Teachers
BA, The College of William and Mary
Currently teaching as a Math teacher in Jersey City’s public-system system. Taught at Ridgewood High School as a Math teacher and Math coach. Former President of Bergen County Math League from 2000-2006. Coached Bergen County Team participating in the ARML National Math Competition at Penn State University
John Hopkins Honors Graduate with experience as a Princeton Review-qualified SAT verbal test-prep instructor and junior college English lab tutor.
Tutoring of college students in expository writing via online platform for more than 30 institutions.
Freelance Movie, Music and Film Critic
BA, Psychology, Rutgers University
NJ State Teaching Certificate in K-5, P-3
BA, English & American Literature and Language, Harvard University
7th/8th Grade English Language Art Teacher, Jersey City Public Schools
Gifted and Talented (K-3), 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Hoboken Public School
B.S. Eastern Michigan University
Teaches English Literature, reading comprehension, test preparation, writing, speech, and drama.
After more than 20 years teaching in NJ schools and Ohio colleges, Ms. Amico joins NJ Academy with both classroom and private teaching experience. An experienced performer and writer, Ms. Amico focuses on building writing and speaking skills for all ages.
department at Brooklyn Technical High School. Tutoring is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young students learning math. What I love most about being a tutor is the creative freedom that I have to teach and reteach math concepts.
B.A. Mount Holyoke College, Theatre Arts
M.A., Sunbridge College, Elementary Education K-5
NJ State Certified
Waldorf Teacher Certified
Teacher in private, public and alternative schools for over 10 years.
Background in Waldorf Education, PBL and Homeschool Learning Pods.
Enjoys blending her knowledge and experience in theater arts, fine arts, science, math and technology to incorporate lessons that are engaging and fun for the students.
B.A. Rutgers University, Psychology
With over 10 years of experience teaching students K-6th grade in Math and English and over 20 years of experience around children, Ms. Jean enjoys the challenges and rewards that come with the operations of an office and classroom setting. Her educational background in psychology and past experience combined with her passion for the development of children and love for public service make her a great part of New Jersey Academy’s team.
Bachelor’s in Computational Sciences
at California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
15 years of experience tutoring high school math and science courses including AP. He will help to prepare students for the Olympiad exams which includes math, chemistry, physics and computer science. SY has qualified for the AIME since 4th grade and USAMO since 7th grade. He has also represented the US at some international math competitions as well. He looks forward to helping students reach their goals with his experience.
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR
Welcome to the New Jersey Academy of Learning! As an instructional leader, I am proud to offer a learning environment that reflects rigor, relevance, and respect for each student enrolled in the New Jersey Academy of Learning. Our faculty and staff are eager to assist students in making their experience here a productive one. In order to personalize the learning experiences for each student at the New Jersey Academy of Learning, our professional learning community designs lessons using data-driven decision making along with a strong focus on improving academic abilities.
Through our connections, we can provide students with lessons and assessments that are aligned with those requirements from the State and district so that students will remain on track to complete their educational goals.
At the New Jersey Academy of Learning, our students do not fear success; they embrace it!
Sincerely,
Jenny Lee
