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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Planning, prioritizing, and managing time across multiple commitments is something Sydny had to master while juggling three undergraduate majors and medical school preparation. She breaks executive functioning into specific, practicable skills — task initiation, deadline mapping, and self-monitoring...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science
Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Heather
Planning a multi-step assignment, managing time across subjects, breaking a big project into smaller pieces — these are skills that don't come naturally to every student. Heather's clinical psychology training gives her a framework for teaching organizational strategies that actually stick, and she ...
Cornell University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Mati
Planning, time management, task initiation, emotional regulation — executive functioning deficits show up differently in every student, and Mati's doctoral training in learning disabilities means she can pinpoint which skills are lagging and why. She builds individualized systems like visual schedul...
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sydney
Five years working specifically with students with learning differences taught Sydney where the real sticking points are — the student who knows what the assignment says but can't figure out where to start, or the one who chronically underestimates how long a reading response will take. She ties exe...
Mercer University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jennifer
Jennifer's M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction trained her to design structured learning sequences — a skill she now applies to teaching students how to plan multi-step projects, estimate time for assignments, and organize materials across classes. Her experience spanning elementary through college-...
Boston College
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Dartmouth College
B.A. in History
Duke University
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Certified Tutor
Charles
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 t...
Columbia University Teacher's College
Masters in Education, Counseling Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
Planning a multi-step project or breaking a semester's worth of material into a weekly study schedule requires the same structured thinking Andrew used throughout his engineering and MBA programs. He teaches students concrete systems for prioritizing tasks, managing time, and organizing materials so...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA in Finance
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's in Engineering
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elise
Planning, prioritizing, managing time, shifting between tasks — these are the invisible skills that school demands but rarely teaches outright. Elise breaks executive functioning into concrete, practicable habits: using checklists to start assignments, setting timers to maintain focus, and building ...
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts
Carthage College
Certificate, Special Education
Certified Tutor
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 fo...
University of Pennsylvania
MED
Swarthmore College
MED
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jamie
Jamie's Master's in Special Education gave her direct training in breaking executive functioning into teachable skills — things like planning multi-step assignments, managing time with visual schedules, and self-monitoring progress without constant prompting. She builds these strategies into real sc...
CUNY Hunter College
Masters in Education, Special Education
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Candice
Candice's Fulbright teaching experience in Taiwan and her years as a classroom aide and afterschool mentor gave her constant practice recognizing when a student's real obstacle isn't the content but the inability to start, sequence, or sustain a task independently. She weaves executive functioning s...
The New School University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
13+ years
Kenneth
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 ...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Alfrenesia
I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others.
Cambridge College
Masters in Education, Special Education
Paine College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
13+ years
Adel
Tutoring across 46 subjects — from elementary math to organic chemistry to college essays — means Adel constantly sees which organizational habits transfer across disciplines and which ones students are missing. His biochemistry training at Georgia Tech required coordinating lab work, problem sets, ...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Yilin
Law school is essentially a crash course in executive functioning — Yilin's Juris Doctor required managing simultaneous case briefs, seminar deadlines, and long-term research projects with zero hand-holding. She applies that same structured thinking to teach students how to prioritize competing assi...
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology, Chemistry
Emory University
Juris Doctor, Law
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Frequently Asked Questions
Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, and complete tasks—skills like working memory, impulse control, and flexible thinking. For students in St. Louis, strong executive functioning directly impacts academic success across all subjects, from managing multi-step assignments to organizing study materials. When these skills are underdeveloped, students often struggle with procrastination, disorganization, and difficulty following complex instructions, even if they understand the actual content.
Many students struggle with time management, difficulty breaking large projects into manageable steps, losing track of assignments, and trouble shifting between tasks. Others have challenges with working memory—holding multiple pieces of information in mind while solving problems—or struggle with impulse control and staying focused. Personalized instruction helps identify which specific areas need support and builds targeted strategies rather than generic study tips.
In a classroom with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers focus primarily on content delivery rather than individual executive functioning strategies. Personalized instruction allows tutors to assess exactly where a student struggles—whether it's planning a research paper, managing distractions, or organizing materials—and teach customized strategies that fit that student's learning style. This one-on-one approach also creates accountability and immediate feedback, helping students practice and reinforce these skills consistently.
The first session focuses on understanding your student's specific challenges through conversation and observation. A tutor will ask about current struggles—like how your student approaches homework, manages their backpack, or plans for tests—and may have them walk through a typical task to identify where breakdowns occur. This assessment helps create a personalized plan targeting the executive functioning skills that will have the biggest impact on their academic performance.
Look for concrete changes like improved assignment submission rates, more organized materials and workspace, better time estimates for tasks, and reduced last-minute cramming. You might also notice your student initiating planning on their own, asking clarifying questions about multi-step assignments, or managing frustration better when tasks get difficult. Many families see grade improvements within 4-6 weeks as organizational and planning skills strengthen, since these foundational skills support success in every subject.
Executive functioning develops gradually from elementary school through the early 20s, so tutoring can benefit students at any age. Younger students benefit from building foundational habits like organizing materials and following multi-step directions, while middle and high school students often need support with complex project management, long-term planning, and balancing multiple deadlines. College students frequently seek help with time management and independent organization as academic demands increase.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in executive functioning and understand the specific needs of students in St. Louis. When you describe your student's challenges—whether it's organization, time management, or planning—you'll be matched with a tutor experienced in those areas. You can discuss your goals during an initial conversation to ensure the tutor's approach aligns with what your student needs.
Absolutely. The skills developed in tutoring—planning, organizing, managing time, and breaking tasks into steps—apply to everything from household chores to sports and extracurricular activities. Students often find that strategies learned for managing schoolwork transfer naturally to managing their social calendar, personal projects, or responsibilities at home. These life skills become increasingly valuable as students move toward independence.
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