Academic Coaching
We work as a team with students to develop skills and strategies that help them manage their executive functioning and improve their academic life. This includes effective study skills, time management, and test prep. We support kids with almost any learning or thinking difference (including, but not limited to: ADHD, Autism Spectrum, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyslexia, gifted students, etc.).
The specific strategies we use will vary. It depends on each child’s strengths, goals and personalities. Here are just a few examples of what we do:
Work with families to get a holistic understanding of what the goals and roadblocks are
Discover each student’s learning style and use them to create a positive feeling around their learning profile
Teach strategies to improve work habits and time management skills
Develop an educational plan by giving assessments, tracking progress and adjusting as needed
Provide a third party for both parents and students to work with, thereby alleviating the stress on the parent-child relationship
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“I want you to know how much we appreciate Nicole’s support. She has always gone above and beyond for Dre. She provides insights into Andreas’ study skills as expected and she also provides insights into his fundamental character that are so enlightening and so valuable to us and to him. The observations and solutions she shares will benefit him far beyond these tests! “
- Heidi, mother of a Junior at Geffen Academy
“It is clear that Thai’s first priority is to build confidence and encourage children to venture beyond their comfort zones. The results I have seen are incredible and have led both of my children to feeling that they are strong capable students”
- Karen, mother of two