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Executive Functioning
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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 schoolwork so students practice organization and task initiation where it actually matters, not in isolation.

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 tailors each system to how a student's brain already works rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all planner approach.
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.
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.
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 strategies — like breaking a writing assignment into discrete stages or building a nightly homework launch routine — directly into the English and literacy work she already does with students. That integrated approach means kids practice planning and self-monitoring on real schoolwork, not hypothetical scenarios.
Breaking large assignments into sequenced steps, building weekly planning routines, managing deadlines across multiple classes — Manuel tackles the organizational side of academics that often goes untaught. His structured approach to executive functioning gives students concrete systems they actually use, not just advice to "stay organized." Rated 5.0 by students.
I'm working towards my Bachelors/Masters in Chemical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology, with a special interest in math and physics! I believe that visual demonstrations alongside verbal explanations of material work best for strengthening a students ability to conceptualize material. I have experience tutoring both college and high school students, and I am particularly well-equipped to assist with math, physics, and SAT preparation.
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.
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 executive functioning strategies like task breakdown and self-monitoring directly to the English and Spanish coursework she also tutors, so students practice these skills on actual assignments rather than in isolation. Rated 4.9 by clients.
I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others.
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.
Rosie's graduate work in healthcare and her undergraduate finance training both demanded juggling complex, multi-step processes under tight deadlines — skills she now unpacks for students who struggle with planning, time management, and task initiation. She teaches across a wide range of subjects, from math to essay writing, which means she can embed executive functioning strategies directly into the academic work a student is already doing rather than treating them as separate lessons. That cross-subject perspective lets her spot where organizational breakdowns are actually happening and build practical routines around those specific friction points.
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 assignments, catch procrastination patterns before they spiral, and build study workflows that hold up across subjects like math, science, and writing. Rated 5.0 by clients.
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.
Breaking a semester's worth of assignments into weekly action plans, prioritizing tasks by deadline weight, and building consistent study routines — these are the executive functioning skills Luis teaches through hands-on practice rather than abstract advice. His experience mentoring students across math, science, and business means he adapts organizational strategies to whatever coursework a student is actually juggling.
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 that deadlines stop feeling like emergencies. Rated 4.8 by students and families.
A PhD in philosophy trains you to hold complex arguments in your head, sequence multi-part proofs, and manage long-term research without external scaffolding — Christine now unpacks those same cognitive skills for students who struggle with planning, task initiation, and self-monitoring. Her breadth across math, writing, and business subjects means she can embed executive functioning strategies directly into whatever assignment a student is actually stuck on, whether it's a geometry problem set or a college essay draft.
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, and writing simultaneously, so he teaches students concrete strategies for prioritizing tasks, estimating how long assignments actually take, and building weekly workflows that prevent last-minute scrambles. Rated 5.0 by clients.
Hello! My name is Sam Bicking. I am an alumni and student at The University of Pennsylvania studying Pre-health sciences before entering medical school. I have been tutoring for several years with students with disabilities (and amazing students without disabilities).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, focus attention, and control impulses. Students often struggle with these skills because they're not explicitly taught in most classrooms—they're expected to develop naturally. In Brooklyn's diverse school environment with an average student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, many students don't get the individualized attention needed to build these foundational skills. Common challenges include difficulty starting assignments, organizing materials, managing deadlines, and shifting between tasks.
In a typical Brooklyn classroom, teachers focus on content delivery across many subjects for 25+ students simultaneously. Personalized tutoring targets the specific executive functioning gaps holding a student back—whether that's time management, working memory strategies, or task initiation. Tutors can adapt techniques to match how your student learns best, provide immediate feedback, and break down complex skills into manageable steps. This focused approach often produces measurable improvement in organization, planning, and follow-through within weeks rather than months.
Executive functioning skills develop gradually from elementary school through adulthood, but support becomes especially important around 3rd-4th grade when assignments become more complex and independent, and again in middle school when students must manage multiple classes and teachers. High schoolers often benefit from executive functioning skills to handle increased homework volume and long-term projects. That said, students at any grade level can benefit from targeted support. The earlier students develop strong organizational and planning habits, the more confident and successful they become across all their subjects.
Expert tutors work on core executive functioning skills including: time management and deadline tracking, task initiation and follow-through, organization systems for materials and information, working memory strategies, planning and breaking down large projects, attention and focus techniques, and impulse control. Tutors assess which skills are most impacting your student's performance—for example, a student might need help with task initiation while another struggles with working memory. The tutoring plan is customized to address those specific needs, often with practical strategies students can use immediately in their Brooklyn schools and at home.
Look for patterns like frequently forgetting assignments or materials, difficulty starting homework without reminders, trouble organizing backpacks or desks, struggling to estimate how long tasks take, losing track of deadlines, or getting overwhelmed by multi-step projects. You might also notice procrastination, incomplete assignments, or your student knowing the material but struggling to show it on tests due to poor planning. If your child's teacher mentions organizational or planning challenges, or if you're spending significant time prompting and reminding, executive functioning support could make a real difference. Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors who specialize in assessing and building these skills.
Many students show noticeable progress within 3-4 weeks of consistent personalized instruction, especially with specific skills like using a planner or breaking down assignments. Deeper habit changes—where students automatically organize their work or manage time without reminders—typically develop over 2-3 months of regular practice and reinforcement. The timeline depends on your student's starting point, how frequently they're working with a tutor, and how consistently they practice strategies at home and school. Tutors track progress regularly and adjust approaches to keep momentum going.
Yes. Executive functioning challenges are common in students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences, and personalized instruction can be particularly beneficial. Tutors experienced in working with students who have these diagnoses know how to build compensatory strategies—like visual organizers, time-blocking systems, or task checklists—that work with how their brain naturally operates. They're also skilled at breaking material into smaller, more manageable chunks and providing the repetition and practice that helps skills stick. If your student has a diagnosis, let Varsity Tutors know so you can be connected with tutors experienced in that area.
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