Tara Bandman tutors English, SAT Verbal and Writing, and the college essay.  She has been teaching students the ins-and-outs of the SAT and the college essay since 1996.  She has worked with countless students over the years and takes pride in having helped kids at all levels achieve their goals.  In addition to tutoring students in SAT preparation,

Tara is a New York and Connecticut certified English teacher.  She currently teaches English and writing at Ardsley High School in Ardsley, NY.  Tara holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, an Ed.M. from Harvard University and most recently an M.A. in English literature from Hunter College.

Joan Barickman tutors students from kindergarten through college: English literature and writing; the verbal sections of SAT I and II, ACT, GRE and MCAT; the verbal and math sections of the SSAT

and  ISEE, all sections of  the GED; the College Essay; NY State English Language Arts Regents’ Exam; and Study skills.

She is certified in NY and has taught in both public and private schools; from 1977 to 2004 she taught English in the Bedford, NY, public schools.  She has also tutored students from public and private schools for over thirty years; she has demonstrated success with all types of learners.  Joan has been recognized nationally and regionally for creating and using innovative methods of teaching, testing and teacher training; she was, for example, selected as the NYSAEA Teacher of the Year and the NIE Outstanding Teacher of Writing.  She has also published several books and numerous articles on teaching and testing.  

Ira Copperman tutors Math and Chemistry.  Since 2004, Mr. Copperman has led classroom and individual activities for PSAT/SAT prep, Regents exams, and SAT subject matter and advanced placement tests for more than 100 students.

Prior to his tutoring activities, Mr. Copperman worked for IBM, Reuters, and as a consultant in a variety of industries.  During this time, he developed and delivered commercial education programs for groups and individuals reaching several thousand students. In addition, he managed a number of technical and project teams responsible for implementing several large-scale client activities.  Mr. Copperman graduated from Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Il., with a BA in Government.

Judy Gartman is a reading/writing tutor and Learning Coach. She provides an individualized, optimistic approach to developing reading strategies from remediation to enrichment.

Judy’s approach: Strategies*Making*Active*Readers*Think

teaches students from ages 5 (pre-kindergarten with readiness needs) to high school students with study skill problems. With 30 years of experience, Judy teaches learning strategies and at the same time, builds self esteem. Teaming with her students’ teachers ensures success.  

Judy is a caring professional who guides students with low pressure strategies and “a smile” in the following areas:

• Reading-all levels from remediation to enrichment

• Writing process and in the content areas

• Study Skills- How to study for tests?

• Vocabulary building

• Orton-trained multisensory approach

• Learning disabilities

• NYS ELA (English and Language Arts)

• Independent School Entrance Exam

• ITBS prep

Judy started as a classroom teacher, became a parent and teacher trainer for her company, POP., and began her tutoring practice 20 years ago. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Hunter College in education, Judy received a MA in reading and certification in Educational Administration. Since that time, Judy felt her passion was working with students. 

As her students say, “Judy makes it fun! With Judy, the words, quit and impossible don’t exist!”

Allan Schneider - since 2001 has been tutoring Mathematics, grades 8 through 11, Chemistry, General Science and Physics. He also prepares students for their SAT/PSAT/ACT Math tests and their Math and Science Regents exams.

After retiring from the corporate business world five years ago Allan Schneider began his professional tutoring practice with a single physics student in the Greenwich Public Library. Today, after helping over 100 students and with 1000 tutoring hours, he is bringing his methods and processes to the public through AST.  Prior to tutoring, he was in technical management at IBM and AT&T. He has a B.S in Chemical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.

Linda Simon – Specializes in tutoring Special Needs Students. She has 32 years of experience as a Special Education and Collaboration teacher in both Elementary and Middle School. She has also served many years as an education specialist at both Building and District CSE meetings. She is NYS Certified in Nursery and Elementary (K-6) as well as Special Education (K-12) and holds a Masters + 60 Credits.

Linda Simon can provide a wide range of services to students and their parents including: Special Education Tutoring, Learning Skills Development, preparation for elementary & middle school New York State Tests (ELA and math), Early Childhood Intervention, Educational Evaluations, IEP Assessment and Compliance Reviews, as well as Student/Parent Advocacy (and can be available to attend District Meetings with parents).  Linda’s geographic area includes Northern Westchester County and Lower Fairfield County. Visit her website www.educ-aid.com for additional information.