Peter Wright
Educational consultant for school and college placement in Norwell, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Norwell, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; Massachusetts teaching certification in school counseling, the humanities and special education; Florida teaching certification in school counseling, the humanities and special education |
| Practice | Wright Educational Consulting |
Peter Wright is an independent educational consultant in Norwell, Massachusetts. He helps students and parents with school and college placement, learning differences, and therapeutic placements. He also offers life and executive function coaching for children, teens and college students. Wright is a former teacher at boarding, day, parochial and public schools. He has worked with the National Endowment for the Humanities for over a decade. He meets clients in his office, at agreed locations, or online.
What Peter helps with
Peter Wright helps families choose schools and colleges, including families who need therapeutic placements. He also coaches students on academic and executive function skills.
- College placement and applications
- K-12 school placement
- Boarding and day school applications for international students
- Placement for students with learning disabilities
- Wilderness programs, residential treatment centers and therapeutic boarding schools
- Educational and legal advocacy
- Executive function coaching for children, teens and college students
- Referrals to tutors, test prep and psychological testing
Who Peter works with
Wright works with families looking for traditional school or college placement. He also works with families who need therapeutic placements and with students who have learning disabilities. International students who apply to American boarding schools, day schools and colleges are part of his practice. His coaching serves children, teens and college-age students.
Background and qualifications
Peter Wright is a Certified Educational Planner and a member of IECA. He holds Florida and Massachusetts teaching certifications in school counseling, the humanities and special education. He has taught at independent boarding, private day, parochial and public schools. For over a decade he has partnered with the National Endowment for the Humanities. He served as program coordinator and master teacher for month-long NEH teacher institutes and seminars at Boston University and the University of Virginia. He is also a fitness trainer.
Peter Wright pricing
Programs and services
- College placement services
- K-12 school placement services
- Therapeutic placements
- Inclusion and legal advocacy
- Life and academic coaching
- Executive function coaching
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A former teacher with special education and school counseling certifications who handles both traditional and therapeutic placements.
Best for families who need help placing a child in a school, college or therapeutic program.
Common questions
How much does Peter Wright charge?
Coaching with Peter runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Peter from this page for an exact quote.
What does Peter Wright help with?
Peter Wright helps with college placement and applications, k-12 school placement, boarding and day school applications for international students and placement for students with learning disabilities.
Does Peter Wright coach online?
Peter is based in Norwell, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Peter Wright certified?
Peter Wright lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); IECA Professional member; Massachusetts teaching certification in school counseling, the humanities and special education; Florida teaching certification in school counseling, the humanities and special education.
Does Peter Wright work with international students?
Yes. He works with international students who want to apply to American boarding schools, day schools and colleges.
Can Peter Wright meet with clients who live far away?
Yes. He meets clients over Microsoft Teams, Zoom or phone. He also meets in his office or at an agreed location.
How do I contact Peter Wright?
Send Peter a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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