Certified Teacher

Nasim A.

ADHD

As a New York City public school teacher leader with a master's degree in education, I have extensive experience developing targeted interventions for students with ADHD. My approach focuses on implementing evidence-based organizational strategies, attention-sustaining techniques, and multisensory learning tools tailored to individual student needs. I collaborate closely with families and educators to build consistent academic routines that foster self-regulation and long-term classroom success.

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra I and Algebra II at the high school level. From the role of a special education teacher, I was able to provide differentiated supports and scaffolds supporting the needs of all learners. Through tailored individualized support, I will be able to assist you in where you need help.

Algebra 2

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including Algebra II. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

American History

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including American History. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

Arabic

Drawing on my deep linguistic background and professional educational experience, I provide comprehensive Arabic instruction tailored to learners of all proficiency levels. My lessons emphasize practical conversational fluency, classical grammar structures, and reading comprehension through immersive, culturally rich methodologies. I design structured, engaging curricula that build student confidence and bridge foundational language mechanics with real-world application. I am also a native Arabic speaker, writer, and speaker. I've been tutored for four years and have done camp where I interacted with Arabic to read Quran and speak and write in conversation as well. I've also taught Arabic at Bard Early College in an special education setting as well where I taught Arabic through differentiated and scaffolded. I helped students who had no engagement in language and are now conversational and fluent readers and speakers and exposed them to Bay Ridge with Arabic cultures and traditions . I can do amazing things here-- and want to support the student experience here.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

With advanced formal training in education and extensive hands-on experience in urban public schools, I specialize in supporting students on the autism spectrum. I utilize structured teaching methodologies, visual supports, and individualized communication strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and sensory needs. My goal is to create a predictable, encouraging environment that promotes academic progress, social skill development, and genuine student autonomy.

Career Development

Leveraging my background as an educational leader and program administrator, I guide students and professionals through strategic career planning and professional branding. My mentorship covers comprehensive resume development, targeted interview preparation, networking methodologies, and actionable career pathway mapping. I help clients articulate their unique value propositions and build the professional confidence necessary to achieve their long-term employment goals. As a college advisor at Bard, I also provide career development for high school students and students of all ages. I do this work everyday as a special education teacher at my high school Bard HS Early College. I am a great speaker, listener, and supporter. I want to support students here for career development... I admire it this work. It's my DNA... I hope you reconsider this decision. Drawing on my extensive experience as a New York City public school educator, data specialist, and former College Coach for the NYC "College Bridge for All" program, I provide expert career development and post-secondary planning guidance. I leverage my professional background supporting thousands of high school graduates with matriculation pathways, resume building, and professional goal-setting to help students navigate complex career transitions. My personalized coaching equips clients with actionable strategies for professional branding, effective networking, and long-term career advancement. Leveraging experience as a College Coach for the NYC "College Bridge for All" program, I guide students through post-secondary planning, enrollment pathways, and professional goal-setting [cite: 1]. As a tenured NYC Department of Education teacher leader, I facilitate professional development on data-driven growth, instructional capacity-building, and adult learner support for NYSED certification [cite: 1]. I synthesize these operational and advisory roles to help clients master resume branding, networking strategy, and long-term career advancement.

College Counseling

As an experienced educator within the New York school system, I provide comprehensive college counseling to help students successfully navigate the competitive admissions process. I offer expert guidance on university selection, application timelines, standardized testing strategies, and compelling personal statement development. My student-centered approach ensures that every applicant presents an authentic, polished profile that highlights their academic strengths and personal ambitions. I am qualified for this position because I am a college advisor and provide college counseling. I love this work and is part of my DNA. I do this work at my high school. I also supported students throughout the college process even through letters of recommendations and personal statement / career goal writing. I hope you reconsider. Students will appreciate my experience especially as someone who also teachers at the college. I understand the full dynamic and have been doing this for a decade. Drawing on my professional experience as a College Coach for the NYC "College Bridge for All" program, I provide expert guidance on college counseling and post-secondary planning. My background includes supporting thousands of high school graduates with the complex paperwork, matriculation steps, and enrollment pathways required for higher education. I work closely with students to help them navigate university selection, application timelines, and strategic goal-setting for long-term academic success. Leveraging experience as a College Coach for the NYC "College Bridge for All" program, I guide graduating high school seniors through complex post-secondary paperwork, matriculation steps, and enrollment pathways [cite: 1]. Holding master's degrees in special education and instructional leadership, I integrate student-centered planning with structured academic goal-setting [cite: 1]. I help students navigate university selection, application timelines, and profile development with precision and strategic clarity. Leveraging experie

Common Core

As a New York City teacher leader, I possess deep expertise in aligning instruction with rigorous Common Core learning standards across multiple grade levels. I help students master foundational critical thinking, advanced mathematical reasoning, and rigorous textual analysis through targeted, standards-based instruction. My targeted interventions demystify complex curriculum requirements and equip students with the analytical skills needed for high-stakes academic success.

Dyslexia

As an experienced educator with specialized training in special education, I utilize multisensory structured literacy approaches to support learners with dyslexia. My instruction incorporates evidence-based decoding strategies, phonemic awareness training, and tailored reading comprehension frameworks. I am dedicated to building patient, encouraging learning environments that empower students to overcome literacy hurdles and unlock their full academic potential.

Elementary (K-6th)

As a licensed New York City teacher leader with a master's degree in education, I provide comprehensive, engaging academic support across all elementary school subjects. My pedagogical approach focuses on building rock-solid foundations in foundational reading, writing, and mathematical computation through differentiated instruction. I create warm, structured learning environments that foster intellectual curiosity and prepare young learners for long-term academic excellence.

Elementary Math

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including elementary math. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

English

As a special education teacher, I've taught elementary, middle, high school and college English courses for the past 5+ years. I've also taught students how to learn English. I provide regents supports and writing supports as well.

ESL/ESOL

As a certified teacher, I have helped many students learning English for the first time. I've supported with speaking support, writing support, and reading support. I look forward to making your dream come true of being able to read, speak, and write English.

Executive Functioning

As an experienced educator and instructional leader, I specialize in coaching students to master essential executive functioning skills including time management, working memory, and organization. I implement practical systems for task initiation, long-term project planning, and self-monitoring that directly translate to academic and professional success. My individualized coaching equips students with sustainable cognitive strategies to independently navigate complex workloads and reduce academic stress.

GED

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including GED. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

Government & Politics

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including government and politics . I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

GRE

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including GRE I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

Personal Statements

As an experienced educator and writing mentor, I guide applicants through the intricate process of crafting memorable, high-impact personal statements for academic and professional programs. My coaching helps students unearth their unique personal narratives, structure compelling narrative arcs, and refine their prose for maximum emotional and persuasive resonance. I work collaboratively to ensure every essay maintains an authentic voice while meeting rigorous admissions standards. As a college advisor, I've supported students with their personal statements. It's part of the work that I love doing and hope to support students here. It's part of my passion. Drawing on my professional experience as an Adjunct Lecturer teaching composition at John Jay College and New York City College of Technology, alongside my work as a College Coach for the NYC "College Bridge for All" program, I provide expert guidance on personal statements. My background includes helping graduating high school seniors navigate complex post-secondary application pathways and teaching collegiate-level writing courses that emphasize structural clarity, narrative engagement, and persuasive prose. I collaborate closely with applicants to refine their personal statements, ensuring their authentic voices shine through while meeting rigorous academic and admissions standards. Leveraging experience as an Adjunct Lecturer teaching composition at John Jay College and New York City College of Technology, alongside my role as a College Coach for the NYC "College Bridge for All" program, I provide specialized guidance on admissions essays . My background includes supporting graduating seniors through complex post-secondary application pathways and instructing collegiate writers on structural clarity, narrative engagement, and persuasive prose . I collaborate directly with applicants to unearth their authentic voice, refine narrative arcs, and meet rigorous admissions standards . In my current role as a full-time educator within the New York City publ

PSAT

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including PSAT I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

Public Speaking

Drawing on my background as an educational leader and facilitator, I help students and professionals build powerful public speaking and presentation skills. My coaching addresses vocal modulation, strategic nonverbal communication, audience engagement techniques, and structured speech composition. I provide a supportive, constructive environment that systematically transforms public speaking anxiety into poised, persuasive, and confident delivery. I am very good and qualified at this skill with my public school leadership experience. I've been featured by multiple outlets and have provided public speaking skills for students with special needs, hence, my expertise. I am so excited... I know how to do hooks and persuade and teach all forms of speech and public speaking... and being informative as well. I hope you reconsider this decision. Drawing on my extensive experience as an Adjunct Lecturer at CUNY institutions including John Jay College and New York City College of Technology, alongside my role as a professional development facilitator and teacher leader within the NYC Department of Education, I provide expert instruction in public speaking and oral communication. My background includes leading professional learning sessions, presenting at district conferences, and teaching collegiate lecture and composition courses that emphasize structured delivery, persuasive messaging, and audience engagement. I help students build powerful presentation frameworks, conquer speech anxiety, and articulate their ideas with poise and professional confidence. Leveraging experience as an Adjunct Lecturer at CUNY institutions (John Jay College, NYC College of Tech, Kingsborough), I teach college-level seminar and composition courses requiring structured oral delivery and academic defense [cite: 1]. As a Professional Development Lead and AI Fellow Table Leader for the NYC Department of Education, I train educators, present at district principal conferences, and facilitate live multi-stakeholder workshops [cite: 1]. I syn

Reading

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including Reading. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

Regents

As a licensed New York City teacher leader, I possess comprehensive expertise in preparing students for high-stakes New York State Regents examinations across multiple disciplines. My tutoring targets foundational content mastery, rigorous test-taking strategies, and thorough analysis of past examination rubrics. I design structured review programs that demystify exam expectations and consistently empower students to achieve passing or mastery scores.

Religion

Drawing on a lifelong personal foundation as a practicing Muslim and extensive academic background in cultural systems and history, I provide comprehensive instruction in Islamic studies and religious history. My lessons explore Quranic studies, Islamic jurisprudence, theological history, and comparative religious traditions within a respectful, analytical framework. I help students deepen their theological understanding and engage thoughtfully with historical and contemporary faith perspectives.

SAT Math

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including SAT Math. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

SAT Reading

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including SAT Reading I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

SHSAT (NY HS admissions)

As an experienced New York City educator, I specialize in comprehensive test preparation for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). My targeted curriculum covers advanced mathematical problem-solving, logical reasoning, and complex verbal comprehension strategies tailored specifically to the exam's unique format. I provide students with rigorous diagnostic tracking, proven time-management heuristics, and the strategic edge needed for admissions success.

Social Studies

I have taught all history courses in all grade levels. From the role of a special education teacher, I was able to provide differentiated supports and scaffolds supporting the needs of all learners. Through tailored individualized support, I will be able to assist you in where you need help. I also got a degree in history! I can help you love history and grow appreciation for the subject and make contemporary connections.

Special Needs

With an advanced degree in education and extensive experience leading specialized instruction in NYC public schools, I provide expert support for students with diverse learning needs. My practice integrates individualized education plans (IEPs), multisensory pedagogical strategies, and customized behavioral accommodations to foster inclusive academic growth. I am deeply committed to partnering with families to cultivate accessible pathways toward student independence and academic achievement.

Study Skills

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including study skills. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

World History

As a certified special education teacher, I am certified to teach all subjects... including World History. I've had the opportunity to provide differentiated instruction, scaffolds, and guided supports for students with all learning styles. It would be an honor to provide those expertise to your child/ you.

Writing

As a certified teacher, I have taught writing in all grade areas, helped students with revising their writing, and gain confidence in their ability to write. I've also helped students in their writing who English is not their first language. As a licensed teacher, I look forward to working with you. I am trained and have the resources to support you.