Testimonials

With years of classroom experience and certifications in all elementary subjects, middle/high school math, and all sciences, I bring proven strategies to help students thrive academically and build confidence.

"... is a wonderful teacher who has helped Jackson learn and grow and think in different ways. She also has inspired him to make more of an effort in helping the earth and being part of the green initiative. She is one of the best teachers Jackson has had and we are very grateful to her."

"Thank you for everything you did for me last year. For not putting me on the spot, for checking in occasionally, and for explaining things when I didn’t understand them. You helped me so much and I wouldn’t have had the experience I did without your assistance...you were patient and even noticed I was struggling even though I tried to cover it. I now look back upon all you did for me last year and wonder, what would it be if you hadn’t? So thank you, so much."

"Elise comes home singing the praises of her science class and teacher, which she has never done before. She looks forward to every class. Thanks for making this possible."

"Neal LOVES being in your class. He admires you and tells me 'She must put so much work into her lesson planning.' Direct quote."

"Ms. Orbach has helped May transition nicely back into the American school system (after having lived in Southeast Asia for the last few years). Ms. Orbach has helped develop May's thinking and problem solving skills. More importantly, Ms. Orbach has help grow May's love for science!"

"...deep empathy, understanding, mentorship, collaboration and connection to our daughter. By sharing her story and truly building a relationship with Mandy, we see how Ms. Orbach's encouragement reduces Mandy's anxiety and makes her feel heard. Concurrently, Ms. Orbach inculcates a love of science which is so important to our child and how she processes her anxiety. Ms. Orbach is a treasure and we are so thankful for her!"

"I just wanted to send a quick note of the biggest appreciation imaginable for being such an outstanding teacher, we are so incredibly grateful! Science is James' favorite class and it's always the first thing he talks about after school each day. He is learning so so much but also having tons of fun. He is being challenged but not stressed. Your classroom is such a source of stimulation, joy, support and comfort for him. This has been the hardest year of James' life personally, and it has been such a true blessing for James and for our whole family for him to have wound up with a teach who has been so caring and invested in James (and I'm sure all your students!) In class and overall, you have always gone so above and beyond with your teaching, guidance, empathy, kindness and support. It's made a huge impact on James life... all the amazing lessons and experiences you instilled in him will stay with him beyond 7th grade either way!"

"...You are one of my favorite teachers in all of the 7 schools I have attended so far and I don't know how to thank you enough! I have always loved science, especially biology but you've made this subject a more meaningful journey for me! I may be wrong but I think I am speaking for many people when I say thank you for being such a great person..."