With more than 35 years of experience as an Educational Consultant and Classroom Teacher, Elana has worked across a diverse range of educational settings, supporting children, families, and schools to achieve positive outcomes.

Throughout her career, Elana’s focus has remained consistent: helping children reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. She takes a holistic and collaborative approach, recognising that a child’s educational success is closely connected to their social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing.

Elana works closely with families, teachers, and schools to develop practical strategies and routines that can be implemented consistently across home and school environments. By building strong partnerships and fostering open communication, she supports both parents and educators in understanding how best to meet each child’s unique needs.

Services

Executive Function and Learning Skills Development

Elana supports students in developing and consolidating executive functioning skills and positive learning behaviours that are essential for success in the classroom. Support may include:

· School observations and classroom visits

· One-on-one support during the school day

· Attendance at Student Support Group (SSG) meetings

· Individualised strategies to improve organisation, attention, self-regulation, and independence

These services are designed to support students with a range of learning profiles, diagnoses, and learning challenges.

Study Skills and Secondary School Transition Support

For students in upper primary school, Elana provides tailored support to develop effective study skills and learning routines in preparation for the transition to secondary school.

Support may include:

· Individual coaching sessions in the clinic or home environment

· Development of morning and evening routines

· Creation of personalised study timetables

· Time management and organisational strategies

Family and School Partnership Support

When relationships between families and schools become strained due to behavioural, emotional, or learning challenges, Elana acts as a collaborative partner to help rebuild positive communication and shared goals.

Services may include:

· Development of behaviour support plans for home and school

· Facilitation of constructive family-school partnerships

· Guidance for teachers and Learning Support Officers

· Practical strategies to address concerns impacting student engagement and learning

Group Programs

Elana is passionate about developing and co-facilitating evidence-based group programs that support children’s social, emotional, and educational development.

Planned programs include:

· Preschool Development Programs

· School Readiness Programs

· School Transition Programs during the January school holidays

These programs are designed to equip children with the skills and confidence needed to successfully navigate key developmental and educational milestones.

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