Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 19, 2014 Business Tutor Me After 3 celebrates first anniversary Orton Gillingham reading specialist Helaine Rapkin with three-year-old Maddie. Tutor Me After 3 just turned one. In its short time in existence, this academic facility has been providing cus- tomized enrichment that has remarkably transformed the approach to learning. Ashley Benanti, owner of TMA3, said she has been touched by the stories parents tell her about their children after coming to her facility at 372 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. Parents say their children are not only improving academically, but also developing a true love for learning that they never possessed prior to coming to TMA3. Since TMA3 opened last November, the number of students it serves has almost quadrupled. The facility is inundated with students of all ages and different academic needs. Parents have a sincere trust in the faculty members, all of whom have a master’s degree or higher, and possess an extreme loyalty to every child they teach. Regardless of emotional, academic, or learning disability needs, the professionals at TMA3 handle each student with a custom approach and with the love and care they deserve. “Our goal at Tutor Me After 3 is to become one with every student, experience their struggles, and celebrate in their successes,” said Nicole Mineo, middle school reading specialist. “The teachers bring students presents on their birthday and gift cards for good grades or academic mile- stones…It’s the small touches that make us the Tutor Me After 3 family.” TMA3 continues to develop new programs for all ages of the community. This December, TMA will be starting a Sunday Studies program that will allow parents to pay a small fee and drop off their students from 9-1 to complete homework, study for upcoming tests/quizzes, or have any questions answered before the week begins. Teachers will be on staff to answer questions or guide their studies to ensure they are prepared for the next week. TMA3 is also proud to announce the newly renovated first floor area, which will be the home of The College Advisement and Financial Aid Department. Students and their families will work with Lloyd Dodwell, a Harvard graduate with over 25 years of admissions and essay expe- rience. “We are thrilled to have the compassion and expertise of Lloyd and the rest of the advisement team as we embark on a new journey of Tutor Me After 3,” Benanti said. Benanti and her team said year one has been amazing. 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