Academic & Executive
Function Coaching
for Students

Hi! I’m Johanna. I’d love to partner with you to equip your student with the skills to reach their goals in school and life, with less stress and overwhelm.

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Coaching Austin, TX, and nationally in person and online.

A few places you’ll find my students:

As a coach, teacher, and parent of a neurodivergent child, I understand how hard it is to watch a child who is struggling.

With 25+ years of experience, I partner with families to help students get on top of their work and feel more confident about school.

Together, we identify habits that are holding them back, try different tools, and establish new routines to meet their goals.  Academic coaching gives strategy to learning and helps develop Executive Function Skills.

I coach students from middle school through college level and work with a wide variety of learners. I am particularly attuned to the needs of students with ADHD and twice-exceptional learners.  I welcome students of all backgrounds and identities. 

Read what families say...
Read what families say...

How coaching works:

  • Step 1

    We start with a free strategy session to get to know each other.  We discuss your student’s needs and determine whether we are a good fit.  We set up a plan to work together based on the identified priorities.

  • Step 2

    Your student and I meet regularly:
    1/wk for ~60 min. or 2/wk for ~30 min.

    Most coaching takes place online, but in-person meetings are possible for clients local to Austin, TX.  

  • Step 3

    Between sessions, I communicate with your student via text/email for reminders, accountability checks, and extra support.  I'll send a written summary of each session, and we'll make an action checklist for the week. 

  • Step 4

    We track your student’s progress.  We chart grades and habits.  We reflect on growth and adjust our plan as needed.

    We prepare your student for independence and transfer the lead as they progress.

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Coaching will help your student feel less stress and more confidence as they take control of their work. 

Coaching will help them become more aware of their behavior, in and out of school, and how it impacts their life. We will work towards a realistic understanding of their strengths and challenges in order to help them build habits to meet their goals. 

Comprehensive Coaching Overview

Coaching package includes:

  • Weekly 1:1 coaching  (60 min. per week), online or in person

  • A written summary and task list after each session

  • Text, call, or email communication with student between sessions for reminders, accountability, and extra support

  • Communication with parents as needed

  • Communication with teachers, therapists, and school staff as needed

  • Participation in conferences, school meetings, as needed

  • Organizational setup materials as needed

  • Travel (for in-person sessions)

Investment: $150-$200 per week, depending on location and plan (week-to-week, full semester, etc.)

  • Clarifying goals and plans

  • Building critical student skills

  • Learning how to learn

  • Getting support on assignments

  • Celebrating progress

What families say about coaching with me:

  • "Johanna has been helping our son with his lessons and study habits. He’s gone from borderline failing to ‘A’. Johanna has been supportive, flexible, and a great teacher. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

    —Robin, high school parent

  • "I hired Johanna to tutor my son at school, so he could get high school credit. This has been one of the very best decisions I’ve ever made for him in his academic career. She is patient but firm...Johanna is very easy to communicate with, flexible, and professional. You cannot go wrong if you hire her."

    —Jody, high school parent

  • “As a college student who has struggled with aspects of the workload, Johanna's coaching has opened up a world of success for me... She gave me the tools not only to succeed in school and life but also to thrive. I went from being overwhelmed by my workload to having every tool I needed to be efficient with my time and energy! I could not recommend her enough as a coach!”

    — Madi, college sophomore  

  • "Thank you so much, Ms. K! The semester ended really well, I believe I succeeded in reaching the goals set for myself at the beginning of the semester! I am very grateful for all of the useful habits that you helped to instill in my learning process!"

    —Logan, high school student

  • "Thank you for all the help you gave me. I received a book award from Suffolk University today and definitely wouldn't have been able to have the grades for that without you, lmao. You were (and still are) such a good mentor for me. So thank you!"

    —E, high school student

  • "What our child has gotten from working with you has been absolutely astonishing! Thank you!"

    —Ryan, middle/high school parent

  • "Thank you so much for everything - we deeply appreciate all of the guidance you provided us and our daughter."

    —Coleen, middle school parent

  • "Thank you so much for all your help. You've been a great resource for my grandchild and me also."

    —Patty, college grandparent

I'd love to set up a free strategy session to hear how I can help!

Let’s equip your student with essential Executive Function Skills to accomplish their goals in school and life.