Meet The Team

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Meet The Team *

Expert Learning Strategists

Support for all.

Our team of Learning Strategists work with a range of demographics with each specialist possessing their own specialities.

We encourage you to book a free consultation call with the strategist of your choice where you can meet and discuss how we can best support you or your learner.

Questions about the right fit?

Contact Dr. Deena directly to help you find the Awakened Learning Strategist who’s right for you.

JUMP TO STRATEGISTS

DR. DEENA KARA SHAFFER

Deena

Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer is the founder of Awakened Learning and author of Feel Good Learning and Raising Well Learners. She has nearly 20 years of experience through her career, research, publications, and media appearances.

FOUNDER

  • Supports: organizations, students + parents, the public

    Specializes in:
    📚 Being a subject matter expert
    🗣️ Workshops for organizations
    📺 Media appearances
    🎤 Conferences & keynotes
    🌀 Supporting parents

ACADEMIC RESILIENCE

Academic Resilience

Academic Resilience Learning Strategists help learners at any age or stage, so they can achieve exceptional educational outcomes despite adversity.

ACADEMIC RESILIENCE LEARNING STRATEGIST,
GRADES K-12 & POST-SECONDARY


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    Supports: Grades k-12, post-secondary

    Specializes in:
    🧠 Learning disabilities, ADHD, & neurodivergence
    💙 Social emotional learning & psychoeducation
    🎓 Navigating post-secondary & school journeys

ACADEMIC RESILIENCE LEARNING STRATEGIST,
POST-SECONDARY

  • Supports: Post-secondary

    Specializes in:

    🎓 Transition to post-secondary
    ✏️ Note-taking, studying, & test-taking
    💪 Procrastination, motivation, & resilience

ACADEMIC RESILIENCE LEARNING STRATEGIST,
HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12)

  • Supports: High school (gr. 9-12)

    Specializes in:
    🫂 Assistive technology
    🌟 Executive functioning skill-building
    📝 IEP consultation

Holistic Skill-building

Holistic Learning Strategists emphasize achievable goal setting through self-discovery, self-development, and self-actualization. They help learners build meaningful skills that resonate with their unique, personal journey.

HOLISTIC LEARNING

HOLISTIC LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: Middle school, high school, post-secondary

    Specializes in:
    ⏰ Time management & prioritization
    📖 Studying & test-taking
    ✍️ Note-taking & essay-writing

HOLISTIC LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: High school, post-secondary

    Specializes in:
    ⏳ Time management & prioritization
    📖 Studying & test-taking
    🧭 Navigating post-secondary

ASSOCIATE LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: High school, post-secondary

    Specializes in:
    ⏰ Time management & prioritization
    📖 Studying & test-taking
    ✍️ Note-taking & essay-writing

BILINGUAL HOLISTIC LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: Middle school, high school, post-secondary, grad school

    Specializes in:
    🤟 Inclusive learning for disabilities & learning needs
    ⏰ Time management, organization, school/life balance
    🎓 Navigating post-secondary

Subject-specific Support

We offer learning strategy support with subject-specific expertise in both math and writing, to help learners who need a more dedicated focus to achieve their goals.

Looking for a different subject-specific support other than what’s listed below?
Contact us for more help.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC SUPPORT

ASSOCIATE MATH LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: Middle school, high school

    Specializes in:
    ⏰ Time management & prioritization
    🔢 Deep math learning
    📝 Studying & test-taking
    💪 Holistic coaching & motivation

MATH LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: Elementary school, middle school, high school, post-secondary, mature/returning learners

    Specializes in:
    😰 Math anxiety
    📚 Studying & test-taking
    🔢 Numeracy & financial literacy

WRITING LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: High school, post-secondary, mature/returning learners

    Specializes in:
    ✍️ Writing anxiety
    📝 Essays and written assignments
    🧠 Critical thinking

CAREER SUPPORT

Career Journeys

Career and motivation strategists understand that learning doesn’t end at the classroom. We offer support to help you navigate career journeys, develop leadership skills, and hone in on your greatest strengths.

LEADERSHIP-FOCUSED LEARNING STRATEGIST

  • Supports: Post-secondary

    Specializes in:
    💪 Strengths spotting & leadership development 
    🎯 Goal-setting 
    🧠 Mindset and motivation