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Heidi Riad

Genie Academy Teacher · Ewing, NJ

4.9 from 36 parent reviews

“Patience and hard work leads to success!”

About Heidi

Hello my name is Heidi Riad and I study Psychology with a deep interest in child and adolescent education and mental-wellbeing. I’ve always been passionate about helping kids and I truly believe every kid deserves the best platform to be their best self. Growing up with an education system that failed many I made a promise to guarantee every kid I work with feels listened to, understood, and taught in a way that works for them. 

Can’t wait to work with all your kids!

What parents say about Heidi

Amazing teacher, gives individualized attention to each child and meets them where they are developmentally, challenges them to overcome struggles.

— Prapti Chandrani

Heidi has been great to work with she always offers tips to help our daughter and she also takes our feedback and adjust the lessons when needed.

— Lehanie Harangee

Great thing about her is that she gets involve, and try diff technique to help improve

— Yasir Saeed

Ms. Heidi has worked well with us since she started, she has addressed all over our concerns and made a plan that help push our daughter to the next level.

— Lehanie Harangee

She’s so patient with my son. And she’s helped him build his confidence which has been so impactful for him.

— Des Brown

Good

— Swathi Sasapu

Great with kids.

— Amulya Manchikanti

Ms. Heidi is an excellent teacher. She has a wonderful way of connecting with the students.

— Binita Shrestha

We like pace of the lessons with Heidi we also like the way that Heidi listens to our concerns and adjusts the lessons accordingly.

— Lehanie Harangee

She was ok. Didn't interact much as I'm never at the centre.

— Peggy Kemei

She is excellent in teaching

— Anusha Dhanasri

Coach Heidi is very good. Identifies weakness and auggests areas of improvement

— Mahesh Narasimhan

She is giving personal attention to Divyam, and she knows how to teach so Divyam can learn easily and memorize lifelong.

— Shrikant Jani

She’s patient with my son and gives good constructive feedback b

— Des Brown

Heidi is extremely helpful for my daughter’s education journey.

— Luis Loboa

Taking good care of child wrt to academics

— Venkata Siva Sudhakar

Ms. Heidi Riad has been an exceptional teacher for my child. Her communication with parents is consistent and thoughtful. My child has shown noticeable progress in both confidence and subject understanding.

— Gayathri Komatineni

Effective teaching

— Amulya Manchikanti

she is great in dealing with Neil. We have seen significant improvement in Neil's learning due to her help. We would love Neil to continue with her only given the connect they have.

— Suvarna Salvekar

She is very keen in understanding my child need and could able to work on the areas that need attention. Very knowledgeable and compassionate teacher.

— Rama Devi Bhimavarapu

Just we had 2 class. Need some more time to provide correct rating

— Nagaraja Moorthy

Miss Heidi is personally paying attention to my son and helping him to graw more.

— Shrikant Jani

Your commitment to student success is evident in the individualized attention and support you give to each. Samarjit has definitely benefited.

— Rashmi Mohanty

Excellent

— Lipsa Devgoswami

Got it: "My son feels really comfortable with Miss Heidi. She's created a welcoming atmosphere, making learning enjoyable. Her warmth and approachability are appreciated. Grateful for her positive impact!"

— Montserrat Gonzalez

Professional and personal Ms Heidi has been able to advance Aidan’s skill level in such a short period of time

— Gifty Anane

Genie Academy has been a really good fit for our family. My 7-year-old son takes reading with Ms. Heidi, and she’s great at meeting him where he is. She’s calm, kind, and knows how to keep him engaged without pressure. What stands out to me is how she helps him when he feels stuck or overwhelmed—she slows things down and gives him space to reset. Because of that, he’s more relaxed and open during lessons, and reading has become much less stressful for him. I highly recommend Genie Academy.

— Amir Khan

Surprisingly great experince. excellent combination of school and academy assistance

— Yasir Saeed

Ms Heidi is very good with teaching my daughter in a way she could understand. My daughter likes her a lot and is very comfortable with her. My daughter improved a lot with reading and writing, I will continue to send her.

— Soumya Thoodi

I highly recommend Ms Heidi Riad as an English & Math tutor! We are so grateful for her dedication and support!

— Pankaj Mallick

Kids are building confidence in their math and reading skills. Coach Heidi, Coach Paola and Coach Alexandra are great and kids are enjoying going to class!

— Kaveeta Chandrani

My child benefited a lot from Genie academy curriculum. Ms. Heidi was amazing in her teaching style which helped my child to develop interest in learning Math. Thank you Ms. Heidi for your support. Much appreciated.

— Rama Devi Bhimavarapu

We’ve had such a great experience with this program, especially working with Miss Heidi in the reading course. She’s been incredible with my six-year-old—so patient, attentive, and truly invested in how he learns. What I really appreciate is that she doesn’t just focus on academics. She also supports him emotionally, helping him work through frustration and big feelings in the moment. That balance of emotional support and academic instruction has made a real difference for him. Miss Heidi also provides helpful feedback after every session. I receive detailed emails that include what they worked on, where he’s showing progress, what he’s still working through, and what the homework is. She’s even open to video check-ins, which I’ve found really valuable as a parent trying to stay in the loop and support from home. He’s only been attending for a short time, but I can already see growth—not just in his reading skills, but in his confidence and ability to self-regulate. We first learned about the program through Miss Paola, who’s also fantastic. She has a warm and engaging way with the students, and it’s clear she helps create an environment that makes kids want to learn. The only reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is because I’ve noticed a strong emphasis on marketing and review requests, which can feel a little overdone at times. I understand they’re growing as a company, but I believe the amazing work Miss Heidi and Miss Paola are doing should speak for itself. Overall, I’m really grateful we found this place. The team here supports the whole child—not just in what they’re learning, but in how they’re growing. Highly recommend!

— Des Brown

Genie academy has been a wonderful experience for my child’s education and intellectual growth. I highly recommend this program with friends and colleagues everywhere we go. It’s a safe and friendly environment. Our favorite educator is Ms Heidi Riad. She is very passionate on my child’s development.

— Luis Loboa

We have both of our kids with the Genie Program - 9yr old and 5 yr old. Our teachers are Ms. Heidi and Ms. Rima. After about a year into the programs, we realize we are in the best place with the most consistent learning environment. Our kids are actually excited to go to class and have been excelling through their robust educational reinforcements. Ms. Heidi really understands our daughter and is very communicative with her progress at the end of every class and even with out of class conferences. Ms. Rima always goes above and beyond and really helps us focus on how we can help our kids at home. She thoroughly simplifies the difficult abacus method for both kids and our 5 yr old wishes he has the class every day! Thanks Genie Acadamy - keep up the good work!

— Hiren Shah

Genie Academy is the best place / program, if you are looking to teach Maths / English / Reading for your kids , My son has improved a lot and like to complete all assignments Ms. Haidi is a great teacher in Math / English Genie at Plainsboro location. She’s very dedicated and goes above and beyond her job. Ms Haidi is an amazing teacher , she is the perfect example of how a teacher should be. All staff is very good and helpful!

— Sheetal Shiralkar

I wanted to share my appreciation for Ms. Heidi Math and her reading teaching and the positive impact it has had on my daughter. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my daughter’s engagement and understanding of the subject matter. Ms. Heidi’s ability to make complex concepts clear and relatable has been incredibly effective. I particularly appreciate how Ms. Heidi encourages open discussion, which makes learning much more engaging for the students. Thank you so much for your effort in helping students reach their potential.

— Rama Devi Bhimavarapu

Our 6yo son goes for English Tutoring at Genie. His teacher Ms. Heidi has been great. We see a lot of improvement in him. We are very happy with our experience at Genie and especially with Ms. Heidi.

I highly recommend Ms Heidi Riad as an English tutor! We are so grateful for her dedication and support!

— Pankaj Mallick

Math Genie has been a wonderful experience for my child! The teaching methods are engaging and effective, helping kids build a strong foundation in math and problem-solving. The instructor are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about the students’ progress. I’ve seen significant improvement in my child’s confidence and academic performance since joining. Highly recommend Math Genie for parents looking to give their kids an edge in math!

— Richa Khare

Ms. Heidi Riad is an outstanding tutor who has made a remarkable difference in my child’s reading progress. Her teaching methods are incredibly effective, and we’ve seen significant improvement in both reading skills and overall confidence. Ms. Riad is patient, dedicated, and genuinely cares about her students’ success. Her personalized approach and engaging lessons have truly helped my child excel. I highly recommend Ms. Heidi Riad to anyone looking for a tutor who can make a real impact on their child’s learning journey. Thank you, Ms. Riad, for your dedication and support!

Of course, here's the revised version in English: "I definitely recommend Genie Academy! My kids have improved a lot in school thanks to the classes here. I'm very grateful for the effort and dedication of the team."

— Montserrat Gonzalez

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