally ready to open up in Greenwich and cannot wait to get started.

They have tutors available for all ages and skill levels. Each student is carefully paired with a tutor who will inspire them to learn Mandarin for years to come. Manhattan Mandarin has native speakers and locals who have learned Mandarin themselves, entrepreneurs and PhD candidates, all ready to work with you and your family.

Set up your free trial lesson by emailing [email protected] or
click here to learn more.

For 25 years, the math specialists at MATH 1-2-3® have offered expert private math tutoring.

They offer tutoring in your home, year-round, 7 days a week at your convenience.

Online tutoring is available by Zoom or Skype.

Call 1-888-MATH-123 (1-888-628-4123)
or click here: www.math123.com.

Mathnasium believes that inspiring confidence in your student will change their life.

Mathnasium tailors each lesson to fit your student’s needs. They teach math in a way that makes sense. Mathnasium of Stamford is open for in-center sessions as well as live online sessions! 

SPECIAL OFFER: Contact them today to schedule a free assessment and receive up to $200 off!

Call or text (203) 372-6284 or email [email protected] to schedule
a free assessment.
Visit mathnasium.com/stamford to learn more.

Marianna with M. Beck Tutoring is a certified special education and English teacher with 14 years of teaching experience and a BA in English from Bucknell University and a MA in Learning Dis/Abilities from Columbia University, Teachers College.

When working with students, Marianna identifies the specific reading, writing, or executive functioning skills to be targeted and builds individualized plans to strengthen each area.

Her goal is to empower students to take ownership of their learning and teach them the tools they need to be successful.  ​

Call (475) 328-2113 or email
[email protected] to learn more.

Parker Gambino, Ph.D. offers Zoom tutoring in Biology and General Science for all levels.

He also offers SAT preparation.

Parker has 20 years of experience at Greenwich High School and five years at Bronx High School of Science.

Whether in person or online, Private Prep’s Study Pods are here to help alleviate some of the pressures felt by parents not trained as teachers but suddenly facing home education support.

In these build-your-own groups of 2-5 students, their highly trained instructors help kids of all ages balance workloads, develop strategies for distance or hybrid learning environments, and provide critical social and collaborative opportunities with peers. 

They’ve taught literally hundreds of students at their makerspace and around Fairfield County.

Samantha Berg is a first grade special education teacher who is certified in Wilson reading as well as PAF (preventing academic failure). 

She has taught both special education and general education in grades K-5. 

Sarah attended Tufts and Middlebury and has tutored and/or taught at private schools in Fairfield County (Brunswick, Pierrepont), NYC, California, internationally (TASIS Switzerland and Italy), and in a public school (MA) for over 16 years. 

On their website, users get to look through their network of tutors and pick the perfect tutor for their specific needs, price, and location.

On The Teachers’s Network, tutors get the benefit of being their own boss and keeping all of their hard earned money.

SPECIAL OFFER: The first session free!

After-School Online and In-Person Courses in CT’s #1 STEAM & Academic Enrichment Program is now enrolling. 

Let’s catch up after this summer. Zaniac’s courses are designed from the ground up to prioritize fun, active engagement within an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.