

STUDENT COACHING

I provide coaching and Educational Therapy tailored for students in elementary through high school.
With over fifteen years of combined experience working in and directing support programs at San Francisco independent schools (including Drew, Town, and Jewish Community High School) and decades in education, I bring proven expertise in empowering learners of all ages to get organized, build skills, and boost productivity -with less stress and greater confidence.


Academic & Executive Function Habits
Writing: My light-hearted, tech-focused approach enables students to break free from patterns of writing-related stress and avoidance.
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Math: I specialize in establishing foundational skills through a blend of hands-on activities, virtual manipulatives, and digital resources.
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Sustaining attention: The Learning Lab is a space where students practice sustaining attention for longer periods
-with helpful materials, large screens, and support.
Completion: I guide students to grasp the importance of true completion, showing them what it entails and that with focus and helpful tools, it's within reach.
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Task initiation: I coach students how to begin activities more promptly, manage time, and overcome procrastination.
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Challenging limiting beliefs: With coaching, kids can pivot mindsets to see things from a perspective that is more dynamic, positive and motivating.
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Keeping cool: When children feel more in control, intense emotions recede, encouraging engagement and motivation.
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Processing speed and motor skills: I guide students in utilizing technology and other resources that significantly enhance productivity.
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Getting organized: I will get these gears spinning, but count on parent/guardian collaboration because maintenance happens at home.
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Working memory: I teach strategies to enhance information retention and processing, aiding tasks like following instructions and critical thinking.
Interested in live, in-person coaching?
My program builds life habits that transform personal growth: learning strategies, organization, communication, agency, frustration tolerance, sustaining attention, and many more. Nowhere else will your child receive direct instruction that integrates all of this in such a supportive, fun, open and honest environment. By involving parents, we'll help your child and family navigate routines more smoothly, reducing stress and building lasting skills for the long-haul. Better grades and greater confidence are just a few of the many positive outcomes.
PS: Your child's report card may not reveal common deficiencies with nuts-and-bolts skills. Check the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
"Now that I've seen it this way, it's easier..."
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So many bright students can be "lost in the procedures." They just haven't been taught workflow skills that work for them. Providing mental blueprints, coupled with helpful tools and techniques, I teach more efficient ways of getting it all done. Often, students just need to be taught how. This shift paves the way for lasting academic and personal achievement. Less stress, too.

While homework and projects can set the agenda, original lessons and useful materials from my Diary of an Organized Kid summer course provide engaging, practical insights into what's up with the teen brain, executive function skills, and how it all impacts their quality of life.
As a father, veteran Educator, and Educational Therapist I help kids and families better understand and reframe unhelpful habits in ways that create positive ripple effects -in school and at home.


Technology Services
While technology has become a vital component in many schools, it presents challenges such as managing multiple tabs, navigating text-dense pages, and organizing online information. Nonetheless, when paired with mental roadmaps for academic tasks, it can significantly benefit students. Mastering this integration demands patience, adaptability, and effective guidance.
Introducing The Learning Lab: a high-tech, relaxed space where learning and organizational tasks meet structured practice using iPad apps, Chrome extensions, and productivity-enhancing features designed to bolster focus, confidence, and efficiency.
Fun, honestly
This can be some heavy stuff. I’ve been around long enough to understand what’s going on, how to get everyone on the same page, and the importance of keeping it real -but also light. Anyone who has worked with me will agree: I tell it like it is, to students and parents alike. Many clients appreciate this combination of straight-talk and levity.


“I wanted to let you know that (our son) has adjusted to middle school so much better than we expected. He is getting straight As and enjoying the new freedom of middle school. He’s playing an instrument for the first time in his life. This is his greatest challenge so far. Thank you for helping him get off to a great start.”
-Parent, 2023

A word about grades...
Local middle schools are wisely embracing standards-based feedback like work completion, organization, engagement, and independence. This emphasis on executive function skills, not grades, creates opportunities for goal setting, reflection, and trying new approaches, which aligns well with my coaching philosophy.