Natalia Romero is a dedicated ELA educator with a strong passion for literacy and language development. She incorporates the Orton-Gillingham approach, using structured, multisensory strategies to support students in building strong reading comprehension, writing skills, and confidence as developing readers and writers. With over five years of teaching experience in diverse educational settings—from New York […]
Arielle Engelmeyer brings over 15 years of experience as a tutor and has spent the past 10 years teaching students in elementary school. She holds a BA in English with a minor in Education and a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy. In addition to teaching reading, Arielle specializes in Essay Writing instruction. She helps
Our Essay Writing MS II (Grades 7–8) course is specifically designed to help students refine their writing voice, strengthen essay structure, and confidently tackle high-stakes writing assignments—including high school application essays. Students will deepen their skills in crafting well-developed argumentative, narrative, and expository essays, while also learning to write compelling personal statements that reflect individuality and purpose. With an
Tina Nicolucci is a passionate reading coach with extensive experience helping students build strong reading and writing skills. Her instruction is rooted in the science of reading and supported by certifications in Childhood Education (K–6), ESOL, and the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI). She is also trained in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson/Fundations methods, which allow her
Essay Writing MS I Our Essay Writing MS I course is designed to equip middle school students with the tools and techniques needed to write clear, well-structured five-paragraph essays—essential for both academic success and standardized tests such as the ISEE and HSPT. Through focused, step-by-step instruction, students will learn how to confidently craft argumentative, narrative, and informative/explanatory essays
Our Essay Writing II course is designed to build upon their foundational writing skills and take students to the next level of written expression. Ideal for students in grades 4–5, this course focuses on more advanced essay types—such as persuasive, explanatory, and literary analysis—and introduces key skills like research, argumentation, and critical thinking. Key Focus Areas:
Our Essay Writing I course is designed to strengthen students’ writing skills and boost their confidence in expressing ideas clearly and effectively. Tailored for students in grades 3–4, this course introduces the fundamentals of structured writing across three key essay types: narrative (personal and story-based), informative/explanatory, and opinion. Key Focus Areas: Essay Structure: Learn to organize writing
Kayla Pearson is an experienced educator with 15 years of teaching expertise, specializing in reading and writing instruction rooted in multi-sensory and research-based approaches. Her career has taken her from Sacramento to San Francisco—and even Panama—where she has taught elementary and middle school, supervised a literacy clinic, and trained fellow educators. Kayla holds an Educational Specialist
