◈ Homepage — http://classroommatters.com/5 Ways To Support Your Kiddo with ADHD HomeWhat We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite ThingsContact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG HELLO! WE’RE SO HAPPY YOU ARE HERE! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support. 25+ YEARS IN BUSINESS Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR TUTORS Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ STUDENTS SERVED We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us. Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary CLICK HERE TO READ MORE! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. 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We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Scroll Hello! We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. 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Interested in joining #TeamCM? Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Want all the details? Click here to read about Working at CM . CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching Because we all need a little help sometimes. Are you finding it hard to adult, even though you’re, well, an adult? Do your child’s executive function challenges feel like déja vu all over again? Are you struggling with any of the following? Planning and follow-through (making and carrying out goals and plans) Awareness (of others and yourself) Flexibility (adapting to changing situations) Self-control (how we respond to our emotions and stressful situations) Focus (concentrating on demand on what’s important) Our kids aren’t the only ones who need guidance and coaching. In a world where there are more demands than ever on our time, our attention , and our energy , you might benefit from some scaffolding of your own. Maybe you already know you’re the tree from whence your ADHD kiddo sprung. Maybe you don’t have a diagnosis, but you have a hunch and you just want to learn how to accommodate your brain needs. Lisa and Tatiana, CM's co-directors, offer a space for adults to get the help they need to foster compassion and patience for themselves (and their families). Here are some of the areas they cover in coaching sessions: Reframing how you think about time Helping you identify your own EF strengths and weaknesses Cultivating compassion for yourself Learning how to identify your purpose and your goals Using your purpose and goals to prioritize and plan Finding your future glasses and operating from a place of wonder rather than fear Identifying a few tools and strategies to use at home to scaffold your own executive function skills Devoting unadulterated time to connecting with yourself, your friends, and your family We ask people to self-evaluate in ten areas: metacognition, organization, time management, working memory, planning & prioritizing, task initiation, sustained attention, flexible thinking & problem-solving, stick-to-itiveness, and emotional regulation.  If needed: Learning the nitty-gritty details of ADHD (and other learning differences), how it shows up for you at home and at work, and how it impacts relationships. Learning and understanding terms like  PDA ,  RSD , and other  ADHD characteristics .  Reframing your thinking about ADHD so you can approach growth with a strengths-based lens. Schedule a free consult with lisa or tatiana to talk about how Adult ADHD and EF coaching might benefit your family. Schedule a Free Consult In today’s edition of “Back in the olden days… CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed ADHD and You — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG ADHD and You What to know so you can work with your brain instead of against it.     ADHD and You Students (Grades K-12) Having ADHD can be amazing. It can also be frustrating. And confusing. You might feel really good about your life and how things are going one week, and feel completely demoralized the next. These are the days of our lives with ADHD. In this workshop, you will learn: about all the ways your fantastic, elastic brain works what to expect as you grow, learn, and explore life how to advocate for yourself some tools and strategies to work WITH your brain instead of against it All classes will include helpful resources. ADHD has many gifts - we're here to help you unwrap them! —————— For K-5th: In-person class at Classroom Matters Cost: $50 Will include snacks and materials For 6-12th: In-person class at Classroom Matters Cost: $40 Will include pizza! Online class via Zoom Cost: $25 —————— Min/max enrollment for in-person = 5/25 Min/max enrollment for online = 5/50 SPOTS AVAILABLE! [K-5] In-Person @ CM Sunday April 12, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00pm [6-12] In-Person @ CM Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00pm [6-12] Online via Zoom Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00pm Register Now! Cancellation Policy + FEES If you must cancel your registration, a refund (minus processing fees) will be provided if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the start of the class. Cancellation inside 4 weeks will be applied as a credit towards other Classroom Matters services. If the credits are applied to another workshop, a $10 change fee will apply. For all late registrations (after it has closed), a $20 fee will apply. Any cancellations that are within 4 days (96 hours) of the start of the workshop will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Please email [email protected] or call (510) 540-4850 for any cancellation inquiries. 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We have the tools, the know-how, and the strategies your employees need in order to streamline their workspaces and work processes. You’re welcome. Work Like You Mean It Put Your Metacognition Where Your Mouth Is Planning & Prioritizing for the New Workspace Contact Us   CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Testimonials — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG A Little Love From Our Families If you would like to share your own, please email it to [email protected]. Just a quick note of appreciation now that J has finished his tutoring sessions with Ibrahim. J and Ibrahim worked together in a focused way to prepare specifically for the Math portion of the ACT. Ibrahim was able to identify some of J's weaknesses and improve his understanding of the content he had not mastered in school. He also gave him strategies around all of the sections of the ACT that I think will be helpful for him going forward.  Ibrahim was very patient and reliable and provided useful session reports each week. We are grateful that he was available to work with J and we would certainly recommend both him and Classroom Matters. Best wishes, S By the way, I would like to take this opportunity to again commend Jomar and his support of my son. He recently received an “A” in English on his third-quarter report card. English has been a bit of a struggle for him, so earning the A without long study sessions for my son and me or his dad is no small accomplishment!  My son has said on numerous occasions how he enjoys working with Jomar and has learned a lot from him. Kudos to you, Jomar, and the rest of the CM team for all that you are doing! I am really impressed by and appreciative of your hard work and efforts!   - Mom of a 6th grader The first session could not have gone better! He was all smiles when I dropped him off and all smiles when I picked him up. As soon as we left Nicky said to me "I want to go here for a really long time." I asked him what made him feel so good about his session and he told me, "Taj and I are opposite in a lot of ways so I can learn new things from him and he can learn from me. Like, I am better in math and I'm not that strong in writing."  - Meredith Hi Lisa and Tatiana, Just a note of thanks for yesterday. I have participated in EF workshops before (not Classroom Matters) and yours was by far the best and most helpful :). Looking forward to receiving the slides and sharing with my kids. With gratitude, Jennifer J. Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation! It was so valuable for the parent community who joined us today. And we look forward to continued collaboration to support ALL students and their families. Best, Dr. Rebecca Hawley, Ed.D Tilden Prep/Inclusive Schools Group     Kyle is fantastic — he connected with our daughter from their very first session and continues to fuel and support her interest in math, often exploring topics beyond her school curriculum — so much so that she is now reading books about math education for fun and is strongly considering a math major in college. (And he also made AP Chem a lot more manageable!) - M We absolutely adore working with Miriam; she’s brilliant at tutoring and using all the school’s digital tools to figure out what’s on Ilan’s plate. He has learned to trust her and appreciate her guidance. In addition, I have really appreciated her being my partner in keeping Ilan’s educational journey going strong in these difficult times. - A. Davis I'm really impressed with how CM is coming up with great programming in the face of these huge limitations. You've been much more steady in your offerings and communications than our actual schools have managed to be in the last two weeks. Not that I blame the schools--everyone has a lot to deal with. But you're inspiring me! - Rachel (Enrichment Programs parent) It’s been ages since the kids took the HSPT in the Oakland area, but I wanted to share our gratitude and praise for Sam Bordia. Chloe took the HSPT before tutoring with him and then again after tutoring with him. For NP-NS, she went from 80-7 (pre-Sam) to 91-8. Her SS went from 570-612. So great! And the results automatically earned her a place in honors classes. Thanks to Classroom Matters and to Sam! - V (mom)     Max was heading into his final exam in Trigonometry (worth 50% of his grade) with a solid F (47%). In just 2 tutoring sessions, he figured out all the baseline problems tugging at him that were bringing his grade down, and he scored a B+ on the exam. He ended up passing the class. Thanks again to you Classroom Matters, and to you Geoff for pulling off another miracle. We owe you a debt of gratitude. - J Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for all of the work you are doing with [son].  I checked Illuminate last night and [son] has A’s in all of his classes except Spanish, where he has a B+.  More importantly NO MISSING ASSIGNMENTS!  This is a far cry from where we were last year at this time.  While I realize there may not be too many assignments to work on during tutoring, I feel strongly that this weekly 3rd party accountability at Classroom Matters is what is keeping [son] focused and building good habits.  - Berkeley High mom Hi Nikki, Thank you so much for Story Hour. It was easily the best virtual experience [Iris] participated in during the shelter in place, and the only one that she fully engaged in. Thank you for all you do and for being so great at it. It truly was a god-send. Have a wonderful summer and I hope our paths cross again at some point.   Warmest regards, Ali  Dominique, THANK YOU for a year of amazing work with J! You've been able to get through to him in a way that I cannot, and inspire him to reach goals. I love that you are not just great with students or great with parents, but both. You are very much appreciated for your affability, creativity, spontaneous ideas and deep understanding. May we reserve you for 2020-21? Tatiana, THANK YOU for the wonderful support you gave in so many ways. I'm grateful for your insight, wisdom, and optimism - and for pairing J with Dominique! :)  - S.     Dear Classroom Matters staff, I would like to formally conclude my son Max tutoring sessions for the semester. The tutoring services have been incredibly helpful, and have helped make sense of difficult material. As a testament to tutoring efficacy, Max's final grade in chemistry is an A (both for this quarter and last), bringing his grade up from an F for the first quarter :) We are thrilled with this outcome, and it has given Max enormous confidence to learn how quickly he can turn things around with the right help. Thanks also to the staff for the swift and seamless transition from in person to online sessions. I would go further to say that Classroom Matters is well positioned to teach this course for all who need it! 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We can help you navigate this new world with grace and compassion - for your student and yourself! Contact Rosalind at the front desk to schedule a free parenting coaching consult with Lisa or Tatiana. Start with this short video about some things you can do to support your kid at home. Let’s talk ADHD   Are you having trouble understanding ADHD well enough to explain it to your kiddo? Is your student struggling to talk about all the things they find difficult? Have you identified what their ADHD superpowers are? Starting in October 2023, we will be offering ADHD Affinity Groups for kids of all ages! In weekly meetups with other neurospicy (sometimes neurosalty) kids, we will take tours of the ADHD brain, identify some common struggles, talk through creative tools and strategies, and share our experiences with each other. This will be a space for exploration, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard . Email Tatiana if you’re interested in joining one of our new groups! 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The first step is to book a free 20-minute video consultation with one of our co-directors so we can meet you and your student! Meeting your student during the consultation will help us match your student with a tutor who will be a good fit, and it will help expedite the process of getting your student support.        If these times don't work for your family, please reach out to  [email protected]  for assistance. Prior to your consultation, please download our family questionnaire  here  and return it to  [email protected] . We look forward to meeting you! CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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We provide structured, concierge care coordination and connect families with trusted local providers—so academic and executive function progress isn’t disrupted by fragmented care. equity-driven outdoor programs Back to Earth guides young people into a deeper relationship with nature, self, and community. Through wilderness programs, retreats, and mentorship, Eli and Jesse teach practical skills and foster critical awareness, helping youth experience belonging, build resilience, and discover a sense of purpose. They are committed to expanding equity and access in outdoor education—ensuring that transformative experiences in nature are available to all young people, regardless of background. CM’s co-director, Tatiana, entrusted Jesse and Eli with her own boys, who both benefited from backpacking trips, mentoring, and firemaking workshops. Back to Earth is offering Jesse’s firemaking workshop on March 21st for free for CM students! Use code CM100 when signing up. 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed High-Dosage Tutoring — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT)   here’s how it works… First, our tutor sees your student for an hour-long session early in the week to plan, prioritize, and organize a weekly schedule and a daily checklist. Then, your student gets two or three shorter check-ins for the rest of the week to provide regular accountability and ensure they are following the plan. At the last session, your student experiences completion euphoria after seeing all the checked boxes on their list. You get to take nagging about school off your plate and instead focus on your emotional connection with your student. Email us to set up a free consult!   CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed High School 101 — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG High School 101 A workshop for parents of incoming 9th graders High School 101 COST: $45 There's no avoiding it - high school is coming! Is your kiddo ready? More to the point, are you ? Join our co-director, Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos, for a one-hour workshop about all things high school, followed by 30 minutes of Q+A. Here's what she will cover: What to expect for freshman year Infinite Campus Phone use Campus safety 504 and IEP main points How to support your child's executive function and organization Communicating with teachers & counselors The importance of increasing your own distress tolerance Although this can be a stressful time, this workshop will help you reframe things so you and your child can thrive together and prioritize your emotional connection. (Minimum enrollment of 5; maximum enrollment of 30) Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos Co-Director, Classroom Matters With 2 kids who have already graduated from Berkeley High and another one about to start her high school journey, Tatiana knows first hand what to expect. Come hear about the good, the bad, and the unexpected. spots available! Sunday, September 21 | 5:00-6:30pm location Online via Zoom Register Now! CANCELLATION POLICY + FEES If you must cancel your registration, a full refund will be provided if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the start of the class. Cancellation inside 4 weeks will be applied as a credit towards other Classroom Matters services. If the credits are applied to another workshop, a $10 change fee will apply. For all late registrations (after it has closed), a $20 fee will apply. Please email [email protected] or call (510) 540-4850 for any cancellation inquiries. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Test Prep Workshops — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Test Prep Workshops Prepare for your next standardized test with our experienced and engaging test prep teachers! Our instructors help students demystify the test, review content, and solidify test-taking strategies. Questions? Contact Teresa . Any workshops that are under-enrolled may be cancelled and alternative options (or refunds) will be provided. Registration closes 3 days prior to the start of each workshop. Click here for our cancellation policy. ************************* Currently, we are not offering ACT workshops; take advantage of our excellent individual and group tutoring options. For more information, please contact [email protected]. *************************     AP Test Prep: Chem + Calc AB Let us help your student perform well on these challenging exams. We’re offering a review workshop the weekend before the exam. Workshops are taught by experienced tutors with firsthand experience. The goal? To review content-area materials with an emphasis on making connections and unifying themes. We’ll help your student solidify what they’ve been learning all year. The details: 1 hour of content review (major concepts) 30 minutes of test-taking strategies 90 minutes of Q+A (including practice problems and error analysis)   AP Chemistry Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00am-12:00pm Cost: $95 AP Calculus AB Saturday, May 9th from 1:00-4:00pm Cost: $95 Register for AP workshop SAT PREP GRADEs 10-12 | $395 Classroom Matters' SAT Prep workshop offers an overview of the digital SAT. Students will review content, format, and test-taking strategies. This workshop is ideal for students who would like guided practice with the various question types on the exam, as well as coaching on effective test-taking strategies. 15 hours of instruction time Students will hone their reading and editing skills so they can conquer the writing, language, and essay sections. Students will review the math section: going over systems of equations, arc lengths, complementary angle rules, radicals, etc. Workshop includes one online practice test via ScoreSmart to help students set a baseline and to provide practice with the digital format. (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 15 students) Looking for online practice tests? Here are our partners. You can purchase through CM for a discount. ScoreSmart (SAT, ACT, ISEE) Test Innovators (ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, ACT, PSAT, SAT) SPOTS AVAILABLE! Session A: July 13-17 | 6:00-9:00pm Session B: August 3-7 | 9:30am-12:30pm LOCATION: Classroom Matters 2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA Register Now! HSPT Prep Grade: 8th | $525 Classroom Matters' High School Placement Test workshop is a comprehensive course that focuses on content-area review and test-taking strategies designed to help students achieve their desired test scores. WHAT TO EXPECT: 15 hours of instruction time A comprehensive, student-friendly manual Effective test-taking strategies Experienced teachers who know how to work with different types of learners Exposure to the test format and scoring procedures Students will review and go over the question types on each section of the test: Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Mathematics, and Language Skills OPTIONAL:    Classroom Matters has a partnership with  Test Innovators  to offer HSPT online practice exams. These are available as add-ons to the workshop. 1 full test - $58 2 full tests + 700 practice exercises - $175  (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 15 students; online maximum is 20 students) SPOTS AVAILABLE! 6 classes (T/W/Th): July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 10:00am-12:30pm Location: Classroom Matters 2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA Register Now! Cancellation Policy + FEES If you must cancel your registration, a refund (minus processing fees) will be provided if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the start of the class. Cancellation inside 4 weeks will be applied as a credit towards other Classroom Matters services. If the credits are applied to another workshop, a $10 change fee will apply. For all late registrations (after it has closed), a $20 fee will apply. Any cancellations that are within 4 days (96 hours) of the start of the workshop will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Please email [email protected] or call (510) 540-4850 for any cancellation inquiries. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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Mastering Executive Function: Exploration & Practice (BrainWorks Classroom Series) By Girling, Chalyn, Miller, Lisa, Guerreiro Ramos, Tatiana Buy on Amazon CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Directors' Cuts Workshops — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG  L+T | Directors’ Cuts Workshop Series Lisa and Tatiana, co-directors of Classroom Matters, are passionate about education. They hire the best tutors and educators to help support students. But what about the parents and caretakers? They need support, too! The Directors’ Cuts Workshop Series is designed to educate parents and caretakers so they can be better allies for their students. Consider them part of your village in your kids' growth. All DC workshops will be online unless otherwise noted. All workshops are offered throughout the year. We also provide workshops to groups, schools, and organizations upon request. Questions? Interested in a workshop not offered? Need support but unsure where to start? Please contact Teresa . We look forwarding to supporting you! _______ Any workshops that are under-enrolled may be cancelled and alternative options (or refunds) will be provided. Registration closes 3 days prior to the start of each workshop. Click here for our cancellation policy.   Parenting for ADHD EF Bootcamp for Parents IEPs + 504 Plans   ADHD ADHD is one of the most common neurological differences diagnosed in kids, yet parents often don't know about its defining features and how they show up at home. Some common misconceptions about ADHD often lead to a lack of understanding about the impact our words and behavior have on our students. This workshop is designed to provide parents with the latest research and information, delivered in accessible and digestible language, to further understanding and foster compassion. Parenting for ADHD FOR: PARENTS/GUARDIANS COST: Suggested fee of $90 but pay what you can Feel like parenting your kid with ADHD is like living "Groundhog Day" every day? Does your daily agenda include reminding your kid to do all the things eleventeen times? Are you worried your kid will never have the skills they need to leave the nest? ADHD presents its own unique set of issues around parenting. We're here to help you develop a toolbox to: Create connections Foster accountability Understand more Stop the fights (Minimum enrollment of 5; maximum enrollment of 50) REGISTRATION CLOSED Tuesday, September 9, 2025 6:30 - 8:00pm PST LOCATION: Online via Zoom Executive Functions Executive functions are a set of cognitive and behavioral skills located in the prefrontal cortex of our brains, which include planning, working memory, and inhibitory control. In short, content area is the “what” of learning at school and in life, and executive function is the “how.” It’s how we get things done! EF Bootcamp for Parents FOR: PARENTS/GUARDIANS COST: Suggested fee of $50 but pay what you can What is executive function? You may have heard of it. You may even have Googled it. The term "executive function" has been a mainstay of the special education lexicon for decades. However, neurotypical students have executive function deficits as well. Your children may struggle with focus, retention, and impulse control. How does executive function impact learning? How does it impact your home life and your relationship with your kids? Families will leave with a better understanding of themselves and each other. (Minimum enrollment of 5; maximum enrollment of 50) REGISTRATION CLOSED Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:30 - 8:00pm PST LOCATION: Online via Zoom Can’t make the workshop and want access to the recording? email us . price is $35. IEPs + 504 Plans An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document designed to ensure public schools meet a child's unique learning needs when they have a learning difference. Students who need extra support are entitled to an IEP, but understanding and navigating the process can be stressful. Let us help you advocate for your student! A 504 Plan helps provide accommodations for your student to support their learning. Covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a 504 Plan is designed to prevent discrimination and protect the rights of students who are differently abled. Understanding & Navigating IEPs + 504 Plans FOR: PARENTS/GUARDIANS COST: Suggested fee of $90 but pay what you can IEP? 504 Plans? Feeling Dazed and Confused? You’re Not Alone! Are you struggling to understand assessments and what they mean for your child's education? What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan? Is your kiddo going to be pulled out of the classroom all the time? What does Least Restrictive Environment mean? WHAT DOES ANY OF IT MEAN? It's confusing and sometimes demoralizing, but Tatiana and Lisa can help you access and navigate all the acronyms and all the laws so you can make sure your student gets the support and services they're entitled to. (Minimum enrollment of 5; maximum enrollment of 50) registration closed Saturday, July 27, 2024 5:00 - 6:30pm PST LOCATION: Online via Zoom Instructors: Tatiana + Lisa, Co-Directors of Classroom Matters       Read our Co-Directors bios here . ..:: Testimonials ::.. “ The presentation was very helpful and so interactive that my twin boys were surprised when it ended - said it felt like it had just started. Now THAT’s a compliment - especially from my boys. Thanks for the checklists and timetables - super awesome resources. ” — Bay Area parent of 8th grade boys “ Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation! It was so valuable for the parent community who joined us today. And we look forward to continued collaboration to support ALL students and their families. ” — Dr. Rebecca Hawley, Ed.D Tilden Prep/Inclusive Schools Group “ Hi Lisa and Tatiana, Just a note of thanks for yesterday. I have participated in EF workshops before (not Classroom Matters) and yours was by far the best and most helpful :). Looking forward to receiving the slides and sharing with my kids. ” — With gratitude, Jennifer J. “ Hi Tatiana, it was so fun and helpful to hear you and Lisa last night! Hopefully no one could lip read me and Chris telling the kids to pay attention repeatedly. I loved the two minute family discussion segments and we had some good conversations. It was unclear what the impact on the kids was, but Willem brought his backpack upstairs after the session to prepare himself for the morning and Josephine made the attached (morning routine checklist). Very much appreciated the advice to parents about what a stressful time this is and what a long process developing executive function is. When we were late yet again this morning despite our very best efforts, I told the kids to remember that twisty curvy line from failure Calendar 2025-2026 — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Calendar 2025-2026 Classroom Matters generally follows BUSD’s calendar. Please see below for our dates of closures and non-closures. Any sessions that are on CLOSED days will automatically be canceled. Tutors may be available during center closures. Please contact [email protected] for more information. AUGUST 8/13 First Day of School (BUSD) SEPTEMBER 9/1 Labor Day – CLOSED OCTOBER 10/6 BUSD Staff Development Day – OPEN 10/13 Indigenous Peoples’ Day – CLOSED 10/31 BUSD Parent Conference Day – CLOSED NOVEMBER 11/11 Veterans Day – CLOSED 11/23 - 11/29 Thanksgiving Break – CLOSED DECEMBER 12/21 - 1/3 Winter Break – CLOSED JANUARY 1/19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – CLOSED 1/26 BUSD Staff Development Day – OPEN FEBRUARY 2/13 Lincoln’s Birthday – CLOSED 2/16 Presidents’ Day – CLOSED MARCH 3/16 No School for BUSD Students and Staff – OPEN APRIL 3/30 - 4/3 BUSD Spring Break – OPEN * MAY 5/15 Malcolm X’s Birthday – CLOSED 5/25 Memorial Day – CLOSED JUNE 6/3 Last day of tutoring (unless otherwise requested) 6/4 Last day of school (BUSD) 6/8 - 6/12 CM CLOSED 6/19 Juneteenth – CM CLOSED JULY 7/3 Independence Day observed – CM CLOSED * Please note that Classroom Matters does not close for spring break. (We serve students from several different school districts with staggered breaks.) Please contact the front desk to cancel sessions during your student’s spring break. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Executive Function Tutoring & Coaching — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Tutoring + Coaching Individual Your student isn't one-size-fits-all, why should their education be? Unique learning needs require unique teaching strategies. One-on-one academic support and coaching could be the tailored approach your student needs in order to get some school mojo back. Whether it's for AP Chem, English, study skills, or geometry, we have the #RockstarTutors who can provide customized instruction in all content areas, plus help develop executive functioning skills. Please contact us or call (510) 540-8646 for more details. Group Do you think your student would benefit from tutoring or coaching, but doesn't necessarily need an hour of one-on-one support? Bring a friend or two with similar needs, and we can set you up with a tutor who will provide small-group guidance with some one-on-one support thrown in. Please contact us or call (510) 540-8646 for more details. Executive function Executive functions are a set of cognitive and behavior skills, located in the prefrontal cortex of our brains, which include planning, working memory, and inhibitory control. In short, content area is the "what" of learning and executive function is the “how” of learning; it’s how we get things done. The term executive function has been a mainstay of the special education lexicon for decades. However, neurotypical students have underdeveloped executive function as well. When students don’t have strong executive skills, they struggle to get things done in school and in life.  Neuroscience tells us that our frontal lobes aren’t fully developed until our mid-twenties; so, it’s completely normal and appropriate that children and adolescents have executive function deficits. The good news is executive skills can be taught and, with practice, students can train their brains and improve their executive skills! Please contact us or call (510) 540-8646 for more details. PARENT COACHING Kids got your goat? Arguments between you and your spawn cheesing you off? You’re not alone. We all need a sounding and venting board sometimes. Especially when our kids are pushing, testing, pushing more, toeing the line so hard their crusty feet are in our faces. Schedule time with Lisa or Tatiana for parent coaching so you can connect before you correct. We’ll help you develop self-awareness, language, and inner resources so the only blown fuses in your house are because the lava lamps and the microwave are on at the same time. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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They promote equitable access to learning by providing comprehensive educational consulting and needs-based scholarships for families of K-12 students. Donate!   Scholarship Opportunities AccessEd Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide funding to low income and single income families for educational services and opportunities. In addition to helping individual families, AccessEd is committed to working with Bay Area public schools to close the achievement gap in all academic subject areas. Click here to visit the AccessEd Foundation website .   CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy Classroom Matters isn't just about content-area tutoring. We believe in supporting the whole student. Which sometimes means helping the parents and caregivers who are at home with the student! We advocate for your kiddo at school by helping you access and navigate the special education system via IEPs or 504 plans. We also offer consults and document review, along with advice about IEP goals, accommodations, and other important pieces of the legal documents schools present to families. advocacy for iep and 504 plans $185 per hour | $150 per hour for CM families Learning Differences, Learning (dis) Abilities, Sensory and Auditory Processing…What Does It Mean? Feeling Dazed and Confused? You’re Not Alone! Are you struggling to understand assessments and what they mean for your child's education? Have you been told your student just needs to work harder? Do you have a nagging feeling your kid might have auditory processing deficits? Is he forgetting everything he's supposed to be doing? What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan? It's confusing, and sometimes demoralizing, but Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos, Co-Director of CM, can help you navigate the world of special education and fight for the supports and services your student needs and is entitled to. Connect with Tatiana for a free consult about how advocacy can mean the difference between success and failure for you and your child. Please contact Tatiana  or call (510) 540-8646 ext. 3 for more details. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. Homepage Upcoming Workshops Tutoring the Whole Student Our Philosophy Our Community Testimonials Our Mission CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Summer Workshops — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Registration now open! :: Registration now open! :: Registration now open! :: 2026 Summer Workshops Summer is almost here and Classroom Matters is excited to offer some of our most popular workshops again! Not seeing what you’re looking for? Interested in getting some students together for your own workshop? Contact us and we’ll try to make it happen! In addition to these workshops, we also have one-on-one tutoring (remediation, content work, test prep, etc.). Please email our front desk to get more info. All workshops will be in-person at our center unless specified. Questions? Contact Teresa . Any workshops that are under-enrolled may be cancelled and alternative options (or refunds) will be provided. Registration closes 3 days prior to the start of each workshop. Click here for our cancellation policy. Writing Program Executive Functions SAT Study Strategies HSPT ** Looking for workshops for parents/guardians? CLICK HERE for Directors’ Cuts workshops.** Summer Writing Program Grades 6th-12th | $400 For over 18 years, Classroom Matters has offered the Bay Area’s premier essay writing workshop. Our program aims to prepare students to write better, more cohesive essays in an intensive, week-long workshop. In our Summer Writing Program , we focus on a variety of components essential to expository essay writing. From literary analysis to shaping and supporting a strong thesis, small classes meet daily to explore the writing process in a fun and engaging environment. Through mini-lessons and guided practice, students will strengthen their aptitude for writing clear and convincing essays and develop a keen understanding of what makes good writing. An experienced instructor will assess each student’s level of ability; students will receive our trademark manuals as well as other valuable handouts to use throughout the school year. Our middle school class content differs from that of our high school class. Middle-schoolers read and work from a different set of short stories and instruction assumes students have a more basic understanding of essay writing and the skills required. In order to assess writing ability, students will be given a prompt and time to write on the first day. (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 15 students) SPOTS AVAILABLE! — MIDDLE SCHOOL — Session A: July 20-24 | 9:30am-12:30pm Session B: July 27-31 | 1:30-4:30pm — HIGH SCHOOL — Session A: July 20-24 | 1:30-4:30pm Session B: July 27-31 |9:30am-12:30pm LOCATION: Classroom Matters 2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA Register Now! -- back to top -- Get it Together: Executive Function Skills for Students Grades 6th-12th | $105 In our executive function workshop, students will get a crash course in the skills they will need to be successful in school. From organization and planning to prioritization and time management, this workshop is designed to introduce online and paper tools and resources to help your student find the right strategies and systems of organization for their learning preferences. Choose from three different sessions, with 1- or 2-day options. Students will work on: Learning preferences Systems of organization Homework management Going beyond homework/agency Habits of successful students Creating a productive study environment Time management and planning Self-advocacy/motivation Managing relationships with your teachers (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 15 students) SPOTS AVAILABLE! — MIDDLE SCHOOL — Session A: July 26 | 9:30am-12:30pm (1 day) Session B: July 20+21 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days) Session C: July 29+30 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days) — HIGH SCHOOL — Session A: August 2 | 9:30am-12:30pm (1 day) Session B: July 22+23 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days) Session C: July 27+28 | 5:00-6:30pm (2 days) LOCATION: Classroom Matters 2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA Register Now! -- back to top -- SAT Prep GRADE 10-12th | $585 Classroom Matters' SAT Prep workshop offers an overview of the digital SAT. Students will review content, format, and test-taking strategies. This workshop is ideal for students who would like guided practice with the various question types on the exam, as well as coaching on effective test-taking strategies. Total of 15 hours of instruction time with an SAT-trained teacher. Students will hone their reading and editing skills so they can conquer the writing, language, and essay sections. Students will review the math section: going over systems of equations, arc lengths, complementary angle rules, radicals, etc. Workshop will include three (3) online practice tests via ScoreSmart to help students set a baseline and to provide lots of practice with the digital format. (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 15 students) SPOTS AVAILABLE! Session A: July 13-17 | 6:00-9:00pm Session B: August 3-7 | 9:30am-12:30pm LOCATION: Classroom Matters 2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA Register Now! -- back to top -- HSPT Prep GRADE 8th | $525 Classroom Matters' High School Placement Test workshop is a comprehensive course that focuses on content-area review and test-taking strategies designed to help students achieve their desired test scores. WHAT TO EXPECT: 15 hours of instruction time A comprehensive, student-friendly manual Effective test-taking strategies Experienced teachers who know how to work with different types of learners Exposure to the test format and scoring procedures Students will review and go over the question types on each section of the test: Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Mathematics, and Language Skills OPTIONAL:    Classroom Matters has a partnership with  Test Innovators  to offer HSPT online practice exams. These are available as add-ons to the workshop. 1 full test - $58 2 full tests + 700 practice exercises - $175  (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 15 students) SPOTS AVAILABLE! 6 classes (T/W/Th): July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 10:00am-12:30pm LOCATION: Classroom Matters 2436 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA Register Now! -- back to top -- High-Impact Study Strategies Grades 7th-College | SUGGESTED PRICE - $75 Are you easily distracted? Do you want to be more productive? Are you dissatisfied with your grades or test scores? Are you unsure of how to study? Are you wondering how much time to devote to test preparation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is designed for you! We've all been told by teachers and other adults to "study" for an upcoming quiz or exam, but what does it actually mean to study effectively and how do we get the most bang for o Test Prep — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Test Prep SAT. ACT. PSAT. SSAT. ISEE. HSPT. AP. STAR. ERB. OH. EM. GEE. Taking one of them is already hard enough. Let us help you de-code, de-stress, and de-crazify the test prep process. We offer one-on-one, workshop, and small group instruction to help your student get ready for whatever exam might be in their future. Click here to view our current test prep workshops. You may also contact us or call (510) 540-8646 for more information. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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We are committed to protecting the Personal Information you share with us. You have a right to know what information we collect and how we may use it. The following Privacy Policy describes the information we collect and how we use this information. By using our websites and/or by enrolling your student at Classroom Matters, you consent to the practices described herein. What Type of Information Do We Collect? Most of the Personal Information we receive has been provided to us by you, typically when you visit one of our websites or enroll your student for tutoring or other services at Classroom Matters. Enrollment and Study at Classroom Matters. When you enroll your student at Classroom Matters, we will ask for Personal Information including your name, address, telephone number, email address and other information we need to serve your student’s education needs. Similar information will be collected regarding your student. During your student’s time at Classroom Matters, we will collect additional information about your student’s study progress from their tutor(s). This information helps us support the tutor and will serve to develop and improve instructional methods and learning materials, and for other purposes listed below in “How We Use Personal Information”. ClassroomMatters.com. If you request information through our website or request that we schedule a free consultation, you will be prompted to provide your name, email address, and telephone number. We collect and store this information to allow us to communicate with you and send you the information you have requested. We also may use this information to periodically send you, by email or text, various marketing information. Classroom Matters also collects from visitors to our websites non-personally identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as browser type, language preference, date and time of each visitor request. We cannot use this information to identify, distinguish or trace you or your device, even if combined with other identifying formations. This data is used in an anonymous way, sometimes aggregated with other anonymous data about other users, for us to analyze the experience of visiting our website. How We Use Personal Information. Fulfillment of the contractual obligation of Classroom Matters and its tutors to provide educational enrichment; Our legitimate business interests; Compliance with a legal obligation, court order or to exercise or defend a legal claim; Development and improvement of Classroom Matters instructional methods; Development and improvement of Classroom Matters learning materials; To offer training of our employees and our tutors; Verification of your identity when you return to one of our websites; To communicate with you via email, postal mail, phone and other means; Protection against identity theft and fraud prevention or other unlawful activity; Compliance with and enforcement of relevant standards, contractual obligations and our policies; Response to your inquiries. Information We Share. Classroom Matters has never and will never rent or sell Personal Information to anyone. Classroom Matters may disclose Personal Information to its employees, contractors, tutors, that: (i) have a need to know that information in order for Classroom Matters to provide and improve educational enrichment service to your student or for the purposes listed in “How We Use Personal Information”; and (ii) have agreed not to disclose any Personal Information to others. By enrolling your student at Classroom Matters or by the use of our websites, you consent to the transfer of Personal Information. Other than as described in this paragraph, Classroom Matters will only disclose actual or potentially personally identifying information to third parties in response to a subpoena, court order or other valid governmental request. Transfer of Your Data Among Jurisdictions. We are a U.S.-based company. We reserve the right to process, transfer or maintain your Personal Information on servers or databases located within the U.S. We reserve the right to transfer your Personal Information to and from any state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction. Your use of our websites or enrollment of your student at Classroom Matters represents your agreement to any such transfer. How We Protect Personal Information. We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the Personal Information you provide to us against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use. This includes our encryption of any data we transmit to third parties as described in this Privacy Policy. However, while we exercise what we believe to be appropriate standards and safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security and will not be responsible for any accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use of any Personal Information you have given to us. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. Accessing and Updating Your information . At the time of enrollment, you will have provided us with Personal Information. You can update or edit Personal Information through our front desk via email or phone, or by logging into www.learnspeed.com. Student’s Privacy Protection. We understand the importance of protecting student’s privacy in the interactive online world. 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If you do not wish to receive marketing or other commercial messages from us, simply follow the unsubscribe ADHD and You — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG ADHD and You What to know so you can work with your brain instead of against it.     ADHD and You Students (Grades K-12) Having ADHD can be amazing. It can also be frustrating. And confusing. You might feel really good about your life and how things are going one week, and feel completely demoralized the next. These are the days of our lives with ADHD. In this workshop, you will learn: about all the ways your fantastic, elastic brain works what to expect as you grow, learn, and explore life how to advocate for yourself some tools and strategies to work WITH your brain instead of against it All classes will include helpful resources. ADHD has many gifts - we're here to help you unwrap them! —————— For K-5th: In-person class at Classroom Matters Cost: $50 Will include snacks and materials For 6-12th: In-person class at Classroom Matters Cost: $40 Will include pizza! Online class via Zoom Cost: $25 —————— Min/max enrollment for in-person = 5/25 Min/max enrollment for online = 5/50 SPOTS AVAILABLE! [K-5] In-Person @ CM Sunday April 12, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00pm [6-12] In-Person @ CM Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 12:30 - 2:00pm [6-12] Online via Zoom Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00pm Register Now! Cancellation Policy + FEES If you must cancel your registration, a refund (minus processing fees) will be provided if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the start of the class. Cancellation inside 4 weeks will be applied as a credit towards other Classroom Matters services. If the credits are applied to another workshop, a $10 change fee will apply. For all late registrations (after it has closed), a $20 fee will apply. Any cancellations that are within 4 days (96 hours) of the start of the workshop will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Please email [email protected] or call (510) 540-4850 for any cancellation inquiries. 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Scroll Hello! We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. Homepage Upcoming Workshops Tutoring the Whole Student Our Philosophy Our Community Testimonials Our Mission CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Parent Coaching — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG     Does parenting feel like it’s above your pay grade lately? You’re definitely not alone! Students aren't the only ones who need support. In this world where we are raising the first generation of digital natives, and there are more opportunities to feel disconnected than to feel connected, Classroom Matters is offering a space for parents and caregivers to get the help they need to foster compassion and patience in their parenting journeys. Here are some of the areas they cover in coaching sessions: Reframing how you think about what drives your child's behavior Cultivating compassion for, patience for, and acceptance of the child you have instead of yearning for the child you think you want Learning the language and lens of meeting your child where they are Identifying tools and strategies to use at home to scaffold executive function skills Co-regulating instead of co-escalating Setting realistic and developmentally appropriate expectations and non-negotiables Devoting unadulterated time to connecting with your kid Connecting before you correct and separating moments of connection from moments of correction/compliance Regularly modeling executive function skills at home Helping you identify your own EF strengths and weaknesses additional support: Identifying tools and strategies to effectively parent your neurodivergent child Learning the nitty-gritty details of ADHD, ASD (and other learning differences), how it shows up for your kid, and how it impacts relationships and learning. (Tangentially, you may need to embark on a discovery of your own ADHD and its impacts.) Learning and understanding terms like  PDA ,  RSD , and other  ADHD characteristics .  Reframing your thinking about ADHD and coming from a strengths-based perspective. Schedule a free consult with lisa or tatiana to talk about how parent coaching might benefit your family. Schedule a Free Consult Your parent coaching team Lisa Miller | Co-Director Lisa was an English and French teacher for six years at Berkeley High School. She received her BA in French Literature, with a minor in English, from the University of California at San Diego and spent her junior year in France studying at the Sorbonne. She is very interested in French language and culture and loves to travel. After college, Lisa spent several years working for an SAT preparation program and is well-versed in test-taking techniques. In addition to content-area support, Lisa coaches neurodivergent people of all ages, helping them build executive function skills, do life, and realize personal, professional, and academic goals.  Since 2000, Lisa has played a major role in developing Classroom Matters’ philosophy and holistic approach to tutoring and mentoring. She designs executive function curriculum for Classroom Matters, travels to Bay Area schools offering workshops and staff training, and regularly appears as a guest speaker at educational events. Currently, as Director of Classroom Matters, Lisa draws on her experience as an educator and trainer to create an environment where every student can discover their own love of learning, both in and out of the classroom. In addition to training tutors at Classroom Matters, she has worked as a new teacher coach and mentor for Oakland Unified School District. In 2012, Lisa established AccessEd Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to close the access gap for academic support services. tatiana guerreiro ramos | Co-Director As Co-Director of Classroom Matters, Tatiana works alongside Lisa Miller as an educational advocate and consultant. She also works with Bay Area schools to offer customized professional development to teachers and administrators to help them better support all students, especially those with learning differences. Tatiana also works closely with families to help them access support and services for their students at school through the 504 plan and IEP processes. Since 2012, Tatiana has worked with Lisa to develop Classroom Matters’ executive function and test-prep curricula and to grow the parent-focused side of the business, which provides coaching and consulting to families navigating learning differences. Additionally, Tatiana regularly appears as a guest speaker at conferences and on panels as an educator with deep expertise in ADHD, ASD, and other learning differences, and how they show up at home and at school. Her personal experience with ADHD informs Tatiana’s honest and compassionate approach to student and parent coaching. A polyglot (English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish) and a three-time National Memory Champion (the only woman to win the US Memoriad in its 25-year history), Tatiana enjoys crosswords, the New York Times Bee, keeping up with the news from her home country of Brasil, writing, and, most of all, spending time with her family. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Scroll Hello! We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. Homepage Upcoming Workshops Tutoring the Whole Student Our Philosophy Our Community Testimonials Our Mission CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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The teacher asks everyone to take out their completed projects and turn them in. A bunch of the students groan and begin to tell tragic stories wherein the aforementioned projects have been eaten by mutant pets or stolen by roving bandits on horseback. Half of the students take out their versions of completed projects, realize something (or 5 somethings) is missing, and beg for extra time in class to finish. Another group brings in projects that have been finished (for reals), but still need to be assembled. And a select few (one to three students) float in on a wave of rainbow glitter, in all their unicorn glory, and hand in fully-baked-wrapped-in-completion-ribbon portfolios. Want more unicorns in your classrooms? Then you’ll need to hire us to help you. Get the total package, or just the pieces that your school needs. You’re welcome. fostering executive function in the classroom scaffolding adhd in the classroom executive function workbook & lesson plans family executive function workshop Contact Us   CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed #TeamCM: Admin — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG   #TeamCM: Admin     Rosalind Diaz | director of operations + Tutor supervisor she/her Rosalind loves helping students build the skills and habits that support long-term academic success. Her tutoring style is infused with warmth, humor, and a lively spirit of curiosity. She works with each of her students to set reasonable goals and practice sticking to a plan over time. She especially loves to help young people feel more confident about their math skills and tap into the creative side of math. Rosalind recently completed a Ph.D. in English at UC Berkeley, where she received two competitive awards for excellence and innovation in teaching. She holds a B.A. in English from Yale University. Both her parents are mathematicians, so she’s maintained her love of math through all those years studying English! In her free time, Rosalind can often be found crafting 3D geometric origami sculptures of various shapes and sizes.   Teresa Pham-Lac | director of Finance + Workshops she/her Joining Classroom Matters in 2016 after moving to the Bay area from Los Angeles, Teresa is the only staff member that does not tutor any students. She’s an integral part of CM’s Admin Team, handling all aspects of billing and finance, and everything related to workshops. Born in Minnesota, Teresa has spent most of her life in various California cities: Riverside - where her parents still reside, Los Angeles - where she went to college, El Sobrante - her Bay Area home where she lived with her fiancé-turned-husband, and now currently Elk Grove - where she’s enjoying life with her daughter as a family of three. She has worked at various places including a non-profit organization that supports women entrepreneurs, a luxury private aviation company, and two telecom companies. Outside of work, she is an epicure and likes to explore restaurants, Michelin Star eateries, and recreating dishes from favorite meals. She also travels as much as she can and enjoys planning her next vacation. Beyond that, Teresa likes playing mah jong, gardening, watching sports, playing board/card games, stream movies and shows, and spending time with her favorite people over good coffee, fun cocktails or delicious foods. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Empowering Growth Psychological Services — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Empowering Growth psychological Services (EGPS) is pleased to partner with Classroom Matters to provide comprehensive, strength-based child and adolescent psychoeducational evaluations at the CM offices An EGPS evaluation focuses on understanding your child’s learning needs and strengths. Many factors contribute to academic success, including but not limited to cognitive functioning, academic functioning, emotional functioning, behavioral functioning, social functioning, and cultural considerations.  Our psychoeducational evaluations are conducted by licensed, doctoral-level psychologists trained in psychological testing specific to children and adolescents that examines psychological, intellectual, cognitive, and academic abilities. Our psychologists are also native to the Bay Area and therefore understand the cultural and social impacts that may be at play. Diversity-related factors and subsequent impacts are also explored and integrated into the understanding of your child’s presentation, strengths, and needs. These evaluations can help identify the best way for your child to utilize their strengths while intervening in areas of growth, as well as the way you can best support your child.  Our evaluations target different areas of functioning. Some areas include specific learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), overall cognitive functioning (i.e., memory and processing speed), gifted testing, and emotional or social functioning.  The following is a quick overview of the types of evaluations EGPS offers, but it is not exhaustive, so if there is a need you have in mind, please get in touch with us so we can explore it together:  ADHD assessments ADHD often impacts a person's ability to regulate attention, behavior, and impulses. We will gather information from multiple sources to better understand how your child is functioning in different settings. ADHD can present differently in each person and, therefore, can have different treatment recommendations. Our ADHD evaluation will determine whether ADHD is present, identify the type of ADHD impacting your child, and provide tailored recommendations to improve their overall performance and day-to-day functioning.  L earning disability evaluation This kind of evaluation would help uncover how your child understands and processes information in specific areas of learning: written language, reading, and math. After revealing how your child is processing information, EGPS would offer recommendations to foster your child’s ability to interpret, learn, and process certain types of information. We aim to provide specific information that can be implemented at home and at school to optimize their learning potential.  Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) The GATE program in California is a two-step process. Children have to be nominated and then administered standardized testing. Each school district has separate rules governing its GATE program, and families need to understand their district’s program. If you have determined your district will accept our comprehensive evaluation, EGPS can assist with assessing your child’s abilities and determining whether they meet the criteria for being considered "gifted." Acceptance into the GATE program can lead to specialized educational programs, resources, and enrichment opportunities. social and emotional functioning evaluation Childhood is hard, and adolescence is even harder. Our SEL evaluation helps identify any challenges your child may be facing in emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and social interactions. This evaluation can also be helpful if your kid wants to learn more about themselves, especially when there are concerns about their behavior, mood, or social difficulties.  Autism Spectrum difference ASD is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects an individual’s functioning across many areas of life, including social interactions, communication, understanding others' verbal and nonverbal communication, adherence to routine and schedules, and differences in sensory processing. Our evaluations can help determine where your child falls on the spectrum of neurodivergence and recommend ways to support them and help them navigate the world. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, please click here . Dr. Golnaz Nejad-Duong attended UCLA for her undergraduate education in Psychology, and then spent several years working with children in a therapeutic educational environment before attending graduate school at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, where she earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology. She completed her predoctoral internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, specializing in working with children and adolescents, as well as psychological assessment. She then completed her postdoctoral training at WestCoast Children's Clinic in Oakland, where she further focused on psychological assessment with children, adolescents, and families using the Therapeutic/Collaborative Assessment (TCA) model.  Dr. Nejad-Duong's assessment experience has included psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations involving: learning disabilities (LD), ADHD, and other executive functioning difficulties, autism, auditory processing issues, sensory processing issues, trauma and PTSD, behavioral concerns, emotional/mood and social challenges, depression, anxiety, and adaptive functioning difficulties. In addition to psychological assessment, Dr. Nejad-Duong's professional and clinical interests include training and supervising graduate students, providing community-based mental health services for vulnerable populations, and practicing from a decolonized, anti-racist approach. She has also provided trauma-focused wellness consultation and coaching for Bay Area tech companies and their content moderators. CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . 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We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. 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The teacher asks everyone to take out their completed projects and turn them in. A bunch of the students groan and begin to tell tragic stories wherein the aforementioned projects have been eaten by mutant pets or stolen by roving bandits on horseback. Half of the students take out their versions of completed projects, realize something (or 5 somethings) is missing, and beg for extra time in class to finish. Another group brings in projects that have been finished (for reals), but still need to be assembled. And a select few (one to three students) float in on a wave of rainbow glitter, in all their unicorn glory, and hand in fully-baked-wrapped-in-completion-ribbon portfolios. Want more unicorns in your classrooms? Then you’ll need to hire us to help you. Get the total package, or just the pieces that your school needs. You’re welcome. fostering executive function in the classroom scaffolding adhd in the classroom executive function workbook & lesson plans family executive function workshop Contact Us   CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed High-Impact Study Strategies — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG High-Impact Study Strategies high-impact study strategies Grades: 7th-College | SUGGESTED PRICE - $75 Are you easily distracted? Do you want to be more productive? Are you dissatisfied with your grades or test scores? Are you unsure of how to study? Are you wondering how much time to devote to test preparation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is designed for you! We've all been told by teachers and other adults to "study" for an upcoming quiz or exam, but what does it actually mean to study effectively and how do we get the most bang for our buck? Presented by CM co-director, Lisa Miller, this 90-minute workshop will help students learn how to create a productive study environment and how to use research-based study strategies to help achieve the test scores they want. Questions? Contact Teresa at [email protected]. (Minimum enrollment is 5 students, maximum is 25 students) SPOTS AVAILABLE! Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30-8:00pm PST LOCATION: Online via Zoom Register Now! “ My middle school kids were initially resistant to the idea of taking a study strategies workshop. But the information was presented in an interactive way and they both told me they learned useful strategies that they can use right away. And I appreciate that the lessons were based on evidence. I wish I had taken this workshop when I was in high school! ” — J. Cancellation Policy + FEES If you must cancel your registration, a refund (minus processing fees) will be provided if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the start of the class. Cancellation inside 4 weeks will be applied as a credit towards other Classroom Matters services. If the credits are applied to another workshop, a $10 change fee will apply. For all late registrations (after it has closed), a $20 fee will apply. Any cancellations that are within 4 days (96 hours) of the start of the workshop will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Please email [email protected] or call (510) 540-4850 for any cancellation inquiries. 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Scroll Hello! We’re so happy you are here! We’re nearing the end of the school year! We can smell summer! We’re excited to continue to support families and their students. Reach out to our front desk to get your kiddos scheduled. If you are new to Classroom Matters, schedule a free consultation with one of our co-directors. We hope to see you soon! Upcoming Workshops May - AP Chem/AP Calc May 12 - Study Strategies July or Aug - SAT Prep July - HSPT Prep EF Workshops for 6-12 Summer Writing Program Coaching the whole person. Classroom Matters provides a customized program for humans in grades K through 12 and beyond to help them excel in school, develop executive function skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives. Our Philosophy       Our Community Classroom Matters is a place where families feel supported and well-served.  Individualized instruction is provided by experienced university students, graduates, and credentialed teachers who are experts in their subject fields and trained in providing executive functioning support.     25+ years in business Since 2000, Classroom Matters has been the go-to destination for academic coaching, tutoring, test prep, and more. 40+ #ROCKSTAR Tutors Our tutors are well-rounded mentors who care about their students and create respectful and productive relationships with them. 15,650+ students served We work with all ages of students and all types of learners. As we grow, so do our kiddos, who regularly refer their friends to us.     Testimonials "Thank heavens for Classroom Matters! We have relied on their support to help both of our kids through Berkeley High. Over the years we have worked with them, they have done a superior job in finding excellent tutors who can connect and engage our high school students. In addition to helping our kids through a sometimes very difficult urban high school, they also were a fountain of support and advice when we were tearing our hair out (not infrequently). I can't say enough good about them..." - Berkeley Mom “Amanda’s tutoring help was a lifesaver! I’m not sure how we would have gotten Sebastian through this without Amanda - even after getting help from his teacher, he remained so stuck when it came to sitting down and writing on his own. Amanda managed to engage him via Zoom, which I really wasn’t sure would work given his challenges with remote learning. Amanda found a way to engage with him and he was able to actually sit down and write while he worked with her. Best part? Assignment was complete last night- yay!” - Ana, parent "I really want to thank you all at Classroom Matters. You seem to all care very much about students' needs and are very professional and approachable." - Julene F, parent "I really appreciate the support and feedback from Lauren and Classroom Matters! So glad we started when we did. Talia's grades have improved in such a short period of time so I know we are at the right place. Thanks!” - One happy parent “ You are very welcome for the referral - Classroom Matters has been and continues to be a lifesaver for our kids. We are so appreciative of the service you provide.” - Hillary Click here to read more! Our Mission Classroom Matters subscribes to the philosophy that the best learning takes place when a student is approached holistically. We address the emotional, the social, and the cognitive aspects of academic life in order to foster metacognition and self-advocacy in the kids we support. Homepage Upcoming Workshops Tutoring the Whole Student Our Philosophy Our Community Testimonials Our Mission CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed #TeamCM: Tutors — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG #TeamCM: Tutors Classroom Matters’ tutors are indeed the “Best of the Bay!” We hire experienced and proven tutors from top universities in the United States and abroad. In addition to a thorough background check, we provide intensive and ongoing training in our philosophy and approach to learning. Our tutors are dedicated professionals who are passionate about working with and supporting young people. Every Classroom Matters staff member receives ongoing training on how to support students with learning differences and cultivate executive functioning skills. ALEJANDRO JIMENEZ he/him | In Center Senior Level II Alejandro is a long-time member of the Classroom Matters community. He first started tutoring as a senior at UC Berkeley, where he became passionate about meeting the needs of all learners, especially those in underserved communities. After leaving Berkeley, he went on to build a career in education, working as a program manager at UCLA and later at the City College of San Francisco. After seeing the challenges of teaching and learning in the smartphone era, Alejandro became interested in the intersection of education and technology. Leaning into research about the future of learning, from management systems to courses and the gamification of learning. He went on to get a Master's in Education from Harvard's Graduate School of Education in the Technology Innovation Education concentration. Alejandro has worked as a web producer for iReady Web Services and, most recently, on a research team at Apple, investigating learning experience design for Apple's VisionPro. Even more than technology, Alejandro enjoys the in-person human experience of teaching and learning with students of all ages.  Alejandro tutors all subjects K-8 and humanities and executive function through early adulthood. ALEX CRUZ they/them | In Center Senior Level II Alex, who was raised in Southern California, moved to the Bay Area in 2014. They hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Women's and Gender Studies, a Master’s Degree in Ethnic Studies, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in the Teaching of Composition.  Alex has worked in the field of education since 2019. They previously worked as an Academic Coach at the College Internship Program in Berkeley and as an adjunct lecturer at San Francisco State University, where they taught courses in composition, sociology, and ethnic studies. Alex also has experience tutoring neurodivergent students and young adults in reading, writing, and study skills.  When Alex is not tutoring at Classroom Matters, you can find them volunteering for the Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program and in the stacks at the Berkeley Public Library.  Alex tutors K-12 reading, writing, and English; college applications and essays; and executive functioning. View fullsize ALI VAUGHAN she/her | In Center Senior Level II Ali grew up in Bakersfield, California, before finding her way up to San Rafael. She holds dual degrees from Stanford University in Art Practice and Art History, where she worked as a peer advisor, gallery guide, and as editor for the Stanford Anthology for Youth. From a young age, Ali found that writing, history, and art had the ability to make her world feel vibrant, and she hopes that she can help students find similar curiosity and excitement for learning as a tutor. Her experience editing writing from students of all ages has allowed her to develop a patient, open mind for advice. As a tutor, Ali wants to help students feel confident and comfortable in understanding themselves and their talents while developing skills to feel organized, prepared, and resilient in the inevitable moments when school doesn’t feel inspiring. In her off time, Ali enjoys making art, seeking out concerts, and taking classes to learn new things like woodturning, jewelry making, and ceramics. Ali tutors writing, history, college application essays, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, SAT test prep, and executive functioning. View fullsize AMANDA BURKE they/she | Online Senior Level II Amanda holds degrees from UC Berkeley in Art and American Studies, with a focus on racial identity development. In their 14 years as an educator, Amanda has taught art and high school English, mentored and supervised other tutors, and directed and worked with local community programs that combat white supremacy and serve youth. Amanda is a down-to-earth and compassionate advocate who works side by side with students within an anti-capitalist framework to help them feel empowered as active learners in and outside of the classroom. They help students work with their neurotype, mental health, and disabilities while acknowledging and navigating systemic challenges as a team. With Amanda, students practice tapping into their inner strengths, community support, self-compassion, metacognition, and self-advocacy. Amanda builds meaningful connections with their students, who often return to work with them year after year! In their spare time, Amanda likes to walk the Bay, get lost in new video game worlds, make art (at East Bay Slimes, where they make & sell slime for stimming and stress relief!) and advocate for Covid safety and universal masking as an act of solidarity with and care for immunocompromised and marginalized communities. Amanda tutors K-8 reading/writing, AP English, AP US History, AP World History, college applications and essays, ISEE/HSPT test prep, SAT Verbal, life skills, and executive functioning. ANJANI CHOKKALINGAM she/her | In Center Pre-Degree Anjani was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and attended Berkeley public schools for her entire early academic career. She currently attends Barnard College at Columbia University and is taking a gap year to explore outside academic adventures. Anjani is passionate about deep, interdisciplinary thinking and loves collaborating with others. She is especially excited to tutor English and math, though she loves to engage with students on any subject. Anjani loves getting to know other students, connecting with them, and providing tools to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. In her time off, Anjani loves going on walks and runs to explore new places, cooking and eating food, and spending time with friends and family! Anjani tutors all subjects K-8, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning. ANNA HENNING she/her | Online Senior Level II Anna grew up in California with parents who were educators, which led to her helping in their classrooms as she grew up. They are a source o Co-Working — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Co-work with a CM staff member! We all know how effective it can be to work with others--we are often more focused and productive. For those of us with ADHD, body-doubling is sometimes the only way we can initiate non-preferred (boring) tasks.  Most of our students need support in between sessions but don't necessarily want more one-on-one tutoring (and the cost may be prohibitive). That's why we've created CM CoWorks for $40/hour! Co-working can be virtual or in-person at our center on Sacramento Street. In a CM CoWorks session, we will: Check in, develop mini-goals & co-create an agenda for the session Practice planning, prioritizing, and estimating Model time & brain-break management The current CoWorks schedule is Monday-Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm. Email us for more information and to schedule sessions.  CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! 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Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed Professional Development — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Professional Development for teachers and administrators Executive Function: What It Is and How To Foster It For: teachers + Admins Cost: $249 What is executive function? You may have heard of it. You may even have Googled it. You know your students struggle with it. The term "executive function" has been a  mainstay of the special education lexicon for decades. Neurotypical students, however,  have executive function challenges as well! Your students may struggle with focus, information retention, and impulse control.  In this ONLINE workshop, we will get to the core of how executive function impacts learning and what you can do about it.   How do you set up an EF-friendly classroom? What are some simple but effective ways to support all students - neurotypical and neurodiverse? In an interactive setting, we will:  Explore the full spectrum of executive function in an inclusive, equity-centered classroom Build awareness of, and empathy for, EF challenges  Learn tools and strategies to foster EF skills in the classroom We will specifically address the following executive skills and strategies more in depth: Time management - task initiation, planning, prioritizing, organization Working memory & information management skills Emotional regulation - sustained attention, flexibility, stick-to-it-iveness Metacognition This 3-hour professional development opportunity includes an interactive slide presentation with experiential activities, short videos, take-home resources, and small-group sharing. All workshop materials provided.  ** Designed for general education teachers and administrators; special education teachers are welcome. ** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED If you are interested, please email us ! LOCATION: Online via Zoom CLASSROOM MATTERS 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-8646 Text us at 510-560-6304‬ Sign up to receive Not Your Grandmother's Pearls posts directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our Newsletter Interested in staying on top of our programming and services? Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy . Thank you! 2436 Sacramento Street Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-8646 [email protected] Hours Mon Open Tue Open Wed Open Thu Open Fri Open Sat Closed Sun Closed #TeamCM: Tutors — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG #TeamCM: Tutors Classroom Matters’ tutors are indeed the “Best of the Bay!” We hire experienced and proven tutors from top universities in the United States and abroad. In addition to a thorough background check, we provide intensive and ongoing training in our philosophy and approach to learning. Our tutors are dedicated professionals who are passionate about working with and supporting young people. Every Classroom Matters staff member receives ongoing training on how to support students with learning differences and cultivate executive functioning skills. ALEJANDRO JIMENEZ he/him | In Center Senior Level II Alejandro is a long-time member of the Classroom Matters community. He first started tutoring as a senior at UC Berkeley, where he became passionate about meeting the needs of all learners, especially those in underserved communities. After leaving Berkeley, he went on to build a career in education, working as a program manager at UCLA and later at the City College of San Francisco. After seeing the challenges of teaching and learning in the smartphone era, Alejandro became interested in the intersection of education and technology. Leaning into research about the future of learning, from management systems to courses and the gamification of learning. He went on to get a Master's in Education from Harvard's Graduate School of Education in the Technology Innovation Education concentration. Alejandro has worked as a web producer for iReady Web Services and, most recently, on a research team at Apple, investigating learning experience design for Apple's VisionPro. Even more than technology, Alejandro enjoys the in-person human experience of teaching and learning with students of all ages.  Alejandro tutors all subjects K-8 and humanities and executive function through early adulthood. ALEX CRUZ they/them | In Center Senior Level II Alex, who was raised in Southern California, moved to the Bay Area in 2014. They hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Women's and Gender Studies, a Master’s Degree in Ethnic Studies, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in the Teaching of Composition.  Alex has worked in the field of education since 2019. They previously worked as an Academic Coach at the College Internship Program in Berkeley and as an adjunct lecturer at San Francisco State University, where they taught courses in composition, sociology, and ethnic studies. Alex also has experience tutoring neurodivergent students and young adults in reading, writing, and study skills.  When Alex is not tutoring at Classroom Matters, you can find them volunteering for the Berkeley READS Adult and Family Literacy Program and in the stacks at the Berkeley Public Library.  Alex tutors K-12 reading, writing, and English; college applications and essays; and executive functioning. View fullsize ALI VAUGHAN she/her | In Center Senior Level II Ali grew up in Bakersfield, California, before finding her way up to San Rafael. She holds dual degrees from Stanford University in Art Practice and Art History, where she worked as a peer advisor, gallery guide, and as editor for the Stanford Anthology for Youth. From a young age, Ali found that writing, history, and art had the ability to make her world feel vibrant, and she hopes that she can help students find similar curiosity and excitement for learning as a tutor. Her experience editing writing from students of all ages has allowed her to develop a patient, open mind for advice. As a tutor, Ali wants to help students feel confident and comfortable in understanding themselves and their talents while developing skills to feel organized, prepared, and resilient in the inevitable moments when school doesn’t feel inspiring. In her off time, Ali enjoys making art, seeking out concerts, and taking classes to learn new things like woodturning, jewelry making, and ceramics. Ali tutors writing, history, college application essays, HSPT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, SAT test prep, and executive functioning. View fullsize AMANDA BURKE they/she | Online Senior Level II Amanda holds degrees from UC Berkeley in Art and American Studies, with a focus on racial identity development. In their 14 years as an educator, Amanda has taught art and high school English, mentored and supervised other tutors, and directed and worked with local community programs that combat white supremacy and serve youth. Amanda is a down-to-earth and compassionate advocate who works side by side with students within an anti-capitalist framework to help them feel empowered as active learners in and outside of the classroom. They help students work with their neurotype, mental health, and disabilities while acknowledging and navigating systemic challenges as a team. With Amanda, students practice tapping into their inner strengths, community support, self-compassion, metacognition, and self-advocacy. Amanda builds meaningful connections with their students, who often return to work with them year after year! In their spare time, Amanda likes to walk the Bay, get lost in new video game worlds, make art (at East Bay Slimes, where they make & sell slime for stimming and stress relief!) and advocate for Covid safety and universal masking as an act of solidarity with and care for immunocompromised and marginalized communities. Amanda tutors K-8 reading/writing, AP English, AP US History, AP World History, college applications and essays, ISEE/HSPT test prep, SAT Verbal, life skills, and executive functioning. ANJANI CHOKKALINGAM she/her | In Center Pre-Degree Anjani was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and attended Berkeley public schools for her entire early academic career. She currently attends Barnard College at Columbia University and is taking a gap year to explore outside academic adventures. Anjani is passionate about deep, interdisciplinary thinking and loves collaborating with others. She is especially excited to tutor English and math, though she loves to engage with students on any subject. Anjani loves getting to know other students, connecting with them, and providing tools to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. In her time off, Anjani loves going on walks and runs to explore new places, cooking and eating food, and spending time with friends and family! Anjani tutors all subjects K-8, HSPT test prep, and executive functioning. ANNA HENNING she/her | Online Senior Level II Anna grew up in California with parents who were educators, which led to her helping in their classrooms as she grew up. They are a source o Executive Function Tutoring & Coaching — Classroom Matters Cart 0 Home What We Do Workshops Who We Are Our Favorite Things Contact Us BrainWorks CM BLOG Back Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Back ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Back #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Back Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter Back For Schools For Organizations Cart 0 Home What We Do Tutoring + Coaching IEP + 504 Plan Advocacy Parent Coaching Adult ADHD & Executive Function Coaching All About ADHD High-Dosage Tutoring Co-Working Test Prep Free Online Resources AccessEd Foundation Calendar 2025-2026 Empowering Growth Psychological Services Trusted Partners Workshops ADHD and You Directors' Cuts Workshops High-Impact Study Strategies High School 101 Professional Development Summer Workshops Test Prep Workshops Who We Are #TeamCM: Tutors #TeamCM: Admin #TeamCM: Leadership Testimonials Our Favorite Things Contact Us Send a Message Book a Consultation Join our Team CM Newsletter CLASSROOM MATTERS BrainWorks For Schools For Organizations CM BLOG Tutoring + Coaching Individual Your student isn't one-size-fits-all, why should their education be? Unique learning needs require unique teaching strategies. One-on-one academic support and coaching could be the tailored approach your student needs in order to get some school mojo back. Whether it's for AP Chem, English, study skills, or geometry, we have the #RockstarTutors who can provide customized instruction in all content areas, plus help develop executive functioning skills. Please contact us or call (510) 540-8646 for more details. Group Do you think your student would benefit from tutoring or coaching, but doesn't necessarily need an hour of one-on-one support? Bring a friend or two with similar needs, and we can set you up with a tutor who will provide small-group guidance with some one-on-one support thrown in. Please contact us or call (510) 540-8646 for more details. Executive function Executive functions are a set of cognitive and behavior skills, located in the prefrontal cortex of our brains, which include planning, working memory, and inhibitory control. In short, content area is the "what" of learning and executive function is the “how” of learning; it’s how we get things done. The term executive function has been a mainstay of the special education lexicon for decades. However, neurotypical students have underdeveloped executive function as well. When students don’t have strong executive skills, they struggle to get things done in school and in life.  Neuroscience t