Brooklyn, NY
Linden Tree Pre- School

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.3)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
The 2 year old teachers at Linden Tree are excellent. The head teacher is extremely well qualified, kind, patient, and smart, and she sets a great example for the very nice, warm and helpful assistants.

Parent #2
The main teacher is great and full of energy and enthusiasm. The two back-up teachers are not as energetic, focused or dynamic, although they are sweet and affectionate with the children.

Parent #3
I've never seen a teacher who is as patient, careful and consistent with children as our lead teacher. She is kind and loving and provides children with a strong sense of safety and security. She is adored by our children and by us. She has a real gift for talking to children and understanding what they are communicating both verbally and non-verbally. The assistant teachers are equally kind, gentle, and clearly love children.

Parent #4
The teachers do not offer constructive feedback. In fact, they seem to only focus on children's weaknesses. The school administration and teaching staff is clearly looking for a certain profile in the children they accept with very little tolerance for behavior they deem problematic. They seem to have no interest in developing and teaching these young children how to appropriately respond to social and even academic challenges faced by preschoolers.

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