Welcome to Educational Therapy Services
We are dedicated to empowering students with the tools they need to succeed academically and thrive personally.
Our Approach to Transformative Learning
Every child learns differently, which is why we develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each student’s unique needs and diagnosis. Using evidence-based curriculum and interventions, we address challenges directly and support meaningful growth and academic success.
Through one-to-one sessions, we focus on building essential executive functioning skills, promoting metacognition, and fostering independence – cornerstones of success both in school and in life.
Our commitment to parent education ensures families are equipped with the knowledge and strategies to reinforce their child’s progress and contribute to their academic and emotional well-being.
Together, we create a foundation for confidence, resilience, and achievement.
ETS provides services to students who are challenged with:
ADHD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety
Visual Processing Delays
ASD
Auditory Processing Delays
Dyslexia
Executive Functioning Delays
Depression
Social Thinking Challenges
Meet the Team
At Educational Therapy Services, we pride ourselves on providing holistic, individualized support that drives measurable growth.
We look forward to welcoming you into the ETS community!
Elizabeth Maynard, M.S., Owner, Educational Therapist
Elizabeth is an Educator and Learning Specialist with over 33 of years’ experience in the field. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education, an Education Specialist credential, and she is a formally trained Reading Specialist. Elizabeth is certified and trained in a variety of evidence based programs. Her current area of academic research is focused on ADHD coaching as it relates to wellness in middle school students.
Elizabeth has spent her career helping children thrive in their learning environment in the South Bay and beyond. She provides Educational Therapy to students ranging from kindergarten to college; and delivers individualized treatment plans to students with a variety of clinical diagnoses, including ADHD, Anxiety, Learning Differences, Processing Disorders, Autism, and Dyslexia. She is an expert in parent education, which is a key component of her practice.
Elizabeth serves on several local non-profit boards where she lends her expertise as an educator and advocate.
Elizabeth is also a public speaker, and has given specialist talks at local schools, educational nonprofits, and parenting groups. She founded ETS with a goal of focusing on academic intervention and student wellness. As Owner and Founder, she prides herself on running a goal-directed practice based on data-driven programs and a whole-child approach.
Aveen Fearon
Priya Kaur
Gabe Hernandez
Carolina Flores
Nick Budding
Sierra Evans
Aveen Fearon, M.A., Academic / Behavior Specialist
Aveen Fearon, M.A., Academic and Behavior Specialist, PEERS® Certified Provider Aveen Fearon is an Academic Coach who has called Torrance home since emigrating from Ireland with her family in 1989. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychological Research Studies, with a focus on Autism and its impact on individuals and families.
With over 20 years of experience supporting students, Aveen has developed a thoughtful and effective coaching approach tailored to each individual. She brings a deep understanding of the strengths, needs, and challenges of students with cognitive differences and diverse learning needs, supporting their academic progress while also nurturing emotional and social growth. Aveen was recently certified in the UCLA PEERS® program, enhancing her ability to guide students in building meaningful relationships, improving social communication, and developing practical, real-world skills for social connection and confidence.
Known for her organized, goal-oriented, and creative approach, Aveen believes that every student deserves to feel capable, confident, and proud of their progress, while being supported in an environment that fosters learning, growth, and success.
Priya Kaur, B.A., Academic Specialist
Priya earned her BA from Cal Poly Pomona and her dual teaching credential in General education and Special education.
Priya has been an educational specialist for over 8 years and has experience working as a tutor, instructional coach, and special education teacher in a variety of communities across the LA, OC, and Central Valley counties. Priya has taught a wide range of subjects K-12, with her strengths being in Reading, Writing, and creating individualized supports to assure student success in all areas, instructionally and emotionally.
Priya’s strong special education background speaks to her expertise working with a variety of diagnoses such as Anxiety, Autism, Specific Learning Differences, and ADHD. Priya believes that establishing rapport and coaching using a variety of learning styles and multi-modality instruction provides pathways of academic and social emotional success for her students.
In her free time, Priya enjoys playing tennis, hiking to view waterfalls, concerts, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Gabe Hernandez, M.A.Ed, Academic Specialist
Gabe Hernandez earned his BA and holds a Master of Arts in Education from California State University Dominguez Hills. Gabe is fluent in Spanish and currently works as a director and high school teacher at a local private school.
Gabe has over 12 years of experience working in education, having worked as the director of an afterschool program, a tutor, and as a teacher at the high school. Gabe also incorporates his love of health and fitness into his coaching and teaching.
Gabe’s philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is his desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential.
In his free time, Gabe enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and traveling.
Carolina Flores, M.Ed., M.S., PPS Academic Specialist
Carolina has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as Master’s degrees in Educational Psychology and School Counseling. She also holds a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential in School Counseling. She currently works as a high school counselor at a private school and is excited to also be working with Educational Therapy Services.
Throughout her career, Carolina has enjoyed working closely with students and helping them navigate academic and personal challenges. She is passionate about helping students recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop strategies that support their success. She believes that every student has the ability to grow and succeed when they are given the right support and encouragement. Carolina finds it especially rewarding to help students overcome challenges and see their progress and positive outcomes.
In her free time, Carolina enjoys spending time with her family in Arizona. She also loves traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and discovering new foods along the way.
Nick Budding, B.S. Academic Tutor
Nick earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California, Irvine, where he enjoyed finding practical ways to apply math and science. He brings a strong problem-solving mindset to his teaching, helping students break down complex concepts and build confidence in their abilities. Nick has experience working with students across a wide range of ages and skill levels, from elementary through college.
Nick specializes in math instruction, but he has also taught physics and chemistry. His tutoring background includes private sessions, peer-to-peer support, work with private tutoring companies, and a large unified school district. Nick has also worked as a Math SAT and ACT test prep instructor for students in a one-to-one setting.
Nicholas believes that with a strong foundation, anyone can grow their confidence and ability in math. His teaching approach is centered around building trust, encouraging curiosity, and helping students believe in their own potential. He is committed to making learning accessible and engaging, and he tailors his instruction to support each student’s unique learning style and academic goals.
In his free time, Nicholas enjoys reading fantasy novels, solving puzzles, practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and playing online video games.
Sierra Evans, B.A. Academic Tutor
Sierra earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from Chapman University, where she explored an in-depth study of English Language Arts, literature, composition, and narrative fundamentals.
Through an affinity for reading and storytelling, Sierra worked to establish a writing voice that is both articulate and approachable, and this skill set is mirrored in her teaching style. Sierra’s areas of specialty are Reading Comprehension and Writing, as well as helping students access their learning on a deeper level.
With over ten years of experience in secondary education, Sierra specializes in English Language Arts learning and Theatre Education. She is currently an English Literature teacher and drama director at a local private school. She has also taught middle school enrichment courses in reading, writing, acting, and film studies. She uses this experience to help students with their executive functioning skills in order to better access the curriculum.
Sierra is dedicated to creating an environment where students feel understood, encouraged, and empowered. She is passionate about constructing dynamics with students where they feel safe and supported in being themselves.
In her free time, Sierra enjoys trying new restaurants with friends, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and playing the daily Wordle puzzle.