Danielle Florio

Bio & Expertise: Hailing from the Adirondacks in upstate NY, Danielle co-founded City Smarts in 2007. Over the course of fifteen years, she has developed a holistic methodology that puts student confidence and wellness at the front and center, and anchors academic growth in student empowerment. Danielle’s educational philosophy powers much of the student and family support offered at City Smarts. 

In addition to designing curriculum and pedagogies, Danielle works with parents as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable admissions consultant and acts as Director of the City Smarts Holistic EF Coaching program. Her objective is always to help families minimize the mystery and anxiety that can crop up in any of these journeys and to help keep the process grounded. Her expertise spans middle and high school maths, and dozens of standardized tests including the SHSAT, Common Core Exams, CTP-5, ISEE, and SSAT.

Danielle really shines when she is building community. Whether she’s chopping it up with a colleague or discussing existentialism and the human experience, she’s always up for deep discussion and learning from those around her. When she isn’t working or vibing with others, Danielle is taking in all NYC has to offer from live shows and art exhibits, to world class dining. Beyond her love affair with NYC, she prioritizes travel and experiencing new cultures.

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn; we operate both in-person (send tutors to family homes) and in a remote format.

Fun Fact: I ran an *underground* supper-club called the Whisk & Ladle out of my (former) loft in Williamsburg, BK from 2006-2018. 

Website: www.citysmarts.net

Contact: danielle@citysmarts.net ; admin team: info@citysmarts.net, phone: 347.324.7443