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Executive Functioning
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Medical school demands serious executive functioning — juggling anatomy, biochemistry, and clinical rotations means Kaitlyn has battle-tested systems for time management, task prioritization, and breaking large projects into manageable steps. She teaches students how to build their own planning routines, from using calendars effectively to chunking study sessions so material actually sticks. Rated 4.8 by students and families.
All students can learn, however, not all students learn the same way. The key to learning and the most important part of any teachers job is helping students understand how they learn best. That is what I do well.
Over two decades working with students on IEPs and 504 plans taught Dolmecia exactly where the hidden breakdowns happen — the kid who understands the math but can't start the problem set, or the one whose binder is a black hole of lost worksheets. Her special education certification and finance training give her both the behavioral framework and the structured, systems-oriented mindset to build concrete routines around task initiation, material tracking, and assignment planning tied to a student's actual schoolwork.
I hold a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in developmental psychology (with a focus on cognition) and a B.A. from Swarthmore College in theatre and English. I enjoy working with students who are looking to improve their executive function skills as a part of their overall goals for tutoring because I believe in a whole-self approach to time management and skill building. I also thoroughly enjoy tutoring in English literature, high school and college writing, organizational skills, and standardized testing. I've spent 15 years teaching high school English, public speaking, and written expression at elite independent schools, while moonlighting as a public speaking coach. My professional experience includes providing speechwriting and coaching for a now-US Senator during his first congressional campaign. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked as a director for multiple professional theaters, and my passions for English and Theatre converge in a deep love of Shakespeare. I love to talk about literature and dissect its craft in writing, and I believe everyone can write strong essays with the right coaching and framework.
Planning, prioritizing, starting tasks, managing time — executive functioning skills don't come naturally to every student, and they're rarely taught explicitly in school. Hannah's Special Education program at Purdue trained her in scaffolding these skills through structured routines, visual organizers, and self-regulation strategies. She builds systems that students internalize gradually rather than depend on forever.
I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others.
I have over 20 years of experience in the education field and specialize in ELA for all grade levels including AP/Honors, college, ESL/ELL, special education and test prep. I also enjoy additional subject areas: assisting students with college applications and essay writing/editing, general homework in all subjects, executive functioning and preparing students for entrance exams (private school, ISEE, TEAS, or ELA section of the PSAT/SAT), college applications including essays and college or scholarship interviews. I hold a BA, M.Ed. degrees, certifications in teaching, Academic Coaching, and Tutoring. In addition, I have extensive training on working with students on IEP's or other educational plans. I focus on building skills through customized sessions. Thank you for viewing my profile, I look forward to working with your student!
Ten years ago, I started as an elementary substitute while attending Hanover College. As my interests in the education field changed and progressed, my philosophy stayed the same; education is something that can happen anywhere, not just in the traditional classroom. I went on to gain a Master's in School Librarianship & Facilitated Learning from Indiana University-Indianapolis. During this time I had started actually teaching, first with library sciences, elementary technology, elementary science, and tutoring. Over the past six years, I have tutored; homework help, organization, special education, exam reteaching, and mentoring for students from 3rd grade through adults taking professional licensing exams (ie. PRAXIS). While things have changed, my passion is still finding what a student needs for their best learning possible, and adapting content to work with them. My philosophy is simply that I think everyone can learn, sometimes we just have to look at the education differently.
Planning a multi-step assignment, managing time across subjects, keeping materials organized — these are skills most schools expect but rarely teach explicitly. Charles's counseling psychology training gives him concrete strategies for building these executive functioning habits, from using visual task breakdowns to teaching students how to self-monitor their own focus and prioritize effectively.
Hello! I am an Arizona State University graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Science. My academic background is grounded in both technical problem-solving and a deep curiosity about how systems, whether digital or human, function. Outside the classroom, I've had the opportunity to work with students across a range of ages and abilities, from mentoring engineering and premed undergraduates at ASU to tutoring high schoolers in SAT/ACT prep, as well as K-12 students through Teach for America. I am comfortable with a range of subjects and am willing to work to meet your needs. Below are some of courses I have successfully tutored for in the past. K12 Subjects Elementary School (K5) Math (Basic Arithmetic, Word Problems) Reading & Phonics Writing & Grammar Science Social Studies Study & Organization Skills Middle School (68) Pre-Algebra Algebra I General Science (Life, Earth, Physical) English Language Arts (Reading, Writing) U.S. History & World History Intro to Coding / Computer Science High School (912) Algebra I & II Geometry Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Calculus AB/BC Biology (General, Honors) Chemistry (General, Honors) Physics (Conceptual, Algebra-Based) English Literature & Composition Essay Writing & Editing U.S. History & World History Psychology Economics & Government Health / Human Development Ethics / Philosophy Study Skills / Test Prep Standardized Test Prep SAT: Math, Reading, Writing & Language, Essay ACT: Math, Science, English, Reading, Essay PSAT MCAT (Content review & strategy) TOEFL / ESL (Certified ESL experience) AP Subjects AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Environmental Science AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Psychology AP U.S. History AP World History AP U.S. Government & Politics AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics / Microeconomics AP Computer Science Principles AP Seminar / Research College-Level Subjects STEM & Premed General Biology I & II Cell Biology Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology General Chemistry I & II Organic Chemistry I & II Biochemistry Physics I & II (Algebra-Based) Calculus I & II Statistics (Introductory / Biostats) Humanities & Social Sciences Intro to Psychology Intro to Sociology Scientific Writing & Critical Thinking Medical Ethics Bioethics Philosophy of Science / Biology Research Writing & Academic Essays Business & Economics Intro to Macroeconomics Intro to Microeconomics Principles of Finance Financial Literacy / Budgeting Basics
Kenneth's cognitive neuroscience degree means he understands the brain science behind why some students struggle to initiate tasks, regulate attention, or hold a plan in working memory — and that understanding shapes how he teaches these skills rather than just assigning them. He connects executive functioning strategies like sequencing and self-monitoring directly to the academic work students bring in, whether that's structuring a college essay or mapping out a study plan for chemistry.
As a dedicated tutor with over 5 years of experience, I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Tulane University, which informs my approach to understanding student needs. I specialize in subjects such as Algebra, Psychology, and American History, and I am passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive. My teaching philosophy centers on building strong relationships with my students, using tailored strategies that cater to their unique learning styles. I find great joy in helping students develop their executive functioning skills and confidence, enabling them to achieve academic success. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading and exploring new educational resources, which keeps my methods fresh and engaging.
Planning a multi-step essay, breaking a semester-long project into weekly milestones, keeping track of deadlines across six classes — these are executive functioning challenges Gabby addresses directly. Her five-plus years as a tutor and writing coach have centered on building concrete systems for organization, time management, and task prioritization that students can actually maintain on their own.
Planning, prioritizing, managing time, and shifting between tasks — these executive functioning skills underpin academic success but rarely get taught explicitly. Derek tackles them as teachable skills, building concrete systems like task checklists, color-coded planners, and structured routines that students internalize over time. His doctorate focused on how curriculum design shapes learning behavior, which gives him a research-grounded toolkit for strengthening these cognitive habits.
Allison's Master's in Education from George Washington University centered on instructional design — figuring out why information doesn't stick and restructuring the process so it does, which is essentially what executive functioning coaching requires. She applies that design thinking to help a student reverse-engineer a stalled essay or a missed deadline, identifying whether the breakdown was in task initiation, time estimation, or material organization, then building a repeatable system around it. Her broad teaching range across writing, math, and test prep means those systems get tested against real coursework, not hypothetical scenarios.
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Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, and complete tasks—skills that are essential for academic success and daily life. Many students in Miami's schools struggle with executive functioning because classroom environments often don't provide individualized support for these specific skill gaps. With an average student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1 across Miami's districts, teachers have limited ability to work one-on-one with students who need extra help developing organizational systems, breaking down assignments, or managing distractions. Students with weak executive functioning may appear capable academically but still struggle to submit work on time, keep materials organized, or approach complex projects systematically.
In a traditional classroom setting, teachers must deliver instruction to 18+ students with varying needs, making it difficult to customize organizational strategies or time-management systems for individual learners. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to assess exactly where a student struggles—whether it's planning multi-step projects, managing competing deadlines, or organizing digital files—and build targeted strategies that match their learning style and specific challenges. A tutor can also work directly with a student's existing assignments and teachers' expectations, helping them apply executive functioning skills in real time rather than practicing abstract techniques. This focused approach leads to measurable improvements because strategies are customized to the student's actual school environment and workload.
Elementary students should build foundational skills like following multi-step directions, organizing materials, and completing tasks with reminders. Middle school students need stronger time management, the ability to break larger projects into smaller steps, and basic planning for assignments due across multiple classes. High school students must develop advanced skills including managing complex project timelines, maintaining multiple organizational systems, prioritizing competing deadlines, and independently monitoring their progress. Miami students also need these skills to successfully navigate the transition between grade levels and to handle the increased independence expected in high school and beyond. Personalized instruction helps students master age-appropriate executive functioning skills and build on them progressively, rather than falling behind due to skill gaps.
The most frequent challenges include: difficulty breaking large projects into manageable steps (which leads to procrastination and rushed work), struggling to organize materials across multiple classes or subjects, trouble tracking multiple assignment deadlines simultaneously, difficulty transitioning between tasks or classes, and challenges with sustained focus when work feels overwhelming. Many Miami students also struggle with what's called "task initiation"—knowing how to start an assignment even when they understand the material. Additionally, working memory challenges can make it hard for students to hold multiple instructions in mind while completing complex tasks. Tutors help students develop concrete systems and habits to address each of these areas, turning abstract advice like "stay organized" into specific, actionable strategies.
Signs that your student may benefit from executive functioning tutoring include: frequently losing assignments or materials despite understanding the content, struggling to start or complete homework even with clear instructions, having trouble estimating how long tasks will take, missing deadlines despite having plenty of time, appearing disorganized despite being intelligent, difficulty managing multiple assignments at once, or having assignments that are incomplete or messy even though the student clearly knows the material. You might also notice that your student can explain what they need to do but struggles to actually do it, or that they need constant reminders to stay on task. These are red flags that executive functioning skills—rather than academic ability or effort—are the barrier to success. An initial consultation can help identify specific skill gaps and whether personalized instruction is the right fit.
Absolutely. Executive functioning skills are learnable strategies and habits, not fixed traits. Research on learning and skill development shows that with structured practice, explicit instruction, and consistent application, students can significantly improve their ability to plan, organize, and manage tasks. The key is that improvement requires personalized coaching—students need someone to help them understand their specific weaknesses, practice new strategies in real contexts (like their actual homework and projects), and gradually internalize these skills until they become automatic. Many students see measurable improvement in grades, assignment completion, and overall organization within weeks of starting personalized instruction, because the strategies are tailored to their unique needs and applied immediately to their schoolwork. Improvement accelerates when students consistently practice these skills across different subjects and assignments.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in executive functioning and understand how to teach organizational and time-management skills to Miami students. The process starts with a conversation about your student's specific challenges—whether they struggle most with organization, time management, task initiation, or managing multiple deadlines. Based on that information, you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style align with your student's needs. You can then meet with the tutor to discuss goals and begin personalized instruction that focuses on building concrete systems and habits your student can apply immediately to their classes. Most students and families find it helpful to start with an initial session to see if the fit is right before committing to ongoing tutoring.
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