Individualized Education Progam/504 Assistance, Executive Functioning and Educational Coaching

Catalina Martinez graduated from Swarthmore College in 2008 with a BA Sociology/Anthropology, and from Stanford University Teacher Education Program in 2011. She has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, coach for teachers, and as a school administrator. Currently she teaches at the Stanford University Teacher Education Program, with a focus on Elementary Bilingual Education.  In addition she is licensed in California as a Certified Wellness Coach II.

Executive functioning challenges often intersect with classroom learning, IEP (Individualized Education Program) planning, and school-based accommodations. Our program extends beyond executive functioning coaching to help families advocate for appropriate support in schools, ensuring their child’s learning environment is tailored to their needs.

Services We Offer

✅ IEP Consultation & Support

• Review existing IEPs and 504 Plans to ensure appropriate accommodations.

• Prepare families for IEP meetings, including guidance on advocacy strategies.

• Collaborate with schools to adjust accommodations for executive functioning challenges.

✅ Classroom Strategy Coaching for Parents & Students

• Help families implement strategies at home that align with classroom expectations.

• Assist students in developing self-advocacy skills for requesting accommodations.

• Work with parents to interpret assessment data and progress reports.

✅ Teacher Collaboration & Training

• Offer guidance to teachers on best practices for supporting students with executive functioning challenges, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

• Provide recommendations for behavioral and academic interventions in both general and special education settings.

✅ Parent Coaching for Home-School Partnerships

• Guide families on effective communication with teachers and school staff.

• Help create structured homework routines that complement school supports.

• Support parents in understanding special education rights and services.

Why Work with Us?

Our approach is backed by years of experience in bilingual education, instructional coaching, and classroom leadership. With a Master’s in Education from Stanford, extensive experience in K-8 teacher training, Response to Intervention (RTI), and instructional coaching, our coach is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between home and school success.

Meet Our Specialist

With over a decade of experience as a bilingual classroom teacher, teacher mentor, and instructional specialist, our IEP and classroom consultant has:
✔️ Led school-wide interventions for students needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support
✔️ Worked closely with mental health teams and special education professionals to create individualized classroom strategies
✔️ Trained and coached teachers in San Francisco Unified, Santa Ana Unified, and multiple private school settings
✔️ Presented at regional education conferences on supporting executive functioning and mathematical problem-solving
✔️ Served as a mentor for new teachers, helping them refine best practices for supporting diverse learners

By combining deep expertise in classroom instruction with a personalized, family-centered approach, our program provides tangible, actionable strategies for helping students thrive in both school and daily life.

Executive Functioning Coaching

Personalized, One-on-One Support for Children & Teens Struggling with Organization, Focus, and Time Management

Does your child struggle to start or complete tasks? Do they lose track of assignments, have difficulty managing their time, or become easily overwhelmed by schoolwork?

Our one-on-one executive functioning coaching provides practical, research-backed strategies to help children and teens develop essential life skills for success at school and home.

What We Help With:

✅ Time management & organization
✅ Task initiation & completion
✅ Emotional regulation & frustration tolerance
✅ Study skills & academic independence
✅ Reducing procrastination & distractions
✅ Building structured routines at home

How It Works:

• Personalized coaching sessions tailored to your child’s specific needs

• Flexible scheduling to fit your family’s routine

• Parent support & guidance to reinforce strategies at home

• Collaborative approach to align with school expectations and IEP goals (if applicable)

Why Work With Us?

Our coach is a certified health coach and experienced educator with a Master’s in Education from Stanford. With years of experience helping students develop organization and learning strategies, she provides real-world, actionable solutions to help families reduce daily struggles and improve school performance.

Email Education@Rockridgechildpsych.com directly for information on getting started.  Services are $250 per hour, and are not generally covered by insurance.