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Sydny

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sydny

Bachelor of Science
Sydny's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Genetics
Chemistry

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science

Medical University of South Carolina

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Heather

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Heather

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

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 ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mati

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Mati's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

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...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sydney

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Mercer University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Test Scores
SAT
1400

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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-...

Education

Boston College

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Dartmouth College

B.A. in History

Duke University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Certified Tutor

Charles

Masters in Education, Counseling Psychology
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Columbia University Teacher's College

Masters in Education, Counseling Psychology

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elise

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts
Elise's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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 ...

Education

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts

Carthage College

Certificate, Special Education

Certified Tutor

Andrew

MBA in Finance
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

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...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MBA in Finance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor's in Engineering

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jamie

Masters in Education, Special Education
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
IB Further Mathematics
Discrete Math

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...

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Masters in Education, Special Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor

Anne

MED
Anne's other Tutor Subjects
Executive Functioning

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...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

MED

Swarthmore College

MED

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

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...

Education

The New School University

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Kenneth

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Neuroscience
Kenneth's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Chemistry
Biology

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 ...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alfrenesia

Masters in Education, Special Education
Alfrenesia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am persuasive and capable of developing rapport and trust, as well as experienced in influencing the attitudes and ideas of others.

Education

Cambridge College

Masters in Education, Special Education

Paine College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kaitlyn

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Math
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

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 rout...

Education

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Adel

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Adel's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Competition Math
Pre-Calculus

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, ...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, and complete tasks—skills like working memory, flexible thinking, and impulse control. For students in Dayton's 67 schools, strong executive functioning is foundational to academic success, regardless of subject knowledge. When students struggle with organization, time management, or task initiation, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can target these specific challenges and build sustainable habits.

Many students struggle with time management, breaking large assignments into manageable steps, staying organized, managing distractions, or transitioning between tasks. Others have difficulty with working memory—holding and manipulating information while problem-solving. Personalized tutoring helps identify which specific areas need support and teaches concrete strategies tailored to each student's learning style and strengths.

In a typical classroom with an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers must support many students with varying needs simultaneously. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to assess exactly where a student struggles, teach customized organizational systems, and practice strategies in real time with immediate feedback. This focused approach helps students internalize executive functioning skills faster and apply them across all their classes.

The first session focuses on understanding the student's specific challenges, current strategies, and learning preferences. A tutor will ask about homework routines, organizational systems, time management struggles, and what's worked in the past. From there, you'll develop a personalized plan targeting the most impactful areas—whether that's creating a planning system, building study routines, or managing procrastination.

Progress shows up in concrete ways: completing assignments on time, maintaining organized materials, reducing procrastination, improved grades, and less stress around schoolwork. Many students also report feeling more confident and independent. A tutor will help establish baseline habits and track specific improvements—like consistently using a planner, meeting deadlines, or completing multi-step projects without constant reminders.

Yes. Elementary students benefit from building foundational organizational and planning skills early. Middle schoolers often need support as academic demands increase and homework becomes more complex. High school students and college-bound students benefit from advanced time management and project planning strategies. Tutors customize instruction to match each student's developmental stage and academic expectations.

Absolutely. In fact, strong executive functioning skills amplify the benefits of any subject tutoring. A student might work with one tutor on math concepts while building organizational systems with an executive functioning tutor—or a single tutor can weave executive functioning strategies into subject instruction. Either way, students develop both content knowledge and the skills to manage their learning independently.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors for students in Dayton who specialize in executive functioning and understand how to teach organizational and planning skills. You'll share your student's specific challenges and goals, and we'll match you with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your needs. You can then start personalized instruction designed to build lasting habits and academic confidence.

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