"Hi, I'm Sari. I'm a published and critically-acclaimed author and performer. Over the last 27 years, I've taught at most of the best private schools in New York City. A chess prodigy who began teaching chess at 13 in schools and homes all over New York City, I also continued my passions of acting professionally and writing. For my undergraduate degree from Gallatin at NYU, I double majored in Writing and Utopias & Dystopias in History and Literature (very specific, I know!). I also have an MFA from Hunter in Playwriting.

The last 10 years I've focused on teaching primarily in special needs schools in New York City while continuing to run a theater company I performed with and wrote for and be the Artistic Director of a large performance venue. A writer my whole life, I scored 790 out of 800 on my English SATs. I’m also a passionate reader. Maybe you're already a passionate reader or maybe not so much. I believe there's a book out there for you and would love to help you find it. I'm dyslexic, understand the challenges that can create, and look forward to helping stories come alive for you too. I write fiction, non-fiction, and can also help you with tv scripts if that's your thing!

Teaching chess, writing, and drama are my passions. Teaching is a way for me to connect with the world and all my hundreds of students. I was taught that nothing is as empowering as learning to love learning, regardless of the subject. Looking at life with curiosity is a gift forever. I've had some amazing teachers who inspired me and taught me that teaching is a great responsibility, opportunity, and gift. Each student learns differently. It's my job to understand how You learn best and teach you that way. I'm patient, passionate about education, enjoy feedback and working with parents as a team, and am happy to review your work outside of our lesson time." less...