Adriana A.

Background

About Adriana A.

I bring over 20 years of experience in research, science education, curriculum development, and student mentorship, with a focus on supporting neurodiverse students and international families. I currently work as a Science Educator and Learning Specialist at Easton Country Day School in Connecticut and as an Executive Function Coach for Diversified Education Services in Greenwich, CT. I hold a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, an MA in Education from Manhattanville College, and an MA in Biology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). My career has been a unique blend of academic research, hands-on teaching, and educational consulting. Beginning my journey in Brazil, I earned a national science award during my Master’s in Biophysics at UFRJ, which led to groundbreaking research in Antarctica. My passion for cognitive science brought me to the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, where I worked as a Research Associate contributing to projects that explored the intersection of music and brain cognition. I’ve also served as an adjunct professor at Mercy College, teaching biology and neuroanatomy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In my previous role as Chair of the Science Department at Sacred Heart Greenwich, I taught Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, Chemistry, and Neuroscience, while overseeing curriculum development to ensure academic excellence and consistency. I’ve worked across top schools like St. Luke’s and Fieldston, fostering an inclusive and rigorous learning environment. A strong advocate for equity in education, I recruit and train teachers to provide top-quality academic programs, ensuring that all students, including those with unique learning needs, have the opportunity to thrive. My expertise extends to executive function coaching, where I offer personalized strategies to help neurodiverse students succeed. I also assist international families in navigating the complexities of the U.S. educational system, drawing from my own experience as a Brazilian adapting to this environment. Outside of my professional work, I’ve successfully guided my own children through private school and Ivy League universities. As a parent of a twice-exceptional child, I am deeply committed to helping families find the right educational path for their children.