Natalia Savinskaya
child development specialist · educator
I'm a child development specialist and educator with 17 years of experience, founder of the Smart Elephant development school in New York. I help children from 10 months to 11 years — assessment, gentle support, and growth.
Where brain science meets warmth for the child. Every child carries their own light and potential.
- 17+ years of experience
- Bath Beach, Brooklyn
- RU + EN
- Online + in person
How I can help
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New York City
G&T Prep
A focused track for NYC Gifted & Talented: thinking, attention, strategy, and confidence on test-style tasks — in Russian and English.
Ask about G&T PrepFree
Auditory perception
A short parent guide — how auditory perception develops and what you can do at home.
Download PDFPractice & contact
- Where Bath Beach, Brooklyn · in-person studio
- Languages Russian and English — built for NYC bilingual families
- Online Video sessions — as structured as in person; works if you’re outside Brooklyn
- Ages 10 months to 11 years
Book now
Message or call — I’ll reply and we’ll find a time. No waiting on a calendar.
I usually reply the same day. Share your child’s age and what’s going on — we’ll move faster.
Parent reviews
At three our son barely spoke. Natalia knew where to start from day one — within months he had phrases, and we could finally breathe.
We were preparing for school and G&T. Clear plan, no pressure on the child. Our daughter got more confident on tasks — and calmer at home.
Meltdowns and “can’t sit still” wore the whole family out. Sessions feel easy — we see progress in attention and emotions every week.
After the first consult it was clear what to do at home. Natalia hears both the child and the parents — that’s rare.
Coming soon — a short parent video review (with family consent).
Find me
Bath Beach, Brooklyn · online worldwide