Coaching for Students

With a Masters in Special Education, and 25 years of classroom teaching and private tutoring, I have always loved working with students.

My intensive training and work at the Carroll School, an internationally recognized school for students with learning difficulties, equipped me with a solid foundation for teaching metacognition, writing, reading, mindfulness, resilience, study skills and everything executive function! I have built upon this foundation ever since.

Due to my passion and connection with students, I received an award from Carroll, as well as a subsequent school, for my teaching excellence.

Today, working part-time as an educational therapist at ResearchILD, “a non-profit organization committed to changing the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults with learning differences and executive function challenges”, I coach rather than “tutor”. I help students understand their learning style, strengths and individualized goals so that they may thrive both in and out of academic coaching.

Founder, Aurora Lights Coaching
Personal Development Coach and Educational Specialist

I Partner with Students in:

  • Time Management

  • Reading/Writing

  • Study Strategies

  • Organization

  • Self-Advocacy

  • Relationships

  • Long-term Goals

  • Public Speaking

  • The Tools®

  • Wellness/Mindfulness

  • Self-Esteem

  • Happiness

I offer both private and group sessions. Get in touch for a free consultation!

What People Are Saying

  • Kathy helped me strengthen reading, writing and study skills. She fostered independence as I worked on a long-term research paper. Learning from Kathy is a beautifully unique experience. Her thoughtful integration of mindfulness and whole-body awareness into everyday lessons nurtures an unconscious, well-rounded learning environment. Kathy creates an environment in which every individual can thrive, no matter their skill set. She ensures that each and every learner has the tools, attention, and individualized guidance needed to achieve and surpass their goals.”

    Alyssa, Student

  • “Kathleen is amazing and I highly recommend her as a coach . She has been an educational coach for our high school son for the last three years helping him develop his writing and analytic skills as well as improve his executive function and time management skills. Kathy is a pleasure to work with. She is patient, encouraging and kind as well as proactive with my son and she also communicates his progress with us. Our son’s skills have developed significantly as a direct result of Kathy’s coaching, guidance and encouragement.”

    Judy, Parent

  • “Her nonlinear style and unparalleled lightheartedness were perhaps my favorite aspects.”

    Nate, Student

  • Kathleen helped all of my children develop their executive function skills by providing excellent guidance in writing, critical reading/thinking, organization and research as well as oral communication skills. She was amazing in her ability to meet each of them as individuals with distinct and unique needs - academic and social - as they were growing into the remarkably diverse adults they now are. Most importantly she helped them realize they have a place in the larger world, as friends, as contributors, as people who can have an impact in their community. In her work, Kathy brings a powerful, effective presence that is compassionate and gentle, and profoundly impactful.

    Maureen, Parent

  • “She is an educator who possesses stellar communication skills and creativity, and she is a diligent and passionate leader who sees the big picture. In addition to traditional "content," she incorporates mindfulness, peace, and empowerment in her work with young people, which highlights her care … and commitment.”

    Marci, Director of Skills Center Cambridge School of Weston

  • “Ms. Young was both my teacher and advisor in Middle School and during my time with her I learned about myself as a learner as well as an individual in a community. Ms. Young was the first person to teach many of us about conflict resolution … while also teaching us about the importance of reflecting on our own choices and identity as we navigate school. Ms. Young created a sense of global citizenship in our classroom and helped us have a lot of fun while also learning really important academic and social-emotional skills.”

    Shubh, Student

  • He became much more relaxed and began to enjoy and excel in school. Kathleen is deeply compassionate, creative, and joyful. She has the very rare ability of being able to draw out the best in her students!

    Randall, Parent