Our Team
Executive Function Coaching
from Prepped and Polished
Our roster of professionals includes graduates from some of the nation’s most elite institutions including Harvard, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, Vassar, Duke, the University of Michigan and MIT.
These instructors bring valuable insights gained through years of career and academic experience to each session. The efficiency of our services and the consistency of our impressive results has even garnered recognition from major media outlets such as NBC and CBS.
Our Experienced Staff
Alexis A.
Founder / CEO
Alexis A.
Alexis and other members of the Prepped and Polished team have collectively traveled one hundred thousand miles to educate students in person, working with well over a thousand families. Described by students as engaging and effective, Prepped and Polished’s teaching philosophy has helped students of all ages gain confidence, maximize their academic potential, and achieve dramatically improved grades and test scores.
Described by students as supportive and patient, as well as enthusiastic, Alexis has helped students and adults gain confidence, maximize academic potential, and achieve dramatically improved grades and test scores. Alexis’s desire to better understand his students and meet their needs is central to his working philosophy, which can be seen in a long-time client’s description of him:
“I have known Alexis personally as well as professionally for over 25 years. Since we met at the University of Michigan until now with my daughter receiving tutoring from his company, Alexis has always approached life with a great drive for success, empathy and compassion for others as well as enthusiasm to find the joy and humor in whatever he does. With these attributes and outlook coupled with his pride for his Puerto Rican family and traditions, Alexis has always looked for and drawn to him a diverse group of individuals in his life. Through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, he has served as a big brother to a young man from Cape Verde for over 20 years, becoming close enough to consider him family. In college, Alexis tutored students at the local middle school. This passion to help young persons evolved into his successful business which has not only tutored thousands of kids but also employed many tutors and grown into a global platform that brings together experts to help students and families cope with countless issues that remain unaddressed or ignored. He is a shining example of how one can have great business and personal success and also have a tremendous impact to the community.”
Alexis is a certified school guidance counselor for grades Pre-K through 12th with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Film from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; furthermore, he acquired a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (a US News ranked top-five Counseling Psychology program). He also spent his junior year living in Seville, Spain through the Cornell, Pennsylvania, University of Michigan study abroad program. He completed a two-day seminar in Executive Function disorder, a one-day seminar on Advanced Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills, and even a 15-hour online course in Study Skills: Strategies to Support Executive Function all through the Landmark School Outreach Program in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Alexis regularly gives speeches regarding tutoring, test preparation, and student learning challenges to parents and professionals at schools and conferences across the U.S. These schools/conferences include, but are not limited to, the SEPAC organizations in Dover, Sudbury, and Wayland, MA; the IECA; CollegeWeek Live; the National Test Prep Association (NTPA); and the BIPOC Business Owner’s Panel presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Alexis also writes and produces videos for his educational blog and podcast, which has over 300 videos and 1 million views/listens.
Some notable guests who appeared on the Prepped and Polished podcast include ex-NBA player and motivational speaker Chris Herron as well as the New York Times Best Selling Author and frequent CNN guest Frank Bruni. Alexis leads SAT Math Strategies and SAT Strategy Secrets Workshops at various local high schools while also administering the ACT-SAT Test Prep Selector Diagnostic and Evaluation at several college fairs.
A Dedicated Tutor and Leader
Alexis is a member of professional organizations such as the University of Michigan Alumni Association (Alumni Student Recruiter), the Wellesley Community Children’s Center (Board of Directors), the Charles River MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Scholarship Committee), the Wellesley Public Schools Cell Phone Task Force, the National Test Prep Association (NTPA), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and also non-profit organizations such as Bridge over Troubled Waters, Mass Mentoring, Community Servings, and Recovery Works. He has been an active member of the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America since 2003 and was nominated in 2010 as one of the final five finalists for Big Brother of the Year.
Alexis ran in three Boston Marathons from 2012-2014, collectively raising 15,000 dollars for two youth mentoring programs, Mass Mentoring and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America. In 2020 and 2023, Alexis was honored to be named one of the 50 most influential business people of color in the Charles River MetroWest Region of Massachusetts.
Tracy S.
Office Director
Tracy S.
Tracy joins Prepped and Polished as an experienced Office Manager and Executive Assistant. Over a 23 year career she has worked in the Middle East and the UK. She was an EA for a major Management Consultancy company, and worked as an Office Manager for 2 startups. Tracy and her family moved to the USA in 2011 and she now brings her skills to Prepped and Polished. She lives in MetroWest and is a keen gardener. Tracy is also an avid cook and enjoys hiking with her husband and dog.
Diane F.
Creative Specialist
Diane F.
Diane is a graphic designer and illustrator and has worked with many small businesses and organizations to establish and support their visual identities. She earned her BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University. Her portfolio includes a broad spectrum of marketing and promotional materials, and custom invitations and stationery.
While she enjoys running, hiking, and watching true crime documentaries, Diane is happiest when spending time at Lake Winnisquam and wandering southern Maine beaches with her family. She especially loves cheering on her children during their many extra-curricular activities.
Cathy T.
Assistant to the CEO
Cathy T.
Originally from Edmonton, Canada, Catherine came to the Boston area where she earned her Doctor of Musical Arts from Boston University in Violin Performance. As a music educator, Catherine has over 25 years of experience teaching violin, chamber music, and music theory. She has also served on the College of Examiners for the Royal Conservatory of Music conducting string assessments all over Canada and is currently on the music faculty at Dana Hall School of Music.
Catherine was the owner/operator at Kidville in Wellesley, a children’s enrichment center for newborn through 5 years. She has always enjoyed working with children and families of all ages and is thrilled to be joining the Prepped and Polished team.
Catherine currently resides in Wellesley with her husband, two daughters, and French bulldog. She enjoys audiobooks, traveling with her family, volunteering, and can often be seen at tennis tournaments with her family.
Abbie M.
Executive Function Coach
Abbie M.
Abbie graduated summa cum laude from UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management in 2024 earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Operations & Information Management and a certificate in Business Analytics. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education at Boston University where she also works as an Academic Advisor in their Questrom School of Business.
Throughout her time in undergrad, Abbie had several teaching assistant roles where she helped students one-on-one to master the material in the given subject. In this role, Abbie also helped students build their organization, time management, and study skills, which she has found are all essential components to making a student feel grounded and successful in their work. Abbie offers a flexible and personalized approach, and carefully analyzes each students strengths to find a learning method that best supports them. She believes that learning should be fun and not stressful, and aims to create an environment that students enjoy coming to!
In her free time, Abbie enjoys being outdoors and staying active by hiking, biking, and going on leisurely walks. She also enjoys coloring, painting, reading, and spending time with her two cats. Abbie is also a fierce mental health advocate and is a proud volunteer for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
Adam G.
Executive Function Coach
Adam G.
Adam graduated with Honors from Bentley University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Design and Corporate Communication in 2006. He continued to work through his Masters degree at MacCallum Graduate School where he studied Marketing Analytics. After he completed a Masters in Education at the Warner School of Education at University of Rochester, Adam completed a CSail program in Analytics with MIT.
While Adam has over 20 years in college athletics and education, he has spent 10 years in education both as an educator and administrator. A licensed mathematics teacher by the state of Massachusetts, he has also been certified to work with students with Moderate Disabilities in the special education world. His background in special education, combined with his coaching experience, has shaped a strong foundation in Executive Function coaching — helping students build the organizational systems, self-advocacy skills, and accountability habits they need to succeed independently. Adam has a successful track record of instruction for standardized state assessments, SATs, ACTs, and graduate school exams such as GREs, GMATs, and LSATs. Adam’s core belief is that relationship building within a learning environment can correlate to an increased ability to learn any topic!
Adam has a long history of successful coaching in the college football realm, and returned to his alma mater at Bentley University in 2025 after coaching at University of Rhode Island. When not coaching or teaching, Adam is an avid outdoors person, self-proclaimed “chess nerd,” and a big-time gamer! Adam has a long history of working with Be the Match, Alzheimer’s Foundation, and several other causes that are meaningful to him.
Alyssa K.
Executive Function Coach
Alyssa K.
Alyssa is a recently retired teacher from the Norwood and Sudbury Public Schools. She spent twenty-five years as a Literacy Specialist supporting students who struggle with difficulties in reading and writing in both small groups and one-on-one. She has been trained in several reading programs, including: Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Fundations, and Project Read.
Connecting with students and understanding their needs is the most important aspect of tutoring. She believes that students need to be engaged and motivated in order to learn and do their best work. Alyssa is passionate about helping students be successful and independent learners.
Alyssa graduated with an MA in Teaching from Simmons College, and a CAGS (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Literacy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Alyssa lives in Sudbury with her husband, and has two adult children living in NYC. Besides spending time with her family, Alyssa enjoys golfing, biking, knitting, cooking, and of course reading!
April M.
Executive Function Coach
April M.
A Massachusetts native, April studied English and film at Boston College, graduating magna cum laude. After working in educational publishing for two years, she went on to teach freshman composition at the University of Southern California while completing her master’s degree in professional writing. Over the years, she’s worked for several tutoring organizations, providing support in various subject areas, including language arts, reading comprehension, social studies, and college essay writing.
Additionally, April is a trained executive function tutor who helps students improve their skills in planning, organization, and time management. She truly enjoys helping individuals of all ages hone their writing aptitude and discover a love for reading.
Today, April works primarily as a professional screenwriter. Along with her husband, she’s had two feature films produced and sold and optioned material to multiple major production companies and studios. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, visiting London, practicing pilates, and spending time with her husband and their four lovably rowdy cats.
Ben M.
Executive Function Coach
Ben M.
As a young student, Ben was fortunate to have teachers inside and beyond the classroom who never failed to encourage his innate sense of curiosity. He was especially drawn to the humanities and social sciences, and he excelled in the relevant AP courses during his time in high school. He went on to receive his BA in International Relations from Michigan State University. His studies there concentrated on issues pertaining to sustainable development and international political economy. Along the way, he acquired a solid foundation in interdisciplinary research methods.
After college, Ben worked as a sustainability researcher in Michigan and received a graduate certification in Agroforestry from the University of Missouri while working on a local organic farm. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Theology at Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA. He hopes to apply this experience towards helping young people succeed in the diverse and fast-paced environments of today.
As an educator and mentor, Ben aims to instill confidence in others by encouraging them to identify their unique gifts, goals, and guiding purpose(s). He has experience as both an Executive Function coach and test prep tutor (ISEE and SSAT) working primarily with middle and high school students. He focuses on developing strong time management skills, instilling practical memory retention strategies, and establishing healthy daily routines that allow students to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Cassidy R.
Executive Function Coach
Cassidy R.
Cassidy is currently getting her Master’s degree in English Education (MAT) at Bridgewater State University, and has received a Bachelor’s Degree in English (with a Minor in Secondary Education) from Framingham State University. She is currently an English (ELA) teacher at a high school, where providing scaffolded and individualized lessons for students is a vital part of her work.
Cassidy has experience working with students grades 6-12 for over four years. She believes that learning is a collaborative effort that is balanced between teacher instruction, paired/group collaboration, and individual work. She especially loves working one-to-one with students, as it gives ample time to learn the student’s learning style and what teaching style works best for them; learning must involve a variety of lesson plans and formats, and Cassidy upholds this value through her flexible teaching style.
Helping students grow in their reading, writing, and critical analysis skills is a passion of hers, and Cassidy will provide a variety of ways to approach analyzing and creating an argument about a text.
Outside of work, Cassidy enjoys reading Mystery novels, especially by Agatha Christie, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Catherine D.
Executive Function Coach
Catherine D.
Catherine is an upper school history teacher and Model UN faculty advisor at Fay School, and she previously taught middle school history at a Boston charter school. She also worked for the Widening Participation program at the University of Glasgow, where she taught study, research, and writing skills to high school seniors in preparation for university.
Her research experiences as a Fulbright Scholar and the lead researcher for the NBC produced film Sky Blossom inform her teaching approach, which centers around fostering analytical thinking and source analysis. While working as an associate producer for an NBC news anchor, and as a senior editor for the Boston Political Review, Catherine gained experience helping writers structure and refine their writing while maintaining their voice.
She is available for tutoring history, English, writing, public speaking, executive function coaching and study skills, scholarship/fellowship applications, test prep, and interview preparation. She holds a B.A. in history from Boston University where she was a Provost and Trustee Scholar and an MSc. in history from the University of Glasgow.
When not teaching, Catherine enjoys running, visiting museums, and baking.
Christina D.
Executive Function Coach
Christina D.
Christina is a Massachusetts-licensed and nationally certified school psychologist with a passion for helping students build the skills they need to succeed both academically and personally. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education Studies and Psychology from Stonehill College, where she also completed a minor in Studio Arts. Christina went on to receive her Master of Education and Education Specialist degrees in School Psychology from Worcester State University.
Christina has experience working with students across a wide range of ages and learning profiles. She specializes in executive functioning—the set of cognitive processes that support organization, planning, attention, and self-regulation. Through her work, she helps students develop practical strategies while also strengthening their confidence and independence.
Her coaching approach is highly collaborative, emphasizing partnership with students to build self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of ownership over their learning. Christina believes that fostering self-confidence is just as important as teaching skills, and she strives to create a supportive environment where students feel understood and empowered.
Outside of her professional work, Christina enjoys walking her dog and crafting, including sewing, crocheting, and other creative projects.
Denise E.
Executive Function Coach
Denise E.
Denise is an experienced School Social Worker with over 25 years of experience providing direct support to students within the school setting. Denise earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Providence College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College. Through her experiences as a teacher and school social worker Denise has had the opportunity to work with students in a variety of academic and therapeutic settings helping young people to identify and work toward their goals. Denise’s professional experiences within the school setting have enabled her to see the “big picture,” to be able to tease out the parts, and collaboratively work with students to develop plans and identify strategies for overall success.
Denise’s favorite part of working with students is making meaningful connections that allow students to feel heard, understood, and supported. Denise’s ability to problem solve with students provides students the opportunity to set targeted goals and take actionable steps toward those goals. Denise values the opportunity to witness student growth and success after applying a newly learned skill and/or strategy.
In her free time, Denise enjoys running, hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, three kids, and their dog.
Evan W.
Executive Function Coach
Evan W.
Evan earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Spanish minor from Binghamton University, and taught middle school science for the past three school years in Beverly, Massachusetts. This year, Evan is teaching various subjects part time, including Spanish and Mathematics. Evan is also applying to graduate school programs, where he wishes to pursue a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.). Evan has been tutoring since he was in high school, when he was the president of a local tutoring organization. Throughout college, Evan continued his tutoring journey as a science tutor, and helped college students in courses such as general and organic chemistry. Evan has also tutored Spanish for the Boston Partners in Education volunteer organization.
Evan has a passion for teaching and tutoring students of various ages: elementary, middle, and high school! Evan enjoys challenging students to push themselves and reach new academic heights, while gaining more skills and self-assurance throughout the process. Evan’s teaching style is centered around connection: forming strong student-tutor relationships, making every student feel seen and cared for, and from this creating an environment where students can challenge themselves and feel confident in taking academic risks.
Outside of work, Evan loves to stay active by running, hiking, and playing pickleball. Evan also loves to read and watch Netflix shows, particularly murder-mystery and true crime documentaries.
Gillian P.
Executive Function Coach
Gillian P.
Gillian is a New York State-certified teacher who is dedicated to helping students develop academic mastery and personal confidence. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Niagara University and went on to receive a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from University at Albany.
As a high-school English teacher for over three years, Gillian has worked with a variety of students, including students with IEPs and 504 plans. She has tutored students across grades 2-12 in one-on-one, small group, and large-group settings, and she specializes in reading, writing, test prep, and executive functioning.
Gillian’s teaching and tutoring approach centers on meeting students where they are and building genuine relationships in order to foster a supportive learning environment. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating individualized instruction and structured scaffolding to help students reach their goals. A key part of her teaching philosophy is encouraging students to view mistakes as essential opportunities for growth and improvement, not as setbacks.
Outside of tutoring, Gillian enjoys reading (mostly fiction), running, playing pickleball, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jo-Ellen F.
Executive Function Coach
Jo-Ellen F.
Jo-Ellen holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a master’s degree in Education from Smith College, where she focused on her interest in curriculum development. She has spent a lifelong teaching career deeply engaged in her work with elementary and middle school students. Beyond the classroom, she has also taught summer campers, and privately tutored elementary, middle, and high school students one-on-one, exploring curriculum areas ranging from the arts to pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry.
A humanities teacher and learner, Jo-Ellen brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in English language arts, social studies, and history to her tutoring work. She delights in helping students to deepen their analysis of topics and discover insights as they learn. She loves to share content, and she brings a well-stocked toolbox to the tutoring setting, ready with pedagogy and strategies to help students show what they know and meet their academic goals. In addition, she can offer students excellent support in the skills they need to learn, complete their work successfully, and manage their time. She has been glad to extend her capabilities with training as an executive function coach for Prepped and Polished.
Jo-Ellen loves the poem, “To Be of Use”; she makes it her mission to be knowledgeable, interesting, resourceful, and kind. Besides teaching, Jo-Ellen enjoys traveling; her cross-country adventure with her family and their dog comes to mind!
John C.
Executive Function Coach
John C.
John is an accomplished educator and communicator having taught in a variety of settings from lectures to small groups to one-on-one. With an understanding of how we learn he helps the student to identify and process information from a perspective of what is important and how it relates to the whole. Drawing on the individual students’ unique abilities, experience, and understanding to digest and consider material in a way that makes sense and is easy to remember. He teaches practical tools to alleviate anxiety around test taking and performance, helping build self esteem through success. His goal is to help students to think critically, improve their focus and attention, increase retention and recall, and reduce the associated stress.
His areas of expertise in tutoring are in the sciences including biology, math, chemistry, physics. He also has a love and passion for language and writing, with accomplishments in technical and creative writing and enjoys teaching and coaching writing skills. Native fluency in Spanish.
Growing up in a small northern New Jersey town just outside of New York City, John distinguished himself as a scholar and an athlete. He attended college at Harvard University and graduated with a degree in biology and a particular interest in neuroscience. He spent a year at the C.S.I.C. in Madrid, Spain researching neurodevelopment before attending Yale University School of Medicine where his interests focussed on cardiovascular medicine. Returning to Boston, he completed his postdoctoral training in medicine and cardiovascular medicine at Boston University Medical Center before practicing as a heart rhythm specialist. He later worked at Nashoba Valley Hospital before stepping away from the practice of medicine and has been writing and mentoring college students with an interest in healthcare and biomedical careers.
He has gained expertise in meditation and is happy to share tips. An avid runner with a growing expertise in fitness and a particular interest in endurance training and longevity. Rock climbing, snowboarder. Otherwise, he is usually writing, reading, or playing guitar.
Josh S.
Executive Function Coach
Josh S.
Josh has 20+ years experience working in education, as both a teacher and private tutor. He has worked as a special education teacher in both private and public schools and has taught multiple subjects. He has a degree in Classical & Medieval Studies from Bates College and a Masters in Education from Lesley University. Recently, Josh has completed a CAGS program in Educational Leadership.
Josh has loved his experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects and board exams in addition to regular teaching duties. His special education background has been extremely beneficial for students struggling with executive functioning and/or learning disabilities.
In his free time, Josh loves to spend time with his wife, two children and his family’s very energetic dog!
Judy C.
Executive Function Coach
Judy C.
Judy is a native of Massachusetts and is an experienced Executive Function Coach. She is passionate about helping others achieve independence and self-sufficiency through skill enhancement and the development of self-awareness and self-advocacy. Throughout her fourteen-year tenure at Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE), Judy has provided tailored 1:1 coaching to neurodivergent teens and adults. She is recognized by colleagues, clients and families for her dedication to helping clients achieve their goals.
Judy’s skill set includes proficiency in organization and planning, effective communication, a commitment to fostering motivation and collaboration, and a deep understanding of neurodiversity and learning differences. Judy’s expertise extends to college student success, pre-employment, and career support. She consistently cultivates her professional skills through ongoing continuing education.
Outside of work, Judy loves spending time with family and friends, reading, nature walks, and taking care of her two cats.
Kari P.
Executive Function Coach
Kari P.
Kari graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Economics and has worked in a range of fields from management consulting to yoga. As a parent of two, she sees the daily stressors on kids and the need for compassionate guidance to foster organizational skills and responsibility. She has taught social emotional learning and mindfulness classes to middle and high school students, and is trained in both Learning to BREATHE, a mindfulness-based stress reduction program for adolescents, and the Mindful Schools curriculum. Kari helps students learn strategies to accomplish their goals while thriving as human beings. In her free time she enjoys running, hiking, and solving crossword puzzles.
Katherine A.
Executive Function Coach
Katherine A.
Katherine holds a Masters of Science and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry from Oregon Health and Science University. She previously earned her Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology from Skidmore College, with a minor in anthropology.
After earning her PhD she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania in the Cancer Biology Department. Her time in academia produced seven published articles, two as first author.
She also volunteered her time with multiple after-school science enrichment programs including Girls Inc., Saturday Academy, and AKA Science.
She then joined Vertex Pharmaceuticals as part of their protein discovery team. She has also worked for two stealth-phase biotech start-up companies.
She is passionate about science, learning, and teaching, which led her to transition out of the biotech industry and into education as a 7th-grade science teacher. Katherine is dedicated to creating and maintaining a supportive and engaging learning environment where she can empower her students.
She is a highly empathic teacher who builds strong, positive connections with her students, allowing her to work collaboratively with each student to help uncover their strengths and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
Kayla G.
Executive Function Coach
Kayla G.
Kayla is an experienced educator with over a decade of teaching and leadership in independent schools. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and her M.Ed. from the Lynch School of Education at Boston College.
She has taught high school students across multiple grade levels, creating original curricula and mentoring students both in and out of the classroom. In addition to her teaching, Kayla has held academic leadership roles, collaborating with families and faculty to support student growth. She is particularly passionate about helping students develop executive function skills that build confidence and lay the foundation for long-term academic success.
Kayla considers herself a foodie and enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants. She also enjoys listening to Taylor Swift and attending musical theater performances. A daily highlight for her is playing the New York Times Games.
Kerry W.
Executive Function Coach
Kerry W.
Kerry is an esteemed educator, literacy coach, and instructional leader with over 33 years of experience inspiring readers and supporting literacy at all levels. Passionate about books, learning, and community engagement, she is excited to contribute her expertise to the team at Prepped and Polished. She enjoys developing personalized materials to meet the specific needs of her students. Kerry served for 10 years as an ELA curriculum resource specialist and adjunct professor, along with many other positions providing curriculum development and training.
Kerry’s educational philosophy is rooted in the conviction that all students are capable of learning and thriving when provided with a safe, inclusive environment and high standards. Her pedagogy is designed to cultivate critical and independent thinking, encouraging discourse on equity and social justice issues. Ultimately, she is a dedicated advocate, working to ensure every student has access to the resources needed for success through academic coaching, counseling, and mentorship. Kerry has mentored educators, facilitated professional development, and led school and district-wide initiatives in curriculum, assessment, and inclusive learning design. These experiences have taught her the importance of listening carefully, offering thoughtful recommendations, and creating welcoming environments where everyone feels supported. Kerry’s work in schools, coupled with her experience as a writing and essay coach and as an adjunct professor underscores her lifelong commitment to literacy and community learning.
In her free time, Kerry is an avid reader who enjoys staying active with biking, hiking, pilates, and pickleball. She also likes to relax at her mountain home in Colorado.
Kimberly O.
Executive Function Coach
Kimberly O.
Kim is a dedicated education professional with almost 10 years of experience working with students to help them achieve their academic goals and build sustainable habits around their education and studies. Kim was an Honors College student at Southern Connecticut State University where she received a B.A in English with focuses in English Literature and Professional Writing. After cultivating a passion for working with students, Kim attended Springfield College for her master’s degree of education.
Kim specializes in working with students in a one on one setting to address executive function, skill building, and self-confidence. She believes that by working with students to understand themselves and their goals fully, we can help build autonomy and trust in themselves.
Outside of assisting students, Kim enjoys listening to new music, crafting, and spending time with her two cats.
Lauren H.
Executive Function Coach
Lauren H.
Lauren is an elementary educator with 8 years of classroom experience working with students in grades K–5. She earned her Master of Education from Southern New Hampshire University and is licensed in Early Childhood Education in Massachusetts.
She has experience teaching reading, writing, and math, with a particular focus on building strong foundational literacy skills. Lauren is trained in SPIRE Reading and the Science of Reading, and has experience using UFLI Foundations for systematic phonics instruction. She uses research-based strategies to help students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and become more independent learners. Lauren believes every student learns differently, so she tailors her instruction to meet each student’s individual needs and learning style.
Outside of teaching and tutoring, Lauren enjoys going to the gym, staying active, and cheering on Boston sports teams — she’s happy to talk Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots anytime! She also comes from a family of six kids, so she’s always enjoyed being around people and knows firsthand how different every person’s personality and learning style can be.
Lindsay D.
Executive Function Coach
Lindsay D.
Lindsay earned her PhD in developmental psychology with a minor in statistics from UMass-Amherst. Her dissertation focused on the neural correlates of selective attention in children identified as at high-risk for ADHD.
After graduating, Lindsay spent a year as a Visiting Scholar at the Starr Center for Intellectual Disability at Brandeis University researching the relationship between early intervention and daily living, communication and social skills into adulthood. She also worked as a primary research methodologist in STEM education evaluation and measurement at TERC, an education company in Cambridge, MA.
Prior to joining Prepped and Polished, Lindsay was a faculty member at the Boston University School of Medicine where she provided formal and one-on-one coaching to clinical trainees and faculty on research methods, statistics, and executive function.
Lindsay’s primary passion lies in helping people realize the best version of themselves and supporting them to help them reach their personal goals. She is especially enthusiastic about working with learners who are neurodivergent and who may process information in non-traditional ways. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys doing hand embroidery, raising monarch butterflies and vegetarian cooking.
Megan K.
Executive Function Coach
Megan D.
Megan has been teaching for over three years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University in Elementary Education and is currently completing her master’s degree at Salem State University for Special Education. Megan’s goal as an educator is to make learning fun.
Her favorite part of teaching is watching students master concepts that were once difficult for them. Megan enjoys working with students one on one, and can provide different ways to approach a concept.
When not teaching, Megan enjoys spending time with her family, and reading.
Monica F.
Executive Function Coach
Monica F.
Monica Fuentes is an educator and student well-being professional with extensive experience supporting young people in their education, developing curriculum, and creating individualized student support. She graduated from the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, and received her Masters in Public Health from Columbia University. Monica has worked closely with students one-on-one in high school and college settings, creating supportive spaces where they can ask questions, talk through challenges, and develop practical strategies for their success.
Drawing on her experience in higher education, public health, and student development, Monica brings an approachable, inclusive, and student-centered perspective to her work. She focuses on realistic and attainable goal-setting and believes that the most effective education starts with meeting young people where they are and giving them the tools, information, and support they need to thrive academically and in life.
Monica is currently the Assistant Director of Wellness & Prevention Services at Babson College. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Massachusetts State Parks, and running.
Nate M.
Executive Function Coach
Nate M.
I graduated from Merrimack College with my master’s degree in Elementary Education. Since graduating I have obtained my teaching licenses in Elementary Ed (1-6) and Special Ed (K-8). I am trained in Orton Gillingham and believe in a personalized learning experience for all students. I am dedicated to helping all students succeed and tailoring instruction to best fit their individual learning style.
I previously taught third grade and currently teach Special Education, where I spend the majority of my time teaching small group math and reading instruction. I am able to create a positive learning environment and instill confidence in my students’ strengths to help them succeed. My favorite part of teaching is seeing students have that breakthrough “Ah-HA!” moment when they finally understand a topic that challenged them.
In my spare time I enjoy skiing, golfing, working out, and spending time with family and friends. I am a huge Boston sports fan and a big pizza enthusiast.
Nicole C.
Executive Function Coach
Nicole C.
Nicole earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California, followed by a Master of Public Health from Boston University. Between her undergraduate and graduate studies, she lived in Japan, where teaching English to a wide range of learners sparked her interest in working with students. Nicole went on to spend more than a decade leading strategy, operations, and large-scale programs for technology and education companies, coaching and developing teams while honing her own skills in problem-solving, organization, and communication.
With a practical and encouraging approach, Nicole enjoys breaking down challenging material into manageable steps while helping students build confidence and develop effective strategies for learning. Her goal is to strengthen the skills and habits that help them become more independent learners.
Outside of tutoring, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, skiing, and traveling.
Suzanne C.
Executive Function Coach
Suzanne C.
Suzanne received her Master’s degree in Education from UMass Boston and has worked as a middle school Special Education teacher for the past 17 years. Throughout her teaching career, she has also taught summer school to elementary and middle school students, after school math club to 4th and 5th graders, provided home-hospital tutoring and coached volleyball, cross country and spring track. Suzanne also tutors test prep and executive function coaching & college admissions privately to middle school and high school students. She enjoys assisting her students with their transitions to further their education.
Suzanne holds a professional teaching license in Mild to Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 and a Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement. In her teaching role, Suzanne has worked with both regular education and special education students within the general education classroom setting and has taught specialized literacy, math and executive function classes.
In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys traveling and making candles and essential oil products. Suzanne is compassionate, patient and has a good sense of humor.
Wendy F.
Executive Function Coach
Wendy F.
Wendy received Master’s degrees from Boston and Lesley Universities. She has worked with diverse groups of students across grade levels, both in the classroom and in one-to-one settings for over 20 years. Having experience as both a Special Education Teacher and Administrator, Wendy has taught students with neurodivergent learning styles and executive function challenges.
She holds a license to teach students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities in grades PreK-8, but has also worked with high school students focusing on academics, life skills, as well as college and beyond readiness. Wendy has experience with programs developed by Lindamood-Bell for supporting students with reading, spelling, speech, and language comprehension.
In her free time, Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, listening to music, and traveling the world.
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Visit us in any of our four Boston, MA area locations.
Newton, MA
Lexington, MA
Wellesley, MA
Weston, MA
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Online and in-home (Boston metro area) options are available!
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Flexibility
We offer a variety of flexible attendance options to meet the diverse lifestyle of the individuals we coach and their families.
In-person meetings can take place at any of our local offices in Massachusetts.
Our coaches also travel to communities throughout the Greater Boston area to hold at-home sessions.
You or your child can even attend virtual sessions facilitated by face-to-face video conferencing and live screen sharing software.
Attendance options can be combined and adjusted as you see fit (a hybrid of virtual and in-person options).
Call (781) 753-9951 to discuss executive function coaching with a knowledgeable member of our team today.
Testimonials
★★★★★
Tracy H. (Wellesley, MA)
“Kyle was fantastic. A great help in prioritizing and organization. He helped my son with planning out long term assignments and staying on top of work. My son really enjoyed working with him and was grateful for his advice and guidance. So glad we found Prepped & Polished! Thank you!”
Nicole G.
“Our son, who can be quite shy, engaged easily with Jackie and developed a great working relationship with her. Jackie understood our son’ss strengths and weaknesses and tailored every session and homework assignment to them. She also helped our son develop greater confidence with the test taking process and we were able to see the progress in that area each week. Additionally, she was able to support our son in managing his stress while going through the challenging process of applying to private high schools. We highly recommend Prepped and Polished!”
Nora M. (Parent of College Student)
“Prepped and Polished has completely changed the direction of my son’s college career. He is more focused and organized and his grades have never been better. I would highly recommend working with Prepped and Polished if you have a child who is struggling.”
Michelle P.
“What a great experience! Our son’s tutor, Michelle, was excellent. While she covered all the material in depth, the approach was highly customized based on areas that needed extra attention. She was able to take what seemed like mundane tasks and made them manageable and easy to complete. Alexis was super organized and always updated us on progress. He even sent our son cookies on his birthday! Of course, results matter- and Prepped and Polished delivered. I’d recommend them without hesitation.”
Trip B. (College Student)
“I have been working closely with Jackie over the past semester and we plan on working together with weekly meetings over the upcoming semester. She is a great resource for organizational help as well as writing/drafting help. There have been more than a few times where my weekly meetings with Jackie have been critical to keeping me on track with my course-load at the university. That being said, the assistance that she offers is mainly focused on developing the skills necessary for academic independence. From how I understand my relationship with Jackie, her role in the service is more to set a kind of organizational template that can only work in tandem with the students’ engaged effort and responsibility. My work with Jackie has made a significant difference in my academic experience at the university. I sincerely hope that you consider her. She is an excellent resource.”
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