TESTIMONIALS
REAL RESULTS
Real Results, Real Stories
Every story shared comes from real people who’ve seen real change not just in numbers, but in their lives. These aren’t scripted testimonials they’re authentic journeys, showing what’s possible when the right solution meets the right person.
Testimonials From Colleagues
Julie Gray, PCOC, PCC
Productivity and Procrastination Coach for Students and Adults
I would be hard-pressed to find someone more committed to his students - not only in developing their skills but in holding them ACCOUNTABLE to learn from the process of working together. Jared is extremely dedicated to helping students see their own abilities and intelligence - and expressing this effectively in the world and in the written word. Jared “gets” all sorts of learners and knows how to be a competent, results-oriented, and loving (and gentle!) task-master! I give him my highest recommendation!
David Felsen
Former Headmaster at Friends' Central School
Jared Kallen continues to grow and grow in his career - exponentially. He is exceedingly adaptable and flexible and works very hard to reach his students. He is not afraid of struggle. His incredible work ethic and winning personality shine through in his teaching and one-on-one coaching and mentoring. Watching him in action can be a real treat. I have known - intimately - many, many educators throughout my 45-year career - and Jared really stands out among them. TOP TEN, for sure! I recommend him very highly and would never hesitate to hire him for any of my grandchildren!
Keith Pinder
CEO of Landon Capital
Never before have I witnessed such a versatile and effective Executive Functioning and Life Coach. People with ADHD, ADD, and other learning disabilities process information differently, and Jared is right there with them — in the trenches. He knows when to instruct — and he knows, intuitively, when to prompt and queue. He knows when to “turn it on and press,” but he also knows when to let his students grapple and struggle. He is a MASTER AT CHUNKING, a necessary tool for many. He can be boisterous when it is needed, but he can then be as quiet as a mouse. When people tend towards complicating assignments and tasks, he SIMPLIFIES.
If it were my kid, I would not hesitate to hire Jared. He is literally on a MISSION to help others — ANYWAY HE CAN.
Brendan Cusack
Founder and CEO at Cusack Prep, LLC (Math, Science, Test Preparation, Results-oriented)
I have had the distinct pleasure of serving many of the same students as Jared over the past 1.5 YEARS. Jared has a clear gift for building a strong relationship with and motivating the students we collectively work with. I have been particularly impressed by his constant availability and responsiveness when we need to discuss a student's performance. It is clear that he cares deeply about every student he works with. And, as a former teacher, he is very strategic. Also, collaboration is his "middle name."
Meredith Miller
Director, U.S. Department of Education
I offer my highest recommendation to Jared Kallen of Action Pact Coaching. He is a coach who uses his experience and background to truly connect with his students. He is much more than a tutor.
While successfully teaching content, he also teaches coping skills and executive functioning. He provides the time and dedication to help his clients push past their apathy, anxiety, or resistance. He is direct in his communication and builds a rapport that inspires his students to learn and grow. I am impressed by Jared’s belief in every student’s ability to succeed, no matter the challenge. Jared believes in his work, which shows in his dedication to each individual student.
If I had a child who was faltering in any way, I would be calling Jared -- and no one else -- to be clear and transparent.
Vincent Greenwood, Ph.D
Founder of The Washington Center for Cognitive Therapy
I have known Jared for three decades and he is the best Educational Coach and Mentor that I have come across. He understands "the family system" better than anyone in his peer group - by far. I refer young people to him often. He welcomes challenges and commits fully to each student AND family, as he preaches self-improvement and a growth mindset. Having taught before in the classroom, Jared incorporates many different methods in order to help his students. He is a master of self-accountability and accountability in general - much-needed qualities these days. Because he is so open-minded, clever and devoted, he is my first "go-to," hands-down!
Duncan McCeachern
Instructional Technology Coach at American School of Paris (Classmate)
Jared is the BEST - bar none - at building rapport and staying focused on a goal. He is innovative, charismatic, and accomplished. His relentless drive for excellence has served him well throughout his time as an educator. He loves a spirited debate of ideas. When I was at the Graduate School of Education at Penn, Jared was steadfast and very effective at his student-teaching. Preparation is one of his trademarks. He went to any length to ensure that each of his students could achieve their maximum potential. I would consider my child lucky to have Jared as a Teacher, Career Mentor, Coach, or Guidance Counselor!
David Levin, LCSW-C
ADHD Chesapeake Center
I have never seen a professional so adept at establishing healthy and very strong rapport so efficiently. Indeed, he excels at bringing strategies, calm and poise to ALL types of students, but especially to those who have many sorts of "learning differences." Jared knows how to motivate, how to cheer his young clients on, how to press and challenge them, AND when to hang back. It is a rare type of intuition. I give him my very highest recommendation -- and would urge many parents to enlist his help and services.
Peter Fitts
Clinical Therapist, ADHD Chesapeake Center
I have had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with a number of clients with Jared Kallen -- and it has been a true joy. Jared has an uncanny way of always pushing for solutions, meeting kids "where they are," and still getting better results than anyone would have thought was possible. He is a quick thinker, a problem solver, a great communicator, thoroughly dedicated -- always with the sole focus of "how can we improve things?"
Clarissa Moore
DDS, FAGD
I have known Jared Kallen for quite some time and I have the highest respect for both him and his many services. Unlike many other coaches/tutors who do not customize their plan to each individual client, Jared pores over all the data and evaluations and then ACTIVELY formulates a plan that is geared towards FORWARD PROGRESS, GREATER SELF-AUTONOMY, INCREASED SELF-ADVOCATING, BETTER ORGANIZATION for each of his students/clients.
He proactively solicits INPUT from school officials, former tutors, Learning Specialists, and referring therapists to ensure that all parties are on the same page. BEYOND THAT, Jared has a TON of POSITIVE energy and his students benefit from that – it is infectious.
If you are looking for Academic Support, Academic Enrichment, Executive Functioning Coaching, or ANYTHING related to ANY of the Humanities, desiring a MOTIVATIONAL PUSH, or gaining help with WRITING, JARED is definitely your guy – you can call the search off!
Frances Shefter
Education Attorney And Advocate
Finally someone who gets that focusing on just one area of need is not enough. Jared has a holistic approach to coaching children and adults.
Learning executive functioning skills is important, but it is just as important to apply those skills. Without practicing the application of skills and having daily accountability, the skills are never fully learned.
If you have a child, or young adult, who has issues with executive functioning skills, I highly recommend that you call Jared. He is definitely a cut above everyone else - FACT.
Faisal Quader
President at Technuf, LLC
Jared is definitely ONE OF THE BEST coaches out there and I am grateful to him for all of his great coaching for my son. He makes it his business to really get to know his students and establishes terrific rapport. Once this occurs, small and big changes can AND do happen. He is very strong in breaking down complex concepts and in the coaching of writing. I will always keep in touch with him and highly recommend him to others. I wish him all the best! Parents and Learning Specialists need look no further!
Walt Whitman
Senior High School Head Counselor
As a former teacher, Jared quickly picks up all of the pieces, does extensive research, and runs confidently with the ball. He sets himself apart from the pack because he intuitively knows that he must meaningfully "connect" with students before compliance or, even better, deep engagement can take hold. He collaborates with all relevant professionals efficiently in order to help our students get from Point A to Point B. He is super-smart, well schooled in HOW to address different learning populations, flexible, open-minded, egoless and extremely hard working. Having a "growth mentality," he leaves no stone unturned and is an extraordinarily skilled student advocate. He is better than most tutors at scaffolding - a process where he models or demonstrates how to solve a problem or accomplish a task and then supports the student - as needed. He is extraordinarily strong in the coaching of writing. A lifelong educator, Jared knows what we want and endeavors to get it from our students. We know the family is in good hands when Jared accepts the assignment!
Damien Harvey
Creative Services & Content Director, Porter Novelli
I have known Jared Kallen for quite some time and I have watched him in action – saying that he is highly effective is putting it rather mildly. He thrives on challenges and treats each one of his students with respect and honor. Over the years, he has stayed current with “teenage and young adult trends” and this empowers him to deliver strong rapport and relevance. He not only coaches to provide executive functioning support, writing, and all manner of preparation and excellence in the Humanities – he also takes note of his students’ habits and patterns, always with an eye on improving all areas of the student’s life and performance. Jared knows all the surrounding schools’ curricula and so he can move quickly and efficiently. While he can empathize with everyone, he is particularly strong in dealing with and encouraging teen-aged and young adult males. A former athlete himself (football, wrestling, baseball), Jared is highly adept at offering sports metaphors to prove his point. I offer my highest recommendation for his services.
Tom Hebert
Principal for Bayard Ridge Group
Jared has been a wonderful and eye-opening academic coach for our son, who is quite bright but whose learning style doesn’t fit the traditional “academic lecture and take notes instruction” systems. We listen in the background as Jared engages with him one-on-one in exploring the subject matter and how to approach it and are amazed at how our son welcomes the struggle that Jared presents to him so that he can grasp the material and make it his own. It turns out our son is a serious and thoughtful student, and we just needed to observe him work and interact with Jared to see it. We have given our son the option of ending the work, and he said no. His reply…“The work has helped me get inside the materials, make it my own and go someplace with it. Let's keep going.” That is about as strong a recommendation we can give. We should add that Jared is always exceptionally organized and well-prepared; he comes to sessions knowing what our son’s teachers are teaching and what they expect out of the assignments and exams. Jared is ready to dive in with our son the moment they sit down to work, and he is regularly checking back in with our son between sessions via email to see how it is going and what he is working on.
Jamey Delaplane
Former Director of Recruitment and Selection for Teach For America (Germantown Friends Classmate)
I have known Jared very well since we were high school classmates at Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia. His passion for learning and for supporting others was evident back then. I remember admiring his enthusiasm for and proficiency in French, and we helped each other through some of our tougher classes. That passion and supportive nature have made Jared an excellent educator, whether working as a classroom teacher or as a sophisticated and creative Writing, Executive Functioning, and Humanities Coach. Jared also brings unique energy and fun to the learning process, allowing him to reach ALL manner of students. He is incredibly empathetic, warm, and sensitive. In short, I have witnessed the real difference Jared has made in students' performance and lives.
Andrea Singer, MA
Early Childhood Special Educator-MCPS
Jared Kallen always gives more than he takes, rises to every occasion and is a gentle task master with all of his students. I have seen Jared interact in many different contexts. I have also seen him “in action” with his students – and I can tell you that there is no one out there who is better at establishing rapport.
Jared’s uncanny intellectual curiosity, coupled with a “let’s just get this done” mentality, makes him almost unstoppable. He is quick to understand each student’s unique strengths and needs. He listens actively and responds to all interested parties. His ability to entertain and cajole his students into caring more about how they approach their work and their duties is unsurpassed.
Success breeds success, but Jared is more patient and more holistic in his approach than most others. He doesn’t succumb to easy answers; therefore, neither can his many students/clients. He is strategic, tactical, action-oriented, but he is also engaging and always invested in the lives of each student, family and school community. Due to his versatility, vast experience in his niche, and his willingness to go the extra mile with his students and his families, I provide the highest endorsement for Jared as a person, as a professional, as a mentor, as a doer, as a leader, and as a facilitator – without any reservation whatsoever.
James Larkin
Former Director of Teacher Education Program at the Univ. of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
I have followed Jared Kallen's career with great interest. While he was at Penn, he demonstrated extraordinary leadership and excellence. He truly conducted and prepared for his student teaching, at one of the toughest and most demanding Philadelphia public schools, as if his life depended on it. He mastered content areas expertly and quickly - and then crafted his teaching so that it could have maximum impact. Always ambitious, Jared got certified to teach both History and English, so that he could teach them congruently, or in isolation. All the while, Jared invested himself in the community surrounding the school. He is a gifted writer and an extraordinarily strong coach of writing - all aspects, all genres. But Jared cares more than most about the welfare and progress of his students. He implores all those around him to "give it their best." I give him my highest recommendation, bar none!
Bruce Pomerantz
Therapist, Specialist on School Refusal
I have known Jared for quite some time now and I have never seen a professional so adept at establishing healthy and very strong rapport so efficiently. He gets to know his students intimately, quickly, and impactfully. He excels at bringing strategies, calm and poise to all types of students, but especially to those who have many sorts of “learning differences.”
That sometimes means students with extreme ADHD or ADD, Dyslexia, very low working memory, low motor speed, very weak or poor attention abilities, inhibition to rule learning, low sustained attention for auditory information or an inability to contend with competing task demands. Jared knows all the strategies for how to treat this constellation of symptoms: lots of prompting and cueing, assaulting all of the senses to encourage maximum retention and comprehension, exposure to auditory measures, reducing impulsivity, and providing much-needed context for Literature and History.
In addition, Jared provides much-needed scaffolding and chunking of assignments. He is the very best at making everything relatable to the student’s world, which helps immeasurably with the learning process. Jared is no stranger to kids with depression, intense performance and social anxiety, existential angst and those who feel that they “do not measure up.” By crushing some of those myths, Jared instills confidence and self-esteem, while enforcing self-accountability and independence of thought and action. In short, Jared knows how to motivate, how to cheer his kids on, how to press them, and when to hang back. I give him my very highest recommendation!
Jeremy Frank, Ph.D., C.A.D.C Psychologist
Drug & Alcohol Counselor Addiction Therapist
I have known Jared Kallen for over forty years, as we both attended the same High School. He was always energetic, curious, and committed. For well over the last two decades, Jared has provided educational coaching, recovery coaching, and emboldened mentorship to clients of all shapes and sizes. In the educational sphere, he offers enthusiastic executive functioning assistance and modeling (prioritization, planning, and organization), expert tutelage in all forms of writing, and encouragement and aid for students as they approach all courses that fall under the general rubric of the Humanities. He has always led by example, promising to never ask his clients to do something that he himself has not attempted. With regards to vocational leadership and mentorship, Jared has been very strategic as he has gone about placing many young women and men in front of seasoned professionals that cover the gamut of all job and career sectors. I recommend Jared and his many services with great vigor!
Jennifer Schelter
Yoga Master and Life and Corporate Coach
I have known Jared Kallen for over forty years, since we went to Germantown Friends School together. He was an intense and fun guy who always loved to learn, who endeavored to make connections between what he learned in the classroom and his own life experiences. Since then, I have watched Jared, who was born a linear thinker, really embrace other ways of thinking and explore ways to support a wide variety of learners. Importantly, he understands that he must love each of his students unconditionally, no matter what their peculiarities or obstacles may be. From this perspective, Jared succeeds in customizing his approach, making each student feel “special,” while at the same time pressing for improvement and concrete results. He is very strong in the coaching of writing. And, his positive energy is infectious! Parents who seek a positive force from a professional with a defined mission and proven mandate (and “toolkit”) need to look no further – Jared is a gem!
Fred Calder
Former Headmaster at Germantown Friends School
I have known Jared for four decades. He was one of our top students, across the board, and he has evolved into a wonderfully effective Educator and Motivator. He has always led by example, on and off the field. He possesses the following wonderful combination: he refuses to take himself too seriously but he is very steadfast and rigorous with his pupils. He is always searching, seeking, growing, creating, collaborating, and thriving. These are attributes that stand the test of time - and his students AND their families profit from them. I offer him my highest recommendation.
Steven Bryant
Divorce Synergies
Jared is the BEST - bar none - at building rapport and staying focused on a goal. He is innovative, charismatic, and accomplished. His relentless drive for excellence has served him well throughout his time as an educator. He loves a spirited debate of ideas. When I was at the Graduate School of Education at Penn, Jared was steadfast and very effective at his student-teaching. Preparation is one of his trademarks. He went to any length to ensure that each of his students could achieve their maximum potential. I would consider my child lucky to have Jared as a Teacher, Career Mentor, Coach, or Guidance Counselor!
Stephanie Knapp
Owner, Principal Advocate Advocates in Education, LLC
I am quite familiar with Jared’s work and follow-through – his never-say-die attitude and approach – and it is impressive, notable, and refreshing. Importantly, he does not shrink from challenges; rather, he embraces them! For over 35 years now, Jared has been studying human behavior --- what makes people really tick – and he has armed himself with techniques and tools to “reach” just about anyone.
It could be a 25 year old young man who cannot seem to graduate from College. It could be a 23 year old woman who cannot seem to keep a job. It could be an 11th grader who has no confidence in her writing ability. It could be a 17 year old young man who is suffering from untreated addiction. It could be an 8th grader who does not know how to read critically or has no understanding of proper grammar.
The point is: IT REALLY DOES NOT MATTER. Jared attacks the task, formulates a customized plan, communicates with all parties, and makes sure that all parties are on track for “success.” He provides massive support and precise academic coaching but with a very rare and intuitive energy. Rapport is King. I, therefore, offer my highest recommendation for all of Jared’s services and, in my extensive experience in this same field, have not encountered ANYONE like Jared -- FACT.
He is unique -- and that is putting it mildly.
Melissa Kerley, Ph.D
French Tutor And Test Preparation Professional
By a stroke of good fortune, I began tutoring a student (in French) whom Jared had already been coaching and tutoring in English, History, Writing and Executive Functioning.
Jared and I now collaborate in helping our student and accordingly I am privileged to be able to call him a colleague. From my first conversation with Jared, I was struck by his authenticity and adaptability -- and his wisdom. Over time, he has proven to be a fantastic source of information and ideas. And -- to his credit -- he never stops looking for ways to help his clients. True dedication!
My favorite thing about Jared’s work is the way he approaches his students as whole people -- a truly holistic approach that is rare -- and addresses their needs while keeping them engaged by tailoring his work with them to their unique interests and strengths. His energy, enthusiasm and dedication to his students and their families is an incredible asset to them and an inspiration to me. I recommend him with the highest praise and the utmost of confidence.
I will be hosting a conference in August 2023 for language teachers and Jared has been kind of enough to agree to speak to us about how to best build rapport with students. I look forward to having the opportunity
to introduce other educators to his energy, enthusiasm, and informed experience. Merci Jared!
Erik Feig, CIPP-E, CIPM
Chief Mediator
Jared offers a hands-on, no-nonsense and personalized approach to help his neurodiverse and other students get past their sticking points – whether in academics or in life-skills. He is especially adept at breaking down assignments and tasks into steps his students can follow.
Jared brings a commitment to their success, as well as a collaborative, team-oriented mindset that is so important when addressing the range of behavioral and other challenges he is called upon to address to help his clients work towards their potential.
Jen Cort
Founder of Jen Cort Educational Consulting
I have recently had the good fortune of crossing paths with the wonderful and intense Jared Kallen, and I feel that he has quite a lot to give to our fine and diverse young learners. A former teacher, Jared has incorporated many impactful strategies into his coaching, where he models what he seeks and where he maximizes relevance for his students. A father of two teenagers, he keeps an open mind. Jared expects a lot from himself and is extremely passionate as he advocates for his students. Once he has engaged with his students meaningfully and established strong rapport, he is not afraid to push his students to meet, expand upon, or surpass their own achievement expectations. Importantly, Jared practices what he preaches, does extensive research analysis and comes well-armed to his highly interactive sessions. He is particularly adept at coaching all aspects of the writing process. He is also terrific at job/career guidance and placement - very efficient. Here is a professional who has the ability and the will to change lives!
Mike Peterson
Former Associate Head of School at Field School and Former Headmaster of The Winston School
Jared is formidable and transformative. He has a heart of gold and a "growth mentality." His impassioned humility, turbo-charged intellect, ready willingness to learn new things, strong ability and desire to relate to young people, and excellent work ethic allowed him to be a highly effective teacher and colleague during his tenure at The Field School. The truth is that many people can master content and even the finer points of fashioning exciting, fresh, and relevant curricula. However, one cannot teach passion. Jared's summer advanced placement courses were highly engaging, entertaining, and compelling: he digs deeper than most educators. He has proven to be very powerful at teaching writing, breaking the process down into multiple steps. In addition, I have never before witnessed such a successful and effective advocate for his students. I recommend Jared as a teacher, as a mentor, and as an Educational Coach with tremendous vigor!
Paul Penniman
Founder and Executive Director of RISE (Resources to Inspire Students and Educators)
Over the past few years, I have had the great pleasure to get to know Jared Kallen very well. We have discussed mutual clients and shared many strategies. He is utterly committed to his students and incorporates a “never say die” attitude into his approach. In fact, he is the only coach, besides myself, who "will walk through a wall for your child." He remains intellectually humble, hopeful, and optimistic. Jared makes it his business to get to know his students intimately – quickly building rapport as he determines what “makes them tick” – and he then engages his pupils on a very deep level. Easy answers are quickly discarded. He is an "intellectual bad-ass," and I say that lovingly. Accordingly, Jared pushes himself and his students to fashion and communicate “higher-order thinking.” He immerses himself in each kid’s school curriculum so that every session is highly relevant. And, he is a very level-headed professional who possesses a natural quick wit, candor and poise. I have been immersed in education for close to 45 years, AND I give Jared my highest recommendation as a Humanities, Study Skills, Mentor, and Writing Coach!
Matt Stavish
Community Director of Eliances of Washington, DC
I have known Jared Kallen for quite some time now, and I continue to be impressed by his familiarity with all of the surrounding schools’ curricula, his amazing ability to establish meaningful rapport, and his ability and will to – in concert with his students – bring about positive change. He not only brings a lot of confidence to the table; he also presents a rare sensitivity to students of all shapes and sizes (as well as personality types). I give him my highest recommendation as an Educational Coach AND Mentor.
David Goodfriend
Founder and President of Goodfriend Government Affairs
Jared’s superior teaching gifts stem from his love of learning and his immense ability to relate to young people of all shapes and sizes. I have known him for decades, watched him in the classroom and one-on-one with students. He is superb. As the father of two teenage sons who have enjoyed a wide range of educational resources, I give Jared my highest recommendation (and I can be a tough judge!)
Bill Dennis, M. Ed
CEO of MetroCollaborative
I have had deep and engaging conversations with Jared about his approach, his experience, and his breadth of knowledge, and I am quite confident that many sorts of learners and clients could benefit from his wide range of services. He is, on the one hand, very self-assured and yet, on the other hand, he possesses very little ego. He is open-minded and willing to take on the most challenging of cases, but he is equally equipped to simply enhance a student’s motivation and performance in all areas in the Humanities. He is a strong writer and an eager editor. With a ton of energy, research, and insight into family systems and wellness, Jared brings a heck of a lot to the table. He is a dynamic communicator, honest and straightforward. I recommend him very highly!
Janice Raffel
Manager, Long and Foster
Jared has been coaching my son to complete his college degree after a several year hiatus. He has helped my son to manage his workload, and is always there to coach, offer suggestions, review prompts and provide suggestions for how he could improve his writing.
One thing is for sure: Jared is great "on the fly." My son rarely previewed Jared for what they would be focusing on during their session, but Jared never skipped a beat. It could be Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Philosophy -- Jared is ready. And if he is not ready, he gets there fast.
Completely non-judgmental, he has helped my son to look at the tasks at hand and has helped him to continue on even when the assignments were challenging.
I am so impressed with Jared's dedication to his work. Last term, he was editing my son's final paper after 11pm. That really surpassed all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Jared. I SO appreciate all that he does.
A 38 Year Old Architect With ADHD
Wanting To Improve His Career And His Relationships (Personal And Professional)
Working with Jared Kallen has provided a reset for how I organize my life and show up for the people around me. His executive-function coaching is practical, no-nonsense, always genuine, and delivered in bite-sized strategies and lessons that stick. Jared quickly zeroed in on the habits holding me back, identified false narratives, gave me clear scaffolding to replace them, and held me accountable with a pact of support until new routines took root. Also, since we are both former high-performing athletes, I immediately knew he "got it."
Jared has also been willing to invite my romantic partner into the process—listening to her observations, unpacking our dynamic, and guiding us both toward clear, actionable ways to strengthen our relationship. To go to this extent is a display of his commitment to his craft. Jared genuinely cares about the wellbeing and success of those he works with - professionally and personally.
The ripple effect of working with Jared has been hard to miss: my day-to-day workflow is improved, my internal narrative is more positive, communication with my partner is sharper, and I set—and keep—healthy boundaries without second-guessing myself.
As a result, I have been promoted in my job, am making much more money, and am on a much better career trajectory than I was before I encountered Jared.
If you want a coach who translates insight into decisive action to better results in multiple areas, and always supports you along the way, Jared always delivers.
Hadley Arkes
Edward N. Ney Professor of Political Science, Emeritus, Amherst College
While at Amherst, Jared was a tremendous and highly inquisitive Political Science student. He was not afraid to dissent or disagree with the status quo, whether we were discussing Foucault, or Kant, or Rousseau, or many other schools of thought. His trademark is his uncanny ability to support his assertions with the best piece (s) of evidence while clearly articulating his position. He loves a good debate -- as do I. I have had thousands of students over the course of my long tenure - I rank him in the top ten, for sure. A joy!
Christopher Hull, Ph. D.
Here’s a story about Jared I wanted to pass on: One of my best friends was looking for help and support for his son and I reached out to Jared. A few months later, my friend reported the following facts: “Jared was very successful in winning over his son’s trust quickly and helped to motivate him to complete “busy work” and hold him accountable and responsible – ALL with good cheer. He fully understood that many super intelligent students crave excitement and entertainment and may only perform or buy in to the process after they experience just that. In that regard, Jared never failed to deliver! He is super-smart, super-intuitive, and exceedingly caring. While he worked directly with our friend’s son and stayed in frequent contact with him, he also knew how to operate behind the scenes and let my friend know exactly where his son stood. Importantly, Jared has a wide network of colleagues who he stays in contact with regularly, so when it came time to find another professional to assist his son, the transition was effortless and the fit was a very good one. I recommend Jared with vigor!
Cheryl Gedzelman
Owner of Tutoring for Success
Jared is an extremely successful coach for children, teens, and adults. He is completely dedicated to his students, doing everything he can to help them succeed in academics and life management. He is also a talented tutor for writing, the College Essay, and the social sciences.
Jared goes above and beyond by being consistently available to his students and by contacting other professionals to help his students with some of their needs. Jared is the consummate professional, a leader, and at the top of his field.
Brandon Skall
CEO of DC Brau, Former Student at The Field School
Jared is very much of a "leader-servant" and he helped me tremendously while I was his student at Field. Why was this? He was very creative and inspirational.
Jared never stopped trying to make the material come alive in the classroom and he always had high expectations for me. His belief in me made me work much harder than I otherwise would have. While he did not necessarily insist on A's, Jared never allowed mediocre efforts.
Importantly, he held me ACCOUNTABLE. He MADE me become a better and clearer writer - and this definitely helped me when I hit College. His relentless drive to elicit progress paved the way for me to be the leader that I am today. And, he has a great sense of humor! (Additionally, he was an enthusiastic and supportive Basketball and Baseball Coach!)
Chris Spanos
CEO of Urgently Road Assistance
I have known Jared for many years and in several contexts. I can certainly attest to the fact that he has an enormous amount of positive energy and that he possesses a laser-like focus on whatever tasks are put in front of him. Possessing a stellar educational background and deep experience in the business of leading young thinkers to delve deeper, think more inclusively, and then to express those ideas more coherently, Jared distinguishes himself from the pack. When he encounters a new client or family, he is quick to jump right in, learn all that he can, and then ask, “How can I help?” It’s that simple. He keeps an open mind and has a large reservoir of empathy. Couple these qualities with a “Let’s get this done” mentality, and what we have is a winner! I recommend him highly!
Jaci Morrison
Lawyer and Child Advocate
Jared is highly skilled and experienced at supporting young men and women undergraduates who are facing any number of issues: depression, anxiety, all forms of addiction, the challenges that come with a host of learning differences (ADHD, ADD, Autism, etc.), low motivation, and other obstacles that may be hampering their potential.
Accordingly, Jared is quick to devise a customized plan and to execute. With humor and worldly academic and emotional intelligence (HIGH EQ AND HIGH IQ), he is right there with his clients as he creates and models a vibrant toolkit for them. Toxicity in all forms (including negative self-talk often derived from false narratives) decreases while self-esteem and self-accountability increase. Therefore, I highly recommend him for any young adult who is experiencing any form or “failure to launch.” Jared makes lemons into lemonade with his positive energy, focus, and very proactive approach.
Colleague
The Fatherhood Challenge Radio Producer
I produce and host a podcast and radio program called The Fatherhood Challenge syndicated on two global networks. Not everyone who wants to be on the program makes it on an episode. I'm very picky about who I interview because my audience deserves the best and every guest MUST bring value and align with the values of The Fatherhood Challenge. This is why I asked Jared Kallen to be on the program for an episode. It was an easy decision because I'm not aware of anyone doing what he's doing in the coaching space working with parents and educators of ADHD/ADD/neurodivergent kids and getting phenomenal results. He has spent so much time in the classroom expanding his education that when he coaches, he brings many skills and tools to the experience that no one else can.
I recommended him with confidence to my large audience putting my own reputation on the line and that's why I'm recommending him to you as well. Go to https://www.actionpactcoaching.com/testimonials and check out what others are saying.
If you give him a try I can promise you will wish you had done so sooner.
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