Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where are you located?
We were located at 544 E Fordham Road, Bronx NY 10458. We closed during Covid and have since been operating remotely. Our address is listed as 2229 Ocean Avenue, 1R, Brooklyn, NY 11229-2303 but this serves only as an administrative space. We do not receive clients at this location.
We are in the process of exploring reopening a miniplex in Greenpoint/Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY.
2. How does group tutoring work?
Students are placed in groups according to age, grade and ability/needs. Instruction is designed based on the particular needs of the current registered students of each particular group. Our groups are very small. An average maximum is seven students. The students meet as a group and we sharpen common skills that they need to develop in order to advance successfully. We pride ourselves on continuous communication with parents/guardians on the development of their child.
3. How do you know if my child is a good fit for a particular group?
Before your child starts with us we have a phone, in person or email communication about your child’s needs, apart from the information you share on the registration form. We may request school reports and samples of your child’s work. We will also assess your child’s reading level (For Literacy and ELA) and basic knowledge and skills. This will help us determine which group or groups are the best fit. This will be done in communication with you.
4. Prices are quoted monthly, can I pay weekly?
Yes, payments can be made weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and you can also pay up to 3 months ahead. However, each payment must be made before the start of the instruction period. For example, if you are paying weekly you must make your weekly payment before the start of the week for which you are paying.
5. What do you mean by 8 hour and 12 hour months?
This indicates how many hours of instruction for a month. An 8 hour month is distributed as 1 hour each day for 2 days for 4 weeks. A 12 hour month is distributed as 1½ hours each day for 2 days for 4 weeks.
6. What is a combined class?
A combined class is a class which shares instruction time between Math and ELA (English Language Arts – includes reading and writing).
7. What is ‘Reading Lab’?
Reading Lab is an intense class offered for different stages of the reading process. It teaches beginning readers to read by teaching all the fundamentals of reading, struggling readers to also grasp the foundations and advance their skills, and more experienced readers to sharpen their skills.