testimonials

• "K. made amazing progress with Ms. Topiel, moving from a pre-primer reading level to a first grade reading level in a short period of time, beocming motivated and focused.  At the end of the year awards ceremony, K. was given a trophy for Most Improved Reader.  Ellen is a very gifted teacher and I am so grateful she is working with my daughter." (N.S., Parent of a student with hearing impairment and brain injury)

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• "... Ms. Topiel helped me address the school so that my daughter's curriculum reflected my daughter's needs.  She (Ms. Topiel) was prepared with information and research, and able to explain how she (my daughter) would benefit from the strategy." (C. O.- Parent of 5th grader with special needs)

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• "Ellen Topiel's skills and her way with children have led to proven results.  I can recommend her wholeheartedly both as a specialist and a person." (S. B.-Parent of twins with dyslexia and ADHD)

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• "Thanks for your help today and the summary.  That was so well organized!" (S.H.-Parent of student with chronic illness and learning disability)  

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• "In the relatively short time that Ellen has been tutoring my son, it has become clear that she possesses a rare combination of talent. She is highly knowledgeable and sets clear expectations, yet she is also creative, sensitive and gentle. My son has responded very well to her individualized approach to language arts instruction. Her original, experienced-based ideas blend to accurately address his primary learning needs. Furthermore, her methods could easily be adapted and applied across his entire program for maximum benefit.  Ellen has been especially flexible when scheduling our tutoring sessions. As an educator, her optimistic outlook and caring, child-centered approach are inspiring."  (P. H.-Parent of student with Autism)

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• "She has an exceptionally strong and varied background to draw upon...In-depth understanding of different types of disabilities...In-depth knowledge and skill in multi-sensory teaching...I strongly believe she has formal knowledge, the ethics, the supportive personality, and the firm commitment to the lives of children and youth..." (Dr. Howard Margolis, Professor Emeritus, Reading Disabilities & Special Education, City University of New York, Editor Emeritus -Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Disabilities)

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