Our Services

Educational Remediation

Educational research has shown that most people don’t develop skills in isolation. Rather, they improve their cognitive abilities by partnering skills development (such as reading, test-taking, or memory […]

Tutoring & Individualized Instruction

By middle school, students are typically expected to learn how to negotiate a departmentalized curriculum in which they learn a range of subject matter. This content is often […]

Executive Function Coaching

We believe that achieving school and professional goals requires strong skills, mastery of particular subject matter and the ability to juggle a wide range of demands. These “Executive […]

School Placement & Advocacy

At Ivy Prep, we are experienced at teaching students from the full spectrum of independent, specialized public, special education, and boarding schools. We provide professional guidance to parents, […]

SAT/ACT/SAT SUBJECT Test & AP

Our experienced and expert staff prepares students for standardized admissions tests used for Manhattan independent school admissions, the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and for boarding school admissions, […]

Concussion Management & Remediation

Our brains are finely tuned to help us learn, but concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), can actually alter how a person thinks and what pathways their brain […]

Medically-Based Learning Support

Many factors impact a person’s learning at school or in other environments. Schools and curricula are are typically premised on the assumption of good health, so it takes […]

Study Skills & Executive Functions

Success at school, in the workplace or in pursuing any goal requires more than simply learning content. It also requires the ability to track responsibilities, organize materials, manage […]

SAT I, SAT II, & Advanced Placement (AP) Test-Taking Strategies

Ivy Prep’s philosophy of teaching the student according to his or her individual style provides our students with an advantage over other test prepping services. Our faculty, experienced […]

Reading Instruction

At Ivy Prep, we consider the individual student’s learning style in planning a Targeted Reading Intervention Program. We use a neuropsychological model, along with an appreciation for a […]

Math Instruction

At Ivy Prep, we believe that success in math requires more than just learning algorithms. To succeed at math, students need to understand concepts and principles, to organize […]

Writing Instruction

Writing is a critical skill that crosses all content areas and which enables people to communicate in a clear and sophisticated manner. At Ivy Prep, we know that […]

Educational Developmental Testing

Dr. Mannis, a learning specialist with extensive experience and expertise in educational neuropsychology, provides evaluations that focus on both assessing individual learning styles and using that information to […]

Homework Helping

Some of our students require systematic guidance in developing greater independence at homework and study skills. These students may need support on days that they are not participating […]

The Adult Learner

Learning takes place across the lifespan, but learning and attention problems can also interfere with educational and professional goals when left undetected. We provide assessment and remediation for […]

Education Technology

Technology is a powerful tool which enables students with learning and attention problems to minimize access demands that can hinder them in the paper-and-pencil world. We use the […]

Foreign Language Learning

Learning a foreign language in the classroom requires more than simply memorizing vocabulary words and definitions. Mastering the vocabulary, reading, speaking, grammar, accent, and writing demands inherent in […]