Honor Simeone
Academic Specialist; Reading, Writing, Math, Executive Functioning Coach, ISEE/SSAT Preparation
Honor is an invaluable teacher and has been part of the Browns Educational Consultants Educators team from the start. She teaches a wide range of students, whether it is teaching fundamentals with our younger students, or helping our older students prepare for the ISEE or SSAT. As an experienced teacher, Honor has many strategies and tools she teaches to help students become independent learners. For instance, she has the unique ability to break down information for students to comprehend the material and develop a deeper understanding of what is being taught. Honor taught at the Old Greenwich Elementary School and at other Connecticut elementary schools. Her love for children, coupled with her experience, and genuine thoughtfulness has helped many of our students achieve great success.
Jessica Agyei
English Teacher: Reading, Writing, Grammar. ISEE/SSAT and SAT/ACT verbal, reading, and writing sections.
Jess has a sweet but direct manner that helps students feel comfortable and productive. She has an uncanny way of understanding where students are with their learning and then helping them move forward. She is task-oriented, so results that are concrete are visible. Helping students break down assignments and organize their work is part of Jess’ many strengths. Jess works with upper elementary students up through high school students taking AP-level classes.
Clare McManus
Math, Science, Executive Functioning Coach, SAT/ACT Preparation
Clare has been teaching with Browns Educational Consultants Educators for many years and is a highly sought-after teacher. Her specialty is helping students with high school math and science. Clare’s easy but direct manner makes her students feel comfortable while they tackle high-level math and science concepts. Her genuine love for her students and for teaching these subjects shines through as she works with students. Furthermore, Clare has extensive experience teaching Algebra through BC Calculus and she can teach students who need support with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Debby Southwick
Math Specialist, ISEE/SSAT Preparation
Debby’s love for teaching started from working at Greenwich Country Day School and at the Pike School in Andover, MA. In fact, her own children attended local independent schools, which has added to her understanding of how private schools operate and the expectations they demand from their students. Debby engages with her students giving them the confidence and motivation to be successful learners. Debby’s enthusiasm makes students feel good about their progress and willing to take on new challenges. She is adept at using technology to help students strengthen their skills, which gives her students the opportunity to solidify concepts in a variety of ways.
TJ Ramirez
Academic Specialist: Reading, Writing, Math, Executive Functioning Coach, ISEE/SSAT Preparation. Works with middle and upper school students.
TJ has a vast and varied experience working with students. He is engaging, encouraging and skilled. Students feeling less confident about their abilities often develop into strong independent learners after spending time with him. He understands how to determine where a student is with their learning and how to move them forward in a positive way. He is comfortable helping middle school students with math and helping middle and upper school students with English and history.
Browns Educational Consultants • robin@brownsec.com • jim@brownsec.com
203-661-2483 • 19 East Elm Street, Greenwich, CT 06830