The People Behind The Noor Method™

Meet Our Educators.Expertise, with understanding.

The right educator does more than know the subject. They know how to reach the student.

A Noor educator working thoughtfully with a student

The People Behind The MethodAcademic depth. Thoughtful connection.

A Considered Introduction

Carefully selected.A reflection of our standard.

Families deserve to know more than a tutor’s résumé.

Meet Abby, Yanaa and Nick: three educators with distinct academic backgrounds and teaching strengths. Each introduction explains how they teach and where their expertise can support a learner.

Educator matching considers the learner’s needs, instructional fit and current availability. Academic tutoring does not replace clinical or therapeutic services.

Meet Your Educators

Expertise made personal.

Explore their academic backgrounds, teaching approaches and areas of focus.

Abby Lieb

Master of Arts in Teaching, American University · B.S. in Physics, Washington and Lee University

Mathematics · Learning foundations

Abby holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from American University, with preparation in secondary mathematics and special education, and a B.S. in Physics from Washington and Lee University. She brings classroom experience as a lead middle-school mathematics teacher.

How I teach

She identifies where understanding begins to break down, then adapts explanations, examples and pacing. Her approach strengthens earlier foundations while keeping current coursework moving.

Areas of focus

Foundational mathematics, pre-algebra, algebra and mathematical reasoning.

Yanaa Shay

Master’s degree in Educational Psychology / Education · Specialization in Teaching Thinking Skills

Learning differences · Communication-aware support

Yanaa holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology / Education, specializing in Teaching Thinking Skills. Her background includes special-education and autism settings, RBT training, and communication-focused learning support.

How I teach

Trust, patient pacing and predictable routines guide her teaching. She uses visual supports, modeling and smaller task steps to help learners participate, communicate and build confidence.

Areas of focus

Special education, structured learning, visual and AAC communication supports, and patient instruction for younger learners.

Nick Hwang

B.S. in Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University

Advanced STEM · Analytical reasoning

Nick is a Johns Hopkins University graduate with a B.S. in Neuroscience and experience as a university tutor and chemistry teaching assistant.

How I teach

He uses carefully sequenced questions to help students connect ideas and reach conclusions through their own reasoning. Students are encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes and work through unfamiliar problems.

Areas of focus

Mathematics through Calculus II, chemistry, advanced STEM coursework and SAT preparation.

Placement depends on the learner’s needs and educator availability. Contact Noor to discuss a considered match.

Before The Introduction

Every educator must first earn the privilege of representing Noor.Because families are trusting someone with their child.

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