About Me

Ellen Ross founded Blue Tomato NYC in 1998, watching her small solo practice grow into a team of twelve tutors working alongside a citywide network of neuropsychologists, educational psychologists, and learning specialists. She went on to complete her MA in Educational Psychology, writing her thesis on the role of trust and self-determination in education, and over 20 years, she and her team have supported hundreds of families with everything from college consulting to homeschooling twice-exceptional students.

In 2016, Ellen expanded her practice to Los Angeles, working with families on college consulting, ACT/SAT prep, executive functioning coaching, learning-difference support, and neuropsychological testing referrals, while continuing to homeschool students whose needs aren't met by traditional schools. She splits her time between coasts, with LA families able to access her NYC tutors remotely as needed.

Specialty Areas

Application Essay Craft/Review

Students Enrolled

Member, and Graduate of the Business Development Academy