Educational Consulting
I provide specialized educational consulting for neurodivergent children, parents, and educators, focusing on social-emotional development, executive functioning, school readiness, literacy, and family support. Each service is crafted to empower children and families with the tools needed for success and resilience
IEP and 504 Plan Support
Description: Guidance through the IEP and 504 Plan process to ensure your child’s unique needs are recognized and supported. I’ll help you understand your rights, set achievable goals, and communicate effectively with school teams.
- Includes: Reviewing documentation, helping craft goals, preparing for meetings, and advocating alongside you when possible.
Parent Coaching for Neurodivergent Children
Description: Receive individualized coaching to understand your child’s unique neurodivergent needs and support their learning and emotional well-being.
- Focus Areas: Building positive communication, setting routines at home, encouraging self-advocacy skills, and reinforcing social and emotional learning (SEL) at home.
ADHD & Exectutive Functioning Coach for Kids & Teens
Description: "In my role as an Executive Functioning Coach, I guide children and teens in strengthening skills that support planning, organization, and time management. With personalized sessions, we focus on practical strategies that improve academic success and everyday life skills."
Focus Areas:
- Organization Skills: Creating systems for managing materials and responsibilities.
- Time Management: Learning to allocate time effectively for schoolwork and activities.
- Planning and Prioritization: Breaking down tasks, setting goals, and understanding priorities.
- Working Memory Support: Strengthening the ability to retain and use information.
- Task Initiation and Completion: Developing strategies to begin tasks promptly and follow through.
Kindergarten Preparation
Description: "The transition to kindergarten can be a big step! My Kindergarten Preparation program is designed to equip children with the foundational skills they need to enter school confidently and excitedly. Through fun, hands-on activities, I focus on developing essential skills for school readiness, including early literacy, social skills, and classroom behavior."
Focus Areas:
- Early Literacy Skills: Introducing letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and beginning sounds.
- Basic Math Concepts: Understanding numbers, shapes, and counting.
- Social and Emotional Skills: Practicing sharing, turn-taking, and expressing feelings appropriately.
- Fine Motor Skills: Developing hand strength and coordination for writing, cutting, and other classroom activities.
- Routine and Classroom Behavior: Getting comfortable with routines, listening, and following directions.
Social Emotional Coach for Kids & Teens
Desription: "As a Social-Emotional Coach, I work one-on-one with children and teens to help them navigate their emotions, build resilience, and foster empathy. Through engaging activities and tailored guidance, I support each individual in developing essential emotional intelligence skills."
Focus Areas:
- Emotional Awareness: Recognizing and understanding personal emotions.
- Self-Regulation: Building strategies to manage big feelings and impulses.
- Empathy and Perspective-Taking: Learning to understand and respond thoughtfully to others.
- Social Skills: Enhancing communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
- Resilience: Developing the capacity to recover from setbacks and adapt to challenges.
K-3 Reading Tutoring
Description: "The transition to kindergarten can be a big step! My Kindergarten Preparation program is designed to equip children with the foundational skills they need to enter school confidently and excitedly. Through fun, hands-on activities, I focus on developing essential skills for school readiness, including early literacy, social skills, and classroom behavior."
Focus Areas:
- Early Literacy Skills: Introducing letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and beginning sounds.
- Basic Math Concepts: Understanding numbers, shapes, and counting.
- Social and Emotional Skills: Practicing sharing, turn-taking, and expressing feelings appropriately.
- Fine Motor Skills: Developing hand strength and coordination for writing, cutting, and other classroom activities.
- Routine and Classroom Behavior: Getting comfortable with routines, listening, and following directions.
Our Expertise
With over 30 years in education and specialized training in social-emotional learning (SEL), executive functioning, and neurodivergent support, I bring a deep, evidence-based understanding to my work with children, teens, and families. My expertise spans early childhood development, ADHD support, and trauma-informed practices, allowing me to offer holistic and compassionate guidance tailored to each child’s unique needs. Certified in programs like GoZen! and the Nurtured Heart Approach, I blend proven methodologies with personal insight to help neurodivergent children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether coaching parents, supporting educators, or working directly with children, my approach centers on fostering resilience, self-confidence, and lifelong learning