Nicholas: Smithtown tutor

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Personalized Tutoring with Nicholas Silva Where Expertise Meets Empathy

Hello! I'm Nicholas Silva, an experienced and passionate educator offering one-on-one tutoring in early elementary reading, writing, and math. With over four years of classroom teaching experience in New York City charter schools and a master's-level education at Columbia Teachers College, I specialize in helping young learners thriveespecially those who benefit from targeted support or differentiated instruction.

My background includes:

Lead teaching roles in 1st and 2nd grade general education and ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching) classrooms, with a focus on high-impact literacy and math instruction.

Expertise with programs like Wilson Language, DIBELS, and STEP, along with curriculum systems such as Illustrative Math, EngageNY, and Lavinia Guided Reading.

Deep commitment to equity and learning outcomes.

A classical liberal arts foundation from Thomas Aquinas College, equipping me to foster strong thinking, language, and reasoning skills in students of all abilities.

Whether your child needs support catching up, an extra challenge, or just a patient and knowledgeable guide to grow in confidence, I bring a calm, engaging, and structured approach that meets students where they areand helps them rise.

I am committed to creating a safe and motivating space for growth.

Let's connect to discuss how I can support your child's learning journey!