WAVERLY LITERACY & LEARNING LLC

A "one-size-fits-one" approach to learning

ABOUT JESSICA

Jessica Weil is an educational therapist, literacy specialist and executive functions expert. Jessica has always had a passion for children and teaching. For over a decade, she has worked with children, teens and parents in a variety of educator roles including: learning specialist, educational therapist, parent/ family consultant, reading interventionist, literacy and language specialist, classroom teacher, and executive functions coach.

Jessica believes in a "one-size-fits-one" approach to teaching. Further, instilling confidence in each child and viewing students through an asset-based lens is at the center of Jessica's practice. Her goal is to help each student uncover his or her strengths, and foster a love of learning.

Jessica received her BS in Child Development and Psychological Services,

Magna Cum Laude, from Northwestern University.

Jessica also holds two graduate degrees from Columbia University's Teachers College:

MA- Elementary Inclusive Education

MA- Literacy Specialist

ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (CCSP)

Jessica is currently pursuing her Doctorate in School and Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and has obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Psychology, with a child focus. Her clinical interest centers on neuropsychological testing, family support, and accommodation plans for all learners.

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SERVICES

LITERACY REMEDIATION

Using an assessment and intervention approach, Jessica meets her students where they are at in their learning. Each session is tailor made to fit the particular child's strengths and needs. Learning interventions may include work surrounding: phonics, decoding, reading fluency, reading or writing stamina, language/reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. Jessica utilizes several literacy curricula and approaches including: IMSE (Institute for Multisensory Education), Orton Gillingham's PAF, Fundations, Heggerty, Words Their Way and Teachers College Reading & Writing Project. Once she meets your student, Jessica will create an individualized learning plan.

One-on-one and small group sessions available.

This service is available to children in preschool through grade 6

LITERACY ENRICHMENT

Personalized literacy enrichment sessions are focused on growing your child's literacy skills beyond the classroom. Literacy enrichment provides extended learning opportunities and challenges to students who have already mastered the curriculum. Enrichment gives the student more time to study concepts with greater depth, breadth, and complexity.

One- on- one and small group sessions available.

This service is available to children in preschool through grade 6

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS COACHING

Jessica provides executive functions and study skills coaching to help build foundational and lifelong learning tools such as:

Organization
Time management
Metacognition
Critical reading strategies
Note- taking
Planning
Inhibitory Control
Working Memory
Attention
Flexibility
Task Initiation
Editing/ Revising

This service is available to children in grade 3 through adulthood.

SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS COACHING

Support for children, teens and young adults to develop socialization skills, appropriately interact with others, and develop strong communication. Through a play- therapy based approach, Jessica works with her clients to reduce social anxieties and instill confidence!

One-on-one and small group sessions available.

This service is available to children in preschool through grade 8

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EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FOR PARENTS and CAREGIVERS

At WL&L we provide families with information, resources and learning opportunities to support their students' academic achievement.
Some examples include:
- Reviewing/ interpreting neuropsychological assessment reports
-Consulting on academic or behavioral matters
-Creating at-home plans and goals for your child
-Meeting with your child's school/ teachers to ensure they are maximizing their learning potential

This service is available to all parents and parental figures

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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING...

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"As we entered the pandemic, I was acutely aware that our family’s situation was going to be very different from anyone else we knew. I was a mom of two kids (First Grade and Junior Kindergarten) but I was also someone that had a lifelong very serious primary immune deficiency. My doctors had made it very clear that our kids were not to return to in person schooling (turned into a 22 month process that crossed three school grades) and yet, where we lived, there was no online schooling offered at all. This is where I began to panic. My son had not yet learned how to read and I was very worried that my daughter would be left behind.

After an extensive search, we could not have been more thrilled to speak with Jessica Weil. We didn’t know it then but Jessica for the next two years would become a wonderful daily fixture in our lives. She listened to my concerns and wishes, met with my kids, connected with their school and teachers and created perfectly tailored educational plans in both English and Hebrew to support them in their learning. Within a few weeks of meeting with Jessica, my son was reading fluently and decoding words wherever he could find them.

After suffering miserably for over a year, what seemed like a terrible situation having to learn from home, opened his whole world. Jessica was our lifesaver. My daughter learned through music, games and activities that always included things that Jessica knew would engage and interest her.
As the pandemic went on, we were forced to continue to keep the kids home. It was not easy but Jessica remained the one constant that our kids could count on. She always made them her priority.
We were all nervous for the kids to return back to in person learning at school. We knew it was going to be difficult after so much time away. The one worry we didn’t have was their academics. They returned almost seamlessly and were even ahead in some areas of their schooling.

We can definitely say that the first two years of the pandemic was extremely challenging for our family but I know for a certainty that without Jessica as the kids primary educator, we would not be where we are now. She truly has a gift. Her ability to connect with her students is unmatched, even in the most difficult of circumstances. We will be forever grateful for the time we had with Jessica."

GET IN TOUCH

For questions, rates and/or to schedule a phone consultation please send an e-mail to:

jessicarweil@gmail.com

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