Hi, I’m
Carla See
Sammamish,WA
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Certified ADHD & Executive Function Coach and Founder of ADHD TEENS with 25+ years in education across the U.S. and Peru. Former Special Education teacher skilled in supporting students with ADHD and learning differences through individualized strategies, structured routines, and collaborative planning. Experienced in curriculum design, program development, and coaching delivery. Recognized for helping teens build focus, confidence, and independence while guiding parents toward stronger family connections.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Employed
CEO & Founder – ADHD TEENS
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Founded and currently lead a 12-week coaching program supporting teens with ADHD and executive function challenges.
- Deliver weekly 1:1 coaching sessions for teens, complemented by group support, to build focus, confidence, and independence.
- Partner with parents through live shared progress tracking, creating clarity, calm, and stronger family connections.
- Developed curriculum integrating evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and family-centered support.
- Oversee program design, marketing, and delivery as both educator and entrepreneur.
Self-employeed
Private Tutoring
03.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
San Silvestre School
Reading Intervention Specialist
03.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Provided professional development training to educate staff on Fountas & Pinnell benchmark reading assessment.
- Provide and develop ESL students with strategies to accomplish individual academic goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
San Silvestre School
Community Service Coordinator
03.2012 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Heighten students’ awareness of others and encourage to accept challenge to provide practical help and demonstrate humanitarian attitude.
- Give students opportunities to establish caring relationships with those in more challenging situations.
- Planning of social activities to awaken awareness of different realities.
- Development of human values through performing social activities.
- Coordinate and establish joint activities K - 12.
- Scheduled educational activities, and events to drive mission and values of school to more than 400 students.
San Silvestre School
Home Room, English, Social Studies & Math Teacher
03.2003 - 03.2018
Job overview
- 23 years actively encouraging children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Supervision, assessment and support of students´ general wellbeing, responsibility and organizational skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Encouraged growth mindset development
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families, establishing availability for parent conferences when necessary.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics
San Silvestre School
Preschool Teacher
02.2001 - 12.2002
Job overview
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Supervision, assessment and support of 12 students´ general wellbeing.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
San Silvestre School
Preschool Assistant Teacher
03.2000 - 12.2000
Job overview
- Supervision, assessment and support of 12 students´ general wellbeing
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Universidad Femenina Del Sagrado Corazon
Licensed from Special Education
12.2000
Universidad Femenina Del Sagrado Corazón
BA from Special Education
1999
San Silvestre School
High School Diploma
12.1994
Gimnasio Femenino
Elementary School
12.1990
Saint Cecilia Private School
Elementary School
06.1985
Kennedy
Elementary School
06.1984
UdemyOnline
Fully Accredited Certification in ADHD Management from Special Education And Teaching
03-2025
The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
ADHD Coach Certification from Educational Psychology
03-2025
DBT Skills With Marsha Linehan
Certificate On Dialectical Behavior Therapy from Educational Psychology
12-2023
Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Fundamental Reading Skills
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for San Silvestre School staff in 05.2021.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Additional Information
Published Author 2012 - Getting Stronger (English version) - La fuerza de una familia (Spanish version)
Certification
- Formative Assessment Training By: Phil Falvey - San Silvestre School 02.2018
- The Write Stuff Training By: Jane Considine - San Silvestre School 02.2017
- Fifty Ways of Making Classrooms Better Training By: Tracy Tokuhama - San Silvestre School 02.2016
- Certified Coaching for Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Diploma in Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Asociación Peruana de Déficit de Atención (APDA) 03.2011 - 12.2011
- Differentiation, Developing the art of questioning & Effective Collaborative Strategies Training By: Lesley Snowball - San Silvestre School 05.2007
- Collaborative Inquiry By: Cindy Gause Vega Training - San Silvestre School 02.2006
- Effective programs and strategies for English language learners Training By: Virginia Rojas - San Silvestre School 02.2002
- Licensed Special Education - 2000
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
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Interests
Storytelling & Writing – Author of Getting Stronger and passionate about sharing stories of resilience and hope. Cross-Cultural Living – Deeply shaped by living in Houston, Bogotá, Lima, and now Washington State. Family & Motherhood – Dedicated mom of two daughters (one with ADHD), Resilience & Health Advocacy – Living 18 years with a kidney transplant and sharing your journey to inspire strength in others.
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CEO & Founder – ADHD TEENS
Self-Employed
03.2022 - Current
Reading Intervention Specialist
San Silvestre School
03.2019 - 09.2021
Community Service Coordinator
San Silvestre School
03.2012 - 09.2021
Private Tutoring
Self-employeed
03.2005 - Current
Home Room, English, Social Studies & Math Teacher
San Silvestre School
03.2003 - 03.2018
Preschool Teacher
San Silvestre School
02.2001 - 12.2002
Preschool Assistant Teacher
San Silvestre School
03.2000 - 12.2000
Universidad Femenina Del Sagrado Corazón
BA from Special Education
San Silvestre School
High School Diploma
Gimnasio Femenino
Elementary School
Saint Cecilia Private School
Elementary School
Kennedy
Elementary School
Universidad Femenina Del Sagrado Corazon
Licensed from Special Education
Udemy
Fully Accredited Certification in ADHD Management from Special Education And Teaching
The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
ADHD Coach Certification from Educational Psychology
DBT Skills With Marsha Linehan
Certificate On Dialectical Behavior Therapy from Educational Psychology
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