allison schupak

Educational Therapist/Learning/Reading specialist

Rate: Contact For Rate Available For: Private Tutoring, Online

New York, New York

My name is Allison Schupak, I am an Educational Therapist/Learning specialist with 25+ yrs of experience working with students in grades K-12 with learning differences.

With a master’s degree in Reading and certification in Elementary Education as an educational therapist, I have 29 years of teaching experience in both the private and public sector with students aged 5-18. For the past 17 years, I have practiced my craft as an educational therapist and learning specialist at The Gateway School, Winston Preparatory School, Ramaz, Birch Wathen Lenox, and St. Luke’s School in NYC. I am currently in full-time private practice, Schupak Strategies.

I specifically work with students addressing the following-
ADD/ADHD
decoding/encoding, dyslexia-
Orton-Gillingham, PAF/Wilson-Fundations trained
reading remediation/comprehension skills
expressive and receptive language deficits
written language/dysgraphia-Trained in Writing Revolution-Hochman method, SRSD
Mathematics-(K-6)-dysgraphia
Executive functioning/organization/study skills
I provide test prep for the NYS exams, ISEE/SSAT/SHSAT and other private school exams.

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Experience :

• 1996-Present EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST-PRIVATE PRACTICE, New York,
• Provide a broad range of individualized educational interventions for students K-12 with learning disabilities and other learning challenges. These interventions are based on formal and informal assessments and many times include collaboration with other professionals, and schools.
• Specialize in decoding/encoding, reading comprehension, expressive and receptive language deficits, written language, math deficiencies, executive functioning, dyslexia, organization study skills, social skills, life skills, and ADD/ADHD. Trained in Wilson-Fundations, Orton Gillingham and PAF reading programs, as well Judith Hochman Basic Writing Skills-Writing Revolution program
• Experience working with children with dual exceptionalities (both gifted and dyslexic)
• Provide test prep for the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and other private school entrance exams, as well as NYS exams.
• 2014-January 2017 ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL, New York, NY
• Lower School Learning Specialist Grade 2-4
• Provided individual, small group, classroom academic coaching, instruction, and support to students in English Language Arts, Math, Writing, Organization and Study Skills
• Worked with teachers to evaluate students to determine appropriate educational strategies
• Worked closely with students, parents, and administration to support student development
• Administered admissions testing and interviews for prospective incoming students
• Assisted with the implementation of curriculum and present workshops to teachers and parents
• Served as a liaison between the school and outside educational consultants
• Served as a resource for parents to answer questions about child development and learning
• Member of Child Study Team- composed of Head of School, Lower School Head, psychologist, and teachers.
• 2013-2014 GATEWAY SCHOOL, New York, NY
• Middle School Learning Specialist
• Provided individual, small group, and classroom academic coaching, instruction, and support to students in English Language Arts and Math
• Served as the key liaison with faculty, learning specialists, psychologists, and the Division Head to support students with varied learning needs
• Coordinated the assessment and tracking of student progress
• Participated in grade level teaching teams in English Language Arts and Math
• Provided expertise and stay current in the fields of special education, learning and the brain, classroom methodologies, and literacy instruction to young adolescents
• Served as a resource for faculty to differentiate instruction and apply effective teaching strategies to meet the varying learning needs of students
• 2006-2013 WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL, New York, NY
• Focus Instructor
• Developed and implemented personalized academic instruction and curriculum based on specific learning styles and educational needs, including social and emotional development in a 1:1 setting to LD students with Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD and Executive Functioning Grades 6-12
• Served as Case Manager to facilitate communication between families, faculty, administration, outside therapists and Board of Education
• Administered and analyzed annual standardized testing battery (Woodcock Johnson, WIAT, Stanford Math, GORT, VMI, TOWL) used to demonstrate student progress and create class placement.
• Attended weekly professional development meetings and trainings, and wrote individualized student progress reports three times a year
• Participated in annual Board of Education CSE reviews to create IEP plan and annual goals
• 2005-2006 THE BIRCH WATHEN LENOX SCHOOL, New York, NY
• K-5 Math/Reading Learning Specialist
• Taught Math and Reading to groups of students in Grades 2-5 in both individualized and homogeneous group settings
• Conducted admissions interviews for prospective incoming students
• 2004-2005
• R.J. BAILEY SCHOOL, White Plains, NY
• Tenured Literacy Specialist Grades 4-6
• Provided Academic Intervention Services (AIS) to fourth and sixth grade students in Reading/Writing/Social Studies/Science/Math
• Provided E.L.A./M.S.T. Test Preparation to fourth grade students
• Member of Child Study Team
• 2003-2004 Reading and Social Studies Specialist in Grade 4
• Devised strategies and methodologies for teaching a pilot laptop program for “at risk” students and delivered AIS
• Responsible for accurate reporting of results achieved by the program
• Taught after-school Language Arts and Math program to AIS students
• 2001-2003 RAMAZ LOWER SCHOOL, New York, NY
• Learning Specialist
• Provided support Reading and Writing services to Grades 2-4
• Provided Writing Enrichment to Grades 1-4
• Member of Child Study Team
• 1996-2001 GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, West Hempstead, NY
• 4th & 5th Grade Tenured Teacher
• Taught Math and Reading to groups of students in Grades 2-5 in both individualized and homogeneous group settings

Education :

• EDUCATION:
• May 1999 - Master of Science, Reading Education, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
• May 1995 - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
• CERTIFICATION:
• New York State Permanent Certification, Elementary Education, Grades K-6
• New York State Certification, Reading

Orton-Gillingham Training Information :

• I am trained in the Wilson/Fundations/PAF and Orton Gillingham reading programs and The Hochman method-Writing Revolution, and SRSD writing programs.