ADHD coach + tutoring in all social science and humanities subjects (Park Slope)
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My name is Joe. I am a veteran educator with more than 14 years experience working with middle, high school, and college students. I love helping young people feel more confident about their writing, English, history, and related assignments. As a media literacy specialist, I can also help your young learners consider their media consumption choices to reduce phone addiction. I have graduate degrees from NYU, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and Indiana University in creative writing, anthropology and media, and global area studies.
I also was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult 15 years ago while completing my second graduate degree. In school and college in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s I had no accommodations, no extra help, and endured a lot of criticism and punishment. The result, however, was that I was forced to come up with my own strategies to survive and eventually thrive. This makes me particularly well-equipped to help your children get through school and get to a good place. While ADHD is different from person-to-person, I do understand the struggles of this demographic extremely well. Let me help you help them skip some of the agony that I had to endure as a young person.
I have worked with students with ADHD since 2016 and am well-equipped to work with students individually to assist them in getting through school, identifying their interests, and on to a path of success. I can also work in tandem with parents to help them better understand and assist their young learners. With all that said, I am NOT a trained psychologist and CANNOT diagnose your child or suggest medications -- that work must be left to doctors and psychologists.
You may ask why I am not working a fancy job with all my education. Until spring 2025, I was the Media Literacy Expert for multiple U.S. Embassies in Eastern Europe, in addition to consulting on country-wide USAID democracy and media programs. Unfortunately, all of that work was terminated earlier this year. Upon returning to the United States after several years abroad, I have landed in an unforgiving job market, so I am trying to make ends meet using my vast experience, skills, and education.
I can meet in person or virtually. I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I am happy to share my CV and/or references upon request.
I look forward to assisting you and your child on their educational journey. Please reach out with any questions!