Hi. I’m Valerie Kang.
I’m an executive functioning coach and a licensed behavior analyst in New York City.
analyzing functions of student’s behaviors and actions, analyzing student’s ability to create their own to-do lists
developing independence in managing workload and communications (becoming less prompt-dependent)
preparing study guides with the students and developing the student’s most optimal study skill with student input
communicating with school teachers to further support the student’s access and participation in the curriculum
Plan and Persist with Valerie Kang Educational Services
Learning to Plan is Tough and Learning to Be Persistent can Be Even Tougher
I’m a certified Special Education Instructor and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) specializing in autism, executive functioning, and behavior analysis. I am also a certified ADHD educator (ADHD-CE).
I am data-driven and student-centered with over ten years of experience supporting young people in reaching new heights. I specialize in working with students with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I speak English, Korean, and Malay fluently. My specialty includes working with preschoolers and teens with autism and ADHD.
What I do
Executive Function Coaching
I use my expertise in behavior analysis to find the root causes of a student’s struggle. I provide training to not only the student but also to the parents and teachers at school as well.
Explicit Writing Instruction
I’m trained in Self Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), a federally funded, nationally recognized, evidence-based explicit writing instructional method for student who struggle with writing.
Special Education Itinerant Teaching (SEIT) or SETSS (Special Education Teacher Support Services)
I am able to provide services in New York City Public Schools in a variety of ways. I am a PETS vendor and an approved SETSS provider. I also take private cases.
Parents Are Part of the Plan
For PreK students, I have specific experience replacing repetitive behaviors with more functional communication. In the school setting, I have been a lead teacher in general education as well as integrated and special classes in preschools. In the classroom, I focus on promoting age-appropriate play skills and listener-responding skills. I also have years of experience in supervising behavior therapists in their delivery of ABA services.
For older students, my approach involves more student voice. My work with youth includes collaborating with them from the start by incorporating their wishes into our work together while providing frequent structured feedback to both students and parents. We work on planning, setting individual goals, and improving adaptive living skills (hygiene, room organization support, and clean-healthy eating habits).
For me, parent training is often very important in supporting a student’s pursuit in improving skills, especially with self-regulation, goal-directed task persistence, and planning.
“Valerie Kang carefully analyzes about why a student is doing what they are doing. This is critical because oftentimes, students including my own children can’t say what they need regardless of their age. She’s not just thinking about the data. She is all about using it to make a plan and help the student get through their struggles. ”
Jenn Choi
Client, Partner Advocate, Special Support Services, LLC
More about Executive Function Coaching
Everything I do with students is all about learning to strategize and increasing persistence. The range of services of the type of executive functioning coaching provided includes:
- analysis of one’s ability to create daily and longer-term to-do lists
- analysis of the use of classroom tools such as Jupiter, Google Classroom, Email, Calendar, and other tools in Google Suite for Education
- developing doable and efficient work and living habits
- developing independence in managing workload (becoming less prompt-dependent)
- supporting problem-solving and self-monitoring skills in work production
- preparing study guides with the students and developing the student’s most optimal study skill
- building and maintaining efficient workstations and surrounding areas to support a calm and steady work-life balance
- analysis of one’s ability to manage self-care (hygiene and eating and sleep)
- communicating with school teachers to further support the student’s access and participation in the curriculum
- advocating for adult students with accommodations and learner support staff in postsecondary settings
Services are individualized. We can discuss all of your child’s needs and change direction when appropriate.
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