Founded by a Business PhD whose peer-reviewed mindfulness research is published in Accounting Education (ABDC A-ranked) and other top-tier scientific journals, Exec Function Lab combines organizational systems with neurological regulation to help students conquer procrastination, manage ADHD, and master their schoolwork.
Trusted by students & families · 366 five-star reviews · Research-backed methods
Many bright students don't have a motivation problem — they have an initiation problem.
When a student struggles with Executive Function (EF), large academic tasks trigger immediate emotional stress. The brain treats the assignment like a threat, not a task.
Traditional tutoring makes this worse — rigid planners forced onto an anxious mind cause deeper task avoidance, not less. The loop tightens.
At Exec Function Lab, we address the neurological root, not just the surface behavior. We don't give students more to do — we change how their brain approaches doing.
Neurological regulation + organizational systems = tasks that feel manageable, not threatening.
Every package is built on the same research-backed framework — personalized to the level of support your student actually needs.
Best for high school & college students facing severe task paralysis, heavy ADHD friction, or academic transition stress.
Best for digital-native students who want to build a high-performance weekly routine system.
Best for parents looking to reduce household friction and support their child's independent growth.

"Executive functioning is the workflow, but neurological regulation is the engine."
Exec Function Lab was founded by Jay Shinde, PhD — an Emeritus Professor of Accounting and Business PhD with a career spanning Fortune 100 companies including Eli Lilly, American Express, and Pfizer, alongside 15 years of dedicated mindfulness and cognitive expertise. Bringing a rare blend of corporate systems design and behavioral science, Dr. Shinde's original research is published in premier, peer-reviewed A-ranked journals.
After years studying performance optimization across the corporate and academic worlds, and watching brilliant students fall behind due to anxiety-induced procrastination, Dr. Shinde built a practice dedicated to one goal: teaching students how to optimize their own brain wiring.
The result is a methodology that transforms academic anxiety into independent, structured momentum — validated by rigorous science, refined through operational design, and delivered by a team of specialists who genuinely care about outcomes.
A full record of Dr. Shinde's published research and academic conference contributions.
Not generalists. Every person here is a specialist with a track record you can actually verify.

Emeritus Professor of Accounting and veteran of Fortune 100 companies including Eli Lilly, American Express, and Pfizer. Dr. Shinde's peer-reviewed mindfulness research — including a randomized control trial in Accounting Education (ABDC A-ranked) — is the intellectual backbone of the EFL methodology.

Valedictorian at the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras, PhD student and Bridge Scholar at the University of Chicago, and Fulbright Scholar Tutor. She also captained the UPR Women's Soccer Team and represented Puerto Rico on the Women's National Football Team for seven years.

Over 1,400 hours of executive function tutoring with a perfect 5.0 rating. Vikram's approach is practical, empathetic, and built around what your brain actually needs — not what a textbook says it should.

MA in Positive Psychology and BA in Spanish Education. Pamela tutors math, English, and Spanish bilingually, and teaches university-level mindfulness — combining positive psychology with genuine patience for every student she works with.

University of Chicago alumnus and former College Essay Guy coach. Nicholas understands elite admissions from the inside — he knows what readers actually want and how to help you say it.

Co-author on Dr. Shinde's Accounting Education (ABDC A-ranked) study on mindfulness training, practicing novelist, and active research writer. Alex takes your raw story and shapes it into prose that gets remembered — not just read.

Executive function specialist with a long record of helping students at every level — from middle school to PhD candidates — develop the focus, organization, and writing skills that stick long after the session ends.
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"Alex made my son stay focused. He gets his work finished with Alex in half the time."
"Alex has been great help to my 1st year college kid. He understands my kid's special issue and customizes his teaching accordingly."
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"My son goes to a rigorous private school. For years, I had a hard time finding a tutor able to help him reach a high level of excellence. Alex is very professional. He understands the curriculum and prepares ahead of time to make the meeting efficient and effective."
"Alex corrected a college level term paper for me. He is very intelligent and can address the academic rigor and expectations of college level courses. He is also very understanding, communicates well and frequently. Alex is simply the best!"
"Alex is very responsive and knowledgeable. We really enjoy working with him. My 10th grader is really happy working with him because he is very clear on his feedback and has helped her a lot!"
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"Even though in different time zones, we managed without any issue. We went through my CV and cover letter which I needed for a PhD application. Alex provided an excellent framework by changing the shape and structure of the two files."
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"Alex helped my son with his college essays. He not only helped him script and craft it — he was incredible at getting content out from my son. He helped him develop an authentic and compelling story that my son was very excited to submit."
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"He was my writing tutor and I cannot recommend him enough. Even without having read the book I was writing about, he was able to offer extremely insightful advice to guide me in writing my essay."
"Alex is the best of the best tutor — extremely helpful, hands on, knowledgeable, and well versed on any subject one needs to work on. He helps you get the work done in an hour and guides you through the subject you need help on."
"Alex has been tutoring me for a while now, and I honestly could not have asked for someone better. He knows what he is talking about, listens, and makes sure he truly understands your needs."
"Terrific to work with! Alex brought thoughtful, meaningful experience to the project and provided regular updates. He completely understood the scope and intention of the project from the get-go and was easy to work with. Highly recommended!"
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"I've had such a good experience working with Alex. He is knowledgeable and has gone above and beyond for a research project. I have hired him again for another project because I've enjoyed working with him so much. Would highly recommend!"
"Working with Alex has been a great experience. He's dependable, communicates clearly, and consistently delivers high-quality work — even on tight deadlines. I've trusted him with multiple projects, and he's always come through."
"Alex did a great job giving feedback on my journal article to get it to the right level for submission. Really appreciated his expertise."
"Just wanted to let you know that I'll be attending Notre Dame next year to study finance! Couldn't have done it without you (literally)!"
"Once again, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me; I wouldn't be here without you. Happy holidays, and go blue!"
"Thank you for all your help, and I appreciate it a lot!"
"Thank you so much for all the guidance and support, it truly made a big difference!"
"I had a great experience working with Nick on SAT verbal test content. His work was well-structured, thoughtful, and closely aligned with the level and style expected for the SAT. A reliable and skilled professional — I would definitely work with him again."
"Nick took his time working on my personal statement and even went out of his way to FaceTime with me. If you're hesitant, I would hire him if I were you!"
"Working with Nick was an excellent experience. He demonstrated not only professional writing skill, but also the ethical and intellectual depth needed for a complex project. He engaged deeply with the vision and consistently delivered thoughtful, high-quality work. A true professional."
"Nick did an excellent job writing my personal statement by writing exactly what I was thinking during time when I didn't know how to write it for myself."
From first call to full momentum — here's exactly what happens.
We get to know where you're at — what's not clicking, what's piling up, and what you actually need. No pressure, no pitch, just a real conversation.
We build a roadmap around your brain, your schedule, and your goals. Neurological regulation + organizational systems, tailored to you.
Meet your coach regularly, track what's moving, and adjust in real time. We stay in it with you until the results are obvious.
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