Individualized early childhood support, built around your child.
Supporting Bright Stars
I provide one-on-one early childhood services — meeting each child exactly where they are, and helping them thrive as they develop.
From first steps to second grade
Whether your child is just starting out or already in school, services are tailored to where they are today — not a fixed track.
Services built around your child
Every plan is designed around a child's unique strengths, needs, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
SEIT Services
Special Education Itinerant Teacher support for preschoolers, delivered directly in the classroom or childcare setting.
1:1 Instruction
Individualized, goal-driven sessions tailored to each child's IEP (if applicable) and developmental profile — delivered at home, in school, or in the community.
Tutoring
Targeted academic support in reading, writing, and early math, for any child up to second grade in general education, or up to middle school in special education.
Growing brighter every day
Start with the child
Every plan begins with getting to know a child's strengths, interests, areas of growth, goals, and how they engage best through an observation and conversation with the family.
Tailored curriculum
I work with students in both general education and special education, and tailor the curriculum to the needs of the child to best ensure success.
Collaboration first
Collaboration is at the heart of my approach — I work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and related service providers (including speech specialists, OT, PT, behavioral therapists, pediatricians, psychologists, and more) to ensure everyone is aligned in supporting each child's growth.
Progress over perfection
Upon determining your child's growth opportunities, we set tangible and measurable goals and track progress over time — and we celebrate all successes along the way to boost confidence and happiness.
Hi, I'm Sydney
I'm the founder of SBS Academic Services. I earned my bachelor's degree from NYU in 2021 and went on to complete my master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education and Early Childhood Education as part of my training through Teach For America. Since then, I've had the privilege of working with young children across a variety of settings, including public and private schools, community-based programs, camp, and in-home, supporting children with a wide range of learning styles and developmental needs.
I believe every child has unique strengths and the ability to thrive when provided with individualized, engaging, and compassionate support. My approach is rooted in building meaningful relationships with children and their families, celebrating every milestone, and collaborating closely with parents, caregivers, and related service providers to create consistent, purposeful progress.
Outside of my work as an educator, I am passionate about supporting children and families battling childhood cancer. For the past five years, I have served on the New York City board of the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, which helps provide financial aid and emotional support to families who have a child battling cancer.
Let's talk about your child
Reach out for a free consultation to talk about how I can support your family.