Jeff Borsten is an educational consultant and executive function coach who has been working with ADHD and learning diverse kids (and their families) for 35+ years. He empowers students to take charge of their life and school journeys, and helps parents understand how they can best support their children.
Areas of Focus
- ADHD
- Executive Function Coaching
Clinical Expertise
Educational Consulting
Jeff’s work as an educational consultant is grounded in a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Toronto academic landscape. He helps parents find the best fit of school for their child and family. He guides and supports families through the admission process with warmth and expertise.
Executive Function Coaching
In his work as an executive function coach, Jeff systematically and incrementally teaches his students skills to build increased independence, accountability and academic success. He specializes in supporting students with ADHD and other learning challenges by providing personalized strategies that help them stay focused, manage school demands, and feel more successful in the classroom.
Parent Support
In addition to his work with children and teens, when appropriate, Jeff works closely with parents, helping them to understand their child’s learning profile and equipping them with the skills to support their child’s learning at home.
Coaching Philosophy
With a warm, strength-based approach to learning, Jeff fosters confidence in students, helping them better understand themselves as learners and overcome their challenges to become their best selves.
He leverages a range of strategies and tools, but focuses on connecting with kids and helping them discover, trial and implement the small personal changes that over time, will make school and their lives easier.
Coaching Interventions/Approaches
Education, Training & Experience
MEd, Leadership & Management
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Education
University of Ottawa
Honours BA, Law
Carleton University
Additional Training & Certifications
- Principals’ Qualification Program Part 1, York University
- Harvard Graduate School of Education: Leadership: An Evolving Vision
- CAIS Leadership Courses – Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Law
- Special Education Part 1, University of Ottawa
Jeff has supported children and their parents as a teacher and school administrator for over thirty years. He is the former assistant head of Montcrest School in Toronto.
