Family experiences
Families often work with Sabrina across multiple school years, testing milestones and application seasons. These reflections speak to the consistency, connection and individualized support they experienced along the way.
Sabrina Ismailer has tutored my daughter and son during the course of their lower and middle school years. Sabrina has an incredible approach to helping her students unlock their potential and achieve the goals they set out to reach. She has a no nonsense yet relatable and realistic method to which both of my children responded very well. Whether it is tutoring for regular school courses or standardized tests, Sabrina is a tremendous asset to students wanting to excel.
As an academic tutor, Sabrina Ismailer is competent, rigorous, compassionate and consistent in her capacity to educate NYC teenagers. Additionally, Sabrina is a kind human being. She individualizes her approach to the needs of each student. My daughter has been working with Sabrina for a number of years and tells me often, “I love Sabrina. She’s my person.” Sabrina has become a member of the team propelling my daughter through her rigorous high school academics. I cannot recommend her strongly enough.
My son has had the good fortune of being tutored by Sabrina for the SSAT on two separate occasions. She is patient yet firm and knows how to navigate around the highs and lows of a teenager’s temperament! She knows when to push and when to pull back. Her expectations are spot on and she has helped my son excel and gain confidence. I was so impressed with her abilities that we continued on post testing and she has helped guide my son through online learning over the past 18 months.
Sabrina is not the typical tutor who just spends an hour working and then you don’t hear from her for a week. She provides follow-up emails, texts and phone calls. Her consistent support and goal to really form a relationship with the students she works with is what makes her approach different. She really takes the time to learn the students’ personality and socio-emotional needs before diving into the academics.
Sabrina has been on this ride with us for a long time. She has worked with my son over the course of many years and has never given up. She has helped him realize what it means to work hard in order to reach his goals.
The connection that Sabrina has with my daughter and the work that they do together is not the norm. She is always available to answer texts, phone calls and emails. Her consistent check-ins not only related to testing and academics, but just everyday support has been an invaluable asset.
Sabrina is an exceptional tutor who truly understands each child’s learning style and potential. She brings expertise across SSAT prep, English, math, and history while excelling at helping kids develop the executive functioning skills that transform their academic confidence. Her combination of warmth and high expectations, paired with her commitment to keeping parents informed, makes her the ideal partner in helping your child succeed.
Sabrina has been an invaluable mentor, teacher, and guide to our daughter. She strikes that rare balance of being firm and demanding while also compassionate and supportive. Her clarity of instruction and ability to explain even difficult concepts in a way that resonates are exceptional.
We feel lucky to have Sabrina in her corner!
Sabrina has been my son’s SAT tutor and college advisor, and we couldn’t be happier with the relationship they’ve built. He trusts her completely, and her support has been incredible. Throughout his junior year, she helped him raise his SAT score and she has advised him in all subjects which has led to exceptional success for him in high school.
What really sets Sabrina apart is the time she took to get to know my son, his personality, his strengths, and how he learns best. She tailored her approach to his learning style and has been a tremendous source of encouragement and guidance throughout the college application process. She truly understands him!
Sabrina is a fantastic aid to my learning. She knows exactly when to let me struggle so that I am able to really grasp an idea and learn, and she also knows exactly when to intervene in order to provide me with support. Furthermore, she makes sure to hear my perspective and thoughts so that she fully understands my thought process to adequately assist me and make my work better. Last but not least, you come to build a personal relationship with Sabrina; one where you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings so that she knows when you are struggling and need her support, and when you are becoming more confident and growing as a learner.