Educational Support That Brings Learning, Family & Well-Being Into Alignment
Led by Alison DiMaria, M.A.Ed.
A certified educator with 20+ years of experience, ALIGN provides personalized tutoring, executive function coaching, and holistic family support designed to help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
A Collaborative, Whole-Child Approach
ALIGN Learning & Family Support provides individualized tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and family guidance rooted in a thoughtful, “family first” philosophy. With over 20 years of experience across New York’s public and private schools, ICT classrooms, and IEP-informed instruction, support is tailored to each child’s unique academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Through research-based strategies, reflective collaboration, and strong home-school connection, children and families are empowered with the tools, structure, and confidence needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Education, Training & Research-Based Approaches
Education, Training & Research-Based Approaches
Education
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education from Manhattanville College
Bachelor’s Degree in American Literature
New York State Certified in Early Childhood & Childhood Education
Training
20+ years of experience across New York’s public and private schools. Experience supporting ICT classrooms, differentiated instruction, and IEP-informed learning. Specialized background in executive functioning, literacy support, family-centered collaboration, and research-based approaches.
Orton–Gillingham
Heggerty Phonemic Awareness
Second Step
Responsive Classroom
PAF
Sounds in Motion
Whole-child, social-emotional, and executive function support strategies
Providing Children & Families With a Supportive Space to Grow
ALIGN offers personalized academic and executive function coaching that supports the whole child. Through calm, collaborative guidance, children and families build confidence, emotional awareness, independence, and practical strategies that create lasting growth at home and in school.
Now in Los Angeles
Beginning July 2026, ALIGN with Ali will be based in Los Angeles, offering in-person services for children and families. Designed to be flexible, accessible, and collaborative, ensuring families feel connected and supported every step of the way.
Now accepting new clients for Summer and Fall 2026.
Our services
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Personalized Tutoring & Academic Support
Individualized instruction in reading, writing, math, literacy, and learning strategies tailored to each child’s needs.
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Executive Function & Whole-Child Coaching
Support for organization, focus, planning, emotional regulation, confidence, independence, and self-advocacy.
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Family & School Collaboration
Guidance for caregivers alongside thoughtful home-school communication, routines, behavioral support, and aligned care strategies.
“I believe every child thrives when families, educators, and support professionals work together collaboratively. My approach focuses on building confidence, self-advocacy, and a lifelong love of learning.”
— Ali DiMaria, Founder ALIGN