About the Instructor

As a lifelong learner and product of New York City public school education, I place a high value on the doors that education can open for those willing to seek it. My role, as instructor, is to help our students along the path to becoming global citizens and key contributors to society. By creating an environment where students are excited to learn, I focus on the journey my students take, at least, as much as the destination. Additionally, I partner with Kumon families to enable continuity of instruction in between the Center and home.

Nievalyn Keel, certified Kumon Instructor

For nearly 20 years, I worked in a variety of industries, holding many roles from editor to project manager to marketer for legal and accounting professional services firms. Nevertheless, no professional work experience fills me with as much pride as taking up the helm of Instructor at the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bloomfield Center. My entire educational and professional career, along with my years of experience as a Kumon parent, have well-prepared me to serve the students who enroll in my Center.

Educational background:
·  New York City Regents Diploma, Brooklyn Technical High School (Brooklyn, NY)
·  Bachelor of Science, Communications and Management (Dual), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY)
·  Master of Arts, Adult Learning & Leadership, Teacher’s College – Columbia University (New York, NY)
·  Certification, Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute

As an extensively trained and certified professional instructor, I serve as a mentor who guides your children through their work while also providing direction, support and encouragement. I create an at-home study plan in addition to monitoring classroom assignments, and I emphasize the importance of accurately completing each assignment within a designated time frame. This has helped many of my students increase self-confidence, thus becoming more self-reliant. Like all Kumon Instructors, I have a true passion for education and an earnest desire to help children succeed.