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Hi–We are EF Specialists. We'll help you enhance the executive function skills of your students. 

Our Founding Story

Executive Function Specialists began in 2019 as a response to a clear gap: schools were not teaching the organization, time management and follow‑through skills students need to thrive. As demand surged, we quickly moved from a one‑person operation to a growing team dedicated to empowering students to take control of their learning and their lives.

 

Today we’re supported by an engaged community of more than 6,000 parents and educators who subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips and strategies. We’ve also built the EFS Directory, a curated list of top support professionals, and a library of deep‑dive guides on executive‑function skills—resources that position us as a go‑to hub for families and schools.

 

Our leadership team brings expertise in education, psychology and business. From operations and coach training to curriculum design, each member contributes specialized skills that support our mission. Our rigorous hiring and training process—only about 1 % of applicants become EF Specialists—along with 70+ five‑star reviews, underscores the quality of our coaching.

 

We invite you to join our mission and help students everywhere build the skills they need to succeed.

Facts About Our Team of Executive Function Coaches

We're Experienced 🦉

All of our coaches:

  •  All team members undergo background screening, complete the annual AB 1172 Positive Behavior Training course, and participate in targeted ongoing training designed to strengthen coaching quality and consistency.

  • Our team consists of a diverse group of professionals from the fields of education, psychology, and special education with a proven track record of success.

We're A Team 💛

All of our coaches are employees who undergo background screening, complete  AB 1172 Positive Behavior Training course each year, and other essential trainings to ensure . ​

 

Additionally, we offer generous benefits programs, which include a 401K with a match. ​

We believe happy employees = happy clients. 

*Stipend is available to employees working 15 hours or more per week.

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A few (more) reasons you'll want to hire us...

We're focused 🎯

We don't claim to do it all -- JUST executive function coaching for students.

Other companies seem to offer everything: subject tutoring, adult coaching, parent guidance, but specialize in none.

 

Not us. 

 

We do one thing and we do it better than anyone else -- executive function coaching for middle, high school and college students. 

 

Don't take our word for it -- check out what parents say about their experience with us.  

We're vetted 🏆

We aren't afraid to put ourselves out there. Just Google us.

With over 70 five-star ratings on Google, we aren't afraid to ask for your feedback and take it seriously.

Most companies will only show you reviews that they filter from all the feedback they get. 

Not us. 

We want you to make an educated decision and get your money's worth for your investment. 

We're skilled 🧠

We only hire 1% of applicants -- and we get a lot.

Many skilled educators, administrators, and service professionals would love to work at EF Specialists. 

Why? 

We offer generous pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students. 

Our detailed and rigorous screening and hiring process allows us to choose the best -- you're getting the top 1% of educators supporting your family.  

Our Leadership Team Is Here To Support you

Diane Gasson

Operations Director

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Stephanie Bayona, MS. Ed., ET

Director & Senior Specialist (she/her/hers)

Jan Gauthier, B.A.

CFO (she/her/hers)

Founder | Executive Director (he/him/his)

Sean McCormick, M. Ed., ET

Founder | Executive Director (he/him/his)

Are you interested in helping middle, high school and college students feel empowered and motivated?

Becoming an Executive Function Coaching Specialist is the journey of a lifetime.

 

You help people grow into the best versions of themselves by teaching them the organization tools that unleash their potential.

 

Ready to change someone's life for the positive? 

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