Igniting the full potential in every student.
The Spark Success Philosophy
At Spark Success we believe that every child possesses unique skills & strengths to draw upon when navigating challenges. To ignite their full potential, we guide them in developing awareness of the inner workings of their brain and building a toolkit of skills & strategies required to demonstrate the best of themselves and their learning in the classroom and beyond.
Instruction is individually-tailored and targets specific academic and executive skills. In learning journeys there is no one-size-fits-all approach, so we prioritize building strong relationships with students and families, drawing from a vast collection of resources and methods to implement a specialized program of support. The goal of each session is to increase awareness, confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills because students themselves are the most important stakeholders in their educational journeys.
I bring the same philosophy and expertise to my work with parents and families. Families are essential in creating opportunities for children to be fulfilled and successful. At Spark Success Coaching I aim to provide families with insight, strategies, and resources to build deeper understanding and more effective communication to tackle the difficult tasks of parenting in today's fast-paced and high-stakes environments.
Which skills are included in executive functioning?
- Response inhibition
- Working memory
- Emotional Control
- Sustained attention
- Task initiation
- Metacognition
- Planning/prioritization
- Organization
- Time Management
- Goal-directed persistence
- Flexibility
The Executive Function Coaching Model at Spark Success Coaching
All children require direct support from parents and educators to develop effective executive skills. Many require explicit instruction and continuous coaching to build a strong foundation on which to grow. This can be particularly true for neurodiverse children with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, anxiety disorders and other conditions that impact executive functioning skills. At Spark Success Coaching, we approach executive skills coaching using a cycle of assessment, goal-setting, repeated opportunities for practice, monitoring & evaluation.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Goal-Setting
Monitoring & Reflection
Repetitive Practice
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Parent & Family Coaching
Executive Dysfunction & Relationships
Parents and families are integral and effective agents of support & change for teens and adolescents. Research finds that successful authoritative parent fosters the best outcomes among adolescents (Steinberg, Lamborn, Dornbusch, & Darling, 2001) and includes:
- Consistent monitoring
- Positive parenting-child relationships
- Some child autonomy
Unfortunately, many families with children who struggle with executive skill deficits, negative patterns of parent-child interactions develop over time leading frustration and escalation of negative behavior patters in children resulting in:
- Conflict
- Disengagement
- Control
- Criticism
Family Coaching Model
Spark Success Coaching using an integrated approach to address executive function and motivation in teens and adolescents. This model combines skill-based instruction and parent-teen collaborative planning. The STAND approach, developed by Margaret H. Sibley, PhD; offers an accessible structure that "helps parents and teens understand how the brain influences behavior and what steps they must takes to find success" (Sibley, 2017).
Individual Family Coaching
Weekly 60-minute private sessions
In-person or virtual options
Optional add-on text support
Group Family Coaching
Weekly 30-minute parent group meetings
Weekly 30-minute teen group meetings
Weekly 30-minute collaborative meeting for
parents & teens
Currently offered virtually.
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Test Prep
Test preparation is offered in 6, 10, or 12-session packages. Individual and small group coaching is available in-person and virtually.
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT and ISEE
- State-specific standardized assessments
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Academic Tutoring
Academic content tutoring is available in the following skill & content areas:
- Writing
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- History & Social Sciences
- Foundational Math & Reading
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Courses & Workshops
Summer 2024 Offerings:
A minimum of 6 students must be registered for a course to run. Registration for a course requires a $50 non-refundable deposit. Payment must be made in-full by the dates specified for each course. No payment will be refunded after the course begins.
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Parent & Student Resource Documents
Meet The Founder of Spark Success Coaching
Alyssa Taglieri-Noble is a veteran educator with a Master's in Teaching from Simmons University, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education & English as a Second Language; and training in explicit, multi-sensory instruction of foundational reading, writing, & math skills. Alyssa has an extensive background working with neurodiverse students & families with specialization in the development of executive functioning skills. She has designed curriculum & programming across content areas & grade levels.
Spark Success Coaching, LLC
alyssa@sparksuccesscoaching.org
(781) 223-1819
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