My experience with coaching students with ADHD and executive functioning issues began during the COVID-19 pandemic while working as an English Language Assistant in France. I saw how traditional education often fails neurodivergent students and took on the challenge of supporting them through the upheaval of the pandemic. One of my most memorable successes was working with an 11-year-old student. He struggled with organization and completing assignments until I helped him learn to manage his daily diary effectively. Within months, he was not only keeping up with his class but also making significant strides in his studies. This transformation in his academic performance is a testament to the potential for positive change, fueling my passion for coaching through Coachbit, where I aim to support many more students facing similar challenges. My coaching style is focused and flexible, centered around understanding each student's unique needs and goals. I prioritize building strong relationships and adapting strategies to fit their busy lives. My students' challenges include managing personal well-being, workload, and stress. I address these by establishing effective routines, enhancing organizational skills, and teaching stress management techniques. Our sessions start with a well-being check-in, reviewing previous discussions, and introducing practical tasks to reinforce new habits. I keep students engaged by showing genuine interest in their lives and celebrating their achievements. Collaboration with parents is not just encouraged, it's crucial. I keep them informed and involved throughout the coaching process, ensuring they are an integral part of their child's journey to success. My goal is to foster independent learning and critical thinking in students, preparing them to tackle global challenges with resilience and a growth mindset. I believe the future superheroes of our world are today's students, and my mission is to equip them with the skills and confidence to thrive.

• Reading – Literature is my lifeblood and livelihood.
• Watching football and Formula 1 – Any sport is a lesson in analysis, strategy, endurance, and belief in oneself.
• Cooking – It's a basic, everyday skill, which allows me to eat great food while applying my creative process and a healthy dose of chemistry!
• Learning languages – Why stop at only understanding one linguistic faction of the world, when there's so much to learn in the others?
• Animal-rearing – It's a humbling lesson in patience and observation to work with a creature who cannot communicate with you in any language.

• BA (Language & Culture), 2019, Stellenbosch University
• BA Honours (French), 2020, Stellenbosch University
• Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 2023, The TEFL Academy