Ellen Cuthrell — Founder & Educational Therapist
Ellen Cuthrell has more than 20 years of experience helping high school and college students learn, manage academic demands, and become more independent. Her background includes teaching high school English, ten years as a learning specialist at an independent school, teaching at the college level, and working as a Higher Education Success Coach. Today, she brings that experience together in her work as an Educational Therapist and ADHD/Executive Function Coach.
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B.A. in English
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B.A. in Psychology
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M.S. in Reading (expertise in learning, assessment, learning differences, literacy, and individualized academic intervention)
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Postgraduate training/certificate in Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Accredited Educational Therapist through AET
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ADHD/Executive Function and Life Coaching training/certifications
Her background combines learning-disability expertise, literacy and academic intervention, executive-function support, classroom teaching, college-level experience, and practical experience helping students manage the demands of secondary school and college.
Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman
Willa graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College in May 2024, with a bachelor's degree in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. She has worked as an editorial and creative intern for the Asian American Writers' Workshop, Apogee Journal, and the Sundance Institute. Her writing has been published in Columbia Spectator and Asian American Writers' Workshop's The Margins. She has tutored K-12 and beyond with BOOST Tutors & Mentors and the Midtown Utica Community Center. She is currently in Los Angeles earning a Master's degree in Film & TV Production.
Jessica Jefferis
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Jessica Jefferis, Ed. D. is a Learning Specialist with 25 years of experience in Education. She has an M Ed. with a Reading Specialist degree, an Ed. D. in Ed Leadership and Special Education, and a BA in English. She has certifications in NJ K-8, PA K-6, PA Reading Specialist K-12, and PA Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Jefferis is passionate about empowering students with learning differences, such as ADHD and High-Functioning Autism, and focuses on research-driven instructional practices. Jessica specializes in guiding students in Middle school all the way to Graduate school in executive function skills, as well as transitions to private high schools and universities, to ensure academic independence and success.
Sam Feder
Executive Function Support Associate
Sam graduated from Muhlenberg College in January 2026 with a dual degree in English Creative Writing and Media & Communications and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
For the past two years, Sam has received ongoing training and mentorship from Ellen Cuthrell in supporting students with executive-function challenges and the practical demands of school. Her work focuses on organization, planning, time management, task initiation, study routines, assignment management, and academic follow-through.
Sam works with students as part of the team under Ellen's ongoing mentorship.
Alysia Butler
Alysia Butler is a seasoned executive functioning coach, having worked with middle school, high school, and college aged students for the past five years as a tutor, middle/high school student success coach, and as a college academic advisor. She received her Executive Functioning Coaching certification from EF Coaching Academy and is completing her graduate certificate in Disability Studies in Higher Education at Suffolk University. Alysia has lived experience in the field with her three neurodiverse children. Alysia lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three boys, and dog Newton.
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