Focus First Academic Coaching, LLC

“With lots of hard work and timely communication, “My son is thriving because of Ms. Diana. Through his struggles with ADHD and dyslexia, she taught him to manage his frustration, decode sounds within multi-syllable words, and build his confidence. He loves Ms. Diana’s continued encouragement, good energy, and compassion. Thank you is an understatement–You have saved him from failure and met him where he is to build him up!”

“Landon is finishing his 9th grade year of high school due to Diana and her coaching. She has formed Smart Goals with him, tutored him using the Orton-Gillingham approach to build his reading skills, and taught him to self advocate. Diana has met with our family, helped us suggest learning accommodations, and she has helped him become a better writer using her skills! He has come a long way, and we have Diana to thank for this!”

“Our son struggled to get a high score on the SAT Reading Comprehension and Writing sections of the test. Ms. Diana tutored him over the summer, and he raised his score significantly. She had the ability to pick up his weaknesses and error tendencies; she provided him with a lot of structure and organization for his studying, which streamlined his preparation.”

“Our therapist said she had Executive functioning challenges, and she recommended an academic coach. I am so thankful we found Ms. Diana. She met Jackie, and made an instant connection by meeting her where she was, developing a plan, and walking her through steps to achieve success at school. Diana is compassionate and her calm voice and methods helped Jackie regroup.
Even when our daughter was ready to quit, Diana stood by her side! She is now graduating– My daughter could not have achieved this without Diana’s compassion, patience, and encouragement.”

“Diana’s guidance has sharpened my approach to studying. She introduced me to effective time management strategies and helped me create a dedicated study space. She taught me to read more effectively, taught me phonemic ways that ensured that information was committed to memory over time, rather than cramming just days before an exam. I went from failing to earning a diploma that stated: Cum Laude after my name–Thanks Ms. Diana for equipping me with the skills and confidence to succeed. I am forever grateful.”