Sharon Thomas
College admissions and school placement consultant 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 and school placement for grades N to 12. She founded the center with Keith Haber. The team also offers tutoring from K to college, test preparation, executive function coaching, and parent consultations. Sharon is a member of IECA, and MAIA runs as an independent practice.
What Sharon helps with
Sharon and her team help families choose schools and get into college. They also support students who struggle to plan and organize schoolwork.
- Choosing a school for grades N to 12
- College admissions counseling
- Test preparation
- Executive function skills like planning and follow-through
- Managing school and social obligations
- Tutoring from K to college
- 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 choices and their child's needs.
Background and qualifications
Sharon Thomas is the director of MAIA Education Resource Center in New York. She founded the center with Keith Haber. The two oversee a range of services, including school placement, college admissions, tutoring, test preparation, executive function coaching, and workshops. Sharon is a member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The center is an independent practice on East 88th Street in Manhattan.
Sharon Thomas pricing
Programs and services
- Tutoring K to college
- School placement 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, admissions, tutoring, and executive function coaching under one roof.
Best for New York families who want help with school placement or college admissions plus tutoring and executive function support.
Common questions
How much does Sharon Thomas charge?
Coaching with Sharon runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sharon Thomas help with?
Sharon Thomas helps with choosing a school for grades N to 12, college admissions counseling, test preparation and executive function skills like planning and follow-through.
Is Sharon Thomas certified?
Sharon Thomas lists: IECA member.
Does Sharon Thomas 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 plan, organize, and manage school and social obligations.
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