Melissa Steinthal-Marino

Melissa Steinthal-Marino is the founder of BrightStar Consultants LLC, which has been providing exceptional educational services since September 2022. With extensive experience in various educational roles, Melissa serves as a Reading Specialist at Ossining High School and has been involved in tutoring for ISEE and SSAT examinations with Mindmine Education. Additionally, Melissa instructs GED courses at SUNY Orange and offers private tutoring through braintrust. Previously, Melissa held positions as a Reading Teacher and Kindergarten Teacher at Chappaqua Central School District, an Academic Tutor with Brain Builders Tutoring, and a Teacher in Pre-K and third-grade settings across various school districts. Melissa holds a Master of Education in Reading and Literacy from Fordham University, along with prior education from Boston University School of Education and Hackley School.