When Executive Functioning Skills Are Missing, School Can Feel Like a Constant Struggle
Executive functioning skills are the foundation of academic success—but many students never get the instruction they need to build them. We help students in Los Angeles and across the U.S. develop essential life skills, executive function strategies, and the confidence to thrive in and beyond the classroom.
Personalized EF Coaching Can Help Them Thrive
Unlock Their Potential
Is your child bright but struggling with school? I’m Yi Chang, founder of Executive Functions Coach, and in this video, I explain how underdeveloped executive functioning skills might be holding them back. You’ll learn practical, personalized strategies to help your child thrive. Watch now to see how executive function coaching can empower your student, then click below to schedule a free consultation and discuss how I can help your child specifically.
Flexible Coaching Packages for Students
Discover personalized support with Yi Chang, founder of Executive Functions Coach, where every 45-minute session empowers students with the structure, motivation, and consistency needed to thrive in academics and daily life. Due to high demand, 1:1 availability may be limited. My popular monthly packages build lasting change, offering a weekly 45-minute strategy session and a 15-minute check-in, with most families committing to 3 or 6 months for sustainable routine-building.
Monthly Package
Building sustainable habits-
4 weekly 45-minute strategy sessions
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4 weekly 15-minute check-ins
This structure offers students both dedicated deep planning time and the consistent accountability they need between sessions; if 1:1 slots are not immediately available, you’ll be added to the waitlist or provided with valuable referral resources and content support until space opens up.
Let’s Talk About What’s Getting in the Way
From work to home life, there’s always an increasing number of tabs to keep track. Improving executive function in adults ensures that the brain is able to manage projects and stay on task!
Why Work with Executive Functions Coach?
At Executive Functions Coach, I specialize in helping bright, capable students who are falling behind—not because they’re lazy, but because their executive functioning hasn’t caught up to the demands of school and life.
What truly sets my approach apart is a deep focus on metacognitive coaching, empowering students to understand how they think, which helps them build practical tools they genuinely believe in and can use, even under stress. My process is always supportive, structured, and deeply personalized; no matter if your student grapples with planning, procrastination, or emotional regulation, I’ll meet them where they are to help them forge habits that truly stick.
I help students:
Achieve Organization
Build systems to manage assignments, tests, and afterschool responsibilities
Build Their Executive Function Toolkit
Learn executive function strategies for organization, time management, and motivation
Build Life Skills for Teen Challenges
Strengthen life skills for teens who are anxious, distracted, or resistant
Unlock Their Brain's Potential
Understand how their brain works—and how to make it work for them
Frequently Asked Questions
What are executive functioning skills for students?
Executive functioning skills include planning, time management, organization, emotional regulation, and follow-through. These skills are essential for academic success and overall independence.
What age students do you work with?
I primarily work with middle and high school students—including those with ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, or executive dysfunction.
What tools do you use with students?
We use visual planners, digital calendars, customized checklists, reflection prompts, and scheduling routines tailored to each student’s needs and thinking style.
How is this different from tutoring?
Tutoring focuses on academic content. Executive function coaching focuses on the systems and skills students need to manage school and life independently—regardless of subject.
Are you accepting new students?
Sometimes! Availability is limited, but you can schedule a consultation to learn more. If I’m full, I’ll offer referral resources and guidance to get you started.
Are you accepting new students?
Sometimes! Availability is limited, but you can schedule a consultation to learn more. If I’m full, I’ll offer referral resources and guidance to get you started.
What are the signs of poor executive function in a child or teen?
Signs include chronic procrastination, difficulty starting tasks, poor organization, forgetfulness, emotional outbursts, and missed deadlines.
At what age should my child have these skills?
Executive functions develop gradually from childhood into early adulthood. By middle school, children should show emerging independence in planning and organization, though full maturity isn’t reached until the mid-20s.
How can I help my child improve their executive functions at home?
Parents can help by setting routines, breaking tasks into steps, using visual reminders, and encouraging reflection. Online coaching can provide strategies tailored to a child’s specific challenges.
How can I help my child improve their executive functions at home?
Parents can help by setting routines, breaking tasks into steps, using visual reminders, and encouraging reflection. Online coaching can provide strategies tailored to a child’s specific challenges.
How do I get my child or teen to "buy in" to the idea of coaching?
Buy-in improves when coaching is framed as a way to reduce stress and make life easier. Involving students in goal-setting and showing quick wins helps increase engagement.
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