Preschool

Miss Carolanne, Watermelon Lead Teacher

Miss Carol joined our Tutor Time family in December, 2010. Miss Carol holds a BA degree in Childhood Education from Old Westbury College and has worked with children from two years old to age 8 for over three years. Miss Carol started in our preschool program as an assistant teacher and through time has gain the experience and understanding of a Pre-school teacher. Miss Carol keeps her children happy with her funny personality and creative storytelling! Miss Carol always joins in on the fun, especially Fun Fridays! Miss Carol makes a great Elvis!!

Miss Trish, Watermelon Assistant Teacher

Miss Trish's edcational background includes business school and related college courses. She previously worked with families helping them to adopt children in a private child care center. She has two sons, adopted from Hungary and ten pets. In her spare time, Trish enjoys cooking, singing and relaxing with her family. She enjoys working with children because they are so real, one never knows what they will come out with!

Miss Jamie, Honeydew Lead Teacher

Miss Jamie is new to Tutor Time and joins Miss Carol as the co-teacher in the Watermelon Room. Miss Jamie has a New York State teacher certification for birth through second grade and over four years experience working with young children. She is a great asset to our preschool classroom. Miss Jamie’s creativity and organization skills make great circle times! The children look forward to her teachings!

Miss Lisa, Honeydew Assistant Teacher

Miss Lisa comes to us with her bachelor's degree in art, anthropology and museum studies. She was a teacher in Africa for a year with the Peace Corps. Lisa has two sisters and two brothers. In her spare time, she enjoys art, reading, traveling and video games. Lisa says she enjoys working with children because "children are amazing to watch as they grow mentally. Everything is new and exciting."

Miss Melissa, Papaya Lead Teacher and Interim Supervisor

Melissa is in her second year with Tutor Time of Massapequa in the preschool room. Melissa holds a BA in Child Study/Special Education from St Joseph College.

Melissa's favorite part of the day is the Morning Circle Time, where she introduces a Tutor Time "Smart". She enjoys teaching new concepts to the children in math, language, nature and music.

Most recently, the Honey Dews were introduced to the word of the month: brave. The children formed the word using their bodies. They also painted the word on a mural and decorated the word with feathers, pompoms and other collage materials. Melissa will review the word of the month during her circle times throughout the month using art, music, journal writing and in the block and nature centers.

We are very happy to have Melissa at our Tutor Time. She is loving, caring and a terrific teacher to our three year olds.

Miss Fatim, Papaya Co-Teacher

Miss Fatim has her Masters Degree in Childhood Education. Her experiences working with children include student teaching with both 2nd and 4th grade students. Fatim enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and volunteering at an orphanage. She loves working with children because they are creative, energetic and lovable!