MEET YOUR COACH
Executive Function Coach & Science Tutor
Amy Dollins, M.A. Ed
My educational philosophy is deeply rooted in creating an environment that meets the academic, social, and emotional needs of all my students. My ultimate goal is to leave students with a deeper sense of self and a life-long love of learning.
• M.A. Ed., Educational Psychology
• Specialization in Gifted & Talented Education
• 10+ years coaching & tutoring
• Background in Twice Exceptional (2e) learning
MY BACKGROUND
How I got here
As a teacher, I kept noticing the same thing: capable students unable to reach their full potential. They weren’t struggling with the material, they were struggling with everything around it: staying organized, starting tasks, managing time. In my search for how to best support my students, I obtained my M.A. Ed in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Gifted and Talented. That work led me to bring executive function strategies into my own curriculum, and the results were clear: when students learn how to manage their work, they develop a deeper appreciation for the subject itself, not just better grades.
I coached and tutored part-time for over a decade before going full-time two years ago. Since then, I’ve worked one-on-one with students on everything from how to balance a chemical equation to navigating the work-load of a college freshman living on their own for the first time.
MY APPROACH
How I work with students
Every student I work with has different academic, social, and emotional needs — so no two coaching plans look the same. What stays consistent is the goal: I want every student to leave our work together with lasting confidence, practical skills they'll keep using, and a genuine love of learning that outlasts any one class or semester.