Meet Ali
Certified Early Childhood Educator
For years, I dedicated myself to fostering young minds, inspiring curiosity, and building the foundational skills that would help my students thrive. As an elementary school teacher, I discovered the unique power of connecting with each child, understanding their individual needs, and adapting my teaching to bring out the best in them. Whether it was guiding them through their first book or helping them solve that challenging math problem, each small victory felt like a shared achievement. I specialize in preparing kids for assessment testing to get into a wide range of schools (private, magnet, STEM, etc.)
"Our 4.5 year old daughter chooses Teacher Ali over dance, music, or any other activity - hands down her favorite 45 minutes of the week. Beyond preparing her for kindergarten, Ali gave us targeted areas to practice and kept us level-headed throughout the application process. Her calm guidance and practical tips gave our daughter the confidence she needed for independent school testing. We couldn't ask for a more engaging or effective educator."
- Brooke's mom
"Ali is the most amazing tutor. She taught my son to read and write during Covid when he refused to go on zoom. She got him way ahead. Usually, he’s a reluctant learner, but she makes learning so fun with multiple games that he feels like he’s playing. She also tutors my younger son who is the top of his class in math - way ahead of his classmates. She is such a joy to be around. Our whole family adores her!"
- David's mom
"We are so grateful for Ali! Her warmth, patience, and cheerful energy has made learning such a joy for our son. She celebrates his strengths, gently guiding him through challenges, and always makes him feel proud of his progress. Thanks to her thoughtful approach, he’s grown in confidence and curiosity. We love her!"
- Max's mom
"Ali is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher who truly understands children, and can tailor her personalized approach to cover the specific content required across different grade levels and schools. She makes learning fun and enjoyable for students, and is so easy and reliable for parents to work with. My child has thrived academically, and has gained confidence and a love of learning through working with her. Ali develops fun and innovative lessons each week, and my child genuinely looks forward to seeing her. Working with Ali has been a wonderful experience for our family, and I can’t recommend her enough!"
- Kate's mom
"Ali is a true gem, warm, patient, and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. She genuinely cares about each child she works with, going above and beyond to make learning fun, engaging, and effective. Her ability to seamlessly blend play with structured lessons ensures kids not only grasp key kindergarten concepts but also build confidence and a love of learning.
Beyond working with your child, Ali is an incredible resource for parents. She helps identify areas to focus on at home, offering thoughtful guidance and support every step of the way. We feel so lucky to have had her in our child’s life and couldn’t recommend her more highly!"
- Jade's mom
"My daughter has been working with Ali for a year now and she looks forward to every session! Ali makes learning fun! She plays games, provides positive feedback and offers great insight on areas for growth that we can reinforce at home. My daughter is confidently progressing in her skills and fundamental knowledge that will prepare her for kindergarten! We are so happy we met Ali!"
- Steph's mom
"Ali is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher who truly understands children, and can tailor her personalized approach to cover the specific content required across different grade levels and schools. She makes learning fun and enjoyable students, and is so easy and reliable for parents to work with. My child has thrived academically, and has gained confidence and a love of learning through working with her. Ali develops fun and innovative lessons each week, and my child genuinely looks forward to seeing her. Working with Ali has been a wonderful experience for our family, and I can’t recommend her enough!"
- Lily's mom
"Ali is absolutely wonderful! My kids genuinely enjoy their time with her. They think they’re just having fun on a playdate, but they don’t even realize how much they’re learning. They eagerly look forward to their weekly sessions, and as parents, we couldn’t be happier with the progress they’ve made in just a few months. We wanted their learning experience to be both enjoyable and effective, and Ali exceeds our expectations every time!"
- Aaron & Kayla's mom
