“Why do I need
to learn this?”
Your child can’t see the point of a subject and doesn’t want to start their assignments.
Children & teens aged 7–16 · Online
Helping young people
learn better and shape
their future.
Book a free introductory call A short call with parents.
Let’s get to know each other and find a helpful next step.
Over 8 years in education
Teaching informed by child psychology
Connecting with teenagersHosted a podcast for teens for three years
Motivation✳Study organisation✳Learning skills✳Interests & future
Sound like your child?
“Why do I need
Needs reminders
to get started
Puts things off, gets lost in assignments and struggles to finish on time.
Lots of effort.
Little progress.
Studies for hours but forgets the material and keeps making the same mistakes.
“I can’t do it.
I won’t try.”
Gets upset and gives up at the first hurdle. Studying becomes a source of arguments.
So many ideas.
Where to start?
Wants to try something new, find an activity or see a personal project through.
Where do we go
from here?
Finds it hard to identify their own interests and decide what to focus on.
Helping learning become
an adventure
that invites you to try.
How I work
I offer
monthly plans.
You choose a number of hours per month, and your child and I use that time as effectively as possible.
Sometimes we need a longer session to prepare for a test. Sometimes a few minutes are enough to set goals for the day or week.
Our steps together
- 1
Understand
what’s difficult - 2
Choose
a useful tool - 3
Try it
independently - 4
Notice
the progress
For parents
Regular feedback and clear reports on how our time is spent.
When other support is needed
I can recommend a tutor or a specialist.
I’m Nina.
I want every child
to have the space to
be themselves and grow.
I’ve worked in education for over eight years. I bring together teaching experience, an understanding of child psychology and attention to each child’s everyday life.
I’m inspired by the moment a child moves from “I can’t” to giving it a try. And then realises: “I can do this on my own now.”
Get to know me →Education
Qualifications in marketing and art education, earned while studying at two universities at the same time. Further training in child psychology and art therapy.
Experience with children & teens
Three years of supporting families. I’ve led career exploration courses, hosted a podcast for teens and run a book club.
Learning and sharing
B2 English, currently learning Chinese. I keep developing within a teaching community and can recommend colleagues to families.
Monthly
mentoring plans.
We choose the right amount of support:
from brief check-ins to working together.
6 hours per month
For planning, discussing difficulties and checking in as your child works independently.
$480 USD / month
Discuss this plan →10 hours per month
A mix of independent steps, help with challenging assignments and planning sessions.
$720 USD / month
Discuss this plan →15 hours per month
For children who need more frequent support to get started and work through challenges.
$1,020 USD / month
Discuss this plan →How we use the hours
A session might last 5, 15 or 50 minutes, depending on the task. Time is tracked by the minute, so parents can see how much was used and what we worked on.
What we agree in advance
Goals, scheduling, work between calls and the involvement of other specialists. If extra hours are needed, we agree on the amount and cost separately.
Let’s start by getting to know each other
On a free call with a parent, we’ll talk about your situation and explore the support your child needs.
You can then try one paid session with your child and decide whether to continue. We agree on the price before booking.
Your questions,
answered.
How is a mentor different from a tutor?+
I help children understand how they learn: how they get started, make sense of assignments, manage their energy and work through difficulties. We use real school tasks. If they need in-depth support in a particular subject, we can discuss bringing in a specialist tutor.
What ages do you work with?+
Children and teenagers aged 7–16. The goals and level of adult involvement depend on their age and situation. Some need help taking the first step; others need support with planning, projects or exploring future directions.
How do online sessions work?+
We meet by video call and work with assignments and learning materials. We agree on times that fit your time zone and your child’s schedule. Session length depends on the task and their workload.
What do parents need to do?+
At the start, you share your situation and expectations, and we agree on goals and how we’ll work together. Later, we discuss meaningful changes and ways to support your child at home. We agree on your level of involvement in advance.
What if my child doesn’t want to take part?+
We first explore how they feel about learning and the support being offered. At our first meeting, we look for a task they’re willing to work on together. Their views and willingness to participate matter when deciding how to continue.
How will we know it’s working?+
We choose specific signs of progress: fewer reminders, completing a plan, understanding a difficult topic or being able to explain where help is needed. We return to these goals and look at changes in their work, learning outcomes and habits.
What if we need more hours or have some left over?+
We discuss rescheduling, unused hours and extra time before payment. If the current plan isn’t the right fit, we review it together.
Tell me
what’s happening right now.
You don’t need to know what’s causing the difficulties.
On a free call, we’ll talk about your situation
and explore how I can help.