A private tutor who provides more than a dozen K–10 students with instruction in a wide range of subjects, Rebecca Antinozzi draws upon a number of certifications in her work, including those related to elementary and special education, early childhood education, and students with disabilities. She taught small-group pods that supplemented hybrid education courses during the COVID-19 closures, created an effective study strategy to prepare students for the TACHS/ISEE exams, and helped young scholars prepare for standardized testing in the New York state education system. Based in Westchester, New York, Rebecca Antinozzi has served as a private tutor since 2010, while also spending time as a classroom teacher at Good Council Academy. During this time, she has incorporated technology and common core strategies into lessons and drawn on social emotional learning techniques to help her students not only prepare themselves for academics, but for life as a whole.
Concurrent to her work as an educator, Ms. Antinozzi has served in a number of other positions related to childhood development. She was a group leader at Mount Tom Day Camp between 2014 and 2019. In this capacity, Rebecca Antinozzi provided supervision, sports activities, and educational guidance to around 30 6-year-old boys over the course of an eight-week period each summer. In 2019, she began providing tennis instruction to both children and adults at N.O.W Tennis and the town of North Castle, focusing on beginner and intermediate players.
Rebecca Antinozzi also serves as editorial director and media project manager at Dandelion Chandelier, a blog focused on the luxury lifestyles, including travel, fashion, and culture. In this position she creates compelling written content for the blog, oversees social media campaigns, optimizes copy for SEO purposes, liaises with various freelancers, and manages board meetings.
Prior to beginning her career, Ms. Antinozzi earned a bachelor’s degree in child studies with a minor in psychology from Syracuse University. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in general education and special education from Fordham University in Tarrytown, New York. Maintaining academic excellence throughout her educational career, Rebecca Antinozzi consistently made the honor roll and dean’s list and became a member of the National Honor Society.
In her free time, Ms. Antinozzi pursues a number of professional, philanthropic, and personal interests. She regularly attends workshops and lectures related to the education field, while also pursuing further educational coursework. She raises money for Alzheimer’s disease research, supports organizations such as the Salvation Army and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, and volunteers with programs such as Toys for Tots, local soup kitchens, and the Pacific House Shelter. Moreover, Rebecca Antinozzi enjoys spending time outside, hiking, swimming, and exploring national parks. She also plays tennis competitively, maintaining a level 4.0 rating on numerous USTA teams.
As a child, what did you see yourself doing for work when you grew up?
Working with animals or children. My first job was as a camp counselor.
How do you refocus when things get overwhelming?
I like to write my thoughts down in a book or spend time outside—hiking, walking, or playing tennis.
What habit do you have that helps you stay productive?
I create weekly to-do lists and enjoy crossing items off one at a time as I complete them.
Where is one place that you’d like to travel?
Iceland, to see the Northern Lights.
Are there any mainstream trends that concern you?
Social media.
What advice have you received that has helped you in your career?
It is okay to ask for help when you need it. You don’t have to do everything on your own.
What famous quote resonates with you?
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Maya Angelou
If you could give your younger self a few words of advice, what would they be?
Follow your heart and instincts, and take every opportunity that comes your way. Take chances and spend time with your loved ones, because life is short.
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