About
Nancy Chin received her BA in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. Yet contrary to stereotypes of an academic coach, Orinda resident Nancy Chin was not the poster-child of the classroom. Only after becoming a mother did she discover her current professional calling. Through trial-and-error, Nancy learned from her own children the immense value of setting up and following a clear, manageable schedule and routine; along with explicitly defining goals and expectations. Between raising her children, working in schools, as well as with at-risk youth, Nancy has been confirming and solidifying her coaching methodologies for over a decade.
She has worked with students who have been clinically diagnosed with learning disorders such as ADD/ADHD, NLD, dyslexia, and executive functioning disorder. Often times these students are incredibly bright, but have trouble with organization, time management, goal setting, and focus. Nancy continues to cater to this under-represented group of highly intelligent yet struggling youth, to help them realize their full potential.
What did Nancy do before kids?
Nancy Chin owned and operated a small business, Nancy T. Chin, Inc. The corporation developed software and databases for large business around the globe. Nancy did everything from work solo on designing and developing the software, to directing and managing IT professionals on large projects. Clients included Wells Fargo Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Sprint, Hood & Strong LLP, Bechtel, as well as overseas companies like National Westminster Bank in London and Rabo Bank in the Netherlands.