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Our Team
Stephanie Khanukov-Izrailov
Stephanie Khanukov-Izrailov is the Founder of SK Learning Center. At a very young age, Stephanie determined that teaching the younger generation is exactly what she would spend her future doing. She began working with children at the age of 14 years old and decided to dedicate her profession in education. Stephanie accomplished her goal by receiving her Bachelors in Education, Special Education and Psychology however, she is currently continuing her studies by receiving her Masters in Bilingual Education and Early Intervention. Shortly, after she received her three Bachelor degrees she established SK Learning Center, a learning center for children. Stephanie says “Teaching has become my biggest passion and sharing this talent with the world is what I live for”. Working with children is her passion because she gets to educate the future of our world. SK Learning Center is special to Stephanie because while educating young children she is building bonds with each child individually and these bonds remain very special to her forever, making each child take a big place in her heart.
Founder/Director
Eiman Yousaf is a current student at Brooklyn College, pursuing her degree in Computer Science. With over five years of hands-on experience working with children, Eiman hopes to continue making a positive impact in their lives. Her technical expertise, combined with her passion for child development, allows her to bring a unique perspective to her work. Eiman is dedicated to creating enriching experiences for children, fostering both their intellectual and personal growth. SK Academy holds a special place in Eiman's heart. It is here that she discovered her passion for working with children and saw firsthand the profound impact a supportive and nurturing environment can have on a child's development.
Eiman Yousaf
Front-Desk Receptionist
Bella Shamayeva
Front-Desk Receptionist
Bella Shamayeva is a student at New York University who brings creativity, responsibility, and a warm personality to SK Academy. She is dedicated to supporting students and contributing to a positive learning environment through her dependable work ethic and approachable nature.Her experience working with children has helped her develop strong communication and leadership skills, allowing her to connect with students in a supportive and encouraging way. Bella is known for her reliability, attentiveness, and ability to bring positive energy into every setting.At SK Academy, she looks forward to creating an engaging and welcoming space where students feel motivated, respected, and inspired to grow.
Parizoda Bakaeva is a senior at Midwood High School with a strong passion for healthcare and a clear goal of pursuing a career in OB/GYN sonography. She is committed to making a positive impact at SK Academy through her dependable work ethic, calm presence, and dedication to supporting those around her.Her hands-on experience working with children at MatchPoint has sharpened her communication skills and taught her how to connect with kids in a patient and understanding way. Parizoda is known for being responsible, focused, and attentive—traits she consistently brings to every role.At SK Academy, she looks forward to fostering a warm and respectful environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and motivated to succeed.
Parizoda Bakaeva
Front-Desk Receptionist
Alisha Siddique / Tutor
Alisha Siddique is a tutor at SK Learning Center. Alisha is a first-year student at Kingsborough Community College. She plans on getting a bachelor's degree in Childhood Education so once she graduates she can fulfill her passion of becoming a teacher. Alisha has decided to pursue a career in teaching because she believes that education is the key to unlocking a child's full potential and shaping them into confident and compassionate individuals. Her objective has always been to help create education to be fun where students can discover their potentials. Alisha chose SK Learning Center because she believes it is a safe, versatile and comfortable environment for students to learn and shape their futures and aligns with what she believes in.
Aylin Nizamaddinova - Counselor / Tutor
Aylin Nizamaddinova is a tutor and counselor at SK Learning Center. She is a freshman at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is majoring in Fashion Business Management and wants to become a fashion buyer. She began working as a tutor for kids in 2022. She has experience assisting grades K-8 with their homework assignments as well as work on improving their academic knowledge. She believes it is important for each student to receive proper help best suited to their needs. She chose to work with kids because it is a great chance to get involved in helping them learn basic skills and grow to become successful individuals. Seeing kids succeed will always bring her joy which is why she love's being a part of their journeys. SK Learning Center is special for her because it allows her to help children achieve their goals in a safe and respectful environment.
Azan Hanif / Tutor
Azan Hanif is a tutor at SK Learning Center. Being a second year student at Brooklyn College, he is determined to receive his B.A. in Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12). He began tutoring at the age of 16 within Manhattan and has plenty experience with homework help, statewide test prep, and regents prep. He was also an events server at The Rockaway Hotel where he helped manage children’s birthday parties, weddings, school proms, and other events. Azan tried to walk on the road of entrepreneurship and business, however stepped off because he had always enjoyed helping children. Azan's previous teachers meant a lot to him and he now strives to return that same positivity and individual growth to the future generations. Being a part of SK Learning Center will enable these actions and prepare him for his future classroom.
Skylar Badal /Counselor
Skylar Badal is a senior at James Madison High School with extensive experience working with children. Throughout her high school years, she has dedicated herself to roles that allow her to support and guide kids, building strong skills in communication, patience, and leadership.
Her passion for working with children shines through in the way she connects with them, creating a positive and supportive environment where they feel encouraged to learn and grow. Skylar is known for her dependable work ethic, calm presence, and ability to bring out the best in the students she works with.At SK Academy, she looks forward to continuing this work by fostering a warm and respectful space where students feel comfortable, motivated, and inspired.
Dilara Agac /Tutor
Dilara Agac is currently studying at Brooklyn College, pursuing a degree in Childhood Education and plans to teach students from K-8. She has experience in tutoring and mentoring since her early academic career in schools and at after school programs, which has taught her patience, creativity, and how to support children’s growth. She enjoys working with kids because she love seeing their curiosity and helping them learn and build confidence. Being able to guide, support, and encourage them as they learn new things is really rewarding to her. SK Learning Center is special to her because it provides not just education, but also a nurturing environment where children can thrive. She appreciate the supportive community, the focus on each child’s individual needs, and the opportunity to contribute to a place that values both learning and personal growth.
Fahmida Anima / Tutor
Fahmida is a tutor at SK Learning Center. She is a student at Brooklyn College, pursuing a degree in the STEM field. Growing up, she has always been surrounded by children and has held multiple babysitting jobs. Along the way, she has also taken up tutoring, mainly in the subjects of math and science. Fahmida finds working with children and being a part of their creative growth enjoyable. It is amazing to see them learn and challenge themselves from their perspective. SK Learning Center is special to her because it offers an opportunity to work in an environment where she can gain or improve skills in communication, organization, and empathy.
Laiba Khan- Tutor
Laiba is a tutor at SK Learning Center. Laiba currently attends Kingsborough community college, majoring in liberal arts. After pursuing her associates degree, she plans on attaining her bachelors at Brooklyn College to attain a profession in teaching. Laiba has multiple years of experience in tutoring. Some examples of her experience would be helping students with their homework, providing material to better students knowledge on subjects they may struggle on. Laiba chose to work with kids because she was once a struggling kid who needed help with multiple subjects but never received it. I want kids to know help is available and success is not as far as it seems. SK Learning Center allows me to share my knowledge & experience with there given tools for students to have a great learning experience.
Jack Grinchenko- Counselor
Jack Grinchenko is a senior at James Madison High School, where he is enrolled in the Medical House program. He plans to pursue a health major in college. Jack has developed significant experience working with children, having served as an assistant teacher at various schools and daycare centers. Through these roles, he has honed a variety of key skills, including patience, active listening, empathy, adaptability, creativity, clear communication, positive reinforcement, and conflict resolution. Jack is committed to furthering his education and career in the health field, with a particular interest in child development and care.
Nicole Osmolovskaya / Tutor
Nicole Osmolovskaya is a tutor at SK Learning Center. She is currently attending Brooklyn College, where she is double majoring in Music performance and Speech pathology. Nicole’s experience with kids started with simple one on one home tutoring and later advanced to summer camp jobs, where she looked over 15+ kids at a time. Nicole’s goal has always been to work with children no matter what field she ends up in and she hopes that one day after her studies she will be able to put her knowledge into helping kids advance their abilities. Building a connection with kids was always crucial to Nicole as it allows for her to understand each individual child and what she can do to help them grow, this is why she chose SK Learning Center. SK Learning Center allows for Nicole to gain a better understanding of children and how their minds work when put to a task, it’s amazing to see how much they can conquer when they are just provided with the right tools and motivation, and SK Learning Center provides them with all of that.
Petek Donuk - Counselor / Tutor
Petek Donuk is an after school counselor and tutor at SK Learning Center. She is currently in her first year at the New York City College of Technology, where she is studying towards a degree in dental hygiene. Her ultimate goal is to utilize this education to establish a career as a pediatric dental hygienist. Petek gained valuable experience working with kids during a summer school program where she volunteered. This opportunity allowed her to assist in creating engaging activities, managing groups of children, and helping them with their individual needs. This rewarding experience deepened her passion for working with children. Working with kids brings so much joy and positivity into her life. Being able to make a positive impact in their lives and help them grow is incredibly fulfilling to her. SK Learning Center provides a focused and supportive environment for children's growth and development. She believes she will have the opportunity to make an impact on students' lives by helping them learn and succeed. In addition, she'll be part of a team that shares her passion for making a difference.
Youssef Hossani - Counselor/Tutor
Youssef Hossani is a tutor and after school counselor at SK Learning Center. Youssef Hossani is currently studying in New York City College of Technology as an undergraduate. Youssef intends to pursue education as a full-time career, as his goal is to be a full time educator. Youssef has done babysitting jobs in the past that have given him the confidence to work with kids. The reason Youssef chose this path is because he loves teaching and being a positive role model. SK stood out to Youssef because of how great the community of workers is and how diverse and loving the academy is.
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