What Coaching Looks Like

My coaching is supportive, action-oriented, and personalized to fit your child’s unique needs. Whether we meet virtually or in your home, we focus on building tools and routines that support confidence, independence, and emotional well-being.

Depending on your child’s goals and what feels most helpful, we may work on:

• Identifying strengths and personal “superpowers”

• Developing self-awareness and emotional regulation

• Managing big emotions like frustration, anxiety, or overwhelm

• Building routines and structure that reduce stress

• Strengthening task initiation and follow-through

• Learning how to break tasks into manageable steps

• Improving social awareness and resilience

• Starting and completing schoolwork more independently

Coaching is a collaborative process—each session is tailored to where your child is, and where they want to go.

Who I Work With

I specialize in coaching students ages 7–15 who are:

• Struggling with executive functioning

• Living with ADHD, or learning differences

• Feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork or home routines

• Ready to build confidence and new habits

“Ella stands out as an exceptional coach and communicator, both in terms of understanding each child’s unique profile and partnering with parents. Her warmth, encouragement, and practical learning approach empower children to move themselves foward. As a teacher, children were drawn to her, parents trusted her, and colleagues depended on her insights and collaboration. Taking her professional experience to coaching will undoubtedly have a powerful and positive impact on the children and families lucky enough to work with her.”

-Annmarie Chesebro, Director of Arbor Center for Teaching at Arbor School and Pacific University

How It Works

• Location: Virtual or in-home in the Portland, OR area

• Duration: 50 minute sessions

• Rate: $100 per session + travel fee for in-home visits

• Collaboration: I work closely with parents and, when helpful, teachers and schools