Welcome to Urbane Academics!

My name Is Nzingha West and I am proud to be an instructor for children in NYC for children who have special learning needs. I absolutely love what I do, and I am passionate about my work. I use a combination of cognitive/brain training approaches, as well as remediation to build up the confidence and internalization of new topics; all in the convenience of your home. I invite you to check out the entire website, and contact me with any questions you may have.

Check Out My New Book!

Is My Kid Stupid? Avoiding An Educational Disaster

Is My Kid Stupid? was written to fill a need for all parents of children who are struggling in school, or who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. Visit the website for more details: www.ismykidstupid.com

There is an option to Meet all of your needs:

Private Instruction/Small Group Tutoring: Cognitive tutoring and educational assistance provided in home or in office.
Ultimate Literary: Reading class for children in grades 1-5.
Comprehensive Testing: Testing to gauge cognitive ability, reading and math levels, as well as testing for learning disabilities.