Why We Started Levenstein Learning
After years of working as classroom teachers, learning specialists, interventionists, and instructional leaders, we saw firsthand that every child learns differently. We created Levenstein Learning to provide personalized instruction that meets students where they are while helping them grow in confidence, independence, and academic skill.
Our work is rooted in strong relationships, evidence-based practices, and a belief that every student can succeed.
Meet Al
Al Levenstein is a mathematics specialist, learning specialist, instructional leader, and SHSAT tutor with more than 12 years of experience helping students build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and develop a lasting love of learning. Throughout their career, they have worked as a classroom teacher, interventionist, curriculum designer, instructional coach, and mathematics leader, supporting learners across elementary and middle school settings.
Al specializes in mathematics instruction, intervention, enrichment, and SHSAT preparation, combining evidence-based practices with multisensory learning approaches to meet students where they are and help them grow. They believe that every student is a math person and are passionate about making mathematics accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all learners.
As an instructional leader, Al has coached teachers, designed curricula, led professional learning communities, and founded academic enrichment programs focused on problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. Whether working one-on-one with a student, leading a small group, or supporting a larger school community, their goal remains the same: helping students build the confidence, skills, and independence they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Meet Whitney
Whitney Levenstein is a literacy specialist, special educator, learning specialist, and SHSAT tutor with more than 16 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs across elementary and middle school settings. She is passionate about helping students become confident readers, writers, and thinkers while fostering a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Whitney specializes in reading, writing, literacy intervention, humanities instruction, executive functioning support, and SHSAT preparation. She is a New York State Certified Special Education Teacher and a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, with additional training in Orton-Gillingham, the PAF Reading Program, and Wilson Fundations. Her expertise in structured literacy and evidence-based reading instruction allows her to provide targeted support to students with dyslexia, language-based learning differences, and other literacy challenges.
Through personalized, multisensory instruction, Whitney helps students build strong foundational skills while developing confidence, independence, and resilience as learners. She believes every child can succeed when provided with the right tools, strategies, and encouragement. Whitney works closely with students and families to create meaningful learning experiences that celebrate individual strengths and support lasting growth.
