If your child is bright but still falling behind in school, missing assignments, procrastinating, or constantly overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many students struggle not because they don’t understand the material, but because they haven’t yet developed the executive function skills they need to stay organized, manage time, and follow through. If procrastination is a constant battle, check out our guide on how to get your child to start their work without a fight.

As a parent, you might be asking: Does my child need tutoring, coaching, or something else entirely?

At Untapped Learning, we specialize in executive function coaching, which combines higher-level skill development with support in applying those skills to schoolwork. While we do not offer traditional subject tutoring (like math or chemistry help), our coaches provide targeted EF coaching and EF tutoring, focused on the skills students need to succeed across all subjects.

What Is Executive Function Coaching?

Executive function coaching is at the core of Untapped Learning’s model. Our coaches work with students to build lifelong skills like:

Time management and planning
Creating and following routines
Managing distractions and staying focused
Setting goals and breaking tasks into steps
Developing ownership, independence, and confidence

This coaching goes beyond the classroom. It’s designed to help students manage all areas of their life more effectively, not just one subject or one assignment. Learn more in our post on whether executive function coaching really works.

What Is Executive Function Tutoring?

At Untapped Learning, we also offer executive function tutoring, which is not traditional academic tutoring. Instead of re-teaching subject content like a math tutor might, our EF tutoring through or coaching helps students apply their executive function skills directly to their schoolwork.

That includes:

Organizing assignments
Planning for tests and long-term projects
Managing due dates and calendars
Using checklists, time blocks, and study systems

In other words, we support students through the academic demands they’re facing, but we don’t re-teach subject matter. We’re teaching how to manage school, not what to study.

How Coaching and EF Tutoring Work Together at Untapped Learning

Unlike other services that only coach or only tutor, Untapped Learning blends both, within a coaching framework. Here’s how:

Coaching teaches higher-level executive function strategies
EF tutoring applies those strategies to real academic work
We don’t do traditional subject tutoring, our focus is on skill-building, not reteaching curriculum
Every coach is trained in both EF coaching and EF tutoring, so your child gets consistent, integrated support

This dual approach helps students build habits and mindsets that last, while staying on top of their current academic responsibilities.

Why Parents Choose Untapped Learning

At Untapped Learning, everything we do is built on three pillars: relationships, executive function skills, and personalization. We know that real change happens when students feel supported and take ownership of their growth.

Our coaches:

Work one-on-one with students weekly (in-person or remote)
Build trust and accountability through consistent check-ins
Teach and reinforce EF skills in the context of school demands
Help students plan, prioritize, and manage workload, not just get through homework

We also share tips for parents in The Parent Trap: learning when to step in and when to let go.

Whether your student is overwhelmed by a full course load or stuck in a pattern of last-minute cramming, we help them build the tools to stay organized and focused, independently.

Who Is a Good Fit for Untapped Learning?

We support students in middle school, high school, and college who:

Know what they need to do, but can’t get started
Struggle to keep track of assignments and deadlines
Feel stressed or anxious about school
Need help building habits, structure, and routines
Want to gain independence and confidence

For parents of older students, see our strategies for helping your 11th grader prepare for college.

If your student needs more than just tutoring, or doesn’t need subject tutoring at all, Untapped Learning is a great fit.

If you’re ready to help your student become more focused, independent, and successful, Untapped Learning is here to help. Visit Untapped Learning to learn more or schedule a consultation.