Guidance for Gifted Learners and their Families
When a young person feels overwhelmed or misunderstood, the whole family feels it. I work with you and your child to understand how they learn, move at a pace that works for them, and build the skills that help them thrive long term.
A learning environment built for safety and curiosity without judgement
Clear steps that reduce overwhelm and increase confidence
Tools they can use in school and at home and as they grow into the person they’re meant to be
What your child will experience
You’re not just hiring me for what I do — you’re investing in how I see.
“Tina has an ease about her that produces a sense of calm and love. Watching her work with my son is inspiring. She is teaching him to extract his creative thinking at a level that I never considered. She is the rainbow in the middle of a thunderstorm. A breath of fresh air when chaos was erupting in the world of my gifted learner. She is teaching him how to celebrate his giftedness and make it applicable to his world. When my oldest was younger everyone told me how smart he was. It was a compliment until he entered Kindergarten and the rug was pulled out beneath my feet. Our public school was not prepared to meet his unique learning needs, and I began my own research. I was tired, frustrated, and scared. I stumbled upon Tina and after one call, I knew I had found our coach. She works with my son weekly to help him learn about how he learns and relates to this world. She supports his giftedness and uses interactive strategies to engage his curious mind. She supports me as his mother and advocates for our entire family. Tina always has the ability to pose the right questions to support independent thinking and self-awareness. The growth of my son has been immense, and as he learns more about himself, his confidence and self-worth grow. I have learned so much already, and I am excited to see what else I will learn in the future working with Tina as she pinpoints the minor details that help bring the bigger picture into focus.”
— Emily R.
What you’ll experience
Relief from trying everything
A shared language that helps you talk about learning with your child
A realistic path forward based on strengths, not deficits
Guidance from someone who understands the complexity of learning differences
I’m Tina Van Erp, M.Ed.
creator of The River® and owner of The River Coach LLC .
