Our Team
Our dedicated New York state-certified learning specialists apply their expertise and experience to meeting your student’s unique needs.
Laura Rice, M.Ed, Director and Tutor
A New York State Certified Reading Specialist with over 30 years of experience, Laura Rice is the Learning Resource Center’s director and lead tutor. Her background includes serving as a classroom teacher and learning specialist at public and private schools in New York. An expert in the area of emergent literacy, Laura works with individual students and small groups spanning all ages and needs. She believes in a warm, holistic team approach, collaborating effectively with students’ parents, classroom teachers, therapists, and other specialists. She helps all students do their best, build confidence, and advance academically. Laura shares, “I love my job. My students inspire me every day, and I’m grateful to make a difference for them and their families. I look forward to meeting you!”
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Towson State University, Towson, MD
Bachelor of Science, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA
Specialized Training
Windward Teacher Training Institute, Multisensory Reading, PAF Part 1 and II; Expository Writing Instruction, Language and Learning
Lindamood-Bell LiPs Program Training, Visualizing and Verbalizing
Professional Memberships
International Dyslexia Association
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Publications
Nasco Education Publications: Phonics Decoding
Games for Kids—Volume 1, Phonics Decoding
Games for Kids—Volume 2, Sentence Explosion Language Game, Megameanings Language Game
Jaewon Sheldon
Jaewon has been a tutor at the Learning Resource Center for over ten years, specializing in middle school/ high school math, science, and general studies. She brings expert skills, dedication, and understanding to her role. She shares, “I love seeing my students grow and discover their talents.”
Credentials:
Master of Arts, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Margaret DiBernadino
Margaret has been an integral part of the Learning Resource Center team for over 15 years, specializing in middle school/ high school math, science, and general studies and offering live, online tutoring. She brings expert skills, dedication, and understanding to her role. She shares, “I love to see my student’s gain confidence as they learn new skills.”
Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts, Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, NY
Secondary Education Mathematics