Lynne S.'s Bio

Experience:  

• 20+ years working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings
• Worked with and coached children and teens with ADHD 
• Taught parenting strategies  
• Substitute teaching assistant 
• Volunteer working with children at my church 

 

How I work with my students:  

• Build trust and rapport with the kids/families through active listening and meaningful  conversations to gain a better understanding of their interests, strengths, and  challenges.  
• Help kids develop improved self-awareness, strategies, skills, and self-control.
• Encourage kids to experiment with strategies to see what works for them and adapt  as needed.  
• Increase attention and motivation by incorporating casual conversation, movement,  games, activities, stories, drawings, praise, positive reinforcement, etc.  

 

Favorite Quote:  

• “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt  

 

Fun Fact:  

• I have sweet little yorkie named Lexi who likes to be carried around in a purse!!  

 

What parents say:  

• “Lynne immediately connected with my son and was able to hold his attention and  help him with social skills, organization, and discipline.”
• “Lynne is always compassionate and caring.” 
• “I firmly believe that my son’s school and home life would have been less successful  without her help.” 
• “Thank you for being so nice and thank you for helping me. My mom and dad say  thanks, too!” 
• “Thank you to a person who changed our boys for the better of our lives and theirs.  We realize our boys had to change themselves and work hard at it. However, they  would never had done so well if it weren’t for your excellent guidance and  intervention. You were wonderful with our boys and we feel you gave over and  above.”