Randi Sanderson is a teacher and executive function coach who is passionate about working with students with exceptionalities to help them reach their full potential.
Areas of Focus
- ADHD
- Autism
- Emotional Regulation
- Executive Functioning Coaching
- Learning Disabilities
- Special Education
- Teaching/Academic Support
Coaching Expertise
With 10 years of experience as a special education teacher, Randi specializes in supporting students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and Autism by developing individualized education plans and targeted executive functioning coaching.
Randi’s expertise includes teaching strategies that improve organization, time management, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation, alongside providing tailored academic support. She also collaborates closely with families and educators to implement effective accommodations that enhance student success and independence.
Treatment Philosophy
With her warm and nurturing teaching style, Randi meets each individual where they are at, providing tailored support according to the needs and interests of each student. She works in partnership with her students and their parents to co-create achievable goals.
Randi uses an array of resources, strategies and manipulatives to create meaningful and engaging lessons helping students to incrementally and systematically build skills in areas of need.
Recognizing the importance of social and emotional development and skill building, Randi often incorporates mindfulness activities into her lessons.
Treatment Interventions/Approaches
- Zones of Regulation
- Environmental Supports & Structure
- Task Initiation & Planning Support
- Time Management Interventions
- Technology & Tools
- Behavioral & Emotional Regulation
Education, Training & Experience
BEd, Primary/Junior Division
York University
BA, Children’s Studies
York University
Additional Training & Certifications
- Special Education, Part 1
- Teaching English Language Learners
- Mathematics, Primary and Junior
- Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
- Special Education, Part 2
- Teaching Students with Behavioural Needs
“My passion is guiding students to discover their unique learning styles and strengths. I believe that with the right support and strategies, every student can overcome challenges and thrive academically and personally.”
— Randi Sanderson
