My Practice

Diagnosed or suspected ADHD, dyslexia, executive function challenges, or just falling behind in school can derail a student's confidence. Alexandra helps her clients understand their unique learning profiles and teaches them skills and strategies to manage academic and college application demands. Rather than looking at learning differences as something to overcome, Alexandra takes the time to get to know her clients and helps them discover their gifts, strengths, and potential. Her holistic approach includes the social-emotional factors that make learning possible and rewarding.

Structured Literacy Instruction

Customized Sessions for Middle, High School & College Students using Orton-Gillingham and other Evidence-Based Approaches

Executive Function Coaching

Supporting the Development of Executive Function Skills Related to Academic Life and Writing

College Application Writing Support

Personalized and Informed Support for Students who benefit from extra scaffolding with their Common Application & Supplemental Essays

"The ultimate goal of educational therapy is to foster the development of self-confident, independent individuals who feel positively about themselves and their potential as lifelong learners.”

– Association of Educational Therapists

Alexandra recognizes the potential in each of her students. She practices with sensitivity, patience, creativity, and a sense of humor. Alexandra grew up in Manhattan and is based in Fairfield County, where she raised three children and two dogs.

• Certificate with Honors in Educational Therapy, UC Santa Cruz
• Advanced coursework in College Advising, Teachers College, Columbia University
• MFA in Creative Writing, Southern Connecticut State University
• BA, Brown University
• The Writing Revolution: The Hochman Method
• Executive Function Coach, Beyond BookSmart
• Teaching Seeing My Time®, Executive Functioning Success
• Orton-Gillingham, Associate Level trained, The Southport School
• SWI (Structured Word Inquiry), Dyslexia Training Institute
• Reading Comprehension Strategies, Dyslexia Training Institute
• College & Writing Essay Coach, Prompt
• Seeing Stars, Lindamood Bell

Outreach
• Horizons @ Foote School Board Member
• Alexandra has provided pro bono educational therapy to students without financial resources

I know A. reached out to you to let you know where she was accepted... Cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and help. Don't think she would have been as successful without you. And thank you on my behalf. You have allowed a mother to rest easy!!

Sue N.

Contact Me

ahokin@alihokin.com