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I love helping people learn.

My favorite subject to teach is math because it's such a powerful tool for creative and organized thinking. Learning to think mathematically is like developing an extra sense.​

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And since pretty much anything  in life requires executive function, I help with that too.​

 

I've also been known to venture into science and writing from time to time.​

What is Educational Therapy? A focus on the whole person. 

  • Helping someone understand HOW they learn best.

  • Using strengths and interests to build essential lagging skills

  • Developing self-compassion and a growth mindset.

  • Addressing social, emotional, and cognitive factors involved in learning

  • Learning how to self-advocate

  • More intensive academic remediation rather than focusing on a grade-level class

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That's not to say that I don't include this as part of tutoring.

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However, the focus of tutoring is more on the subject, though may include re-teaching class material in a different way or helping my client with their homework and test preparation.

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If I'm helping a client maintain an A in their honors class, this is going to be more tutoring-focused. If I'm helping a client rebuild their self-esteem, willingness to engage with school, and remediating years of missed instruction, this is going to be ET-focused.

 

Really though, it's really all about the individual and what they need to be successful.

For more information on ET vs tutoring, check out these resources from Understood and AET.​

Who I work best with

I love working with 2e, neurodivergent, and enthusiastic students.

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For math services, I prefer clients with solid number sense foundations, but who are struggling with the increasing demands, more advanced concepts, planning and organizing, and integration of concepts that comes with middle school and high school.

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For executive function (EF), I prefer clients who have solid academic skills so the primary focus of our work can be devoted to EF. Most clients experience that developing their EF skills leads to growth in many other areas of their lives.

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I am very intentional about who I work with. I want to make sure that I'm a great fit and can truly help you. If it feels like it's not a good fit within the first month, I'll do everything I can to refer to someone who can better meet your needs.

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We may NOT be a good fit if:

- You're looking for shortcuts and quick fixes

- You cannot commit to consistently showing up

- You're not willing to take action and get your hands dirty

- Working online is difficult

Experience and qualifications

I have extensive professional development in specialized math instruction, motivational interviewing, and the science of learning and behavior. I have over a decade of experience teaching and case-managing students with a diverse range of  learning profiles, including ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, anxiety, autism, PTSD, executive function challenges, twice exceptional, multiple learning differences, and complex mental health profiles, as well as neurotypical students. ​

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  • 10 years of teaching and coaching experience

  • CA Credentialed Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate, Added Autism Certification)

  • Professional Level Educational Therapist (ET/P)

  • National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)

  • BA in Psychology from McGill University

  • 8 years of IEP case-management experience 

  • Extensive education and training in executive function. Sarah Ward is my favorite!

  • Ongoing study groups and self-study to learn and maintain best practices

  • BrainFrames: visual tools that organize language

  • Over 500 hours of Making Math Real* course work:

    • Overview

    • The 9 Lines (twice)

    • Games

    • The 4 Operations and 400 Math Facts

    • Fractions, Decimals, Advanced Place Value

    • Pre-Algebra

    • Algebra 1

    • Geometry (through high school)

    • Algebra 2

* Stefan Oste, in utilizing Making Math Real® (MMR®) methods, is in no way affiliated with, a member of, or employed by the Making Math Real Institute (MMRI), and does not represent or reflect MMR® or David Berg in any way whatsoever. Neither the MMRI nor David Berg has trained, certified, licensed, monitored, endorsed, recommended, or sponsored Stefan. MMR® is a clinical methodology, not a program or a curriculum, and neither the MMRI nor David Berg monitors, endorses, or accounts for the quality of services provided by Stefan Oste.

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