ashleigh stahl

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- Certified in mental health first aid 

- Certified in CPR, AED, and first aid 
- Trained in STEM for early/primary classrooms
- Trained in best practices for teaching Pre-K and K 
- Trained in play-based learning (primary and elementary)
- NYS teaching certification: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) - NYS teaching certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- NYS teaching certification: Students with Disabilities: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) 
- NYS teaching certification: Students with Disabilities: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) 



Hi! My name is Ashleigh Stahl. I earned my bachelor’s degree in child study with a concentration in English and my master’s degree in literacy and cognition both from Saint Joseph’s College. I have been educating for over 4 years and have worked in a variety of diverse schools located in Patchogue, Medford, Wyandanch, Islip, and Flushing. I have done most of my teaching in prekindergarten, which I believe to be one of the most rewarding learning experiences for not only the students but also for myself. I have also had experience in first grade, fourth grade, and sixth grade classrooms. My number one goal as an educator is to create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for students that focuses on building up their individual weaknesses as well as furthering their strengths in an approachable manner. I will provide students with high expectations so they can succeed academically, socially, and physically, and hopefully instill a love for future learning and curiosity. I believe that strong parent-teacher relationships are very important to the learning process and strive to keep the lines of communication open as much as possible for you and your scholar. I love doing crafts, singing songs, and reading and will try to incorporate these types of activities as well as other activities your child likes to complete during each new day of learning. I am always excited to meet new students and can’t wait to get started!

-12 years teaching experience

-6 years in Pre-K

-Professional Certificate - Early Childhood Education Birth – Grade 2

-Professional Certificate - Childhood Education Grades 1-6

-First Aid/CPR Certified

-Working knowledge of Spanish

My name is Melissa Swart and I have worked in education for the last 12 years. My Undergraduate degree is from York College of Pennsylvania in Elementary Education, and I also received my Masters Degree from Stony Brook University. Initially, I did a lot of subbing in Elementary from grades K-6, and for the last 6 years, I have been a lead teacher in a Pre-K classroom. 

I love to come up with fun and engaging ways for students to learn. Allowing students to be hands on and create things they are proud of is one way to accomplish this goal. I understand that all children do not learn the same way, and I always try to tailor my lessons in a variety of ways for each student to succeed. 

When I am not teaching I love spending time with my family and friends. My favorite season is Fall, and I love to go for walks outside whenever possible. I look forward to being a part of Seventh Street Tutoring. 

  -NYS Public School Teacher Professional Certificate-Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)

-NYS Public School Teacher Initial Certificate- Elementary

-Certified in CPR 

My name is Natalie Conroy and I have been an educator for over 10 years, with a background in business administration. I have my undergraduate degree in Child Study from St. Joseph’s College and earned my Graduate Degree in Literacy from Long Island University. My first teaching experience was teaching Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten for 6 years. I have experience in teaching Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade RTI,upper Elementary and High school students. My experience includes classroom experience in a variety of different school settings including public schools, charter schools and private community schools. In addition I have taught individual students in a one-on-one setting. 

I hold many certificates in early childhood education. I enjoy taking workshops and professional development to keep myself current. The world of childcare and education is constantly evolving and I am always learning something new! 

I aim to instill a lifelong love for learning in all my students. I provide them with a stimulating learning environment that engages them in hands-on experiences. I believe students need to be critical thinkers and have the confidence to take risks in their learning. I have a passion for reading and writing and love to share my love of books with my students!

-Early Childhood Education Birth-Grade 2

-Students With Disabilities Birth-Grade 2

-Childhood Education Grades 1-6

-Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6

-Reading, Reading Comprehension

-Grammar, Writing

-Math & History

My name is Lauren Geedman and I am a NYS Teacher. I graduated from St. Joseph’s College with a Masters in Education. My certifications consist of Early Childhood Education BirthGrade 2, Students With Disabilities Birth- Grade 2, Childhood Education Grades 1-6, and Students With Disabilities Grades 1-6. Through my diversified experiences in a variety of special and general education classrooms, I can bring enthusiasm and unique strategies to the children I teach. As a person who thrives in high-pressure and fast-paced situations, I strive for positive results through the application of my elementary and special education abilities. Additionally, I possess expertise in differentiated instruction and an aptitude for optimizing performance and motivating colleagues. In any position, I am able to visualize success and identify innovative and effective strategies for achieving it.

-20 years of Teaching Experience
-NYS Permanent Certification Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6
-NYS Permanent Certification Reading Teacher 

Hello! My name is Carolyn Stein and I have proudly worked in the education field for 20 years. I completed my undergraduate work in Elementary Education at St. Joseph’s College and went on to receive my Master’s degree in Reading from Dowling College. 

I taught Kindergarten for 10 years then went on to do part-time work while raising my two amazing sons. I have worked in many different capacities as an educator including being a substitute teacher for grades K-6, working at a farm as an Educator for field trips, being a reading tutor for grades 1 & 2 and as a teacher at a Before School Care program. Each opportunity has taught me a great deal and helped me grow as an educator. Working with young children is my true passion. I believe learning should be a joyful experience guided by the child’s needs and interests. 

Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my family, cooking, doing yoga and can always be found with a book in my hand. I am so looking forward to working with new students and families this year. 

-NYS teaching certification : Social Studies 7-12

-CPR trained

-Experience in ENL instruction grades 4-8

-Experience in English Language Arts instruction 6-8

-Experience in teaching students with disabilities grade 6

Hi! My name is Christina Farella and I am so excited to be joining the Seventh Street Music crew! I am a NYS certified teacher with a specialty in Social Studies (Grades 7-12). I also have plenty experience in instructing English Language Arts, as well as, ENL students. I love to read and always make it a point to help my students see the importance and fun in reading new books and learning new things!

 -NYS certified childhood education teacher 1-6

-NYS certified special education teacher 

-Experience working with grades pre-k to fifth grade 

Hi everyone!  My name is Hope Scicutella and I’m a certified NYS teacher! I graduated with a degree in education in 2019 and I am currently working towards my graduate degree. I have experience working in grades pre-k to fifth grade throughout the years as a teacher assistant, student teacher, and substitute teacher. I believe that each individual student learns in their own unique way. As a teacher, it is important for me to incorporate multiple methods of teaching into lessons so that all of my students are engaged in the learning process. I’m a very kind-hearted, loving, and motivated individual with a passion for teaching!

-NYS teaching certification: Early Childhood/Special Education and Childhood/Special Education grades 1-6  

-Art Teacher experience

-Tutored pre-kindergarten-2nd grade students

-Worked as a pre-kindergarten teacher for 4 years. 

-Certified in CPR and First Aid 

Hi! My name is Katherine Beltran. I am a certified teacher and received a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood/Special Education grades 1-6 from NYU and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Hunter College. While at NYU, I severed as an AmeriCorps member at Jumpstart and provided individualized attention with an emphasis on language and literacy skills to prepare preschool children for school success. I also worked as a 1st grade teacher at Go Project and developed differentiated, highly engaging, appropriately challenging lessons in Reading, Writing, and Math aligned to Common Core Standards. For the last four years, I worked as a pre-kindergarten teacher and delivered creative and hands-on-lessons where children are empowered to construct knowledge and inquire about the world around them. I have also provided individual tutoring for pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade students. I am a lover of literacy and have experience working with children of various ages and abilities. I have taught English Language Learners and children with dyslexia to read and write using a multisensory approach. On any given day in the classroom, you can see me bringing books to life by acting out stories, using props, and challenging children to think critically about stories. I am an energetic and passionate teacher, and I believe in nurturing the growth of the whole child. I am dedicated to creating fun and engaging activities that connect to children’s interests and inspire a love of learning. 

 -8 years teaching experience

-Teaching Certification (K-12) Students with Disabilities

-First Aid/CPR Certified

-Mental Health Certified

-Proficient Spanish

Hola! My name is Janessa Tamayo I have been in education for the past 8 years. I attended Hunter College (CUNY) for my Graduate degree in Education. I started teaching G.E.D classes at Columbia University, then later moved on to teaching cooking classes and now I have been teaching High School Mathematics and Engineering for the past 5 years. Currently learning to code, and always willing to learn something new especially if it helps those around me. Learning is key whether it is a new subject, skill, or language. I always say we learn together. I love working on new activities,

When I am not teaching you can find me at the pier 25 playing volleyball when it isn’t cold or taking a walk in Central Park. I love to cook in my spare time and work on new skills. For Example, started to take up sewing this summer, and made a curtain. Huge fan of learning odd and interesting facts about New York City. I look forward to meeting you!

-Literacy Specialist 

-Montessori, Reggio Emilia, James Bank and Howard Gardner

-Experience with K-12

-Published Children's Literature Author

I am a masters level educator and literacy specialist with a progressive , constructivist ,whole child - inquiry - play based approach to teaching and learning which stem from the methodologies of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, James Bank and Howard Gardner. I have over a decade working within multiple settings within the realm of k - 12 education as well as both undergraduate as well as graduate level courses. 

When not in the classroom I have worked as a diverse and eclectic curriculum design expert for children’s media outlets such a Sesame Workshop. I am additionally a published children’s literature author , all of my short stories, chapter books as well my on screen narration incorporate multiculturalism and were created so that students from from all walks of life could see themselves within the main characters. As previously stated, align with student centered, play/ inquiry based methodologies and I believe it is my role as educator to meet my students where they are in the learning process and aide them to develop the skills needed to either help them progress in certain areas or on the flip side the tools to help them journey even farther down the path of success and exploration they are on - whether that be on target with their school curriculum or as an additional outlet for excelling on their own belong what is expected of them of them in classroom. I LOVE children’s literature and believe it can be woven into pretty much any lesson or activity - I see such immense value in adding an additional narrative to spark student’s curiosity and excitement when learning a new topic or revisiting an idea. Basically, in my eyes each student comes into the classroom with a unique lens, background history and cultural experiences. Simply put no two students are going to experience or understand a topic in the exact same way. I see my goal as their guide towards finding what medium works best for them when developing their personal interpretation and then giving them the materials, encouragement and outlet to share their ideas with the world. 

Bright, lively, creative and collaborative —my classroom is a place where children’s innate curiosity is nurtured and guided. It is my goal to teach children how to think, not what to think. Within our learning space whether that be in their home , the park or in a mini school we’ve created,it is my ultimate goal that children build the social, emotional, and cognitive skills essential for success in school and the world as a whole.