Barbara M.
About Barbara
Barbara holds a Master’s in Education from McGill University’s Department of Educational Psychology, specializing in Inclusive Education, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from McGill. She also holds a Certificate in Executive Function Skill Development.
Specialties
Executive Functioning: Study skills, procrastination, task initiation and management, problem-solving, and developing greater independence.
Organization & Planning: Calendar management, homework planning, time management, and managing long-term assignments.
Academic Skills: Note-taking, homework support, and strategies for approaching schoolwork more effectively.
Literacy: Literacy-building skills, reading and writing support.
Individualized Learning: Extensive experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Relevant Experience
Executive Function Coaching: Helps students of all ages develop practical systems for managing schoolwork, staying organized, overcoming procrastination, and becoming more independent learners.
Hebrew Academy: Worked for many years as the High School Resource Room Coordinator, supervising the school’s in-school tutoring program, writing and implementing IEPs, and providing teachers with practical strategies to support individual learning needs.
Akiva School: Worked as a remediation specialist, providing skill-building support across subjects, including literacy.
UTT: Worked as a Special Education teacher in a multi-level classroom, supporting students experiencing learning obstacles and strengthening foundational academic skills.
Self-Advocacy: Helps students understand how they learn, advocate for what they need, and develop academic and life-management skills they can use independently.
Enthusiastic and highly experienced, Barbara connects easily with students of different ages and focuses on giving them practical tools to become more organized, confident, and independent learners.