Kara Matejka, MA, ET/P

In my early 30s I learned I have dyslexia and ADHD, which helped to solve the mystery of why I love learning but never thrived in a traditional school environment! I hope to simplify the journey to success for other 2Es, striving to be the guide I needed as I struggled to manage the pressures of adult responsibilities, school, and work.

I’m passionate about fostering a love for learning through personalized coaching, aiming to help individuals reach their full potential by building confidence and empowering them to see beyond their challenges. I have extensive experience supporting diverse populations, including non-native English speakers, multicultural and blended families, and first-generation college students, prioritizing a coaching style that fosters self-awareness and promotes positive change to improve EF skills.

As a Learning Specialist at the Schwab Learning Center, I worked with Stanford University students suspected or diagnosed with ADHD or dyslexia, aiming to improve academic efficiency through executive skill development. As a College Counselor, I have advised hundreds of high school students who have been accepted into every T20 university in the United States and internationally. I have seven years of international experience as an ESL teacher and educational consultant.

Degrees and Certificates

• Academic Coach                                 

  Dr. Peg Dawson, Dr. Richard Guare

• Educational Therapy Professional

  Assoc. of Educational Therapists

• Educational Therapist                 

  UC, Santa Cruz Extension

• College Counseling Professional

  UC, San Diego Extension

• MA, International Humanitarian Studies          

  Ruhr-Universität Bochum

• BA, Journalism, Creative Writing

  University of Alabama