Personalized tutoring for special needs
Specialized Academic Coaching (SAC) is an educational solution designed for students with any type of learning difficulty.
We tutor students with conditions including, but not limited to:
If your child is having difficulty in school, he or she may simply have a different way of learning. Parents are often the first to notice that “something doesn’t seem right,” but sometimes knowing what to do and where to find help can be confusing.
SAC can provide you with the right supports and interventions in order for your student to succeed in school and in life.
Benefits of SAC
Students who work with an SAC Coach experience marked improvements in these areas:
Other SAC Services
Our academic mentors can assist your special needs student with all of the following and more:
BrainStorm and Silver Kaplan LLC Jointly Implement Best Practice Approach for Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Silver Kaplan LLC and BrainStorm are proud to announce a new collaborative program, a jointly developed bio-educational system designed to mitigate the challenges kids with ADHD confront in an increasingly complex school environment. This innovative alliance aligns with best practices that recommend a multi-modal treatment approach to managing ADHD and improving both academic performance and overall wellness in the student.
Silver Kaplan, the most established child psychiatry group in northern NJ, has helped families and students with ADHD and forged close relationships with multiple schools systems for over 30 years. Drs. Kaplan and Silver are child psychiatrists with long and ample experience in the academic and clinical aspects of ADHD.
Dr Kaplan
Dr Silver
The unique system consists of an integrated coordination of specialized tutoring combined with medical supervision. The collaborative paradigm is geared to students with suspected or confirmed ADHD who have not overcome their academic difficulties in conventional settings (such as traditional tutoring and counseling).
Every student in this program receives comprehensive educational and medical evaluations that drive a personalized strategy with multiple components‒ including individual/group tutoring and medication when appropriate. Family and student work closely with a team of physicians and academic mentors/coaches who communicate frequently regarding progress and make adjustments and optimizations to the plan in real time, avoiding frustrating delays that can impede steady advances.
The opportunity to participate is limited to only 5 new families per quarter, so call today if you are interested and want to reserve your spot!
By partnering with the student and incorporating BrainStorm’s core values of customization, enthusiasm, and relationship, the specialized academic coach will empower your child with the strategies and skills necessary to conquer his or her unique challenges.
Kathy
Kathy, BrainStorm’s Director of SAC, earned her B.A. in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey, the went on to receive her Masters of Social Work degree from Fordham University.
Kathy has extensive experience working with children and families struggling with anxiety, adjustment issues, learning challenges, spectrum disorders and attention deficits.
Marissa
Marissa DiPetrillo graduated from Villanova University with a BA in Elementary Education. She then received two Master's Degrees from Fordham University, in Literacy Education (Literacy Specialist) and Special Education. She also holds a Learning Disability Teacher Consultant certification.
Marissa loves children and has been teaching first grade for fifteen years. She even coauthored and published a children’s book!
David
David earned both a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Delaware. During his time there, he worked in a neurobiology research lab to advance understanding of the human brain.
David has worked as a neurological assistant, aiding children in recovery from traumatic brain injuries. He also has teaching experience in a title nine classroom in the Lodi school district.
Alex W
Alex, BrainStorm's SAC Program Coordinator, earned her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marist College.
Alex has worked with students struggling with developmental delays, learning disabilities, and mental illness. As a Mental Health Counselor, Alex has helped students overcome challenges and find the motivation to reach their goals.
Christi R
Christi earned two Master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University in Educational Psychology and School Psychology.
In both school and clinical settings, Christi has worked with students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health difficulties. As a School Psychologist, Christi has expertise with IEP’s, 504’s, as well as Educational and Cognitive Evaluations.
Marlene
Marlene holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and is a New Jersey Reading Specialist.
As an educator, it has always been Marlene's mission to assist students of all ages to be successful human beings and lifelong learners. Reading, writing, and communicating with success and confidence are her most heartfelt goals!
BrainStorm believes that every human being has a unique genius and, with the right mindset and skill set, is capable of incredible success. For students with learning difficulties, no one is better at promoting signature strengths – and equipping to overcome challenges – than BrainStorm’s SAC coaches.
For a free learning evaluation, contact Alex W at 201.739.3823 or email sac@stormthetest.com
