What would it take for your child to thrive?
My name is Sam Prince. I'm an executive function coach, college counselor, and tutor, and I want to help your child succeed.
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I have spent the last decade in education: first in the classroom, then as an admissions counselor at two elite private liberal arts colleges. Now I work directly with teenagers and their families to help them achieve their goals.
What I offer:​
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Executive function coaching and subject specific tutoring​
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1 on 1 weekly sessions wherein we add tools to a students tool box of strategies​
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Engage actively in helping the student understands how their brain works, and how strong they truly are
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Help the student navigate the world of accommodations and resources, making sure they understand what's at their disposal.
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College coaching:
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For students at the start of the college process:
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A core values approach to finding fit
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An application overview, providing tips and tricks for every part of Common Application
- Tips and tricks for maximizing in person visits to colleges and what to look for to ensure it's the right place for you
For students who enter in with an established college list:
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Essay review, ensuring the personal statement shines
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Comprehensive application review, helping students navigate the supplemental essays, activities list, and all other components of the application
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Help with the financial aid system, helping you make sure you're maximizing resources
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About Me:
Over the course of my 10+ years in education, I have worked with children as young as eight weeks old and as old as college students. These days, I primarily work with teenagers and young adults and helps them in navigating high school and/or the college search. I love working with tutoring and executive function coaching students to add tools to their toolbox of strategies, creating repeatable practices with measurable impacts. When working with students searching for a college, or to transfer between colleges, he helps identify their core values and find institutions that echo those, believing that leads to the right fit.
As both an executive function and college coach, I believe in a holistic approach to working with students. Students need someone who can be present with them, approaching their needs with curiosity and open-mindedness. Very often, my first question in a session is a simple– “how are you doing this week?” inviting students to bring their whole self to each session.
In my free time I am an avid reader who also enjoys spending time with my cat, Neville Longbottom, and exploring Portland with my partner, Marta. I am also on the board of a soccer based non-profit, and am a big supporter of the Portland Thorns and Timbers. I'm excited to get to know your family.
Education:
2016-2017
Masters of Arts, Education and Human Growth and Development​
University of Colorado at Denver
Completed Boulder Journey School's one year master's program via CU-Denver. During this time I fully fell in love with education. I visited Reggio Emilia, Italy, and got to observe their student centered, social constructivist schools first hand.
2010-2014
Bachelors of Arts
Bard College
My undergraduate work was in creative writing. I finished my time at Bard by completing a novel, Homecoming, a creative non-fiction project about my adolescence in a family that owned a record store.
Booking with me:
My services break down into two categories, both of which you can book below. Each booking option is for an intake appointment. After our initial meeting, should you decide to continue working together, we'll coordinate a schedule over email. All sessions take place over zoom, and a link is generated when I confirm your booking. If you are an Oregon local and would prefer we meet in person, I am happy to set that up as well.
Both college coaching and executive function coaching vary in pricing, and I'm happy to chat with you about what would work for your family. Let's set up a free, 30 minute call so we can see what whether we're a fit!
College coaching: