NYC Academic Solutions

Oct 03 2023 27 mins

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The NYC Academic Solutions Podcast focuses on helping parents navigate New York City's complex education landscape by providing them with valuable information and real, actionable strategies for their children's success. Hosted by Alexander Friedman, owner of Brooklyn Math Tutors, each episode zeroes in on a specific topic relevant to NYC education and features experts who provide practical advice and insights, empowering students to excel both academically and beyond. Interested in being a guest or have a question for the host? Get in touch via email. We're here to help.

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Executive Function Skills in a Post-Digital World

Oct 03 2023 41 mins

In this episode of NYC Academic Solutions, we focus on the essential subject of executive function skills in today's digital world, examining strategies to assist children in regulating their emotions, making plans, and managing tasks efficiently.Our guest, Danielle Florio, will provide insights into this crucial topic. Danielle is the Co-Founder of City Smarts, a holistic educatio

How to Build Parent-Teacher Relationships

Sep 06 2023 15 mins

In this episode of NYC Academic Solutions, we delve into the crucial topic of forging effective parent-teacher relationships, which play a pivotal role in enhancing students' academic journeys. Our guest for today's episode is Rachel Wallace, a certified classroom teacher with extensive experience spanning Pre-K to high school. Rachel holds a bachelor's degree in elementary educati

Using Art & Movement to Teach Math

Jun 15 2023 25 mins

In this episode of the “NYC Academic Solutions” Podcast, we explore how art and movement can enhance math learning, especially for children with different learning styles. Our guest is Mackinna Hart, an experienced teacher from the Dalton School, who shares how this creative approach can make math lessons more engaging and fun for students.We discuss the benefits of integrating

Efficient SAT Prep with the Careless Error Algorithm

May 25 2023 33 mins

In this episode of "NYC Academic Solutions," we speak with experienced tutor Josh Sohn about efficient, effective preparation for the SAT. We delve into Josh's Careless Error Algorithm, a personalized and efficient approach to tutoring that improves learning outcomes and makes the most of your investment in tutoring.Josh explains the origins and functionality of his algorithm, whic

To Stuy or Not To Stuy - A Parent's Guide

Apr 18 2023 21 mins

In this episode, we speak with veteran educator Maya Duani to tackle the question: "Should your child go to Stuyvesant High School?" Together, we explore the school's unique challenges and opportunities, the ideal student profile, and the impact on mental health and college admissions. For questions and episode topics please email: [email protected] tutoring, please ch