Eleanor Munson
Private school placement consultant for Dallas families, pre-school through high school
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $295 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Students |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Ph.D. in Psychology, Southern Methodist University; B.A. and M.A., Southern Methodist University; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; IECA specialty designation in Learning Differences; Member, National Association for Gifted Children; Member, International Dyslexia Association |
| Practice | Eleanor Munson, Ph.D., LLC |
Eleanor Munson is an independent educational consultant in Dallas, Texas. She helps parents find the right private school for their child, from pre-school through high school. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. She holds an IECA specialty designation in Learning Differences and focuses only on school placement.
What Eleanor helps with
Dr. Munson helps parents pick a school that fits their child's intellect, talents, and personal style. She works to make a confusing and slow process clearer.
- Finding a school that fits a child's abilities and personality
- Choosing between private schools after acceptances
- Private school options from pre-school through high school
- Placement for students with learning differences
- Placement for gifted students
- Understanding the private school admissions process
Who Eleanor works with
Dr. Munson works with Dallas parents who are choosing a school for a child. Her clients look at schools from pre-school through high school. She also covers gifted students and students with learning differences.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Munson is a Dallas native and an alumna of The Hockaday School. She earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Psychology at Southern Methodist University. She visits schools often and meets with admissions counselors to understand each school's mission. She is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association with a specialty in Learning Differences. She also belongs to groups for gifted education and dyslexia.
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The CoachVouch take
She is the only IECA practitioner with a Learning Differences specialty in North Texas who focuses only on school placement.
Best for Dallas parents who want help choosing a private school that fits their child's abilities and learning needs.
Common questions
How much does Eleanor Munson charge?
Coaching with Eleanor runs $130 to $295 an hour. Message Eleanor from this page for an exact quote.
What does Eleanor Munson help with?
Eleanor Munson helps with finding a school that fits a child's abilities and personality, choosing between private schools after acceptances, private school options from pre-school through high school and placement for students with learning differences.
Is Eleanor Munson certified?
Eleanor Munson lists: Ph.D. in Psychology, Southern Methodist University; B.A. and M.A., Southern Methodist University; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; IECA specialty designation in Learning Differences; Member, National Association for Gifted Children; Member, International Dyslexia Association.
Does Eleanor Munson work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. She holds an IECA specialty designation in Learning Differences. She also belongs to the International Dyslexia Association.
How do I contact Eleanor Munson?
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