Sharon Thomas
College admissions and executive function coach for students in New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Parenting coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | MAIA Education Resource Center |
Sharon Thomas is the director of MAIA Education Resource Center in New York. She helps students and parents with college admissions counseling, school placement, test preparation and executive function coaching. She co-founded MAIA with Keith Haber and named it after their daughter. The center also offers tutoring from kindergarten through college, parent consultations, professional referrals and workshops. Sharon is a member of IECA.
What Sharon helps with
Sharon and her team help students with school choices, college applications and the planning skills needed for school. They also guide parents through these decisions.
- Choosing a school for grades N to 12
- Applying to college
- Preparing for standardized tests
- Building planning and organizing skills
- Managing school and social obligations
- Finding tutoring for any grade level
- Getting referrals to other education professionals
Who Sharon works with
MAIA works with students from kindergarten through college and with their parents. The team looks at each student as an individual with a unique learning profile. Parents can book consultations to talk through school placement, admissions and other education needs.
Background and qualifications
Sharon Thomas is the director of MAIA Education Resource Center in New York. She founded the center with Keith Haber. Together they oversee school placement for grades N to 12, college admissions counseling, tutoring, test preparation, executive function coaching and workshops. Sharon is a member of IECA, the independent educational consultants group. The center works from an office on East 88th Street in Manhattan.
Sharon Thomas pricing
Programs and services
- Tutoring from kindergarten to college
- School placement for grades N to 12
- College admissions counseling
- Test preparation
- Executive function coaching
- Parent consultations
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The CoachVouch take
Sharon leads a center that covers school placement, college admissions, tutoring and executive function coaching in one place.
Best for New York families who want one team to handle school placement, admissions, tutoring and study skills.
Common questions
How much does Sharon Thomas charge?
Coaching with Sharon runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sharon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sharon Thomas help with?
Sharon Thomas helps with choosing a school for grades N to 12, applying to college, preparing for standardized tests and building planning and organizing skills.
Is Sharon Thomas certified?
Sharon Thomas lists: IECA member.
Does MAIA help with school placement before college?
Yes. MAIA offers school placement counseling for grades N to 12 as well as college admissions counseling.
Does MAIA offer executive function coaching?
Yes. The coaching teaches students tools to manage school and social obligations.
How do I contact Sharon Thomas?
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