Our Caring Tutors Can Help
We Set High Standards for Ourselves
to Help Your Child Reach Their Potential
Along with our dedicated tutors, we as members of the Study Wizards leadership team are fully committed to providing the right support to help your child grow academically and personally. We will work with you every step of the way to help your child achieve their educational goals.
As experienced educators we know that communication and partnership with you the parent, is essential. We will continuously monitor and provide you feedback about your child’s progress. Our team is also always available to discuss your questions and concerns – and we encourage and welcome your input and observations to make tutoring a success.
Michael Goldstein
Academic Director
and Founder
Mr. Goldstein has been a teacher and a longtime tutor himself, with a diverse background in education and business — both of which have been essential to the development and management of Study Wizards. Mr. Goldstein is dedicated and committed to working with families to ensure that tutoring helps their students succeed.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley, where he was a California State Scholar and later attended Teachers College, Columbia University. Initially, he taught in New York City; and later, after returning to California, he led groups in the high-tech sector in both sales and recruitment. Mr. Goldstein also worked as a tutor, with a varied student population in the South Bay.
Currently, besides managing Study Wizards, Mr. Goldstein is an excellent coach and mentor; providing both educational consulting services and training for Study Wizards tutors.
Tom Kahan
Co- Director
Mr. Kahan has been a high school history, civics, English and economics teacher and has also tutored math. As the Co-Director, he works with tutors, schools and community organizations. He holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in History from California State University, East Bay.
Sheila Rosenberg
Educational Consultant
Mrs. Rosenberg is a graduate of St. Johns University, Hofstra University, and State University of New York; her degrees and licenses from New York State include Elementary Education, Reading, Special Education, School Administration, and School Psychology. She has also actively participated in the Reading and Writing Workshop at Columbia University Teachers College. Mrs. Rosenberg has worked for more than 35 years developing her craft as an educator and teacher, and she has received several awards for her efforts.
She began teaching in Manhattan and subsequently taught in elementary education at Syosset Schools, on Long Island, N.Y. Mrs. Rosenberg also worked with students at the League for the Hard of Hearing weekend program. After receiving her master’s degree as a Reading Specialist, Mrs. Rosenberg moved to Syosset’s Special Education Department, where she devoted her efforts to a wide range of programs, including starting both a high school Writing Lab and a resource room for a kindergarten program. Currently, Study Wizards has the benefit of Mrs. Rosenberg’s diverse experience; and she is available to discuss your student’s needs and the goals you have for your student.
