FOUNDER

Welcome! My name is Tori - I am the founder of Little Letters.

I am a lover of travel, strong coffee, and curling up with a good book. I have a Masters degree in occupational therapy, and have worked as a pediatric school-based occupational therapist for the past 7 years. During that time, I have become certified in the Size Matters & Handwriting Without Tears curriculums, and have become a Level 1 Certified Handwriting Specialist through Handwriting Without Tears.

My personal philosophy is that the secret to success with any child is confidence, and I structure every session to empower my students with a sense of independence and success. Through this approach, I have the ability to not only enable children to write, but to foster a love of writing that can last a lifetime.

I truly believe in the power of what I do at Little Letters, and I hope that you will give us the opportunity to show you how impactful our work together can be.

HANDWRITING TUTOR

Hi, I’m Lexie. The ten year old version of myself would be proud to know that I followed my dreams of becoming a occupational therapist. I graduated with my Masters degree from the University at Buffalo and currently work as a school based OT in Manhattan. The best part of being an OT is how rewarding it is to see progress over time, which is why I love specializing in handwriting. When I am not at work you can catch me on a long walk in Central Park with a chai tea latte in my hand or playing board games with my friends.

HANDWRITING TUTOR

Bailee is an occupational therapist in Manhattan and Long Island during the summer months. She completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2021 and has since been working with children of all ages. She has worked in schools, homes, clinics and hospitals to treat pediatric populations. Bailee uses a variety of handwriting protocols in her sessions and is Handwriting Without Tears Certified. She believes that handwriting is not just a necessary skill, but it can also be an enjoyable activity! Bailee loves creating fun and motivating games and activities to make handwriting more engaging for her students. When not working, Bailee enjoys playing tennis and piano. One of Bailee’s main goals in tutoring sessions is providing a supportive and positive learning environment that helps children reach their full potential.

HANDWRITING TUTOR

My name is Yankeila Jerez. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been working with Pre-K - Elementary school aged children for the past nine years. Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working alongside some amazing OT’s that have piqued my interest in all the fun ways to teach handwriting. Much like speech and language, the best learning takes place when learning is hands-on and fun and therefore I am excited to be using the Handwriting Without Tears Program to make little learners fall in love with handwriting. 

When I am not working, I enjoy going on hikes with my two Standard Poodles, puzzling, or lounging on my couch with a page-turning book.

HANDWRITING TUTOR

Hi, I’m Erin! I have a Masters degree in occupational therapy, and have worked as a pediatric school-based occupational therapist for the past 3 years. During that time, I have used the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum to teach both print and cursive to students of all ages. I also work with an early intervention population, targeting developmental milestones and sensory needs. My favorite part of being an occupational therapist is creating fun and meaningful client centered intervention plans and helping each child succeed! I love to make my sessions enjoyable for everyone I work with. Handwriting is not often our students favorite subject; however, when we incorporate games, competitions, and a little bit of silliness, they don’t even realize they’re learning! When I’m not at work, you can find me checking out the latest new workout classes around the city or strolling on the West Side Highway.

HANDWRITING TUTOR

Hello! My name is Precious and I'm thrilled to meet you!

I love creating "precious" moments through traveling, hiking, sharing delicious food and above all, working with my students! Having found joy in writing at a young age, I fondly remember spending a lot of my childhood writing letters and cards to my friends and family, letting them know how much they meant to me. As early as then, I realized how special writing could be.

After obtaining my Master's degree in occupational therapy from New York University, I began my journey working as a pediatric school based OT. For nearly a decade, I have utilized creative handwriting activities and curriculums to meet students of various ages and writing skills where they are. I also pride myself in providing a fun, delightful, and engaging environment which has made a profound impact on my students' success inside and outside of the classroom. There is nothing more rewarding to me than helping a child reach their goals, increase their confidence and express themselves through writing.

I look forward to creating more precious moments with you and your families!