Racquel is passionate about empowering children with cognitive differences to become confident, independent learners. She is an academic interventionist, consultant and coach who works with parents, children and childhood specialists to develop learning plans for children with neurodiversity. Racquel and her team of learning specialists specialize in academic assessment, reading intervention, writing instruction, mathematical remediation, executive functioning, self-regulation and case management for families needing consultation for IEPs, 504 plans and in-school interventions. Teaching is Racquel's passion. In her free time, she winds down with yoga, scuba diving and adventures around the world.
Maddy is a Los Angeles-based education specialist with an expertise in math. She received her B.A. from Rice University. Maddy is passionate about making math accessible. She tailors her teaching approach to the needs of each individual student, finding joy in helping them accomplish their academic goals. Maddy’s mission is to help her students make sense of complex topics while empowering them to feel a greater sense of confidence. Maddy primarily works with students in grades 3-12 and specializes in working with neurodiverse and twice-exceptional learners. In her free time, Maddy enjoys practicing yoga, watching baseball, swimming, and hiking with her dog.
Maria is a trained and certified Lindamood-Bell practitioner, skilled in both math and reading instruction. Her specialty is in developing imagery and visualization-based techniques in neurodivergent learners with various Lindamood Bell programs including Seeing Stars, On Cloud 9 and Visualizing and Verbalizing. Her instruction is centered on the purpose of making students independent and experts at processing information. Maria is a talented actor which she brings to her teaching. She always incorporates creative thinking and artistic sensibility. Originally from Philadelphia, Maria presently resides in Los Angeles. In her free time, she loves to travel (and eat!) around the world as well as enjoy a view from a boat, cable car or from the top of a mountain. She is a lover of life and all things creative!
Clare is a lifelong learner who finds the most joy in working with children who struggle to read. She leverages science-based literacy programs such as Wilson/Fundations, Words Their Way and Touch Math. Clare uses many other programs to assist in optimizing instruction such as EdMark, Fountas and Pinnell, iReady and more. Clare earned a Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist and has worked in the field of special education for 13 years. Her roles have ranged from reading interventionist to math specialist for K-12 learners. She is also an instructional coach for teachers and a special education case manager, writing IEPS and facilitating IEP meetings for children and their families. She loves to design programming across the continuum, but her ultimate goal is to teach every child to reach their fullest potential and to live choice-filled lives. In her free time, you can find Clare enjoying a good book, admiring art, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Daniela is dedicated to empowering students by uncovering their unique learning profiles and equipping them with the confidence, strategies, and skills needed for academic success. A specialist in personalized intervention, she draws on deep expertise in identifying each child’s strengths and challenges to create targeted, effective learning plans. Her approach is holistic and collaborative. Daniela partners closely with students, families, and other professionals to build a cohesive support network that addresses the whole child. She utilizes the Sonday System, an Orton-Gillingham–based structured literacy program designed to support reading development and dyslexia intervention. In addition to reading intervention, she has successfully ignited a love of mathematics in students who had long given up, helping them rebuild confidence and see themselves as capable problem-solvers. Daniela’s work is rooted in advocacy and connection. She serves as both a skilled clinician and a trusted guide, helping students develop self-awareness, cognitive tools, and resilience. Her goal is to empower learners to navigate their educational journeys with independence and confidence.
Stephanie began her teaching career back in 2000 working in independent schools. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended University of California, Santa Barbara for undergraduate studies before getting a Masters Degree in Education at Pepperdine University. In 2019, Stephanie decided to further her education and become an Educational Therapist. She has always loved to teach reading to those kids who need a little extra love and attention. There is nothing greater than seeing a child’s face light up when they feel success. Stephanie lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their four children where they love to spend time at the beach. Most weekends you will find her cheering on her kids at the soccer field.
Amy has been dedicated to helping young students as an Orton-Gillingham trained and certified reading interventionist. She loves all things phonics and the art of decoding. Before stepping into this role, Amy gained valuable experience as a paraprofessional which honed her ability to work with all types of learners. She had a transformative experience teaching English in Israel which propelled her love for teaching. A graduate of Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with a minor in Sociology. Outside of work, Amy enjoys reading, tending to plants, painting, and walking with Cleo, a lively 5-year-old black lab.