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Welcome to LTSC!

Lindsey Thwaites Supportive Coaching
I’m so glad you’re here.

I became a supportive learning coach out of a deep passion for helping students and young adults thrive—not just in school, but in life. 

My mission is simple: to teach and empower individuals with essential skills and strategies, helping them build confidence, increase independence, and achieve long-term success.

WHO I AM

Hi, I’m Lindsey Thwaites

With over 15 years of experience teaching students on the autism spectrum, I’ve developed and implemented a specialized social skills curriculum to support their growth and success. Today, I draw on my teaching background and curriculum design expertise to coach and support young adults and children in building their executive functioning skills—helping them improve organization, time management, self-regulation, and independence in everyday life.  I love watching each learner grow more confident as they start to understand their own brains and build strategies that really stick. These skills don’t just help with school—they support every part of life. And the best part? I make the process feel approachable, encouraging, and fun.

SERVICES

Two core areas of support

I offer two core areas of support—Supportive Coaching and Tutoring—each designed to help each individual thrive in their own unique way. I work with children, teens, and young adults of all abilities, including those on the autism spectrum and with learning differences, tailoring support to meet their unique strengths and needs.

Supportive Coaching focuses on building essential life and learning skills like organization, time management, and confidence, while Tutoring provides personalized academic support to strengthen understanding and boost performance. I’m here to guide and encourage every step of the way.

Supportive Coaching

Supportive Coaching sessions are all about meeting individuals where they are and helping them grow with care and intention.  

One of the key areas we focus on is building executive functioning skills—the behind-the-scenes tools our brains use to stay organized, focused, and flexible. Each week, we connect for an hour broken into multiple increments based on the individual needs. This is to set goals, check in, and build skills at a comfortable pace. These sessions are tailored to the individuals’s unique needs, making sure they feel seen, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

Weekly Virtual Sessions Include:

  • Setting and organizing personalized goals
    Targeted skill-building exercises

  • Goal reflection and accountability support

  • Consistent check-ins with unlimited email and text communication for ongoing guidance and encouragement

Bonus:

  • Weekly updates for families via email or phone calls

  • Shared Google Doc for notes, feedback, and self-monitoring

Personalized Tutoring

In addition to executive functioning coaching, I offer personalized tutoring services to support academic growth and confidence. I work with learners of all ages to build foundational skills in reading, writing, and math, while also strengthening study habits, organization, and test preparation strategies. My goal is to meet each learner where they are and help them reach their full potential through tailored, supportive instruction.

Weekly Virtual Sessions Include:

  • Personalized support focused on academic goals and social-emotional growth

  • Engaging, interactive instruction tailored to each learner’s needs
    Consistent communication and progress updates for families

Bonus:

  • Weekly updates for families via email or phone calls

  • Shared Google Doc for notes, feedback, and self-monitoring

“Every individual is gifted.
They just unwrap their gifts at different times.”

OVERVIEW OF PROCESS

What to expect?
A supportive journey from start to finish.

From our very first call, I’m here to make this journey smooth and supportive for the individual I support and their family. We’ll begin with an initial conversation to understand your goals, meet the learner, and set a plan in motion. Before sessions even start, I’ll take the time to gather insights and build a strong, trusting relationship.

Each session is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow—together, we’ll set meaningful goals, track progress, and build essential skills in a safe, encouraging space. In between sessions, I stay in touch to offer support, troubleshoot challenges, and keep the momentum going.

And when it’s time to wrap up, we’ll look back on how far we’ve come, celebrate the wins, and make a plan to carry that progress forward. It’s a full-circle approach designed to empower each individual every step of the way.

    • Introduction Call with Parent/Caregiver

    • Meet and Greet with Child or Young Adult

    • Plan of Action/Schedule and Start Date

    • Review session options and pricing together to find the best fit for your needs

    • Clarify goals and outcomes

    • Gather feedback from caregivers/teachers

    • Build trust and a safe coaching relationship

    • Review expectations and session logistics

    • Setting and organizing personalized SMART goals

    • Targeted skill-building exercises

    • Engaging, interactive instruction tailored to each learner’s needs

    • Goal reflection and accountability support

    • Review progress

    • Troubleshoot any challenges

    • Keep each individual motivated and on track

    • Provide accountability and encouragement

    • First Month Reflection with Caregiver/Parent and Child

    • Evaluate growth and session impact

    • Gather feedback

    • Create a plan for sustaining progress

    • Celebrate achievements and discuss next steps

FOCUS PHILOSOPHY

Nine Core Skills for Success

I help learners build nine essential executive functioning skills that empower them to thrive with greater independence and confidence. From staying focused and getting started on tasks to managing emotions and adapting to new situations, these skills form the foundation for confident, independent learning and personal growth. Together, we turn everyday challenges into opportunities for success—one individual at a time one skill at a time.

  • Attention & Focus

    Staying focused and present

  • Organization

    Tracking info, materials and time

  • Planning & Prioritization

    Mapping out steps and deadlines

  • Task Initiation

    Starting tasks independently

  • Self-Monitoring

    Tracking progress and staying aware

  • Working Memory

    Holding & using information effectively

  • Flexible Thinking

    Adjusting strategies when needed

  • Emotional Control

    Managing Emotions

  • Impulse Control

    Pausing to think before reacting

RESUME

My journey is rooted in helping each individual thrive

With a strong foundation in education and a passion for growth and development, I bring a wide range of experience and expertise to my coaching. I hold advanced degrees from West Virginia University and St. John’s University, as well as certifications ranging from early childhood through high school, with a specialized focus in special education. My training includes everything from academic and social lesson planning to crisis intervention and developmental milestones. These qualifications, combined with years of hands-on experience in a school setting, allow me to create thoughtful, responsive, and personalized support for every learner I work with.

Education

M.A. in Elementary Education
West Virginia University

B.A. in Multi- Disciplinary Studies
West Virginia University

School Building Leader Advanced Certificate
St. John’s University


Work Experience

  • Specialized School for Children with Autism

    • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Coordinator

    • Social Skills Curriculum Coordinator 

    • Certified Special Education Teacher K-8

Certifications

  • K-6 Elementary Education

  • K-Adult Special Education

  • Pre-K-K Early Childhood

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer

  • Social Stories 10.2 Advanced Training

  • CPR Certified

Specialties

  • Academic & Social Lesson Planning

  • Positive Classroom Management

  • Small Group Social Skills Instruction

  • Responsive Classroom and Developmental Milestones Approach

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer

Hear from those I have supported

  • "My child didn't know his hidden strength until he started working with Ms. Thwaites and I didn't realize how much I missed his smile. Her ability to accurately assess his situation, understand his cognitive and physical needs, his emotional limitations and effectively implement appropriate supports wrapped in humor and warmth - lending itself to a comfortable teachable moment is like watching a flower bloom."

    A Parent

  • "Lindsey was a lifesaver. She worked with our kid for many years - helping them stay on track and engaged. She is incredibly patient, supportive and invested in our kid."

    A Parent

  • "Lindsey was instrumental in our son's success in his first 2 years of college. She provided him with the structure he needed to complete his assignments and was very resourceful in reinforcing his time management skills. Her patience and consistency were essential to his positive academic experience."

    A Parent

  • "Lindsey has been a fantastic executive functioning coach for my son. She provides clear and practical tools and strategies that are easy for my son to integrate into his daily life. The work they are doing has helped my son feel more in control of his schedule and responsibilities. He is building better routines, improving his time management and organizational skills, and is working on staying motivated to reach his goals. Her approach is supportive and effective, and I have seen real improvements in how my son manages his time, tasks, and goals. I appreciate how she keeps me up-to-date on what they are doing."

    A Parent

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