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Meet the Village Tutors

Our team consists of seasoned educators who are not only specialists in their subject areas but also highly trained in meeting the individual needs of every student. We believe that communication is key, and our mission is to help students build the skills, strategies, and confidence they need to achieve their goals and unlock future opportunities. At Village Tutors, we are passionate about teaching and committed to student success. Let us help you take the next step toward academic excellence!

Meaghan Ozaydin

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Founder, Village Tutors

Meaghan has been teaching English for over twenty-five years, including ten years in a Manhattan private school and over fifteen years in Ridgewood. As an English teacher, she has been committed to helping students grow as readers, writers, thinkers, and speakers.  She loves nothing more than helping her students find effective ways to navigate challenging text, essays, and tests.  Meaghan received  a BA in English from Boston College and a Masters in Teaching English from Fordham University.

​As a teacher, she strives to meet her students where they are and motivate them to pursue their learning with confidence, tenacity and enthusiasm.  There is nothing more rewarding to her than helping a student recognize and develop their strengths. She reminds them daily: if you want it, you can achieve it — with hard work and unwavering dedication.  Her role is to support and guide them on their journey, offering knowledge, strategies, and a sense of joy along the way. 

Alexandra Gould

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Math Tutor, SAT and ACT Prep Instructor

Alexandra has been a math teacher for 17 years in Ridgewood, inspiring students to master the subject while building their confidence and skills. Before her time in Ridgewood, she gained valuable teaching experience in the Tenafly and Ramsey school districts. With a bachelor’s degree in Education from New York University and a master’s degree in Mathematics & Curriculum/Instruction, Alexandra combines her academic expertise with a passion for making math accessible and engaging. Additionally, her certifications in life coaching give her a unique ability to help students overcome challenges and believe in their abilities, whether in the classroom or through 1:1 ACT/SAT prep.

Suzanne Zilvetti

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Science Tutor, SAT and ACT Prep Instructor

Suzanne Zilvetti, Ed.S., is a passionate and results-driven educator with over three decades of experience in science education and teacher development. She has dedicated her career to fostering inquiry-based learning and integrating physical and digital modeling to encourage critical thinking.  Her professional experience spans the biological, environmental, and earth sciences in both middle and high school. She holds advanced degrees in science education, curriculum and instruction, and educational leadership from Boston College, The College of New Jersey, and Seton Hall University.  Her expertise has earned her multiple accolades, including Ridgewood’s Teacher of the Year and the Lemelson-MIT Excite Award.

Sarah Burton Kahandaliyanage

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Math Tutor, SAT and ACT Prep Instructor

Sarah has been preparing students for the SAT and ACT in both math and English for over ten years, first as a tutor for Kaplan Test Prep and now as the owner of Aspen Tutoring. Sarah graduated cum laude from Duke University and earned a master’s degree from New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts in the history of art and architecture, archeology, and conservation science.

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