Jessica Finell received a dual Master’s degree in Childhood Special and General Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York City.  She has over a decade of teaching experience in classroom settings and worked as a Learning Center Specialist, working with small groups and individual students, focusing on areas of literacy and math.  Her experience using Learning Without Tears in the classroom and in private tutoring sessions allows her to see firsthand the program’s benefits and the progress and success of her students.  Jessica believes that the multi-sensory and systematic approach of Learning Without Tears programs supports students, educators, and parents during instruction, providing clear and consistent language, and encourages them to have fun while learning. In addition to her work as an educator, she trained and completed the Polinger Fellowship with the nonprofit organization Hidden Sparks. She acted as an Internal Coach for a New York City private school, working to help teachers and their students achieve success within their classrooms. In her free time, Jessica enjoys cooking, experimenting with new recipes, traveling, and spending time outdoors exploring hiking trails in national and state parks.

*Receives a speaking fee from Learning Without Tears*