Step By Step

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, discipline, and study skills. Nancy continues to cater to this under-represented group of highly intelligent yet struggling youth, to help them realize their full potential.

The Step by Step program is simple yet consistent, patient, and above all effective. In a chaotic, busy world, Nancy’s back-to-basics approach is sorely needed. Clients who follow her steps as diligently as she guides them will learn how to better manage roadblocks, and will be able to accomplish more, in less time, all the while feeling incredibly less stressed. While her program is initially aimed at achieving academic success the skills she teaches are not limited to the walls of a classroom and can help enrich all areas of life. Step by Step is a process that also includes getting to bed at a reasonable hour, eating healthy foods, and enjoying time with friends and family. In the end all of the seemingly small steps add up to achievement and success.

What did Nancy do before kids?

Nancy Chin own and operate 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, to name a few.