Course Description: Students journey through the ocean, rainforest, Mars, and a futuristic city while learning the design thinking process. Through sculpting, storyboarding, collage, and mixed media, they explore creative problem-solving and careers in graphic, urban, product, and universal design.

Grades: PreK3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Monday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Mad Science NJ Instructor

Course Description: Basic anatomy, medical instruments, and prepping for surgery. Through role-play and activities, students will learn the key responsibilities of a doctor and explore the heart, lungs, and digestion. Students will use real medical instruments (stethoscope, reflex hammer, and blood pressure cuff) and practice scrubbing, suturing, and tying knots like a real surgeon.

Grades: PreK-3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Monday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: LMS Bergen County

Course Description: Our Shuffle program allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum allows students to develop original concepts and create ambitious artworks Projects shuffle across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance.

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Monday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: One River Art School

Back by Popular Demand! 
Girls Who Code is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. We will explore the history of computers, coding, women in computer science, digital art & design, robots, video games, mobile apps, online security and more! 

Grades: 3 - 8
Day and Time: Monday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Laura Hollis

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese through engaging lessons in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course will build basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills while exploring Chinese culture, traditions, and customs. No prior experience is required.

Grades: 5 - 8
Day and Time: Monday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Cathy Mao

Course Description: Join us for a Jurassic journey with hands-on activities galore -- by the end of this fascinating 10 week class, you'll have a giant collection of fossils and minerals and other crafts! Super interactive experience - see and touch life-size and genuine Museum exhibit pieces up-close!  Learn from a DINOSAUR ROCK expert! Weekly hands-on activities...Excavate REAL fossils and minerals to keep!  Polish REAL rough amber in search of insect and plant inclusions ... to keep! Make a Fossil Shark tooth necklace.  Open a Crystal-Filled Geode...and more! Fun & Educational! As seen at the Bronx Zoo and hundreds of  area schools.

Grades: PreK3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Tuesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Bradley Chernoff

Course Description: Young scientists explore chemistry through slime-making, chemical reactions, polymers, catalysts, and other exciting laboratory experiments.

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Tuesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Mad Science NJ Instructor

Jersey Mahjong offers a beginner-friendly mahjong program designed specifically for students in grades 1–4. The program introduces the game in a fun, age-appropriate way, focusing on interactive learning and group play.

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Tuesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Laura Zieske 

Course Description: Our Shuffle program allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum allows students to develop original concepts and create ambitious artworks Projects shuffle across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands-on guidance.

Grades: 5 - 8
Day and Time: Tuesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: One River Art School

Did you know that all children are musical? Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child? MUSIC TOGETHER classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement with weekly classes full of fun musical activities including rhythm games, tonal games, lots of instrument play, and both small and large movement. Plus, your child will receive a CD, songbook, digital access code, and bonus activities so the musical fun can continue all week long! It’s the perfect way to deepen your little one’s music education. 

Grades: Pre-K 3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Wednesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Alyson Cohn

Course Description: Get ready for high energy movement and organized fun!  In this Games & Sports program powered by Field Day Parties, students participate in tag variations, cooperative challenges, creative movement and parachute games that build teamwork, confidence and sportsmanship in a structured environment.  The program is designed by a state certified PE teacher and delivered by trained Field Day Parties instructors experienced in leading safe, organized physical activities.  Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.  Learn more about Field Day Parties at www.FieldDayParties.com

Grades: PreK-3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Wednesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Carlos Ramirez

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese through engaging lessons in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course will build basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills while exploring Chinese culture, traditions, and customs. No prior experience is required.

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Monday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Cathy Mao

Course Description: Our classes will be taught by US National Expert Nelson Dunn.  Nelson has led the Dalton School to several national chess championships. Our hope is to develop a rich chess culture and an outlet for our students to play recreationally or even competitively. We hope chess teaches you to carefully plan and execute your moves, develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, and deepen friendships!

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Instructor: Nelson Dunn

Course Description: Our future doctors will use a real stethoscope and other medical instruments, learn how muscles and nerves work together, cast a broken bone, and properly scrub their hands before surgery.

Grades: 5 - 8
Day and Time: Wednesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: TGA Sports 

Course Description: Our classes will be taught by US National Expert Nelson Dunn.  Nelson has led the Dalton School to several national chess championships. Our hope is to develop a rich chess culture and an outlet for our students to play recreationally or even competitively. We hope chess teaches you to carefully plan and execute your moves, develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, and deepen friendships!

Grades: 5-12
Day and Time: Wednesday 4:30-5:20
Instructor: Nelson Dunn

Course Description: Buzzzz into spring art with Abrakadoodle! Paint beautiful butterfly and garden scenes, collage and mold with clay to design bug habitats, and more ! You will use tempera paints, watercolors and clay for amazing mixed media masterpieces. A new project/ technique is introduced at each class.

Grades: PreK3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Thursday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Krista Roberts

Course Description: Get ready for high energy movement and organized fun!  In this Games & Sports program powered by Field Day Parties, students participate in tag variations, cooperative challenges, creative movement and parachute games that build teamwork, confidence and sportsmanship in a structured environment.  The program is designed by a state certified PE teacher and delivered by trained Field Day Parties instructors experienced in leading safe, organized physical activities.  Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.  Learn more about Field Day Parties at www.FieldDayParties.com

Grades: PreK-3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Wednesday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Carlos Ramirez

Course Description: Our future doctors will use a real stethoscope and other medical instruments, learn how muscles and nerves work together, cast a broken bone, and properly scrub their hands before surgery.

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Thursday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: LMS Bergen County

Course Description: Students learn about various engineering disciplines while building LEGO®-based projects including space stations, vehicles, bridges, and other creative designs that promote teamwork and problem-solving.

Grades: 5 - 8
Day and Time: Thursday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Mad Science NJ Instructor

Course Description: Are you ready for Culinary Creations? Each week students will be taught by a HealthBarn USA educator who transforms you into an expert taste tester! You will be preparing a hands-on, delicious recipe each week and learning how to make good food choices for a strong body, healthy mind. Recipes and tastings include the Rainbow Swirly Smoothie, Super Salad Bar with salad dressing creations, cake pops and more! All ingredients are organic, natural, nut-free foods and we accommodate for allergies. HealthBarn USA is the leader in proven, hands-on healthy-lifestyle education for children and families. The unique curriculum emphasizes the importance of where food comes from and why eating fresh is best for a happy and healthy life.

Grades: Pre-K3 - Kindergarten
Day and Time: Friday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: HealthBarn USA Educator

Course Description: This active coding program combines movement and technology to teach essential STEM concepts while building problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and computational thinking skills.

Grades: 1 - 4
Day and Time: Friday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Mad Science NJ

Course Description: We are thrilled to welcome Chef Angie back to our Coaching Academy lineup! She has been a judge on “Chopped” and “Cutthroat Kitchen”, and is ready to teach your little chef how to slice, dice, and prepare delicious food! 

About Chef Angie
Growing up in the Florida Gulf Coast town of Tarpon Springs, Angie and her five siblings were practically raised in the kitchen. Vegetables were homegrown, fish for dinner was freshly caught, and trips to the supermarket were a family affair. Chef Angie’s father instilled in his children a love for homegrown and home cooked meals at a very early age. The family garden was their hub, ripe with collard greens, grapes, mangoes, oranges and grapefruit. And everything was cultivated, picked and cooked by family hands. Working with fresh ingredients around the family kitchen inspired her love of creating traditional family meals. Angie is committed to bringing the spirit of home cooking to homes across America by creating unique dishes that use bold worldly flavors from spices such as cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Her inspiration for this technique is inspired by her travels from around the world.
https://creative-cooks.com/

Grades: 3 - 8
Day and Time: Friday 3:30-4:20
Instructor: Chef Angie Shaghaghi

With seven years of dedicated teaching experience, I am committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. My approach is rooted in differentiated instruction, tailoring content, process, and products to meet the diverse needs, readiness levels, and interests of my students. By employing a variety of instructional strategies, I ensure that all learners have equitable access to the curriculum and opportunities to succeed.

I integrate multisensory techniques into my teaching practices, recognizing the importance of engaging multiple senses—visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile—in the learning process. This approach enhances memory retention and supports students with diverse learning preferences. 

Through continuous professional development and a student-centered philosophy, I strive to create an atmosphere where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Grades: PreK3 - 8

Does your child have difficulty with computation or other mathematical concepts? Could they use individualized support to boost their literacy skills? Would learning phonics skills in isolation help your child decode and encode multi-syllabic words? Does homework feel like a daunting task or a constant battle? 1-1 tutoring sessions can help boost your child’s confidence and overall academic performance!

This is my 12th year teaching and my 7th at SRDS! I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education as well as my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on mindfulness in schools. I recently completed my PhD in General Education with a specialization in student well-being. I have 4 teaching certifications in the state of New Jersey, and have experience teaching executive functioning skills and general and special education students in grades K-8 in all core subjects. I received training in Touch Math and Orton Gillingham, multi-sensory learning programs.

My tutoring sessions are designed to foster your child’s maximum potential through an individualized approach. Both literacy and math skills can be taught through multi-sensory instruction while incorporating concrete and real-world examples. Each session will be personalized to meet the diverse needs of your child’s learning and tailored to their individual learning style.

I look forward to working with your child!

I’m Mr. D’Amato, a 7th grade science and high school forensics teacher. I offer tutoring for middle and high school students through the Coaching Academy every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:20 PM. While I specialize in biology, chemistry, and forensics, I’m happy to support students across a variety of subjects to help them build confidence and achieve academic success.

Hi! I’m Ms. Gandon, and I’m an educator and lifelong learner who is passionate about helping students build both confidence and strong academic skills. I am currently a student at New York University, where I am continuing to deepen my knowledge and grow as both a professional and mentor. I truly believe that learning doesn’t stop in the classroom, and I aim to model that lifelong-learning mindset for my students.

My academic background is diverse and interdisciplinary. I hold an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, an Associate’s degree in Wilderness Medicine, and I am in my final semester at NYU completing my Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Global Management. These experiences have strengthened my analytical thinking, adaptability, organization, and global perspective—skills I bring into every tutoring session.

Over the past 5+ years, I have worked with learners ranging in age from 2 to 55 in a variety of roles, including as water safety instructor and lifeguard, ceramics instructor, and International Programs Instructor. While I value working with students of all ages, I am especially passionate about supporting children and adolescents as they develop foundational skills and confidence that will shape their academic journeys.

I have experience supporting students across a wide range of abilities and learning styles. My goal is not only to help students improve their grades, but also to foster independence, resilience, and effective learning strategies they can carry with them long-term. I strive to create a patient, structured, and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and challenging themselves.

As students get older, more of their school day is focused on content than on reading or writing skills. This could leave gaps in a student's abilities that grow as the content gets more difficult. If your child is struggling with the reading or writing assigned in any of his or her classes, I can help! I am a middle school teacher, a former high school teacher, and a K-12 reading specialist. I can help your child make sense of their reading and assist them in developing the skills necessary to work with more challenging texts. Additionally, I can guide students through the writing process for class assignments or for personal growth in writing. Sessions are customized to focus on whichever skills you feel would be most beneficial for your child, or I can assess their reading and writing skills and create a tutoring plan based on that data.

I am a first grade teacher with 18 years of classroom experience and certifications in Early Childhood and Elementary Education in NY, NJ, and PA. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Penn State and my Masters degree in Literacy (Birth–6th grade), along with an Advanced Certificate in Gifted Education, from CUNY Hunter College. I especially love working with students in PreK through 2nd grade, as these years are critical for building strong foundational skills. Early literacy and math concepts set the stage for long-term academic success, and I am passionate about helping children develop those skills with confidence and joy.

I truly believe that when children feel confident, they thrive. My goal is to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and celebrating their growth. I keep sessions engaging and interactive by incorporating games, hands-on activities, and strategies tailored to each child’s learning style. I want children to leave each session not only stronger academically, but smiling and feeling good about themselves.

If your child could benefit from some extra support in reading (phonics), vocabulary development and writing, then you have come to the right place.  I have 30 plus years of experience in N.Y. and N.J. as a Literacy Specialist, grades K-5. I hold a Masters Degree in Elementary Education, and certifications in Literacy, Special Education, and Teacher K-6.  I offer a balanced literacy program for tutoring with emphasis on phonics instruction (Orton-Gillingham trained), methods for learning reading comprehension strategies, and grade appropriate vocabulary development and spelling.  For instructional techniques, I will meet the children where they are academically, and tailor my curriculum by providing a multi-sensory program structured specifically for your child in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. My ultimate goal is to build your child’s stamina in reading improvement, while building essential reading skills, and addressing their sensitive confidence levels.

     I look forward to enhancing your child’s learning experience in literacy at SRDS, and creating excellent readers and writers for our community.