About Nicole

Hi, I’m Nicole, founder of Brain Buddy Coaching.

I am an experienced educator and executive functioning coach specializing in 1:1 and small-group coaching for children and families.

With over 15 years of experience in education and child development, I help children strengthen executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social thinking skills through individualized, relationship-based support.

Education & Credentials

• NYU dual Bachelor’s degree in Special Education + Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)

• Minor in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies

• NYS Licensed Special Education Teacher

• Clinical internship training at NYU Child Study Center under the supervision of ADHD expert, Dr. Yamalis Diaz

• Former Executive Functioning Coach at Pediatric Assessment & Learning Support (PALS), NYC with Dr. David Salsberg

• Over 15 years classroom + individualized coaching experience

• Extensive Social Thinking® training

• Professional development through Teachers College, Columbia University

Professional Experience

Nicole has worked with students across New Jersey, NYC, California, and Vermont, supporting neurodiverse learners and children with ADHD, ASD, executive functioning, and emotional regulation needs.

Her background includes:

• classroom teaching

• IEP writing and implementation

• small-group intervention

• individualized behavioral supports

• school collaboration

• family coaching