We start with a comprehensive conversatiaTutoring focuses on content mastery—helping students understand math, science, or English. EF coaching focuses on the underlying skills that make learning possible: organization, planning, focus, time management, and self-regulation. Many students need both, which is why I offer integrated support that addresses content and skills together.on about your child's strengths, challenges, and goals. I assess current executive function skills to understand where to begin.
Yes! Medication can help with focus and impulse control, but it doesn't teach organizational systems, study strategies, or time management. Think of medication as opening the door to learning—coaching teaches your child how to walk through it. Most of my ADHD clients are on medication AND benefit tremendously from skill-building.
Most families see meaningful progress within 3-6 months of consistent weekly sessions. However, executive function development is ongoing—some students work with me for a semester, others for a full academic year or more. We'll discuss goals during your consultation and adjust as needed.
No. While many of my clients have formal ADHD diagnoses, you don't need one to benefit from EF coaching. If your child struggles with organization, time management, task initiation, or focus—regardless of diagnosis—coaching can help.
I offer both in-person sessions (at your home, a library, or a neutral location in Burlingame, San Mateo, or Hillsborough) and virtual sessions via Zoom. Many families prefer virtual for scheduling flexibility, while others prefer in-person for accountability.
Resistance is common, especially for students who've struggled for a long time. I create a judgment-free, collaborative space where students feel heard, not lectured. Many resistant students quickly warm up when they realize I'm not another adult telling them what they're doing wrong—I'm a partner helping them figure out what works for their brain.
