Hello! My name is Shelby. I hold a B.A. in English (cum laude) from Barnard College, Columbia University and a Master's in Literacy and Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education. I'm licensed in Illinois as both an elementary educator and a Reading Teacher (PK–12). I have taught for ten years in the most prestigious independent schools in New York City and Chicago.
Literacy education is my passion. I have helped students from kindergarten through 12th grade...
Hello! My name is Shelby. I hold a B.A. in English (cum laude) from Barnard College, Columbia University and a Master's in Literacy and Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education. I'm licensed in Illinois as both an elementary educator and a Reading Teacher (PK–12). I have taught for ten years in the most prestigious independent schools in New York City and Chicago.
Literacy education is my passion. I have helped students from kindergarten through 12th grade strengthen their reading and writing skills while developing their appreciation for the power of language. In addition, I have eight years' experience teaching elementary school mathematics, with an emphasis on deep conceptual understanding of "why" math works.
Whether your child needs help with early reading, writing, elementary math, college essays, or SAT/ACT verbal prep, I bring the same preparation and care to every session. Families who work with me aren't just hiring a homework helper — they're investing in a credentialed specialist who knows how to identify growth areas and capitalize on each student's strengths and interests to help them make meaningful progress.
Ready to get started? Schedule a call with me and see what working with a true literacy and learning specialist can do for your child.
